Scientists Now Claim…

The notion that houseplants can meaningfully improve indoor air quality is ‘simply a myth’, a new study has found — with potted plants being practically as useful. ‘This has been a common misconception for some time,’ said paper author and environmental engineer Michael Waring of the Drexel University in Philadelphia. I saw this on BBC news […]

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Frankenstein

Ooops. Stupid Gangster fingers. Did I ACTUALLY say that out loud? My bad. I meant Frankincense. My most favourite (amongst 20 odd) aromatherapy essential oil.  My eyes have just gone….(?) Look it up. Prohibitively expensive now. Sadly.   Wiki : Frankincense     

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Wet Wet Wet

Here Comes the Rain Again Shoot. Sorry. Wrong Scot. Another FAF song that I used to get sung at me!  (Is that a proper sentence?) M’eh. Bloody Scots. Rats, lice and Scotsmen. You find them the world over. Stupid 17th century research for an HistFic book. :o)    

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ROFL

Never was a FAN of Spandau Ballet. But tony’s voice is…ooooooh :o)  

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Two Cures for Boiling Brain Syndrome

You know those times when the mind will just Not Shut Off?  Try one or preferably both of these. #1 Take off your shoes and socks and find some cold water. A brook or stream is best but a bath or even a bowl will do…with ankle depth cold water in. Stomp about like a […]

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Crystals

I’ve talked before about my late friend, Peter, who owned a gorgeous shop just a hop and skip away from where I used to live.   BRUJA   I bought this book from him. We spent many hours together. He taught me so much. Another take it or leave it subject but… Nature or Big […]

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