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Wellesley Island NY 800-600-3831
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"March, March, to my own
drum, march, march to my own drum. Hey hey, I'm an army of one, Oh,
I'm an army of one."
---The Chicks (formerly the Dixie Chicks), the song March March,
from the new album 'Gaslighter', and one of the best videos out
there. The video for Gaslighter is pretty damn good too.
"We must be careful that the people who make $5000 a year are not
pitted against those who make $25,000 a year by those who make
$900,000 a year."
Barbara Milkulski, in a speech, 1974
"The freedom of man, I contend, is the freedom to eat."
Eleanor Roosevelt
PLEASE HELP SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES
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Updated Sunday, March 1, 2021|
Hill Woman
continues to take, fill, and ship orders, and will continue to do so
as long as we stay well and the Post Office stays open. All this
could change at any time.
Bay
House Artisans has had to go virtual, with many wonderful artworks
and artifacts, and among the Hill Woman goodies there is our new,
exclusive to Bay House, 'Catfish' a fish-shaped cat toy stuff
with with our premium blend of wild and organic catnip. Check out
the many wonderful offerings at Bay House Artisans.com
There will be no show
appearances for the foreseeable future. Stay inside, stay well, take
care of each other.
Down the page a bit is some useful info about ways to keep
serene in our present awful circumstances.
Once again we are offering free shipping on US
orders over $30 for March.
Shipping on US order $50 orders is still free.
Winter
has is still here, although we are having a bit of a thaw at the
moment. Still, signs of spring abound: it's staying light later,
we've seen some migrating birds arrive or pass through.
As mentioned before, it has been said that since Covid every day is Blursday. That
is not entirely true; this Friday and Saturday we got our first
vaccine shots. We have been eligible for a while due to our ages,
both of us well over 65, but open appointments were not to be found.
That changed last week, and seems to be changing many other places
as well. Really, folks, trust the science on this: the vaccine is
safe, and our best hope for finding our way to whatever the new
normal
turns out to be. Covid was not a hoax, the vaccine is not a fraud;
all the lies and disinformation and fear-mongering are just that.
Rehab is quiet at the moment, we got in a little screech owl that is
now down with Jean Soprano, where it is doing well. We still have
one skinny pigeon under long term care, and just today got in a
barred owl with such severe injuries it probably will not make
it.
Our feeders are constantly busy, we have blue jays, mourning doves,
various sparrows, juncos, nuthatches, hairy, downy, and red-bellied
woodpeckers, the occasional redpoll, starlings, red-wings, a few
early goldfinches, a pair of young deer, and bunnies. Ten on a busy
night. The picture up above is lousy, it was shot through the door,
but the arrow points at a rabbit that has learned how to leapt up
onto a hanging feeder almost three feet off the ground.
So we wish you the best for this new year and the rest of winter; may you be warm and
comfortable, eat well, sleep soundly, and may your dreams of better
days come true around you-
If you are ordering, please be patient; making stock and filling
orders is being continually interrupted by rehab calls--and
problems getting certain materials.
If your order arrived more slowly than normal, please forgive us,
we're doing the best we can, and the Post Office has been messed
with by the forces of evil. But we do want you to order, so Sue-Ryn
is continuing what we're calling the 'Wear a damn mask!' Shipping
special: $5.00 S&H on US orders over $30.00. And of course
shipping remains free on orders over $50.00
Here is some useful info from Sue-Ryn:
There are plenty of herbs that can help people through these times.
Herb Tea is a way to create a healing ritual for yourself or your family.
Lemon Balm is wonderfully soothing during times of emotional stress.
Tulsi (aka Holy Basil) is healing on many levels but is best known for
easing away “negative emotions”.
Valerian Root is a good smooth muscle relaxer when stress turns physical.
An old friend used to swear by a tea mixture of Chamomile & Catnip for
help getting to sleep.
I used to blend and sell a tea called Blossom Blend #1 – the formula was
in “parts by weight” 2 parts each of Lavender, Elder Flowers, Orange
Blossom*, & Rose petals and buds.
That was mixed with one part each of Chamomile & Valerian root
powder or small pieces, and a half part ground cloves.
·Orange blossoms became impossible to find, so I substituted 1part
Jasmine flowers and Orange Peel – which was similar in flavor, but
not in effect.
Other herbs for stress and anxiety are St.Johnswort, Passion Flower,
Linden Flowers, Scullcap, and Hops strobiles.
When blending a tea for yourself or your family, always do a
little research and be sure the herbs you are planning to use won't
negatively effect underlying health issues. Many of the herbs
mentioned here will grow in this northern region, a few would have
to be houseplants. Maybe this is the year to think about planning
and growing a tea garden, even if it's in containers.
Some of the herbs I am keeping on hand to help maintain health are:
Andrographis paniculata in the form of KoldKare from Kare N Herbs in
Maine
Elderberry syrup made by a friend.
Osha Root – which I usually sell, but have run out .It is an
endangered planted, but you may be able to find a 1 oz. Package of
the root, or a really high quality tincture from Taos herbs in Taos
NM
We only use this precious medicine when we feel our respiratory
systems need help.
