On Monday I had my first aromatherapy class. I was first introduced to aromatherapy when we lived in London. My hospital specialized in natural childbirth and the midwives were well-versed in this treatment. During labor they prepared special oils that my husband rubbed on my back. I met many people who swore by the various oils for different ailments or to affect moods.

Once we moved back to Japan, my oils sat in a cabinet until I dug them out after last Monday’s class. We made an insect repellant. The oils I chose to mix were Lemon Cent Tea Tree, … Read More »

See what card you pick. I’m a Star! This is a very cool and appropriate card with its emphasis on creativity and inspiration. There’s also a strong optimistic flavor to this card. And I do think it’s important to face life with a positive outlook, to have hope, don’t you?

Let me know what card you pick. I’d love to know how accurate a reading you think it is. LOL!

You are The Star

Hope, expectation, Bright promises.

The Star is one of the great cards of faith, dreams realised

The Star is a card that looks to the future. … Read More »

Yeah!! It is my lucky day:)
Check it out. I won Cathy Clamp & CT Adam’s Touch of Madness
from Midnight Moon Cafe! Thanks ladies:)

Doing a Snoopy dance for you

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America the Beautiful

The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It’s easy, and fun! Be sure to update your Thirteen with links that are left for you, … Read More »

These women will stand the test of time. Clear voices that ring true to me.

1…Jospehine Baker
I wore a vintage dress to prom and was told I looked just like her. What a compliment!

2…Edith Piaf
The most beautiful voice, truly like a little sparrow. I heard an old record from my mothers collection and learned the words to La Vie en Rose at age 10. Still can sing it but not as well.

3…Billie Holiday
Powerful blues to chase away the blues.

4…Ella Fitzgerald
Truly “The First Lady of Song”

5…Celia Cruz
Hail … Read More »

PS. Thank you Keri Arthur for this great find… Read More »

Today I participated in the 1st Annual Freeport Animal Shelter Pet-A-Thon.
What a wonderful event. The turnout was good. A few kittens and hamsters found new homes today. Tomorrow I should find out the results of how many animals were adopted and how much money was raised.

I even gave in and brought home a cute little bundle of joy to add to the family. His name is Lucky. He’s our pet hamster.

Altogether with the books (donated by family and friends) and gift baskets filled with awesome books from author Caridad Pineiro, Rachel Vincent and Nancy Field I … Read More »

Hey, check me out at Shiloh’s blog.I’m talking about the history of cats and dogs.… Read More »

I love these pop psychology quizzes. I got it from Ann at her blog Fractured Fiction.

I should start off by saying I cheated. Yup. I did. Took the darn thing and came up blue. They said I should be a nurse or psychologist. I’d have patients running away from me. Seriously, though, I had a tough time answering the questions because the answers I would truly give to the questions weren’t there. I had to fudge as to what seemed closest to me. Many times I could choose between one or another. After I got blue, I went … Read More »