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Contents Members Reflect on 9/11 Recommended Reading & Listening Marketplace What We're Talking About Herbal Conferences
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A word from the editor's desk: This edition is dedicated to the memory of the many heroes lost in the September 11th, 2001 attacks on the US. Not only is the first anniversary of that terrible day a time of sobering reflection, but also a time to reach out to each other - across the globe - even more to continue the process of healing and growth. The stories, poems, and thoughts you're about to read were not crafted by professional wordsmiths - they are your thoughts. That is, they were written by members of this community and express personal views and experiences that may be similar to your own. Discussion and sharing on this topic continues in the Herbal Musings Forum. All are welcome to participate. Speak Out
What We Stand For Contributed
by: FREESAY1 We are called the United States of
America - Many nations admire what we
represent. Confronting such scrutiny and
opposition Our society contains flaws and imperfections, as our adversaries like to expound to the world. Even though our efforts sometimes fall short, no civilization compares to what we embody. This country stands for a progressive standard that leads the future development of this planet. Only a society that encourages the rights of all produces a benevolent spirit that unites its people.
Goddess of Cocoa (ROSALIECT) What I was thinking that day? I was thinking that I wanted to be home with my family. I called home to make sure my niece was okay because they'd locked down all the schools, or said they did. As soon as they let us out of work, I went right to my granddaughter's daycare and picked her up. I was afraid, but I was angry. When it became known that it was terrorists I was petrified, but then angry that they were making me feel that way. I knew that that was the whole point. They wanted to scare us into staying in our houses--don't go out, don't go on vacation, don't do anything. One of my first thoughts was canceling our trip to England at Christmas. When I called my girlfriend she said she'd be damned if she'd let terrorists make her to afraid to live. And I realized she was right. I did have a few minor heart attacks when the ban on aircrafts was still on and I heard fighter jets flying over our house. I knew that's what it had to be because it sure didn't sound anything at all like normal aircraft. I also felt that this was a wake up call for America. We always thought we were immune to these things. Kind of felt superior. Now we know we're not.
BubbaBuddha (KRYSTO4) I had just been re-hired at the TV station I work at on Sept 10th. I was working the morning shift - from 1am to about 7am. The morning of the 11th was uneventful - just another early morning show. I got home and tried to get to sleep. It had been a couple of years since I had worked that shift, and my body clock wasn't used to the odd hours yet. As I lay there trying to sleep, I had a kind of fugue - not quite a dream, because I was aware that I was awake, but with all the qualities of a dream. I was a photographer in this "vision." I was shooting a 'stand-up' for one of the reporters when all of a sudden a Boeing 747 came from nowhere and slammed into the tallest building in my city (Charlotte - Bank of America has its headquarters here - that's the building the plane hit in my 'dream'.) The time was about 8:45 am. There were no televisions or radios going in my apartment, no way for me to know... About ten minutes later, I got up. I remembered that I had a partial refill on an Ambien prescription, so I figured I'd get it filled and it would help me sleep. I turned on NPR to hear: "An airplane has hit the World Trade Center..." The chill I got is indescribable. I was paralyzed for a moment. I continued to listen to the radio for a while then realized that this was HUGE. I was wide awake, so I went back to the station to see if I could be of help (it IS the news department after all!). I will never forget hearing Bob Edwards' voice as he said "Ladies and gentlemen, one of the towers has...collapsed..." I saw the second tower as it fell. The only emotion was shock and disbelief - and considering the 'dream' I just had. At some level - who can say why - we who are experiencing this temporal paradigm, the one in which the twin towers were attacked and collapsed, have chosen to be here. I feel that during that 'dream' I was given a certain amount of control. (Remember, I wasn't entirely asleep.) perhaps I could have chosen a different set of circumstances to experience, which wouldn't have stopped the atrocity from happening but, for some unconscious choice, I might now be in a world in which none of this 'happened'. I think that's why so many people say "The world is different since 9/11." In many ways, it IS a different world - one which we have agreed to share this amazing experience. There is still the potential for much good to come from this awful attack. It is my hope that we, as Americans, do not allow our sorrow to turn ever toward revenge or xenophobia. Even though our national psyche has been deeply wounded, we will heal. And, though wise security procedures are called for, unreasoning fear need not hold the day. We are ONE people, on this planet, under God, indivisible, and it's up to us to be sure there is liberty and justice for ALL... ___________________________________
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Herbal Conferences
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Gathering: “Roots in the Rockies, Estes Park, CO. Speakers
include Mark Plotkin, Rosita Arvigo, Susun Weed, Feather Jones, and
Paul Bergner. 50% of the profits from this event will go to Unite
Plant Savers (UpS)- a grassroots organization dedicated to preserving,
conserving and restoring native medicinal plants and their habitats.
