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February - March 2015OurBerkshireTimes

Late Summer Bouquetby Koo Schadler, Artist

Koo Schadlers eggtempera paintings are inmore than 400 private

and public collectionsworldwide. She is amaster painter ofthe Copley Society, acontributing editor toThe Artists Magazine,and a popular painting

instructor who has taught workshops aroundthe US and abroad for 18 years. Koo grewup in Litcheld, CT, and has fond memoriesof visiting the Berkshires. For moreinformation visit www.kooschadler.com.

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6 romance & wedding featureGIFT GUIDE

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12 food & drinkTHE FLOWER OF LOVE

DATE ROSE FLAT CAKE

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4 art, culture & entertainmentEVENT SAMPLER

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS

20 home & garden

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Spoken Word & PoetryDate:Mon, Feb 9, 2015, 6:30pm

Place:Good Purpose Gallery,

40 Main Street, Lee, MA - (413) 394-5045

Price:$5 suggested donation.

The rst Monday of every month enjoy

an exhilarating blend of poetry, spoken

word, and storytelling. Sign-ups welcome!

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Berkshire Music School Presents

Date:Tues, Feb 17, 2015, 4pm

Place:Berkshire Music School,

30 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA(413) 442-1411

Price:$10

Berkshire Music School presents 10X10

concert during citywide festival. Ten

performers in concert in a coffee house

setting, as part of the Pittsfield citywide

10X10 festival.

www.berkshiremusicschool.org

250th Anniversay Winter Ball

Date:Sat, Feb 21, 2015, 8-11pm

Place:Skyline Country Club, South Main

Street, Lanesborough, MA

Price:$45/couple; $23/single

Lanesborough is celebrating the 250th

Anniversary of its incorporation this year

Music for this winter ball will be provided

by The Skidmarks, who perform music

from the 50s. Everyone is invited to

attend. www.lanesborough-ma.gov

Sausage Fest 2015

Date:Sat, March 7, 2015, 11am-6pm

Place:The Meat Market, 389 Stockbridge

Road, Great Barrington, MA(413) 528-2022

Price:Entry is free.

Join us for The Meat Markets 4th annual

Sausage Fest, our winter celebration of al

things encased. Entry is free, with a dozen

varieties of sausage, from the classic to th

experimental, all available as sandwiches o

to take home. Add live music, tasty drinks

and free tastings throughout the day to

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The Artists Garden: Persephone Returns

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the early return of spring witha botanical exhibition at theNorfolk Library (9 GreenwoodsRoad East, Norfolk, CT) fromMarch 1 to 31, 2015. Botanicalpaintings by Gail Easton, MollyONeill-Lally, and Leslie Watkins

will be on display. Watkins will give a botanical watercolordemonstration on Monday, March 2, 10am-12pm. It is freeand open to the public. Gail Easton, a botanical artist fromCanton, is driven to translate the natural world around her.

Molly ONeill-Lally, a botanical painter from Litcheld,continues to be inspired by each phase of growth in her garden.Leslie Watkinsis an avid gardener, and longtime instructor ofbotanical painting. In conjunction with the exhibit, Watkins willoffer a special four-part workshop in March, Nature Studies inWatercolor, from her studio. There will be an artists receptionSunday, March 1, from 4-6pm. www.lesliewatkins.com

botanical exhibitionMARCH 1-31 AT THE NORFOLK LIBRARY, NORFOLK, CT

Helleborus orientalis,

watercolor by Gail Easton, 2015

Now entering its fth season, theBerkshire Festival of Women Writersin Western Massachusetts showcases thevoices and visions of a wide range ofwomen writers, from teens to seniors,with more than 50 workshops, readings,performances, and screenings.

There is at least one event every day of the month of March,taking place at more than 30 venues throughout BerkshireCounty, MA, from public spaces such as libraries, schools, andtheaters to more intimate settings such as Edith Whartons

former home, The Mount. The Festival is designed to inspire,nourish, and strengthen womens creative endeavors by offeringan intensive series of stimulating events that encourage womenand girls to engage with one another and develop as writers,says Festival Founding Director Jennifer Browdy, a professor ofliterature at Bard College at Simons Rock.

