The word ‘aphrodisiac‘ comes from the name of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, whose name also meant ‘sexual pleasure’. Therefore, an aphrodisiac is something that arouses sexual desire. It could be a substance such as a chemical (drug), but it could also be a sensory stimulant – visual (watching an … Read more
That’s what I recently read on the cover of a cosmetics catalog, and I thought, “what a lovely way to describe this time of year” – a time when the daylight is at a premium, the temperatures are less than optimal, and some funny, white stuff that makes it hard to get around sometimes falls … Read more
Welcome welcome all, and welcome 2016! The New Year brings my new blog – something I’ve been meaning to initiate for quite some time. As an introduction to the theme I would like to run throughout, allow me to borrow directly from my FAQ (also a fairly recent addition to my website): ‘Green Haven’ is … Read more