musings from the marsh...

My latest stretch of insomnia has been taxing, to say the least.  For the last few weeks, I have been awake most of the time.  Utterly exhau...

(Star anise) In the world of natural herbs and spices, I would say a fairly common question would probably be, "Are Anise and Star A...

(Artist:  David Palladini) Today (October 26, 2011) there is a New Moon in Scorpio, and it is quite fitting. It is the zodiacal sign that...

Lavender has always been a favorite herb of mine.  I love it's scent.  I have an eye pillow that is filled with its dried flowers.  Jus...

There is what appears to be a forgotten bird bath that I pass on one of my walk routes.  It has become a regular source of photographs for m...

Halloween, my favorite holiday of the year, is just around the corner.  There is an energy about the day that is  palpable.  Magical, mysti...