Fire Cider – you can find a recipe or several hundred on line. I
have some “working”, made from Rosemary Gladstar's traditional
formula. It's a ”tincture” of fresh onions, garlic, ginger,
horseradish,& cayenne pepper steeped in cider vinegar. A little
honey to balance it all will be added once it's finished and
strained.
You can also purchase similar products, but it might be a fun
project to make with your family.
A while back we had to raise the price of incense Again.
The pure essential oils I use to make incense continue to rise in
price, and after the last order I felt like I had two choices: raise
prices or go to cheaper oils. Going cheap was not an option. I
know my customers have come to expect a certain level of quality and
consistency in the scents I blend, and that includes the incense.
I'm hoping to hold my price at 40 cents per stick. That means folks
who order a dozen on an old or unadjusted order form will be
getting 9 sticks for $3.60 instead of twelve. The order form here
has been changed to reflect the rise in price to $4.80 per dozen. I
apologize for the sudden change, but this is the only way I can
continue to produce the incense so many of you love. I
appreciate your understanding and support. Also up in price are
Catnip Mousies and a couple oils. Some things like books, spritz
kits, Bath Salts, and Soaps have been dropped--though some may end
up at shows. But if you go to the Body and Bath page now you will
find instructions on how to make your own bath salts!
Our Bug Repellent Oil and Spray now contain Geranium and Lemon
Eucalyptus to help repel ticks. These oils have not been added to
Bug Stix.
Blame
it on the animals....
The testimonial contest that started some time last winter
took off like a lead balloon. Then, baby season hit with a
vengeance. Between feeding, cleaning, transporting and releasing
critters, doing elder care and trying to keep Bay House Artisans
stocked, things got a bit chaotic. The One and only testimonial we
received was a friend of Corbie Mitleid who lives in England and
raises main coon cats...so she is the winner
One thing of note. A few years ago we were called on to ship
corn warmers to Antarctica. Yes, Antarctica. Well, earlier this
month we heard from one of the recipients of those warmers. Here's
what she had to say:
Hi Sue Ryn,
I received one of your corn warmers while working for 6 mos in
Antarctica. The endless nights that I crawled into a nice warm
bed because of your lovely handmade gift brought me endless *SMILES*
on the coldest continent on earth!!! I will continue to buy
corn warmers for all of my friends!! You're a master of your
craft! THANK YOU!!!
From Time to time I have needed an Animal Communicator. I first met Sally Gewinner at a small event in Fulton. At that time our old kitty Belle was showing some odd behaviors. Sally helped confirm my suspicions and figure out ways to help deal with belle's transition. Since then I have called upon Sally for help with domestic pets and Wildlife too. Her gentle healing wisdom has always proved supportive of the animals in our care. Sally still works full time as a teacher, but you can often find her at weekend psychic and holistic fairs in the central NY region. You can find her on line at http://www.energy-light.com or call her at 315.458.2430 if you need faster help or an appointment.
Worth visiting is the
Pets Page, a listing of tips and resources and books and links for
the owner of animals
of every stripe, including information on fostering
animals for people in the service.
If you are looking for a pet, be it a dog or cat or whatever, you will
find a link on that page to http://www.petfinder.org
a place that can be a world of help. That's how we found our Chloe.
Give an animal in need a home!
What we really want is help making the page (pages, actually) even more
useful. Got useful info? Regular mail it to us or email it to
troll@hillwoman.com for possible
inclusion.
Some more of the Troll's fiction is now available
as downloadable versions
(for a modest price) online at
Fictionwise. For more info, visit the Stephen
L. Burns page.
A personal note from Sue-Ryn:
I frequently joke with customers, saying, "Accept no substitutes,"
when asked if I am the Hill Womanwho has been around and selling herbs
and scents for over two decades. Last summer a few people asked
if I
knew a few different people who claimed to be 'apprentices' or 'students'
of mine.
While I know I have inspired and empowered many along their own herbal
and spiritual paths, I have
no apprentices, students (or acolytes, or
subjugated minions, for that matter).
Anyone who claims to a student or apprentice is not being completely
honest with you.
Feeling a bit isolated? Having a hard time
finding things to help feed your spiritual side?
Desperately Seeking Serenity is a page listing
some sources for books, music and more.
Check it out for a listing of catalogs and newsletters. Got suggestions
for listings? Drop
us a line and let us know, please. Knowledge is best when it's shared.
As always, I'm grateful to the many folks
who help keep Hill Woman grounded and growing;
the family and friends, the helpers both hired and volunteer.
I count such fine companions and co-conspirators as treasure.
Special thanks are due to each and every one of you who visits this
site or reads my
brochure and accords me the honor and pleasure of serving you. Your
encouragement,
kindness, and continuing support mean more to me than you will ever
know. And to
those who've visited, used, and complimented this site, the Computer
& Incense Troll
thanks you from the rubbly bottom of his black little heart.
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