The March 2015 Festival will include the First AnnualBerkshire Festival of Women Writers Book Expo, a book fair forregional writers, publishers, and other vendors. For a completelisting of Festival events visit www.berkshirewomenwriters.orgor email [email protected].

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EGG TEMPERA

PAINTING

A Comprehensive Guide

to Painting Egg Tempera

by

Koo Schadler

KOO SCHADLEREgg Tempera Paintings

& Silverpoint Drawings

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Family Stories: Genealogical Research

Theres a story to tell part history, part romance, part tragedy, with a veil ofunsolved mystery. No matter whose family I research, or how family might be defined, theres alwaysa fascinating narrative waiting to be discovered. As a genealogist trained through Boston Universityscertificate program, I adhere to strict genealogical researchstandards. But as a storyteller, I seekout the colorful details like newspaper gossip about Grandmas scandalous sister, perhaps a photo of tfamily residence. And as an artist, I illustrate the story, with a hand-drawn family tree on parchment, oa pastel painting, if desired. $25 per hour for look-ups in NY and western MA, and translation of Germadocuments. Gift packages are $350 and include a narrative with sources fully cited, a hand-drawn famtree or pastel portrait, and standard research reports with citations. Contact me for a free estimate.Jennifer Lilienthal, JLL Family Stories, (413) 298-1051, [email protected]

Berkshire PensBerkshire Pens are hand turned from native woods and acrylics right here in Stockbridge, MA. No two are thesame. Each boasts a mirror shine finish. They may be designed as a ballpoint, gel, fountain, or pencil. Pens come in all sizes and styles some specific for women, adorned with Swarovski crystals, others for children, decorated with cool colors. Mens items range fromthose for the sportsman made from machine gun shells to a more sophisticated presentation for the professional in his workplace.Berkshire Pensalso turns bottle stoppers, napkin rings, small bowls, spinning tops, and yo-yos. Dan Burkhard, owner of BerkshirePens, always loved working with his hands. The lathe he uses to create his products was made by his grandfather, Samuel Burkhard,more than a hundred years ago. If you have a piece of wood that has meaning, the possibil ity exists that you can have an item turnedfrom it. You will work together to create an item that you, or that special someone, will cherish. Prices range from $25 to $220. Wemake the pens . . . You make your mark! (413) 298-4773, www.berkshirepens.com

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Cellarbration Wine, Beer & SpiritsWe can help you find just the right wine, beer, and spirits for your speciaoccasion. Just stop in to see us and we will be glad to help. Join our Savvy Wine Club to taste wines frodiverse regions, learn about wine and food pairing, and enjoy access to special pricing on select wines.Take advantage of our 20% wine sale at Cellarbration Wine, Beer & Spiritson the first and thirdThursday of each month (some exclusions apply). The offer includes all 750ml bottles of wine from ourhand-picked selections. If you can't make it to the store just visit our website and give us a call and wewill put your order aside for you. Gift cards available. Our store is located inside Great Barrington's Big YWorld Class Market. Open seven days a week, Monday -Saturday 9am-9pm and Sunday 12 -8pm.(413) 528-6600, www.cellarbrationwinebeerspirits.com

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CATA - Hand-felted Heart Cards

Express your love with a vibrant Hand-felted Heart Card created byCommunity Access to the Arts (CATA). Colorful felted hearts adorn high-quality blank cardsfor a simple and beautiful Valentine. Sold individually with envelope included for $6. CATA celebratesthe creativity of people with disabilities through shared experiences in the visual and performingarts. Each week, a group of adults with disabilities collaborate with community volunteers to createbeautiful, eco-friendly products out of mostly recycled materials. Sales of these products provideincome in the form of commissions to the participants, help fund the program, and tell CATAs storywherever they are sold. You can purchase their goods online and at shops around the county. Attendtheir annual performance and gala on May 17, 2014 (see pages 4 and 5 of this issue). (413) 528-5485, www.communityaccesstothearts.org

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love is a sweet thingSUDDENLY IT'S NOT JUST ME BUT WE / By Rodelinde Albrecht

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Ventfort Hallsbeautiful 1893 Gilded Age mansion offersa romantic and glamorous setting, evocative of an elegantbygone era. The hand-carved oak great hall, dramatic staircase,beautiful plaster ceilings, expansive lawn, and 90-foot grandveranda create a picture perfect scene for your memorable day.Ventfort Hall is the ideal site for your unforgettable wedding,rehearsal dinner, or bridal shower. The mansion is available forother private events as well.

