Category Archives: Better Living

How to Use Essential Oils: Spanish Sage

In the past, people thought that the Mediterranean civilizations really liked using something called Spanish Sage because they believed it helped keep people healthy. They used it in folk medicine to help with remembering things better and to help with problems like dementia.

Whispers of the North

A titan of taiga, the Siberian fir,
Through boreal blasts it rises ever higher.
Reaching for sunlight, a hardy embrace,
Three thousand meters, its towering chase. 

Emerald needles, cloaking its sturdy frame,
Resin-kissed fragrance, a whisper of its name.
Balsamic comfort, in needles it hides,
Essential oils, where healing resides. 

Cone-shaped perfection, a crown reaching high,
Upright and proud, against the frozen sky.
Seeds with tiny wings, carried by the breeze,
Spreading life’s promise, through whispering trees. 

Sun-dappled shadows dance on its ancient bark,
A haven for creatures, leaving their mark.
From Siberian squirrel to majestic lynx,
A sheltering giant, where life interlinks. 

Through the harsh winter, its needles hold fast,
A symbol of resilience, a future that will last.
Siberian fir, a testament to time,
Whispers of the North, in its evergreen climb.

My Reading Miracles

    I was born with a lazy eye and astigmatism. The first four years of my life I wondered around half blind until I got glasses. This opened up a whole new world when I could see. It also put me behind developmentally. I was the slowest or at the bottom in all my classes at school when I was in first and second grade. One year I received an award for reading 1,000 books to my mom and older sisters. The next closest person read only 400 books. I can read today because of my caring family and wonderful teachers.

    The second miracle is several years ago I received an Ipod for Christmas. What a blessing it was for me. A few Christmases later I received a smart phone. This allows me to listen to many books each week while I am at work. I have listened to over 300 books and counting. I have always struggled with sitting down and reading the words on the pages of books. Now I can read many amazing books while I am moving around. Find what works for you, then go for it. Enjoy learning. If you can read a book thank a teacher, In my case I will also thank my mom and sisters.

How to Use Essential Oils: Sandalwood

I love the smell of Sandalwood Essential Oil.

Sandalwood Essential Oil is the term used for a group of woods that smell good. What makes them unique is that they can keep their nice scent for many years, unlike other woods that have a strong aroma.

How to Use Essential Oils: Rosemary

Rosemary is a type of plant that stays green all year and smells really nice. People often use its leaves to add flavor to foods like pork, chicken, and turkey. Long ago, ancient Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Hebrew people thought rosemary was very special and important.