A whiff of Nostalgia….
Today I was given a whiff of nostalgia. No, not some bottled perfume from my youth (eg 'Evening in Paris', remember? On second thoughts perhaps you'd rather not!!), but the wonderful God-given smell of cowslips from a cottage garden. I was immediately whisked back to my childhood and to the wonderful sight of fields of yellow cowslips and of that never-to-be-forgotten smell of the untouched perfume of wild cowslips mixed with the clean country air. In retrospect, I do not know what use those flower-laden fields were to the farmers, but they certainly brought joy to us, and they would return each year along with the primroses. Alas, of course, they disappeared with the intensive farming and chemicals of the l950's, but the delightful visual memory together with the perfume came back in a flash along with the gift.
The cowslips evoked another childhood memory. How many of you got up at dawn in order to go 'mushrooming'. We only had to look for the 'fairy rings' as we called them (although to adults, they would have been just a different shade of grass), and then we picked mushrooms by the carrier bag full. Mother was waiting with the large family frying pan at the ready and after frying the mushrooms, a thick gravy was added, and then we all tucked in, the only addition to this luscious breakfast feast was the fresh crusty bread used to mop up the delicious gravy. What a flavour! Never to be tasted again and never likely to be.
And who would add gravy to today's mushrooms? It just isn't done, and if it were, it would be tasteless, just like today's cultivated mushrooms in comparison. Of course, now I rarely eat mushrooms as with knowledge acquired over the years (and, sometimes I wish that I hadn't acquired this knowledge as it often spoils a favourite meal) I realise that mushrooms belong to the fungus family, and are to be avoided if you have a candida problem. However, we didn't seem to suffer any ill effects from them in those halcyon days, but, of course, they were part of a very varied diet of wholesome food devoid of chemicals and preservatives. Nowadays, we are advised to read the small print on the back of mass produced food packets in order to decipher all the listed additives, e-numbers, preservatives, colourings, etc. The best advice I was given in order to avoid an excessive amount of additives was simply this - IF IT TAKES LONGER TO READ IT THAN EAT IT, THEN DON'T BUY IT.Apart from the 'fairy rings' in the primrose field, there was a monster that we approached with extreme trepidation - the electricity pylon.
Then it was known as 'the standard' and stories of what would happen if we children ventured underneath it made our hair stand on end. Our parents forewarned us with stories akin to The Hobbit and Harry Potter, and we believed them. I was told that I would turn into a pig (perhaps it was the way I tucked into the mushrooms that gave them the idea). No one told us that it was simply dangerous, because, no doubt, that would have had the opposite effect and we would have revelled in the excitement of flirting with danger and proving how brave we were. But to turn into a pig, left to grovel in mud, and then, who knows, perhaps ending up on the Sunday dinner plate ....
we trembled at the thought ....However, a thought that crossed my mind when I was older, was how come that the electricity pylons were so near and yet none of the houses in the vicinity actually had electricity. Electricity did not arrive until my teenage years. Can you imagine life today without fridges, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, irons, hairdryers, etc? Yet we managed without quite happily, because what you've never had you never miss. Happy childhood memories are rarely linked to electrical items, they are usually linked to the pure joy of experiencing what nature provides, plus imagination - IF ONLY TODAY'S PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN WOULD REMEMBER THAT.Now coming back to the present. Last week I attended a talk by a successful local author who to date has written seven historical novels, and when asked at what age she started writing, she replied that she was in her fifties, and then she added something that has stayed in my mind.
She said that all of us should write down a record of our own childhood for future generations as otherwise all our experiences and memories will die with us. So how about it? Just a gift of some cowslip plants brought back happy memories of sights and smells our grandchildren will probably never experience. So why not jot down your memories and send them to us so that others at Mabels may enjoy and reminisce with you?.
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Men often consider us gullible when they see us being 'taken in' by another man's soft words and candlelight dinners. The truth is, we often know when we're being played, but we can't help responding to the gesture. We'd like it to be sincere so we convince ourselves that it is. And occasionally, the manipulative male becomes a victim of his own techniques and falls for the woman he set out to victimize.But falling for romantic gestures isn't...
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Causes and treatment of Vaginal Dryness
Common Reasons for Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal dryness means lack of moisture in vagina. It creates many problems in sexual activities. It makes the sexual intercourse very painful and very less pleasurable. There are itching and burning sensation while suffering from vaginal dryness and you can first notice it during intercourse. However the common cause for this is menopause but apart from this there are also some other reasons for vaginal dryness.
In order to get proper treatment of vaginal dryness you will have to determine the exact reason. Below are the various causes and treatment of vaginal dryness that can help you to prevent from it and treat your problem.
Causes
? Hormones play an important role to create dryness in vagina. The main reason for vaginal dryness is decrease of estrogen level in women. The estrogen level go down in women due to various reason including
o Cigarette smoking
o Removal of ovaries after surgery
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Aromatherapy And Essential Oils - The Basics
Copyright 2005 Donovan Baldwin
Aromatherapy is the use of oils extracted from various, primarily fragrant, plants to aid in the relief of a range of physical or mental discomforts or illnesses.
These oils, commonly referred to as "essential oils" are also used to enhance or encourage positive responses in the user.
These oils may be used by direct application or by inhaling the aromas, hence the name "aromatherapy".