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Unusual Wedding Rings & More is a second-generationbusiness that has been making brides happy one ring at a timefor more than 65 years. We have wedding rings in many differentstyles and metals for men and women from unusual to classic andmany in between. Bring us your jewelry and family heirlooms and wecan repair, refurbish, or recreate them with a new look. The words noor cantdo not exist in our vocabulary. We work with craftsmen of thehighest quality and will make your dreams come true.

Most of us are quite capable of living alone andcan be content to do so, thank you very much.We can decorate our home just the way we like it,

prepare the foods we prefer, choose our favorite entertainments.If we want to get up in the middle of the night and play loudmusic or clatter around in the kitchen baking bread, whos to stopus? We have no one to consider but ourselves.

Add another person and everything changes. Suddenlyits not just me but we. Now someone elses needs, wants, andpreferences must be considered. Now adjustments must be made,compromises negotiated, care taken not to offend. Of coursethats true only if we actually want to build something that works,lasts, and satises.

So, is it worth it? The answer is up to you. Do you prefer yourown company to that of someone who might at one moment

exasperate you but at the next make you feel like a million bucks?Do you want to live only the way youve fallen into by habitor would you like to explore new ways of being, thinking, andacting? Is independence everything to you or will you considerinterdependence, trading self-reliance for a condition in whichtwo people rely on each other, care for each other, watch eachothers back? If you are already contentedly coupled, you know

exactly what Im talking about. If not, and you are looking folove, remember Winston Churchills famous words, Never, eveever, ever, evergive up.

Experience and common sense tell us that love makes us fegood. But its nice to know that research has caught up with whwe already know by identifying a clinically veriable byproduof love. When we snuggle up (even with our cat or dog!), oupituitary gland secretes a powerful hormone called oxytocin. Thbrain chemical is also known familiarly as the love hormone, thcuddle hormone, the trust hormone, and the moral molecule.

Other ways you can boost your oxytocin levels for a healthiehappier you include watching a tearjerker, getting a massage, odancing, It seems that any activity that engages your emotionor involves any kind of positive interactionbetween living beings, contributes to our

well-being. Love is a sweet thing.If youve already found your treasure,

glory in it, and thank your lucky stars eachday of your life. If youre still seeking, takeheart from Winstons words.

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Baba Louiescan help you customize your wedding and specialevent parties. Our wonderful banquet room, located in ourPittseld Restaurant, can host from 20 to 100 guests.

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Igrew up in a rural Vermont village (population 800) in the1950s. The village school was four rooms for eight grades,

and when you graduated from rst grade to second grade,you simply moved from one side of the room to the other. Everyother year youd move to the lower grade side of another room.

Many of the kids at the village grade school were farmerskids, and lots of classroom seats would be empty during harvesttime because the kids were needed at home. I wasnt a farmerskid; we were village dwellers. My dad was a Dartmouth andTuck School of Business grad who married a Vermonter, andthen settled into becoming a Vermonter when he became thebusiness manager of the local copper mine. The anomaly ofa copper mine in Vermont drew together a diverse group oftransient but closeknit adult village dwellers from across thecountry and from around the world, but kids my own age were

very few and very far between.Warm weather playdates consisted of going with my

mom to one of the outlying farms to pick up supplies of freshmilk, eggs, vegetables, and fruits. While my mom shared coffeeand gossip in the kitchen, Id roam the farm with the farm kidsI knew from school and visit all the farm animals while pullingfresh, warm eggs from beneath the chickens, and searching forkittens in the haymow. By contrast, the winter months werelong and cold, but none of that mattered on those crisp, brightwinter mornings when Mr. Bushway would bring his daughterCarol down from their farm in a horse-drawn farm sleigh andpick me up for a ride to school.

