First, we have to honor the passing, and the soul, of great American artist Richie Havens. These days, few CDs are worth owning. But get yourself a copy of his legendary "Mixed Bag", tonight. Queen Mary, she's my friend. Until about 1960, every society and culture made a lot of politically incorrect remarks about women,... Read More

Botanists from all over the world are taking note of an unprecedented phenomenon: Joshua Trees are bursting into simultaneous bloom. Typically, these rugged desert plants flower intermittently, and rarely. The current condition is now causing much speculation and concern in the scientific community. The consensus: The Joshua Tree needs to be put on the Endangered... Read More

It may seem incredible, but the vast majority of Americans did not have indoor plumbing until after World War II. True, residents of major American cities generally DID, but for folks living somewhere between San Francisco and Manhattan, the facilities were usually outside. Let's just say that the newspapers stacked there were not just for... Read More

Earth Day is April 22, and we're proud to offer our 100% USDA certified organic aromatherapy essential oils in recyclable pods, with eco-friendly packaging that keeps as small a carbon footprint as possible. The fact that our essential oils are organically grown means that they are good for the planet as well as for you.... Read More

Why have spices always been so precious to human beings? Consider that in Roman times, a pound of cinnamon oil cost a Centurion's salary six times over, according to NYTimes writer Alex Halberstadt reporting on spices. For one thing, the pre-Renuzit world, certainly the first cities, were ripe with putrefying odors. Secondly, aromas lock into... Read More

The mere scent of olive-oil may be good for your health, according to a recent study conducted by the German Research Center for Food Chemistry. The researchers caution that the study was small and preliminary. Okay, but dig this: just imparting the scent of olive oil to food -- in the case of this study,... Read More