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Reviving old practices ~ Part 2
Exploring the world of organic food and natural medicine can be fascinating. I have observed emerging trend of using plants in dietary recommendations as well as in healing practices. The pandemic lock-downs contributed to relaxed lifestyle for many. I am aware that at the same time it created a havoc for others who lost their jobs, struggled with paying bills and educating kids from home, however, I was fortunate to keep the job and be more available for my family. With more time on my hands, I have also been able to tend to my vegetable garden this year, and enjoy the home grown produce. I realized that many others…
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Reviving old practices ~ Part 1
How often do you realize that certain behaviors of your mother or grandmother, which you made fun of when you were young(er), become your own? Suddenly they make a lot of sense, seem to be so clever, useful, or maybe simply bring peace to your daily hectic life. “Their time” does not seem to be so distant and backwards anymore… I often think of my grandmother, praising her stoic calmness, love she had for everyone, generosity, kindness, compassion, and faith in God. I recall the abundance of knowledge she had of herbs, wild berries, mushroom, gardening, baking, cooking, sewing, and realize how much of it is lost. What’s left are…