Those idyllic early years hold many fond memories, but thememories that are the most vivid and that I cherish the most arethose of Fluffy, a big gray-and-white tomcat who quite magicallyappeared at our house one day, and who quickly became myconstant companion and, indeed, my very rst best friend. Buteven more than that, Fluffy became, and remains, perhaps thesingle most enduring and endearing inuence on my life.

When the weather was warm and dry, Fluffy and I wouldspend the day wandering the elds, woods, and riverbanks. Hetaught me to be silent, observant, and peaceful. Fluffy was myZen master. When the weather was cold or wet, wed snugglesafe inside, and Id read aloud to him. He encouraged me tobe articulate, learned, and self-condent. Fluffy was my patient

tutor. And if I was ever sad, mad, or scared, Id take Fluffy underthe bed with me to allay my tears, anger, and fear. Fluffy was mysolace. And now, as I reect back almost sixty years, I realize whata truly lucky child I was to have had Fluffyin my life, to have had Fluffy to love, andI loved Fluffy with all my heart. I hope allthat Rainbow Bridge stuff is true. Id loveto be with Fluffy again someday . . .

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the flower of loveA GARDENER'S DELIGHT, A TOKEN OF AFFECTION, A CHEF'S SECRET INGREDIENT / By Lawrence Davis-Hollander

Is there anyone who cannot get transported by the scentof a real rose? I dont mean those perfect and inodorousstalks you buy in the supermarket, bred for pretty blooms

alone, but rather the conveyance that occurs from the rich, sweet,voluptuous, and redolent emanation from a species or old rose.Roses dont have a singular fragrance but rather a panoply ofvariation from musk to spice.

Roses have long been associated with love and beauty because oftheir delicious owers. Native to the northern hemisphere, there areabout 100 to 200 different species (depending upon which botanistyou consult) all characterized by thorns or more botanically correct stipules, ranging from shrubs to trailing or climbing plants up to40 feet, and have somewhat to very showy owers. Roses are part ofthe much larger Rose family, which includes a couple of thousanddifferent herbaceous plants, shrubs, and trees.

While the story of the cultivated rose plant is long andcomplex, there are two particularly important areas from whichroses came: one is western Asia (essentially the Mideast andadjacent southern Europe) and the other is China, which possessesmany more species. China roses (Rosa chinensis) are a complexgroup of roses hybridized and cultivated for hundreds of yearsbefore being discovered by Europeans plus the original speciesrose. These, combined with the wild Rosa odorata, the wild tearose, formed the basis of many kinds of modern garden roses.

According to Pliny, Rosa gallica was known to the Greeksand Romans and extensively cultivated by the Romans. This rosewas used decoratively, its petals strewn everywhere, at banquetsand in the wine, on parade grounds for victors. Roman bridesand grooms were adorned with rose garlands as were the imagesof Cupid and Bacchus. In the medieval period in Europe acultivar of the gallica was grown, known as the Red Provins or

Apothecarys Rose (of Provins). Rosa gallica ofcinalis was namedfor the town in France that became the center of industry for theproduction of its dried petals. This rose was used medicinally, inperfumes and cookery, and to make rose water. From the gallicascame ancient hybrids of the Summer and Autumn Damasks,the Portland Rose, the White Rose of York, and from that the

Cabbage Rose, thence the Moss Rose.While it is hard to make generalizations, some of the riche

scented roses remain the old roses, that is damasks, gallicas, albamoss roses, and others. The drawback to these is that most bloombut once in the season, yet some of their fragrances are to die for. Awith other divine products of nature, morel mushrooms, heirloomtomatoes, or species peonies, the season is short, but so what? If bsome chance you have not stuck your nose in one of these ancienblooms and inhaled, you have not fully lived. There are moderfragrant repeat bloomers available; notable are the David Austiroses combining some of the perfumes of the old roses, but alas ithe colder parts of our region they are not reliably hardy.

