Tag: Life
Traditional Chinese Medicine Recipes for Health–Part I: ‘Minor Heat’
According to traditional Chinese medicine, humans are one with nature, and exist in a “unity of form...
Yixing Teapots: Tradition, Elegance and Artistry
As my design studio professor Paula Horrigan always stressed, a good design is “simple, elegant and direct...
Wayuu Mochila Bags – An Indigenous Colombian Tradition of Colorful Crochet
Mochila bags, increasingly trendy and colorful totes, each display a unique expression indigenous Wayuu...
Independence Day Fireworks, and Their International Origin
As the skies across America explode with color and sound this Fourth of July, one might wonder how and...
Seasonal Eating for July, and the Topic of Landrace
Moving through the months to highlight suitable foods for seasonal eating, we have taken the opportunity...
Seed Saving Basics for the Home Gardener
Seed saving is not merely an economical tactic that will save you a good bit of money in the future;...
The Chinese Waist Drum – A Spirited, Spiritual Tradition
Considered the world's first drum, the Chinese waist drum (腰鼓 Yāogǔ) recalls the glory of ancient Chinese...
Nurture Your Knees Now for Long-Term Mobility
Our knees are big joints with an even bigger job. We depend on them to stand, bend, get around, and bear...
How to Handle the Haters in Your Life
Whoever you are and whatever you do, you’ll never please everyone. We all have faults for critics to...
Untangle the Ties of Jealousy With Wisdom
Jealousy: a complex concept While jealousy is most commonly understood as a negative emotion directed...
Reach Your Full Potential by Connecting With Your Creative Core
In recent years, the idea of creativity has expanded beyond the artistic realm. In fact, anyone who has...
The Fascinating Process Behind the Beauty of Natural Fibers (Part V): Hemp
Hemp has been valued for its strength and versatility since prehistoric times. Shrouded in controversy...