i noticed that i was very testy and irritable today so after facebooking my mood and intent to self medicate with lemon balm and motherwort, a few friends gave me their own formulas for the same experience: catnip and borage.

borage! i had forgotten i tinctured up a half gallon of it a few months back. i decided to whip up 2 oz. with: borage, catnip, lemon balm and motherwort. when i poured off the borage i had to play with it as the color was an amazing jewel green. i would have taken a picture but the lighting was bad due to our (seemingly) permanently placed cloud cover. i’ll try again tomorrow if the clouds decide to shift away from the sun.

premilinary reports from this mama: feeling better! what did i name this lovely mixture? why, calm down! of course. i think my kids will be happy that i’m taking it tomorrow.

i’m looking forward to next september and taking a little road trip to meet up with many kindred spirits that i’ve only known online for the past few years. this is going to be one of the best weekends of my lifetime. the worst part is going to be deciding which classes to take because there are so many amazing herbalists sharing their time and knowledge that i’m beside myself with giddiness! oh the torture of deciding out on listening to one herbalist over another! i’ve been to other conferences in the past and have seen participants bounce back and forth between two classes but i wouldn’t learn a thing if i did that.

so, what am i babbling about? the traditions in western herbalism conference of course! registration just opened yesterday and the first 100 registrants can receive some great bonus gifts as well!

three days of immersion with great herbalists such as jim mcdonald, kiva rose, darcey blue french, john gallagher, phyllis light, paul bergner, matthew wood, rosemary gladstar, howie brounstein, and many, MANY more!

and, if that weren’t enough, R.I.S.E. and arborea are going to be performing!

AND, it’s at the beautiful ghost ranch, the former home of artist georgia o’keefe.

it’s an amazing opportunity for anyone who is dancing the herbal dance of life. will i see you there?