The greatest prize derived from roses is otto of rose or attaof roses, discovered by the Persians in the early 17th centurThus began a center of the rose oil industry rst in Persia, later iFrance, and eventually in the late 19th century in Bulgaria, whictoday is the largest center of production generating the nest ofrom Rosa damascena. Other rose oil producers include LebanonIndia, Pakistan, Turkey, Russia, and Morocco, some of whicuse Rosa centifolia, the Cabbage Rose. The great 11th-centurPersian philosopher and chemist Avicenna is widely credited witinventing the rst large-scale method for making rose water, nowlargely a by-product of making rose oil. Rose water is widely useas a cosmetic and as an ingredient in regional dishes, especialldesserts from the Mideast to India. So why not create a delectabldelicacy for your darling?


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date rose flat cakeSIMPLE AND UNADORNED YET AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS! / By Lawrence Davis-Hollander

Aconfec t ion imbued w i th r emin i sc ence sof the Mideast. A simple, sweet, and tasty treat thatseasy to make using no sugar or gluten. The rose water

gives it a wonderful oral fragrance, although not overwhelming.

Pistachio nuts are a wonderful and authentic complement to therose. Almonds too would be authentic and you could also usepecans, walnuts, and so forth. This recipe goes nicely with tea.My son loved it.

Ingredientscup rose watercup oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 egg

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cup water, milk, or soy or almond milk1cups white or brown rice our (up to cup of another oursuch as oat, almond, or coconut may be substituted)teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder1cup pistachio nuts or broken almonds (or other nut meats)Approximately 2 cups pitted dates (40-45 dates)

DirectionsPreheat oven to 350F. In a food processor, blend rose watewater, oil, and about 20 dates until smooth. Then beat in egg.

Separately sift together our, salt, and baking powder. Mix in nut

Fold batter gently into our mixture and blend until smoothBatter should be thick yet able to pour. If too stiff add a femore tablespoons of liquid.

Pour into greased 9 x 9 or 8 x 8 pan. Decorate the top with thremaining dates, cut in half. Bake for approximately 30 minuteuntil the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan and thunderside is slightly browned.

Copyright Lawrence Davis-Hollander 2015.~ Lawrence Davis-Hollander is the author of

the book Tomato: A Fresh-from-the-Vine Cookbook

featuring delicious recipes for every tomato lover.

Lawrence is also an ethnobotanist, garden writer,

gardener, and a principal of Dandelion Gardening

Arts. www.dandeliongardeningarts.com.


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steak au poivreRICH, SAVORY, DELICIOUS, AND EASY TO MAKE / By Jim Gop

Iowe a lot to Valentines Day. Truth be told, a large part ofwhy I got into cooking is connected to a specic Valentinesdinner. I agonized over picking the right owers, music,

and the right way to ask that special someone to go steady. In theend, it was the dinner that won her over. I suppose when you reallycare about a person, you want to take care of them, and what betterway than with delicious food? Try this classic preparation of steak toimpress the special person in your life. Steak au Poivre pairs well withroasted potatoes, French beans, and your favorite red wine.

Ingredients2 boneless strip steaks, 6-8oz eachSalt and coarsely ground black pepper2 tablespoons vegetable oil1-inch-thick bundle of fresh thyme sprigs2 sprigs fresh rosemary2 shallots, nely choppedcup Cognac or brandycup excellent quality beef stockcup High Lawn heavy cream1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 tablespoons jarred green peppercorns, drained

cup chopped fresh atleaf parsley1 bunch watercress, stems trimmed

DirectionsPreheat the oven to 400F.

Pat the steaks dry with paper towels and sprinkle all sides witha generous amount of salt and pepper. Place a large skillet overmedium high ame, drizzle with the oil, and just when it begins

to smoke, gently lay the steaks in the hot pan. Brown steaks oboth sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Toss the thyme and rosemary on top of the steaks and transfethe whole thing to the oven; roast for 8 to 10 minutes, untmedium rare. Two tricks here: 1. Touch your index nger to youthumb and poke your thumb pad; that is what medium rare feelike. 2. Use a meat thermometer inserted towards the center; thtemperature should be 120F.

