Last winter solstice I shared a potpourri recipe to surround yourself with a warm, citrus, holiday fragrance. Dried oranges are the key to this recipe and the process of drying the orange slices infuses your home with a lovely fresh scent of citrus. In continuing with this tradition to imbue my home, this year I…
In 2023 Ramadan and Spring Equinox will come along side by side. The Spring Equinox is usually on either March 19th, 20th, or 21st. This year it falls on Monday, March 20, 2023. The day and night will be equal in lenghth on this day, beckoning a time of renewal and growth. As it is…
The new year is a great time to talk about the 3 6 9 Manifestation method because it’s a time that we are motivated to start new resolutions and take on projects to make our intentions come true. So why is the 3 6 9 Manifestation method a great way to manifest our intentions? The…
The winter solstice is the longest night of the year and the shortest day. It signifies the first day of winter, but also ushers in longer days from tomorrow on. Until this day, the daylight hours have been gradually waning, which will now reverse and begin to grow again. Therefore, while it may feel like…
Autumn is a beautiful season with changing colors in nature. The same reason that the leaves start to alter their colors, the cooler crisp air can affect our skin as well. The beauty of fall also comes with some unwanted irritations for our skin, such as dryness and inflammation. This fall take a moment for…
Serving humanity, history, and good meals. — Morgan Runyon Since its opening night in 1970, Old Place Cornell is a hidden gem on Mulholland that has been serving everyone from artists to hikers, to the likes of celebrities such as Orlando Bloom that might be seen one night. Its original menu served wild boar on…
You may have noticed that I have been on a bit of a hiatus. Those of you that have read my about page know that a dream of mine was to complete my doctorate. Well, I can now officially add “Dr.” to my name. Unfortunately, it became more than I expected near the end of…
It’s an odd day for the Spring Equinox as these are unprecedented times. In California, it is a gloomy day with rain on and off. When the sun pierces out at certain unpredictable moments I try to get outside and embrace what nature will give me. I’m helping to boost the chances of Vitamin D…