East Wind Catering Hall, Long Island

dear friends of ours

got married months & months ago

and had their wedding

at Easy Wind.

The whole place was super impressive-

i wish there was more to show you

but we had too much fun 

so these were all the scenery shots

i captured.

Thanks for a lovely time, East Wind!

Love me,

the globetrotting gamine

the correct use of herbs, part 4

(i love that)

on with the conclusion of the herb summary in Jude's Herbal Home Remedies!

Rose Hips
Rosemary
Sage
Sassafras
Sheep Sorrel
Shepherd's Purse
Skullcap
Slippery Elm
Solomon's Seal
Spearmint
Sweet Woodruff
Tag Adler

the correct use of herbs, part 3

(took this from here )



from Jude's Herbal Home Remedies:


Licorice

• use the root
• has estrogen properties so use during and after change of life
• use for all blood and bronchial problems

Marsh Mallow

• use the root
• soothes inflammations and irritations of the urinary and alimentary systems
• will dispense throat tickle.

Mullein

• flowers and leaves are used
• used for bronchial problems, inhibits bacteria growth, antibiotic properties

Nettle

• use leaves and upper part of plant
• used to relieve arthritis pains

Nutmeg

• use in small doses to help stomach disorders and digestion
• use in a small dose ONLY

Pansy

• whole herb
• mild expectorant, for colds and asthma
• good tonic for the heart

Pennyroyal

• use leaves
• relieves stomach
• stimulates uterine muscles

Peppermint

• leaves and flowering tops are used
• removes hardened mucus from alimentary and bronchial systems
• used for stomahc discomfort

Plantain

• roots and leaves are used
• antiseptic properties
• removes toxins from system

Pokeweed

• early shoots, roots and berries are used
• the chemotherapy of the herbs, strong purge
• duplicates effects of cortisone which stimulates entire glandular system
• violent laxative and diuretic to clean the whole system

(this is ironic because chemo doesn't make you poop. it keeps it all in.)

Prickly Lettuce

• leaves and gum are used
• strong sedative to treat insomnia
• removes hardened excretions from the bronchial system

Purslane

• use the herb above the ground
• good cleanser for kidneys

Raspberry

• leaves and fruit are used
• stimulates kidneys and soothes uterine muscles, known as a woman's herb
• roots are known for astringent properties

Red Clover

• flowering tops are used
• great blood purifier and tonic
• skin disorders caused by impurities of the blood so take the tea on a regular basis if you are not allergic

my 'miracles' project

the problem that i am having:

i would love to go back to work as a school counselor.

reasons...

• i am sometimes bored at home (i can keep myself busy, but it's not the same anymore)
• i miss having to hyper-organize everything
• i want to be able to talk about interesting days
• the money wouldn't be a bad thing
• i would love to use the diploma on my wall
• it would help open the doors to other opportunities

when did things go wonky...

• one person in the d.o.e who will remain nameless, decided to execute a harassment agenda on the entire school and i was one of his "victims".
• that person told me that if i left the school he would give me a good letter of recommendation because i didn't belong there.
• even though i was being harassed and bribed, he decided to "terminate" me based on one bad "d.o.e. grade" that the superintendent signed off on
• that paper clearly noted, from the state of new york that it was NOT to be used for guidance counselors.

why did they go wonky...

• i have no idea.
• this person had to "step down" from his position a few months later, because he harassed the daughter of an NYPD detective!
• i lost my "case" and even though i spent the money to get a copy of the taped transcript, I NEVER GOT IT...
• possible conspiracy theory?

alright, miracles.

let's get started!

love me,

the globetrotting gamine

ps- my comments box is a great place to anonymously write a problem/situation you would like a miracle to happen with!

miracles.

i don't know how miracles happen, 

but i know that they do.

i know that everything people dream about

at the highest level

is supposed to happen, but i have no idea how.

i have read the secret, the magic, the power, the hero, etc...

yeah, i still have no idea.

we are all such tiny miracles, 

the world is a miracle, 

everything was meant to happen as it should be.

we are meant to overcome obstacles placed before us.

we are meant to live in the present moment,

and be happy and thankful for each and every moment 

in our life. 

i am reading this book called, 

"Make Miracles in Forty Days" 

by Melody Beattie.

the first activity in the book is to write a detailed description 

about a situation or problem you are having, 

include all details, like when it started and how you've tried to fix it...

do this activity about a half an hour after you wake up

(ideally with juice, but i prob won't be able to do this RIGHT when I wake up)

Give this activity fourty days before you quit it.

Somehow this creates a miracle.

Will you try this with me?

love me,

the globetrotting gamine

the juice chronicles

this was one of my 

favorite juices to create.

i had no idea it would come out

teenage mutant ninja GREEN

but i should have figured!!

-golden beet

-melon

-lemon

-green apples

- ginger

-celery

and it was DELISH!!

what yummy juice did you create today?

love me,

the globetrotting gamine

about vaccines, part 3...

"The practice of immunization in the united States has, for the most part, been accepted without opposition. The public has been intimidated by scare tactics and guilt either to immunize their children or be labeled negligent parents."

"The fluoride issue is a good example. Fluoride was thought to be an effective treatment in decreasing the number of dental cavities in children. This knowledgeable was implemented by fluoridating our drinking water. On the surface, this seems like a good idea, until we think about the real causes of tooth decay. The causes vary- from improper nutrition or oral hygiene to genetics or other factors. However, lack of fluoride is not a cause. Fluoridating drinking water is a means of treating the symptom rather than the cause of the problem."