Contact: Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies, 2639 Spruce St.,
Boulder, CO 80302. Ph: 303/442-6861. Email: rmcbs@indra.com;
website: http://www.herbschool.com.
September 5–8: Breitenbush Hot Springs Herbal Conference. Learn new perspectives and traditional ways of healing with herbs through workshops, discussions, demonstrations and herb walks. Classes are offered on all levels from beginning to advanced. Contact: Breitenbush Herbal Conference, c/o Autumn Summers, PO Box 2131, Sebastopol, CA 95473, ph: 707/829-9829. Email: herbconference@aol.com. September 8–12: Society for Medicinal Plant Research’s 50th Annual International Congress, Barcelona, Spain. Scientific topics include: analysis of complex mixtures of natural products, anti-inflammatory natural products, clinical research on phytopharmaceuticals, marine natural products, and medicinal plants from Latin America. Contact: ULTRAMAR EXPRESS, Organización de Congresos. Diputación, 238 - 2º - 08007, Barcelona, Spain. Fax: 93.482.71.58. E-mail: scastres@uex.es; website: http://www.ga-online.org. September 13–14: International Aloe Science Council’s 21st Annual Scientific Seminar, Las Vegas, NV. Seminar includes: speakers and informational sessions addressing scientific and marketing issues affecting the industry, banquet honoring recipient of Yun Ho Lee Award For Scientific Merit, and more. Contact: International Aloe Science Council, Inc, 415 East Airport Freeway, Suite 260, Irving, TX 75062. Ph: 972/258-8772; fax: 972/258-8777. Email: iasc1@msn.com; website: www.iasc.org. September 13–15: Green Nations Gathering, Catskill Mountains of New York. This long weekend includes an herbal emporium, sweat lodges and workshops by several leading herbalists including Ryan Drum, Donnie Yance, David Winston, Amanda McQuade Crawford, Stephen Buhner, Matthew Wood, Jeannine Parvati Baker and more. Special guest is curandera and registered nurse, Elena Avila, author of "Woman Who Glows in the Dark.” Contact: Pam Montgomery, 1525 Danby Mtn. Rd., Danby, Vt. 05739. Ph: 802-293-5996. Website: http://www.partnereartheducationcenter.com. September 21: 1st Annual Catskill Mountain Ginseng Festival, Catskill, NY. This event will include lectures and workshops all day long on cultivation and use of ginseng, good food, ginseng food, lots of ginseng and other herb products for sale, educational exhibits and posters. Contact: Bob Beyfuss, 906 County Office Building, Mountain Ave, Cairo, NY 12413. Ph: 518/622-9820; email: rlb14@cornell.edu.
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Source: American Botanical Council (ABC) DISCLAIMER: The contents herein are not intended and should not be construed as being in any form or manner an attempt at diagnosis, therapy or medical advice. While the editors and contributors strive for accuracy, neither collectively nor individually do we assume responsibility for injury and specifically disclaim any warranty, express or implied, for any products or services mentioned herein. If a medical condition exists, we suggest that you seek competent attention and or/counseling by a qualified health practitioner. Copyright 2002, The Herbal Muse Press
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