Sanguinaria canadensis

Bloodroot blooms in late winter, early spring and is found in rich woody soil usually clinging to banks or slopes. A blood red liquid extracted from the plant's rhizome can use used to produce a fabric dye with a fast yellow orange color.The escharotic properties of the rhizome's liquid has been used to treat skin conditions such as ringworm, warts and fungal growths. Small doses taken internally may cause visual disturbances. The FDA has sanctioned the use of bloodroot in toothpastes and mouthwashes to fight plaque and gingivitis but discourages use by herbal healers due to the  unpredictable nature of its escharotic properties.

Veronica persica

When I was a child I delighted in picking tiny bouquets of these early spring flowers...

A Home Once Much Loved...

Sometimes this is just the way it is...

Hummmm...

You're a Horse!

Versatile, powerful, and true, you have quite a reputation for hard
work and a certain unbridled spirit. Many look up to you as an example of what
people can really become, though somewhere deep down, you admit to feeling a little
bit broken. You hate racing, but are still exceptionally good at it. Beware broken
legs, dog food, and glue. If your name is Ed, you do a surprising amount of
talking.


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at the Blue Pyramid.

Listen to this Fellow...

And yes, I have survived the first week of my management position....

Risky move?

Dare I take on that professional challenge again? I find my confidence is significantly wounded and tender after the implosion of my last (and only) management position...stay tuned...