The Preying Mantis...

Rosemary & Thyme...

· Don’t forget the beauty of Rosemary and Thyme. They are still green and giving in these colder more bare days. They offer beautiful and rather potent medicine for the body, and although they are most known for adding to cooking, which makes many a stew, pasta dish or whatever you add them to, taste far more delicious than without. I really like to make teas and infusions with them, add them to fire cider, make flavoured oils with them, turn them into hair rinses, face washes and incense. I like to use their medicinal benefits and fresh Rosemary tea, or fresh Rosemary and thyme tea are a regular in my teapot. Many people think there isn’t much around to harvest or gather at this time of year, but there are some really beautiful beings and allies that will help support your body through these times, that you can still gather. --- Brigit Anna McNeill.

Sophia Loren, --- she's in her 90s...

She says, --- "This is the face I was born with."

Ah, --- the "Outlander" Series!!!...

Yes, --- he IS the King of Men... What romantic woman doesn't lust over Jamie Fraser?!... As an author I KNOW what it's like to create a fictional character who is of such life force that he/she practically lives, as that character's life unfolds, becoming more and more evolved and involved, having adventures, having friends, having relatives, traveling, --- developing. Diana Galbadon created an astounding portrayal of the traditional hero when she made Jamie Fraser because he truly touches the heart. Not only is he strong and brave, but he's also tender. Jamie's humanity comes through, always. He's the sort of guy you can't get out of your heart and don't want to. (Sigh.) I'm enjoying the T.V. series on Starz, after reading almost all of the novels. I'll be reading the 9th one. Diana Galbadon has promised to write a 10th, which will end her epic saga. I have the greatest respect for her as a storyteller. Bravo!!!...

Merry Christmas!!!...

"The Feast Of The 7 Fishes"...

Batty... ;)