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The Pinpricks of a Busy Bee: Funny Free Bees
Funny Free Bees by A.J. Roché
Spring has sprung, now let’s have fun, I wrote jokes for everyone!
1. Lately I’ve come across a bunch of sour grapes. I guess people just aren’t raisin them right!
2. Question: If a plant is sad, do the other plants photosympathize with it? (Not my joke ) 
3. When choosing a flower to kiss, always go with the Tulips! Tulips are better than one!
4. Be careful when driving after winter. The trees are releafing themselves!
5. I wanted to re-pot my plants but then realized I hadn’t botany!
6. By poplar demand, the trees are growing back!
7. The whole bunch was raisin awareness on how to achieve grapeness. A few wined!
8. I tried to plant a huge fungus free garden, there wasn’t mushroom!
9. Why was the baby tree put in timeout? Because he was knotty!
10. My friend tried to annoy me with her crazy bird noises. Jokes on her, toucan play at that game!
11. Why did the apples cross the street? Because they wanted to be on the other cider the road!
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Pinpricks of a Busy Bee: 5 Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System
5 Natural Ways to Boos Your Immune System by A.J. Roché
- Remember the Zinc: The human body does not function properly if enough zinc is not consumed. Taken regularly Zinc reduces the number of infections a body may encounter by preventing new infections and treating infections that may already be present. Mega Minerals Complex by Lamberts is recommended by The Green Beauty Bible.
- Get (Magic) Mushrooms: Asian Mushrooms have incredible immune-enhancing properties. A supplement providing five or more kinds of mushrooms (such as reishi, maitake, cordyceps ,enoki and hericium) is highly recommended to take daily, especially during flu season or traveling. One highly recommended brand is Host Defense by New Chapter, which contains 16 mushroom extracts.
- Eat Spices: Flavoring foods with medicinal spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, onions, garlic, and horseradish strongly boosts your immune system. These spices are known to ward of infection and increase the strength of your body and your mind. Revitalising Cinnamon and Cardomom Herbal Tea by Pukka Herbs is a highly recommended spiced tea.
- Drink Fresh Juices: Fresh fruit and vegetable juices are supercharged with nutrients. The high concentration of antioxidants and other essential vitamins and minerals help boost your immune system and helps to detox the body. It is recommended to consume fresh juices daily.
- Keep it Moving: A regular routine of exercise, such as yoga, martial arts, running, biking..etc… boosts your immune system and can be relaxing. Find what works best for you and stick to it. Try to work out outside when possible, weather and pollution permitting. Small amounts of sun gives your body a boost of vitamin D.
Love and Light!
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Diversity in Children’s Books
Diversity in Children’s Books: My Motivation by Alex Paramo
Community Publishing was founded on a dollar and a dream, or something like that. Well, not exactly. There were two main motivating factors, equally as important: equity for artists of all mediums and the lack of diversity found in children’s books. I will not delve into the former here, suffice to say that it is still a primary motivator.
As it concerns diversity in children’s books, or lack thereof, I have previously written on this topic and will avoid covering the same ground. I must reemphasize the dearth of people of color in children’s books in every facet of the industry: Authors, Illustrators, Protagonists.
Whet Moser’s article, Diversity in Children’s Books Is Hard to Find—But Important, got me thinking about a point I overlooked in my first article which is the fact that, “Picture books are among the first representations of the broader world that we see. And they are introduced at a critical time.” Indeed folks in the publishing industry know the importance and value of a cover.
Independent Bookstores
Community Publishing recently teamed up with the independent bookstore, Bookworks Albuquerque for a celebration of Samuel’s Story, our latest multimedia children’s book featuring an African American Author (Hakim Bellamy), Illustrator (Melvin Mayes), Music Producer (Roscoe Floyd aka DJ Flo Fader) and protagonist (Samuel). As my daughter Marisol (voice of Princess Marisol of Princess Marisol & the Moon Thieves) browsed around the bookstore, I wondered if she see saw lots of faces on the books that looked like hers? Probably not, but this is part of our team – and here is our plan:
Princess Marisol & the Moon Thieves written by yours truly (latino/mestizo) featuring a Native American/Chicana/Latina main character with Juancho, Mato, the Wise Woman and Metzli the moon rounding out the multicultural cast. Narrated by Jackie Zamora (Peru) and Music by Matias Pizzaro (Chile) and Juan Carlos Ramirez (El Salvador).
Fiona the Funkadelic Freckle Fairy features a female Author (Alayna Roche), with an all female cast of characters.
