The Growth in the Dark

The Growth in the Dark “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” ― Mary Oliver This time of year throws a variety of curveballs at us as beings; sunless days, frigid temperatures, feelings of isolation, illness and longing to be in...

Lymes Disease in 2018

It’s summer again in the midwest and time to reap the benefits of enduring a long, cold winter. While the unofficial state bird (insect) is already buzzing in my ears, what’s captured my attention this spring are the ticks. Several news articles have been...

Top 5 Reasons to get Acupuncture NOW

With autumn in full gear it’s time to enjoy the season and take it all in….all except for maybe the colds and flus. Preparing your mind and body for change can be assisted with some solid acupuncture treatments. If that’s not reason enough, here are...

Need for change

During my time in Stone Town on the beautiful island of Zanzibar, I feel I was able to gain a true understanding of the life native Zanzibari people have come to accept and endure. Most of the challenges have arisen due to corrupt and misguided government officials....

Mirrors

So I have several weeks of back-blogging due to lack of wi-fi or internet access, loss of electricity and traveling. I hope to draw intrigue rather than annoyance with my wave of posts but I hope that they provide a better understanding of what I experienced as well...

This Zanzibarian Life

So the following post was written on Sunday but since electricity, internet connections and general life not going the way you plan, I am only now able to post it. Again sorry for the lack of pictures…..wish that camera cable had made it into my bag. Enjoy ;-)...