When September comes here in the Berkshires, it is a time of transitions for many folks. School starts. Weather changes. There is a chill in the air, and daylight starts to dwindle. For those of us who want to stay healthy, we look for natural remedies to these transitions.
The image for September was originally designed by our sister, Felicitas, in 2004. As many of you know, Felicitas was diagnosed with MS in 1985 while living in California and attending UC Berkeley. Felicitas moved back to the Berkshires many years ago - due to the progression of her disease - and has been residing in a local nursing home for the past 19 years. While this may sound devastating, Felicitas is living her life in an establishment where the CNA’s and RN’s are used to having clients living in there for only a few years at the most. As a result of her prolonged stay, Felicitas has formed some very nice bonds with the staff, and many truly love her... AND when you ask her, Felicitas will tell you she is having the BEST year of her life!
The September print on the right is the one we printed for 2024 and the one on the left is from 2004!
When looking through past calendars to pick the vintage print to recreate for Felicitas, we found one of our favorites: the lemon and ginger print. I love the simplicity of this image, and know that both ginger and lemon are boosters for our immune system, in addition to many other health benefits! One especially palatable way to combine the two superfoods is in the form of a tea, which, in addition to boosting immunity, includes other benefits like: weight loss, heart health, pain relief, liver health, nasal decongestion, and indigestion relief. The list goes on and on!
Here is a simple recipe to follow to make some of this delicious tea:
Soothing Lemon Ginger Tea
Ingredients for 2 servings
4 cups water
1 lemon
1 pc of ginger, 2-3 inches
2 teaspoons honey or preferred sweetener
Preparation
3. Steep for 5-10 minutes
4. Strain and pour tea into mug
5. Add honey, stir and serve
6. Enjoy!
https://tasty.co/recipe/soothing-lemon-ginger-tea
When looking at the current calendar image, our dedicated fans who may have received a 2004 calendar might notice a slight change in the image. We added a lemon!
Here’s to staying healthy and strong in September and beyond!
Felicitas was all smiles when I last stopped in for a visit!