Samuel’s Story features an all African American creative production team, an African American protagonist and multicultural characters in an urban setting.
The forthcoming Janie & the Hummingbird written by Artist/Musician/Educator Seth Hoffman is a bilingual story about a Hummingbird stuck inside a school library.
The forthcoming Bella the Caterpillar is bilingual and was written by a 7 year old girl (Native American/Chicana/Latina). It is set in the Carribean, narrated by Raquel Rivera (Puerto Rico) and including children voice actors, with music by Christian Orellana (Peru).
The forthcoming Places I’ve Been was written by Educator Alexandra Villegas (Latina) and features wildlife from the various states that Ms. Villegas has lived in.
The forthcoming Princess Marisol & the Portal is the sequel to Princess Marisol & the Moon Thieves. features the characters mentioned above and includes Keith Sanchez as the Music Director.
Overall the publishing industry itself is terribly underrepresented. At Community Publishing we pride ourselves in the diversity, our Founder’s are myself and Yvette Sandoval (Chicana), as well as our creative talent and books! Please consider our books, available in digital and print. Together we can make books more colorful/culturally diverse and therefore more reflective of the country and world at-large. Find our books here.
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Alex Paramo
Alex Paramo is a native New Yorker of Colombian descent. He is an Author and Co-Founder of Community Publishing. He currently resides in Albuquerque, NM. Read More about him here.
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Pinpricks of a Busy Bee: St. Patrick’s Day & Four-leaf Clover!
St. Patrick’s Day & the Four-Leaf Clover by AJ Roche
The four- leaf clover is a rare variation of clover that grows occasionally on the common three -leaf clover plant. Traditionally this special four- leaf clover is said to bring good luck to their finder, especially when found by chance. Each leaf is believed to represent something different. The first leave from the left is known to represent faith. The second leaf represents hope, the third represents love, and the last leaf represents luck. A five- leaf clover (extremely rare) is said to bring money.
There are approximately 10,000 three-leaf clovers for every 1 four -leaf clover. Clovers can produce more than 4 leaves though. The largest number of leaves ever found on a single Clover stem is 56. This rare 56 leaf clover was discovered in Japan in 2009. Pre Fukushima FYI.
It is known that St. Patrick came to convert the Irish to Christianity in the 5th Century. He used the Shamrock, or three leaf clover, as a way to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity. Before the arrival of the Christians, the plant was sacred to the Irish Druids because the three leaves formed a Triad. It became a symbol of rebellion in the 19th century. It is said that during this time anyone wearing a shamrock risked death by hanging.
The four leaf clover is now associated with St. Patrick’s Day, even though the tradition of the lucky or blessed clover actually began by recognizing the three- leaf clover as “normal” and the four-leaf clover as “special”. No matter how many leaves are on YOUR Clover, I wish you all the best of luck. Love & luck!
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{August 8, 2014}
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Pinpricks of a Busy Bee – Love and Laughter
Love and Laughter by A.J. Roché
Humor is my favorite trait! I love to laugh and make others laugh! Animals are also one of my favorite things. All kinds of animals! Since laughter lifts the heart, brightens moods, changes moments, I have decided to combine theses two things and share them with you, joke style! May your day be blessed with smiles and laughter! Love and light!
Q: Why do Gorillas have big nostrils?
A: Because they have big fingers.
Q: Why do fish live in salt water? A: Because pepper makes them sneeze! Q: What do you get from a pampered cow?
A: Spoiled milk.
Q: What did the judge say when the skunk walked into the court room?
A: Odor in the court!
Q: What animal seems to have more lives than a cat?
A: Toads, they croak every night!
Q: What do you give a sick bird?
A: Really nice tweetment.
Q: What’s worse than raining cats and dogs?
A: Hailing taxi cabs!
Q: Why don’t dogs make good dancers?
A: Because they have 2 left feet!
Q: Why are dogs like phones?
A: They have collar IDs.
Q: What did the cowboy say when his dog ran away?
A: Doggone!!!
Q: What did the horse say when it fell in the field?
A: I’ve fallen and I can’t giddyup!
Q: What do you call the horse that lives next store?
A: Your Neigh-bor!
Q: When does a horse speak?
A: Whinney wants to!
Q: What time does a duck wake up?
A: The quack of dawn!
Q: Who stole the soap?
A: The robber ducky!
Q: What did the duck do after he read all of these silly jokes?
A: He quacked up! Hope you did too!!
