C.E. Flores's Blog, page 16
March 1, 2022
Natural Healing — Malva de Quesitos
The plant quesitos (Malva spp.) “little cheeses” gets its name from shape of the plant’s fruit. My husband has pointed this plant out on several of our wildflower explorations, being consistant about reminding me that it was edible (although not … Continue reading →
February 15, 2022
It’s a Hard Knock Life (for me)
At some point last year, I decided to up my game when it comes to fitness. If you remember, I bought a stationary bike the first year of the pandemic. It’s been getting regular use. I’ve made it my goal … Continue reading →
February 7, 2022
Cat Burglar
Fuzz “Klepto” Lightyear has taken up a new hobby, burglary. Anything is fair game, but his favorites are hair scrunchies and eyeglass cleaner cloths. My son is at his wit’s end with Fuzz’s stealing. He has begun a “No Open … Continue reading →
February 1, 2022
Natural Healing — Llantén
Llantén (Plantago major) has many names in Mexico including llantén mayor, llantén de hoja ancha, lengua de carnero, orejas de burro, lengua de vaca, lantén, paletarea, plantén, anten, antena, chile de pato, and mucilago. Several sources also claimed that in … Continue reading →
January 31, 2022
Sending Love Through the Mail from Mexico
A number of my friends and family in the U.S. have come down with the dreaded viral infection going around now for the past 2 years. Although we keep in touch regularly with text messages and an occasional phone call, … Continue reading →
January 28, 2022
Introducing the Practical Mexican Herbalism for Wellness Academy
I’m pleased to announce my first school on Teachable–the Practical Mexican Herbalism for Wellness Academy. Eventually, there will be a whole slew of courses to take, but for right now, my first course is Traditional Mexican Cold and Flu Remedies. … Continue reading →
January 23, 2022
The Writer’s Toolkit Flash Sale
Last year, my book Book Building: A Beginner’s Guide to Crafting Your Book was included in the Writer’s Toolkit from Ultimate Bundles along with some other really useful stuff for authors and aspiring authors, which was awesome. What is even … Continue reading →
January 18, 2022
Roosters on the Roof
We have oodles of roosters currently. Six of the seven chicklets were gallos. Then somehow or other we had TWO quiquiriquis machos, that I called Alpha and Beta. Additionally, we had a regular-sized rooster who avoids the quiquiriquis like the … Continue reading →
January 11, 2022
New Book Release
I didn’t sound the trumpets when the second volume of Animal Antics South of the Border was published in December because I was busy working on other things. So I’d like to remedy that and make a bit of hoopla … Continue reading →
January 6, 2022
My New 2022 Planner
My artistic friend and personal illustrator, Claudia Guzes, gave me a 2022 planner when we met up for our children’s book series pow-wow in December. I didn’t notice until later that her artwork was on the cover. When I asked … Continue reading →
