SIGNS OF SPRING IN MY YARD

 

 

 

                                                                    DAFFODILS

                                                            GRAPE HYACINTHS

                                                               VIOLETS

SENSE OF SMELL
http://tiny.cc/c2lguw

This is a video of a perfumer giving a 14 minute presentation on the Sense of Smell.  I enjoyed the talk and learned a few things.

CUCUMBER BUTTERMILK SOAP
Made more yesterday.  It's a limited edition.  It has pureed fresh cucumbers and fresh buttermilk.  Scented with a honeysuckle fragrance.

ESSENTIAL QUOTES
"Persistence is the twin sister of excellence. One is a matter of quality; the other, a matter of time." ~ unknown

"To accomplish more, redirect your mental energy by continuously reminding yourself of all the things you do right" ~ Brian Koslow

Compassion is not religious business, it is human business, it is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability, it is essential for human survival." ` Dalai Lama

TRAINING YOUR BRAIN TO BE POSITIVE

Excellent blog post on learning to be more positive.  Love it!
http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/225683

MEDICAL FORM
Every Jan. I update a form very similar to the one in the blog listed below.  It's so much easier to hand the form to the front desk person at whatever dental/medical, etc. appt.  I highly recommend having one.
http://tiny.cc/5xxasw

SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL
Below is the type of palm oil used in Dancing Madrone Soap Company's soap. I've used this for many, many years. It was a personal choice based on my own desire to be responsible on this planet.


http://www.spectrumorganics.com/?id=269