I am already dead. In some future place, some unknown time, in some way no man can accurately predict, I am dead. So are you. How does it feel? Irrespective of the tragedy we endure, or see on the computer screen, or watch our neighbors go through, these tumultuous times have given us a gift. And it's one that might not be easily seen, or, better yet perceived. And that is the hard knowledge that at some moment, of some day, of one week, of one month, in some year, we will be ... Continue Reading
Archives for April 2011
Make Your Own Heavenly Homemade Vanilla and Peppermint Extracts
Simple vanilla Spirited peppermint drenched Extracts from heaven Or maybe Vodka-bathed nature Peppermint and vanilla Patience – don’t drink yet Yeah. I don't know what came over me while I was making these, but the haiku gremlin was all up in my head the entire time. Sadly, what I came up with in my head was FAR more clever than what my fingers wanted to type. Anyway, vanilla extract and peppermint extract recipes. Two of the most simple things you'll ever do in your life. (Say, ... Continue Reading
Activated Charcoal Cooling Summer Scrub Recipe
I've been using this exact scrub for the last month and a half, and it is my absolute FAVORITE of all time. It leaves your skin a little tingly cool, very soft, and clean as can be. This scrub is formulated to be detoxifying as well as effective on oily-ish summer skin (although it's suitable for all skin types). It's also great for acne, as it contains turmeric resin, oats, evening primrose oil (which is both moisturizing and a great acne fighter), and peppermint essential oil. But the ... Continue Reading
Nakedness on the Internet
Everything seems so much deeper these days. Thoughts connect on a more intrinsic, creative level. The connections of the world – of us – make excruciating sense so often. I cry a lot. When these moments hit. It’s very freeing. The sudden powerful realization of blogs and sharing over these ethereal waves … it’s making me cry right now. So I write. How often do you read a blog, or a website, or a comment and judge the person behind those words? How often do you read something ... Continue Reading
Weekend Update with Crunchy Fey
There's no top story here, because they're all super top stories. Things you'll love. Or hate. I can't predict your moods. WHY DON'T YOU JUST TELL ME HOW YOU FEEL? Ahem. Let's get started. 1. There is a Giveaway Happening in the Community Check it. The gorgeous Lucy from Herbal Philosophy Teas agreed to be the very first in what I dearly, dearly hope are ongoing giveaways sponsored by handmade artisans. Eventually, these should happen every week, and I won't be announcing them here ... Continue Reading
This IS a Secret: Carry-Along Freshener/Deodorizer
Nobody knows but your purse. That would be my tagline, if I were smart enough to market and sell this homemade carry-along freshener (for your underarm regions). If I were a multinational corporation hellbent on ruling the world, I WOULD market this stuff and sell it and make a kajillion by making you believe you couldn't do anything like this all by yourself in your very own home. It would have a fancy label. And it would be packaged in a fancy box. And the price tag would be ... Continue Reading