Friday Harbor

The sea sloshed against the ship’s sides as the ferry weaved in and out of the heavy criss-crossed waves. I stared through the window for a glimpse or a peek of a whale, but the glass steamed from the mist. Someone shouted that a Bald eagle nested in a tree across the way, but the…Read more »

A Chemical World

Most countries outside the USA restrict or ban the production and sale of GMOs. What are GMOs? They are plants or animals that have been genetically engineered with DNA from bacteria, viruses, or other plants and animals. These experimental combinations of genes can’t concur in nature or in traditional crossbreeding. A growing number of evidence…Read more »

Three Wise Men

January 6th marked the festivity of the Epiphany or the story of the three wise men visiting the baby Jesus, but who were these men? How did anyone know they were wise? I knew from the Bible that they came from the East, yet in those days it could have been the orient, Persia, or…Read more »

Tricking Our Brain Chemistry

* Use Natural Boosters. The dopamine receptors harbor the endorphins. Natural boosters for dopamine are healthy passions, hobbies, enjoyable exercise, laughter, meaningful work, and reward service from helping others. Serotonin helps control our impulses. Boosters for serotonin are positive attitudes, restful sleep, bonding with others, light from a window or getting outdoors. * Reduce Your…Read more »

Patterns of Life

Did you know our brains are designed to fight against starvation? It’s true. The cave man realized he needed to seek and consume food and respond to danger in order to ensure survival. Those skills have been ignored in today’s hurried world and conveniences, yet the reality is that our brains were designed to fight against starvation and…Read more »

Compost Recipe

My dad always had the best compost and beautiful vegetables. He kept a wire bin with a lid on it to keep out rats and other pests from getting into it. Grass clippings, leaves, vegetable waste, dirt are the ingredients. Add some water to keep it moist and wait about 6 months to use it.…Read more »