C.E. Flores's Blog, page 10
April 30, 2023
Tooting My Own Book Horn
In addition to my interview with Toni Lontis and being featured in The Edge Magazine, I also fiddled around with getting some books in a physical (or rather a metaphysical) store in North Dakota. Here’s my highlight from SOS Holistic … Continue reading →
April 15, 2023
Magazine Feature
So would you believe that the Exploring Traditional Herbal Remedies in Mexico Series was featured in the April/May 2023 issue of The Edge Magazine? This is the cover. And my series is featured on this page, towards the back. See … Continue reading →
April 13, 2023
The Author and Artist Hour featuring Camille Flores
Well, I had an unexpected author interview just after my 50th birthday with the amazing Toni Lontis. If you’ve watched any of my previous attempts at interviews, you might have noticed my deer-in-headlights look. As an introvert, this sort of … Continue reading →
April 10, 2023
Staying Alive Bear-ly
So wouldn’t you know it, but Bear got sick. Of course, it was the weekend, and by the time Monday rolled around, he wasn’t able to keep any food down. Off to the town vet, we went. Turns out he … Continue reading →
April 3, 2023
Natural Healing — Vainilla
Not everyone is aware that vainilla (Vanilla planifolia) is a gift from Mexico first cultivated by the Totonacs. When the Aztecs conquered the Totonacs, they paid their tributes in vanilla, which they called Xanath, meaning “hidden flower.” In Totonac myth, … Continue reading →
March 23, 2023
Nifty, Nifty, Look Who’s Fifty
Today is my birthday, and I’ve reached a milestone. I’m 50. I really never imagined myself at this age. It’s sort of snuck on me. But here I am, looking forward to the next stage of life, gray hairs and … Continue reading →
March 14, 2023
Natural Healing — Girasol
There is some debate about whether the girasol (Helianthus annuus) originated in Mexico or not. Some experts claim it is a pre-Columbian domesticated plant based on fossilized seeds found in Tabasco dating back 4,500 years and its cultivation was repressed … Continue reading →
March 5, 2023
Lil’Bear
So a few weeks ago, my husband came home with another puppy. I was not amused. We tried to find a good home for him the first few days, but as soon as he had a name, well, that was … Continue reading →
February 17, 2023
Internet Procedure–Again
In December, I received several text messages from the satellite internet company that our data was running out and that we should renew. I was a little concerned since I knew that we had only signed a contract for five … Continue reading →
February 15, 2023
New Herb Book in Spanish
February has another COMPLETE writing project! I’m tickled pink, well maybe green, that El boticario mexicano: Remedios herbales tradicionales para el resfriado y la gripe has been released! It took some time between the English and Spanish versions because, of … Continue reading →
