Stories of plants, remedies, and life on the Mani peninsula.
- Food is Condensed Sunlight: What Kind of Energy Are You Eating?
We are starving at the table. The first time Chad bit into a Greek tomato, his face changed. I watched it happen across the kitchen table. This man who had spent his whole life avoiding tomatoes, picking them off burgers and pushing them to the … - Sourdough Myth Busting: Trust Yourself, Not the Gatekeepers
Simple sourdough, without the rules. I love when new trends come along that connect us to our roots, and sourdough is one of those. What I don’t love is that too many people believe the “gatekeepers” that say something is complicated or there is only … - Your Gut is Talking: Are You Listening?
A woman named Talia went to her doctor for a urinary tract infection, something most women have dealt with at least once. Her doctor prescribed a common antibiotic, assured her it was safe, and sent her home with a standard course of pills. Three doses … - Your Lungs Hold More Than Air
This post originally appeared as a guest blog on The Aging Games. Every winter the same pattern plays out. A cold sweeps through the house, the cough digs in and refuses to leave, and the medicine cabinet offers you the same old options: suppressants and … - Aligning Yourself With the Life You Want: Build the Runway So the Plane Can Land
What kind of a life do you want to live? Luxurious, easy, everything done for you? That kind of life usually requires a lot of money, and for most people, it’s not a realistic goal. I’m not judging it. I just believe that life is … - Slow it Down, Baby!
What I discovered when I stopped spinning my wheels and slowed down. Do you ever wish you could just stop the train of life and get off for a while? Not permanently, just take a good long breather. Even vacations don’t seem like vacations anymore. … - Why I Consider Knitting Self-Care
Knitting has a way of slowing everything down and resetting life for just a while. The world is loud and overwhelming much of the time. By the time you get home from work, after having stopped off for groceries, you’re ready for bed. But you … - The War on Words: Will it End in Silence?
Originally posted on Medium.com on February 26, 2024 The world has declared war on words, and writers need to stand against it. Where does it stop? Will there even be any words left if we allow this “newspeak” to continue? I have written about words … - Replenish From Holiday Excess
I hope you had a lovely holiday season with family and friends. If you’re like most of us, you probably ate a lot of rich and delicious food and maybe drank a little (or a lot) too much and you might need to replenish some … - Fat Cats Fighting Over Scraps
Are you a fat cat fighting over scraps, or do you understand that there’s enough for everyone? - Do You Need More Energy?
Who isn’t looking for an energy boost these days? This can cause us to reach for things like coffee and sugar, which will inevitably cause a crash a couple of hours later. We then reach for it again, looping ourselves into an endless cycle that … - What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Today my first guest appearance on Serious Laughs Podcast was released. I can’t tell you how excited I am to be a guest of the amazing ladies who run this hilarious, hard-hitting podcast. Thank you, Sheri and Molly! I know you’ll love it too! I met Sheri through Medium.com … - Fear is a Creativity Killer
Maybe what you fear is yourself. Many would-be writers have said, “I want to write, but I’m afraid.” What is it about these words that are so terrifying? These are my thoughts on the topic, coming from a writer and author who completely understands the … - Spending Your Daily Gold: A Manifesto of Authentic Living
This morning, I woke up and was given ten gold coins. They weren’t actual gold, but just as precious. They were the minutes and hours I got to spend today. Would I waste them, or would I spend them wisely? Like money that slips through … - Feeling Anxious? Here are Some Simple Solutions
Life can sometimes feel like it demands more of us every day. Between the nonstop buzz of our phones, endless to-do lists, and just the general busyness of everything, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious. This is when we need to take a step … - Is the Sun Bad for You?
I live in a country where it’s difficult to avoid the sun. We’ve been told for at least several generations now that the sun is bad for us and that we should avoid it or use sunscreen to protect our skin. How is it that … - How to Beat Fatigue
Do you feel like you are constantly battling fatigue? If so, you’re not alone. This is one of the main complaints I hear when I set up a consultation with someone. They want to know how to increase their energy. I remember always being tired … - Know Your Worth
Originally published on Medium on May 16, 2024 Just as I have no responsibility for other people’s reactions to things, I have no responsibility for how they feel about me. This may seem obvious to most of you, but some of you will understand how …