Remove steaks to a plate, tent with foil, and rest for 5 to 8 minutebefore slicing. Pour off the excess fat from the pan and put back on the stove over medium high heat. Add the shallots to thpan drippings, saut, stirring with a wooden spoon to scrape uthe avors in the bottom. Take the pan off the heat and pour i

the cognac. Place pan back on the heat and tilt slightly over thburner to ignite the alcohol, or light with a match.

When the ames go out, stir in the stock and cream, simmer foabout one minute to thicken up the sauce so it coats the bacof your spoon. Finish the sauce by stirring in the mustard anpeppercorns. Taste and season with salt, if necessary.

~ Jim Gop is the Manager of Fire Roasted Catering (www.reroastedcaterin

com, sister location to The Meat Market), a catering company focused o

using locally sourced food, cooked on site, over hardwood res using antiqu

and handmade iron and steel equipment. The trail that led Jim to his curren

path was paved with intensive farm-to-table and seasonal food study. Afte

graduating in 2008 from the Institute of Culinary

Education, Jim was offered the Executive Chef

position at a local Berkshire restaurant. During

his time there, he fell in love with the relationships

he developed with local food producers and really

earned a taste for the quality of just-harvested

ingredients. Jim and his team use what the seasons

and the local area have to offer. As a result, each

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A

t this time of year, we often think about how tobestow acts of love and kindness. Yet one of the

rst acts of loving kindness we can do is take care ofourselves, notice our own needs, and patiently honor our efforts.Psychiatrist Rudolf Dreikurs has explored how human

behavior has a purpose. Sometimes we are aware of thepurpose, and sometimes it is unconscious. Through his workwith children, Dreikurs described how to understand behaviorby rst acknowledging the needs a person is trying to fulll.

At the most basic level, of course, we all need food, sleep, love,and protection. Certainly, if someone is starting to act out in someway, the rst question to ask is if she is hungry, tired, or not feelingwell. The need for belonging, connection, or signicance is also astrong force. If a person doesnt feel loved or accepted, he may dosomething (often unconsciously) to get affection or attention, maybelash out to get even with whoever doesnt seem to be noticinghis needs, or perhaps even retreat into a discouraged mode.

Dreikurs identied how many behaviors stem from fourmistaken goals: the desire for attention, the need for power, thehunger for revenge, and the assumption of inadequacy. If thepersons goal is attention, the coded message behind the behavioris notice me or involve me usefully. If he needs power, hisbehavior is sending the message that he needs meaningful ways tocontribute. If she is trying to get revenge, she is communicatingthat she is hurting or needs her feelings validated. And when sheassumes inadequacy by giving up or wanting to be left alone, themessage behind her behavior is that she needs people to believein her and show small steps towards success.

Although Dreikurs focused on children, the principles really

apply to us all. When we act out or misbehave, what are wetrying to communicate to those around us? First and foremost,we should check and see if our basic needs are being met. Arewe taking time to breathe? Are we eating nourishing food? Arewe getting substantial sleep? If we are taking care of our basicneeds, its worth considering what else might unconsciouslybe motivating our actions. Do we need someone to notice ourefforts? Do we feel powerful in our lives? Are we doing work thatmatters? Are we holding onto a grudge? Are we discouraged?

Children need the adults in their lives to peer behind theirbehavior, consider underlying causes, and provide empoweringsupport. As adults, however, we often need to do this forourselves. At the heart of the process is self-acceptance. We

need to love ourselves unconditionally and give ourselves thetime and space to attend to our unconscious motivations. So inthis season of love and kindness, lets consider and acknowledgeour unspoken goals, the beliefs behindour behaviors, any coded messages, andproactive ways to take care of ourselves.

~ K. Meagan Ledendecker has three children

and is the Director of Education at The Montessori

School of the Berkshires. In addition to Montessori

training for ages three through twelve, she has

Assistants to Infancy training for childhood

development prenatally through age three.

self loveUNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS BEHIND BEHAVIORS

By K. Meagan Ledendecker


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We educate our students to meet life with courage,impart meaning and purpose to their lives, andrespond with creativity and integrity to the needs ofthe world. Our well-rounded, hands-on educationprepares students for their choice of high school andcollege and to reach their full potential.

