Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

I would like to  take this opportunity to wish everyone who kindly reads my posts, and their loved ones, the best time ever; whether celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, or Kwanzaa, already celebrated a major holiday, or observe none, please receive my most sincere wishes for love, happiness and, especially during these trying times, peace and lots [...]

Poinsettia – A Christmas Miracle?

Poinsettia – A Christmas Miracle?

The poinsettia plant (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is native to Mexico’s Central and Southern regions, where it was domesticated in pre-Hispanic times, often used to dye textiles and was treasured as a tribute to gods, such as Tonantzin (Our Lady, Our Mother).  Last year around this time, I got a large pot with three poinsettias as a rebate at the supermarket, and they are still alive and well ... click on title for more