Saturday, November 27, 2010

An Awkward Story.

Once upon a Saturday, I had an excellent day working with my wicked awesome hippie dude boss and locked up shop around 8, walked the lovely (freezing) streets of downtown Ashland and eventually made my way back to the current room I sleep in. Allow me to explain: there is a small alleyway that spits out into the homeowner's backyard and I have to walk across the back windows of the home to reach the room door. With that being said, I've never met the husband of the relationship in the house attached to this room.
After my relaxing and enjoyable dinner (salad, tomato soup, pepperjack grilled cheese), I thought to myself, what would be better than a nice hot shower to de-grease my gnarly locks? So, I wrap a pink towel around my waist and endeavor to politely ask the male of the household if it would be alright that I took a quick shower. The conversation went really poorly. I peeked my head around the corner into the living room and the male seemed really irritated and told me that it was 'rather late.' I apologized at least three times within the short bit of time I had and sulked back to the room.
Also, you should know that Randy, with whom I'm staying, is at his mum's house--but, before he left he assured me that it would be alright to shower. I'm feeling terribly rude and uncomfortable. : (
Also, also, (which is like P.S.) I think their marriage is on the rocks. He stayed home alone for Thanksgiving without wife and child. None of my business. Shit. I suppose that I generally live in a dreamland where I assume that everyone along my journey will greet me with a smile and accept the strange girl in a pink towel that barges into their living room at 9:30 in the evening...bloody hell.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

C'est Toujours Chaud dans les Culottes des Filles

[or, 'It's Always Hot in the Panties of the Ladies!']

hot pantz

A whole pamphlet of great info from the Blood Sisters in Montreal. Translated from the French, this DIY gynecology zine features useful herbs, useful recipes, and useful body health information for women and men.

From the introduction:

"We believe it's integral for women to be aware and in control of our own bodies. The recipes we present here have been known and practiced for centuries, passed down from mother to daughter, and have survived the censorship of witch hunts. Our intent is simple and practical: to help break away from the medical establishment's tentacular grip on our bodies and our approaches to health and healing."

Monday, November 15, 2010

Friday, November 12, 2010

prologue and introduction

RAWWWK

hello brothers and sisters and welcome to our blog, HEAVY NETTLE, dedicated to heavy nettle, hardcore herbalism, girls gone wildcrafting, tales [and inside jokes] about living in a house in a valley near the mountains, and all the things we learn[ed]. please enjoy.

green blessings,
rosecarrie happymoon
i love the boards.