Animal Instincts & Pearls of Wisdom

Tonight's full wolf moon represents the middle of the cold season, and although it is referred to as the full wolf moon, there is no indication that the moon phase plays any particular part in the wolf’s calls, but wolves are nocturnal animals, so they are generally more active at night. Wolves do... Sign in to see full entry.

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The steam from a hot shower can help clear the sinuses and improve mental clarity. This can enhance focus and concentration, making it easier to tackle daily tasks and responsibilities. Many people find that hot showers stimulate their creativity and inspire new ideas. The relaxed state of mind and... Sign in to see full entry.

I immediately think of Edgar Allan Poe when I see a raven, and while the raven isn't a common sight in my neck of the woods, their cousin, the crow is. Common ravens are some of the smartest birds on the planet, along with these other three cousin birds in the corvid family which consists of crows,... Sign in to see full entry.

Due to the openness of their thought process, creative minds tend to live longer, and may even get more creative with age. One of the key contributors to longevity was how creative people react to stress, often seeing obstacles as something to be overcome rather than a barrier that can’t be... Sign in to see full entry.

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Not everyone is a foodie, but John and I definitely are food fanatics when it comes to the good stuff. This compound butter is the bomb when topped on a freshly seared steak, pork chops, or grilled chicken, or when it is added to roasted potatoes or corn on the cob.... Sign in to see full entry.

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The west coast was much kinder to my hair than the east coast. No frizz. I moved from Nevada to Virginia Beach in 1986 and back to Arizona in 1989. Again, no frizz. In 2002, John and I made a permanent move to Pennsylvania where the humidity is a real hair killer and a force to reckon with when it... Sign in to see full entry.