Ginkgo: A Magic Deeper Still
In exquisite billows,the foliage cascadesfrom its shrouded source in the sky;green abundance veils the top-dwelling place of the lone crane.Like a dancing phoenix,its trunk soars to the clouds,like a coiled dragon perching on a cliffthese images reveal its hidden forces. (Li Shanji, 19th C) (1) Perhaps the poem and photo are enough of an “ahhhhhh” for […]
Wondering Under the Mistletoe
A Story of Mistletoe (This is not all about kissing under the mistletoe, although we will talk about that part) Exploring how Mistletoe is said to haveDropped from the Heavens, and Landed in the Trees Born and Grown on Wind, steadied by Oak. Leaning into the strength and steadiness of Oak, sheltered and nourished by […]
Love and a 2-Way Radio
Hey there, dear ones! Here is a little something I wrote recently that I hope will provide balm for your soul and nourishment for your being. Thank you for reading, and I always appreciate hearing back from you. LOVEElizabeth Love and a 2-Way Radio “Elizabeth, can you check the girls bathroom on the second floor?” […]
Dandelion Love
Earlier this morning I watched a beautiful red-headed and -breasted male house finch eat a dandelion flower. Petal by petal. Patiently. Completely. Right in front of me. Got me planning I want to harvest some dandelion flowers for today’s salad and maybe dry some for later, maybe make some infused oil, probably a flower essence. […]
Wildcrafting Hawthorn for Heart Healing
What a beautiful day to visit with Grandmother Hawthorn! The sun is shining and warm but we had shade and a breeze.The sounds of the bees and birds provided the music.Now, leaf, flower and twigs (and a couple of thorns!) drying for tea; brandy-based tincture soaking; flower essence coming with the new moon tomorrow….Hawthorn/craetagus spp: […]
Clay Holds the Healing
from Asheville NCI am blessed to have spent the past weekend learning from herbalist and healer Phyllis D Light (yes that is her true name that she has had for her whole life. And her mom was a Bright, and her niece married a Ray. Yep.). Phyllis is a healer in the living tradition of […]
You’re Soaking in It
For those of you old enough to remember, there was a circa-70s TV commercial for dish-washing liquid. It showed a woman soaking her fingers for a manicure. The aesthetician extolled the virtues of a certain dishwashing liquid while her client soaked — it is a commercial — as her client wondered if the product would dry her […]