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This is not everyone's idea of a relaxing, pampering day, but this little pampering routine has become become one of my favorite rejuvenating indulgences. It all starts with a trip to the mall (on a not

Buddhists may call it blasphemy. Vegans may be repulsed. And Philly cheesesteak lovers will probably turn up their noses. This is my latest Buddha bowl. I sauteed shaved beef with onions and green peppers,

Put healthy vegetables, protein and maybe a little grain into a bowl, and you have a balanced meal that makes you feel relaxed and healthy. Ultimately your Buddha bowl should me you feel happy when you

The petunia is an annual flower, meaning that it doesn't come up on it's own every year, that comes in an array of colors. They can be seen in white, purple, and many shades of pink. This one, who let

Our neighbor took in a white turkey and named her Tiffany. She used to hang out in our orchard with 5 wild grey male turkeys. I call them the "Turkey Brothers". Eventually she got tired of the

Do you every forget about your self-care when you get busy trying to get stuff done? This happened to me recently, so this post is just a gentle reminder to myself ... and to anyone of you who has this

Happy Mothers Day and Purple Sunday! Today I present to you the purple iris. The iris is a symbol of loyalty, royalty, courage and admiration. They are in full bloom in my part.of the world now. This flower

Looking for a healthy, natural snack that's not made from lettuce? Here's a green vegetarian delicacy that will please the palate. Guacamole is a popular Mexican salad type of dish that's made with delicious

If you really want to get to know a tree, try spending time under it's branches, gazing up into it's leaves. Your tree will reveal a new perspective to you, by filtering the light in a different way. Here

You can always tell where fairies have their communities, because it has a certain feel. I think fairies have been living under my dogwood tree. Notice these tell-tale signs... Their habitat is partially

Everyone loves outdoor jazz at the Battery Park Book Exchange. Watch this bee dancing to the music. Video by Sandy Freschi ▶️ DTube ▶️ IPFS

Week 10 Gate 25 - Without Falsehood - Gate of the Spirit of Self / Love of Spirit I'Ching: Heaven Above Thunder You can use this information like an oracle. Contemplate the question and discover your own

This morning winter decided to return ... just a few days before the official start of Spring. Several inches of snow fell. And although the sun came out and melted much of it away, some still remains.

Week 8 Gate 22 - Grace - The Gate of Openness I'Ching: Mountain above Fire You can use this information like an oracle. Contemplate the question and discover your own insights. Are you living life to the

Now that you've made your delicious batch of kimchi (See the links for Parts 1 & 2 below), it's time to serve it up and eat it. Part 1 - Part 2 - In Korea, kimchi is eaten at every meal. Yes this includes

Part 2 - Putting it Together In Part 1 of this series, we looked at the basics of fermentation. You can read Part 1 here: Now it's time to mix all the ingredients and place them in jars to ferment. Here's

Week 7 Gate 63 - After Completion - The Gate of Doubt I'Ching: Water Over Fire You can use this information like an oracle. Contemplate the question and discover your own insights. After completion and

Part 1 - Fermentation Basics In the U.S., the Korean staple of kimchi has become a popular delicacy. You can find it in just about every supermarket, regardless of whether you live in a big city or a small

What's a Buddha bowl?... I asked my friend. She's constantly posting delicious looking bowls of food on social media and labeling them Buddha bowls. She explained that a Buddha bowl is a bowl of healthy

Week 6 Gate 37: Friendship & Family I'Ching: Wind Over Fire You can use this information like an oracle. Contemplate the question and discover your own insights. Clear agreements bring harmony among