Workshop Offerings

by | Musings

I offer a wide variety of workshops to teach people about the safe and effective use of essential oils and plant materials. Participants can request information on a wide variety of topics for both humans and animals. Each workshop is $20 per person (minimum 5...

The Meaning Behind Each Fold of the Flag

by | Musings

I originally wrote this article about the folding of the flag to honor Flag Day – June 14 (original posting 6/14/14). Over the last year (2018-2019) the significance of this ritual has gained a lot more meaning. There are many memes on social media that express that...
Homeowner Association Debacle

Homeowner Association Debacle

by | Musings

Only allowed in the backyard! What is Homeowners Association (HOA’s)? And why do I feel it is a debacle? An homeowner association (HOA) is a community of houses that all adhere to a specific set of rules. The association tends to have a group of homeowners that make...
Are drugs to blame for mass tragedies?

Are drugs to blame for mass tragedies?

by | Musings

In light of the most recent tragedy in Santa Barbara there is an article that has seen an increase in circulation titled, Nearly Every Mass Shooting in the Last 20 Years Shares 1 Thing in Common.. . In reading through the version that I clicked on the article list...

Are we our own worst enemy?

by | Gardening, Musings

Why would I think we are our own worst enemy? Climate Change Last month I wrote about the UN study that warned of the continued risk of global warming, climate change. I expressed my surprise that this issue wasn’t being taken more seriously. Since then we have heard...

Celebrating in April

by | Musings

Seeing beauty in every moment. Look for the good in every person and every situation. You’ll almost always find it.Brian Tracy The week of April 15-20 seems to be a time that has attracted evil for over 100 years. For me these five days have always been a time of...