by Cindyj | Mar 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
Gallic acid is a plant chemical found in most plants but especially abundant in tea, grapes and oak. It is in a group of chemicals called phenolics. Phenolics are chemicals based on the structure of phenol which is a molecule with a ring structure containing 6 carbons...
by Cindyj | Mar 10, 2009 | Uncategorized
This is a picture of Madgellan, our Leghorn rooster with his hens behind him. Picture taken on Monday. Footprints in the snow on Tuesday morning.Moon setting over the mountains on Wednesday morning. Snow is gone but its cold.
by Cindyj | Mar 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have always loved spring. I feel joy and gaiety in the newness it brings as browns turn to green and the cycle repeats. In recent years that gaiety is steadied with feelings of wistful melancholy for with that rebirth comes the pain of loss. My older brother died...
by Cindyj | Feb 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
The fields of organic chemistry and herbalism are intimately linked. Early healers were both botanists and chemists. Now it seems the two fields of herbalism and chemistry have become schismed in some minds and the word chemical has taken on a negative connotation....
by Cindyj | Feb 14, 2009 | Uncategorized
How fun the One World One Heart Giveaway has been. I never thought that I would have over 200 comments on my blog, especially after joining in late. I have also visited some very impressive blogs and seen some very impressive art over this journey. I wish I had the...
