Here we are in October of 2020, the weirdest October ever. With the pandemic, stolen election fears, crazy weather, and a general feeling of anxiety pervading the air what have what is there to enjoy? Gorgeous fall colors, harvest bounty, corn mazes, and the crisp cool air of autumn, that’s what. With cooler temps that mask you’re wearing will add warmth instead of sweat and discomfort. We will finally feel like cooking again, well at least some of us will.

It is easy to get discouraged with all the malaise swirling around. Let’s stay focused on what we can do to improve the situation. We all need to vote, preferably early, and preferably for candidates that will tell the truth, be consistent, take responsibility, have plans for health, environment, and social issues that will benefit all, and try to heal, not rip us further apart.
With the pandemic predicted to ramp up what can you do to help?  Check out https://www.coloradoresponds.org/ for those of you in Colorado, if not check out volunteer opportunities in your state. Anything we can do to improve the life of another helps us all.

How many hours do you spend on screen? It is so easy to let our lives pass us by as we sit and stare at Facebook, Instagram, youtube, etc. Discipline your inner screen addict and get outside. Go for a hike in the changing leaves, take a nap under a tree, take the dog for a walk. Get up, get out, and find some joy and beauty in your everyday.

You will thank yourself for getting those snow tires on early before the chaos of the first real snow. Put your window scraper in, I like to add a broom for faster snow removal. It’s also a good idea to throw in some boots, a flashlight, cat litter for traction, and extra outdoor wear. You’ll feel ready for anything.

Upcoming Classes

Yep, we’re back in business, online for now. Did my first video class in September, (terrifying, but fun) Here is what’s online for October. A great class for the upcoming flu/pandemic season.

Folk Cures and Kitchen Remedies – ONLINE
Friday, October 23, 2020, 10 – 11 AM, a replay will be available. $25, $20 members.
Learn how to use herbs and simple but effective kitchen ingredients to fight off those winter maladies. We’ll discover essentials for winter health including spicy fire cider, tasty herbal teas for flu and cold, and warming elderberry/ginger syrup for immunity. Explore the many attributes of garlic and apple cider vinegar, and easy, inexpensive lifestyle tweaks to improve resilience and keep your family healthy and well. Handout with recipes provided.

This session will be held streamed online through Vimeo. Details on how to join the class will be emailed the day of the program. Info here