The inhaled aromas can be dispersed by candles prepared with the essential oils, by applying the oil to some object, such as a handkerchief or pillowcase, by spraying a mix of the essential oil and water into the air, or by means of a "diffuser".
A diffuser is a device generally available from essential oil providers which uses heat to disperse molecules of the chosen essential oil into the air.
Although long used in other parts of the world, such as the East and Middle East, aromatherapy is essentially new to...
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Today's Military Wives Are Becoming Pinup Girls For Their Men in Iraq
Los Angeles, CA (ContentDesk) August 19, 2005 -- In a hot pink house in Los Angeles, California, a photography studio run by two women has become the site of a growing trend ? wives and girlfriends of soldiers stationed overseas in Iraq or Afghanistan are wanting to send a different kind of care-package to their men. Instead of cookies and magazines, they are sending sultry photographs of themselves in the form of prints, books and yes, even calendars! Nowadays, the centerfolds taped to the boys' foot lockers may just be their own girl back home.All things "retro" are back in. "The look the women are going for when they come in for a photo shoot is that vintage-style posing made famous by such classic pinups as Betty Grable and Jane Mansfield," says Lori Mann, photographer and co-owner of Pink Kitty Studios. "The gals often wear classic clothing, and we have lots of props that are throw-backs to that WWII era."
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Sweet Escence Bath & Body Products Hit the Retail and Wholesale Markets with Moisturizing Results
Lakeland, FL (ContentDesk) February 18, 2004 -- Sweet Escence Bath & Body is a company that was established in Lakeland, Florida in January of 2001. It shows promise as a young corporation that is determined to distribute products of enormous value with superior quality but by means of inexpensive prices that would appeal to their clientele. Sweet Escence carries wonderful items that are prepared to soothe the straining muscles. These extracts are enriched with oils and vitamins to restore smoothness to dry skin. Also, the body spray manufactured has an additional purpose of freshening everyday objects to leave the air fragrant and refreshing.
An assortment of hand and body lotions are found along with splendid massaging oils, soaps, and salt rocks for the bath. In addition to these pleasant goods, Sweet Escence also generates a potpourri gel that can be rehabilitated by the addition of distilled water and perfume. There are a variety of aromas that Sweet Escence provides, ranging...
Sweet Escence Bath & Body Products Hit the Retail and Wholesale Markets with Moisturizing Results
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Pheromones, Pheromones, Pheromones - You need Pheromones! Not Tonight Darling ? ?I?ve got a headache?, Sound familiar? Well don?t despair - Things are looking up!
(ContentDesk) March 19, 2004--The couples were given a laboratory tested concentrated human pheromone called "Excite", to mix with their favorite cologne or perfume and asked to report on any differences noticed with their sexual activity over a 12 week period.The incredible results showed that 87% of couples reported a significant increase in sexual activity and heightened pleasure, which in turn resulted in improved relationships. Of the 87%, 79% reported a minimum increase of 3 times a week from their previous love making statistics."This is not a smell one can detect, neither person is aware of it, but it is very powerful. This chemical appears to heighten a person's sexual attraction to their partner." Dr Woods explains, a psychology professor of 15 years.Pheromone99.com has just unveiled their strongest pheromone to date "Extreme", using a 99% pure human pheromone, Alpha-Androst-16-En-3-One. This product has a powerful combination of 3 human pheromones- Androstenone, Androstenol,...
Pheromones, Pheromones, Pheromones - You need Pheromones! Not Tonight Darling ? ?I?ve got a headache?, Sound familiar? Well don?t despair - Things are looking up!
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Sweet Escence Bath & Body Products Hit the Retail and Wholesale Markets with Moisturizing Results
Lakeland, FL (ContentDesk) February 18, 2004 -- Sweet Escence Bath & Body is a company that was established in Lakeland, Florida in January of 2001. It shows promise as a young corporation that is determined to distribute products of enormous value with superior quality but by means of inexpensive prices that would appeal to their clientele. Sweet Escence carries wonderful items that are prepared to soothe the straining muscles. These extracts are enriched with oils and vitamins to restore smoothness to dry skin. Also, the body spray manufactured has an additional purpose of freshening everyday objects to leave the air fragrant and refreshing.
An assortment of hand and body lotions are found along with splendid massaging oils, soaps, and salt rocks for the bath. In addition to these pleasant goods, Sweet Escence also generates a potpourri gel that can be rehabilitated by the addition of distilled water and perfume. There are a variety of aromas that Sweet Escence provides, ranging...
Sweet Escence Bath & Body Products Hit the Retail and Wholesale Markets with Moisturizing Results
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How to Get Promoted
How to Get Promoted
From the time we begin working in a company or business, in the back of our minds, the goal is to move up the ladder, and achieve a higher status along with better pay. There are many steps to achieve this accomplishment, but a combination of many steps, are often necessary. A good amount of patience and fortitude is required.Here are suggestions, to get promoted: First, check to see if your company will consider you for the new promotion or if the company will seek only someone, from the outside. Become knowledgeable of the requirements you will need to have, or perquisites, for the position you desire. If necessary, take any additional education or training.
Show your record of how punctual, smart, reliable, expiated ethical standards, problem solving skills during the time you have worked for your company, and that you will continue this achievement, when promoted. Try to have a good sense of humor, when giving answers to questions. Acknowledge...
How to Get Promoted
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