corn baby

Nicely, Nicely, Nicely,

away in the east, the rain clouds care for the little corn plants as a mother cares for her baby.

Suni Corn Ceremony from Dancing Teepees  selected by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve



I planted my Garden not long ago and I already have some zucchini coming up.  It is so exciting to see the magic everyday of nature just doing her thing.  How precious it is to be nourished from these plants with whom I feel such connection.  THe farmer's market opens this weekend and it is equally thrilling to buy local produce and support our commmunity.  It is also "the" summer event every weekend!

Earth Day In Carrollton

Isn't this the cutest biker dude you ever saw?! 
4 months old almost.

Ayumi Horie Pots in Action

http://www.ayumihorie.com/potsinaction.html

Click on this link to see some adoreable pots being used by people everywhere.  It is good to see other people so attached to their pottery.

Jill Bolte Taylor-Stroke of Insight

Jill Bolte Taylor

Stroke of insight video.

You probably have seen this, but if not, It is about 20 minutes and inspirational to me.    

Inspiring artist video

http://ceramicartsdaily.org/ceramic-art-and-artists/ceramic-sculpture/ceramic-sculptor-gerit-grimm-discusses-her-wheel-thrown-and-handbuilt-figurative-sculpture/
I love this little video.  I hope you can access it.  It is inspiring to be yourself, absolutely everyday.
enjoy!

Tuina Chinese Massage

http://www.acupressure.com/applications/tuina_chinese_massage.htm
The above link gives you some basic information about this method of healing.  This is a new to my "Be good to Your Body and it will Be Good to You" Plan.  I went for my first treatment of Tuina with Ginna Blair of Healing Hands  when I was hurting so much and desparate for relief.  I really only knew that it was based on Chinese medicine and no needles involved.  Ok. let's give it a try, I thought.  It was 75 minutes of bliss.  I could feel the pain evaporating, much like the hot rocks therapy...just absorbing the pain in my extremities and I can relax in my body again.  Midway through the session I had tears of relief.  Pain steals so much of your energy, you don't even realize until you get relief.  That day I didn't even take a nap!  Of course I was crying and went to bed at 6pm, but no nap!?  that is impressive!

Chemo Brain Relief

So...I haven't had Chemo, thank goodness, but in my quest to improve my brain functioning after Cushing's and radiation effects..the information on Chemo brain seems to be helpful.  I apologize for the lack of reference here.
1)  Exercise 20-30 minutes 4 times a week ( heart rate 220-age x 0.85) ASK YOUR Doctor first
2) Nature escape twice a week
3)Yoga
4)Omega 3's + wild salmon, flaxseed canola, walnuts
5)Vit B12 (if low can help revesible dementia)
6) Other tips
+stay present
+prioritize- don't try to multitask, too frustrating
+Develop routine- plan the next day the night before and write it down
+Use sensory cues,  scents and tastes to help store memory
+use ONE notebook 
+everything in it's place
+go over planner each morning
+check email once a day and limit to 30 minutes
+work your mind daily