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Valentines Day is upon us and Id like to encourageeveryone to explore the universe of scent this year.In ancient Egypt and Rome, bathing with essential

oils was part of the ritual of preparation for lovemaking. TheTantric tradition in the East still uses this practice. Traditionallyin the East, whether it be China, India, or Japan, if you go toa yoga ashram or a Buddhist temple you will more than likelysmell pungent incense burning. Whereas in the West (especiallythe USA) we see a trend of many meeting places and businessesencouraging fragrance-free environments. It is true that agrowing number of people have allergies to chemicals, but weare not talking about commercial chemical-laden perfumes andcolognes, which are quite toxic, but about the sensual joy offragrances derived directly from nature.

There is interesting science behind the powerful effect ofscents on sensuality. The olfactory lobe of the brain (part ofthe limbic system) is considered to be the seat of our feelings.As soon as an odor enters the nasal cavity, it meets up withmore than 50,000,000 receptor neurons located in the upperpart of the nose. These receptors convert the scent into amessage that is transmitted to the olfactory bulb, where thescent is processed, and then it is passed onto other areas ofthe brain that control emotions. For instance, alpha brainwaveshave been shown to increase with the aroma of lavender, whichis considered to be a relaxing fragrance. The smell of nutmegcan reduce blood pressure, and tuberose oil has been shown

to reduce the stress hormone cortisol. There is even someevidence that shows essential oils can help everything fromdepression to impotence.

The wonder of scent can be enjoyed inmany ways. Sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli,rose, jasmine, vanilla, musk, and agarwood(aka oudh) are traditionally considered tohave aphrodisiac properties.

romancing aromatherapyUSING SCENT TO DEEPEN OUR LOVING CONNECTION

By Justin Kaye

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romancing aromatherapycontinued from page 21 / By Justin Kaye

Following are simple ways to enjoyessential oils on Valentines Day andthroughout the year.

`Salt bath infused with essential oils

`Room spray or diffuser for thebedroom or bathroom

`Candles with essential oils

`Massage oil infused withessential oils

The undiluted application of essentialoils is a highly controversial topic withinthe aromatherapy industry. Because

some oils can irritate the skin, theyshould usually be diluted with a carrieroil rather than being applied directly tothe body. Those who do feel that usingcertain undiluted oils is appropriategenerally only apply them to speciclocalized areas for acute conditions.

The single most powerful oil I haveencountered is agarwood or oudh oil.Agarwood is reputed to be the mostexpensive wood in the world. There aremany names for the resinous, fragrant

heartwood produced primarily by trees inthe genus Aquilaria. Most commonly, theresin is known as agarwood, aloeswood,eaglewood, gaharu, or oudh. Agarwoodhas been used for centuries in TraditionalChinese Medicine and Ayurveda to treata variety of ailments, yet it is largelyunknown even among those in New Agecommunities.

So its the brain (limbic system) that is

the real erogenous zone. It would appeathat the limbic region is a very importanpart of human beings in the wider contexIt is much more than a mechanism relateto smell, since we know it can have a direceffect on so much of our physiology awell as our psychology.

Ultimately you need to nd the scentthat you and your partner respond tooWe are all largely stuck in conditioninas to what is considered masculine anwhat is considered feminine fragrancin the West. In India, people dont creatthe same distinctions about specifragrances. For example, it is as commo

for women to wear musk oil as it is fomen to wear rose oil, which in the Weis considered to be more feminine. Imay take a little experimenting, but thais the fun part too. Its all worth it wheyou nd that specic fragrance that youloved one responds to.

For information about the limbic system

as well as an interesting history of aromatherap

go to www.essentialoils.co.za.

~ Justin Kaye developed an interest in healin

work from a very early age. He has been

licensed massage therapist and hatha yogteacher. A longtime student of aromatherap

Justin decided to turn his passion for scen

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