June is here. Daylight is almost at its longest and the rays of sun are starting to flicker hot on my exposed skin. The garden is finally starting to look “full” and the first blossoms of Peonies are exposing their ruffled blossoms. Ahhhh, Summer is almost here. What else appears in June? Strawberries! As well as the greedy, grubby-pawed nemesis of the perfectly ripe berry…
Essential oils have always been an essential part of my home (pun intended). Even when growing up, my mother kept a small “apothecary” of homeopathic remedies and essential oils. I remember the scents of lavender, rosemary and eucalyptus in the medicine chest. I would occasionally hide out in the bathroom in order to sneak a whiff – intrigued by the concentrated aromas captured in the…
Sitting across a cafeteria table, my colleague unwrapped her packet of those crustless ‘peanut butter and jelly sandwiches’. She sheepishly smiled and remarked “don’t judge me”. Outwardly I smiled. Inwardly I cringed. We were visiting a client onsite – something I do about ever other month. These trips always give me anxiety. Not about the client visit or even about my job (I actually really…
