[Photo courtesy Philms] I’ve been blogging for six months as of January 19th, averaging three posts a week. And, yes, I’m still here. I am woman—hear me roar. [meow] For those new to my blog, I should give you some context. I had to leave my job as a scientist in biotech about this time…
Category Archives: Science
The Fragrant Salve
[Image courtesy Hamed Saber] Recently, I’ve felt a deep shift in my perceptions. I find it interesting that, lately, people have been telling me what’s on their minds—or maybe I’m finally listening? Examples: A dear friend of mine said when she thought of me she thought of the word, “grace.” Another friend deemed my blog…
Blue
[Photo Credit: Flowery *L*u*z*a*] I’ve been drawn to blue lately, more than usual—blue ‘anything.’ Blue skies Blue photos Blue marbles Blue sketch pads Blue ocean Blue incense smoke (as pictured at the top of this post) I am a scientist by training, but I’m also a certified HHP (holistic health practitioner/massage therapist) and have spent…
I’m Showing – Not Telling
[Photo Credit] There’s a flurry of conversation blowing around the microsphere of the web I inhabit—a snowstorm initiated by Lisis Blackston at Quest for Balance. I must say I’m not shocked—that girl tells it like she sees it. (Good for you, Lisis!) I mean, geez, for a woman who has previously compared her ideal post…
Your Body is A Fortress, Part 7 – Work with Evolution: a Pep Talk
[Photo: JM Cameron] November 24, 2009 marked the marked the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of the book with the highest impact in my life to date: Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. Not to trivialize this moment, but I like to think the publication was planned in conjunction with the oncoming winter and…
The Next Thirteen
[Photo by Me] I tend to maintain a constant merry-go-round of thirteen books beside my bed, which rotates at an undefined interval. Some are permanent, some I read and return or donate to the library, and some I send to friends. Don’t ask me why the number is thirteen, it just happens that way. I…
The Audacity of Arachnids
[Photo Credit: Thomas Shahan (Opo Terser)] What is depicted in this photo? Really, think about it. What is this? Well, I suppose the title of this post gave it away, but these are the eyes of the female Maevia iclemens, and she was photographed on Thomas’ back porch. She’s a jumping spider. Yeah, I agree…
The Webs We Weave
[Photo Credit] Front Porch: A New Series at Jane Be Nimble Fond memories occupy a large compartment of my mind. When I was a kid, I sometimes had the fortune to chill on the front porch of our farmhouse. If I spotted an uncle or neighbor—I’d invite him or her to pull up a wicker…
Your Body is a Fortress, Part 6 – The Pectoralis Minor
The pectoralis minor is such a little guy. He’s ignored, not understood, and often fed up. He’s not going to take it anymore. He’s tight with resentment. He needs attention, and he’s not going to let you forget how you ignored him for so many years. One of his major functions is to help elevate…