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{August 8, 2014}
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The Pinpricks of a Busy: Milking Your Bath Time
Milking Your Bath Time by A.J. Roché
Cleopatra was well known for her beauty and her flawless complexion. She used the milk of sheep and goats with honey, highly scented essential oils, spices and herbs. When applied topically, cream, yogurt and milk are highly beneficial moisturizers and are suitable for sensitive skin. Alphahydroxy acid, the lactic acid in dairy is an effective natural exfoliator.
Dairy also contains vitamins A and D which are vital for maintaining youthful healthy skin. Below are some recipes for bath milks that you can make at home. You can make up enough for a few baths if you store them somewhere cool and dark for about a week. If you are lactose intolerant, substitute with coconut milk or milk from goats or sheep.
****OMIT JASMINE OIL DURING PREGNANCY!
The Aphrodisiac Milk Bath
*12 tablespoons powdered milk or 1pint organic whole milk
*6 drops essential oil of Jasmine
*4 drops essential oil of patchouli
Place the powdered milk into a large mixing bowl and dilute with double the amount of cool water. Add the liquid gradually and stir continuously to prevent lumps. Drop in the essential oils and pour into the bath as the water is running.
Jasmine Milk Bath
*12 Tablespoons powdered milk or organic whole milk
*2 Tablespoons rose water
*6 drops essential oil of Jasmine
*2 drops essential oil of Neroli
*handfuls of petals: look for rose or orange blossom
Place the powdered milk into a large mixing bowl and dilute with double the amount of cool water. Stir in the rosewater and drop the essential oils into the mixture. Pour the mixture into the bath as it runs. Strew the petals over the surface. Place strainer in the drain when emptying the bath.
Coconut Milk Bath
*1 small can coconut milk
*1/2 lime freshly sliced
*2 drops each essential oil of lemongrass and retivert
As the bath water runs, pour the coconut milk into the water and throw in lime slices. When bath is full, turn off the water and drop the essential oils into the bath. Swish around to disperse!
Milk and Honey Soak
*4 Tablespoons thin honey (local is best if available)
*8 Tablespoons powdered milk
*6 drops essential oil of lavender
*1 tsp avocado oil
In a large mixing bowl, stir the honey into the powdered milk to make a thick paste. Moisten mixture with avocado oil and dilute with a cup of boiling water. Stir well to eliminate lumps. Pour mixture into the water as you run your bath. Love and Light!
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The Pinpricks of a Busy Bee: The Benefits of Neem Oil
The Benefits of Neem Oil by A.J. Roché
Neem oil is considered a vegetable oil that is pressed from the fruits and seeds of the Neem, (known as introduced to other areas of 
the tropics over time). The color of neem oil can vary from golden yellow, yellowish brown, dark brown, greenish brown or bright red. The odor is quite strong¸combining thescents of peanut and garlic. This oil is not used to cook with because of its distinct odor and tatste. The Indian culture uses neem oil to prepare cosmetics such as hair products, soaps, body hygiene creams and hand creams.
In Ayurvedic, Unani and folklore traditional medicine, neem oil is used to treat skin diseases, fevers, rheumatic disorders, inflammations and is also known as a natural insecticide and insect repellent. When used in the household as a repellent it can deter and rid your home of bedbugs, cockroaches, sand flies, ants, snails, mosquitos and termites, to name a few, as well as rid your home of black spots, rust fungi and powdery mildew. It is not known to be harmful to honey bees, earthworms, butterflies, ladybirds(lady bugs), birds and mammals.
Other uses for Neem Oil
Neem has so many beneficial properties. In this blog I will talk about neem oil and the skin. The most popular neem products are neem soap and neem shampoo. These products are known to lighten scars, soothe and moisturize dry cracked skin, treat and prevent acne, boils, ulcers, head lice, and If your skin issue is due to some kind of parasite, fungus or infection, neem can treat that as well. It has been known to relieve and prevent re-occurrence of skin issues such as eczema and rosacea. Check out www.discoverneem.com for a full description of neem oil, its uses and its components! The top neem benefit is that it allows you to avoid harsh chemicals and insecticides.
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The Pinpricks of a Busy Bee: The Wild Rose
The Wild Rose by A.J. Roché
Wild roses grow on shrubs and cacti that have compound leaves and sharp prickly branches. These sweetly scented flowers bloom white to deep pink in color and have five broad petals. 
These flowers can easily be found on plains, mountains, foothills and open sunny fields.
After removing the bitter white area at the center of the flower, the petals can be eaten raw. Young shoots, leaves and buds can also be eaten raw or cooked. The fruit of the plant, known as Rose Hips, are packed full of vitamin C. (One tablespoon is the equivalent of five large oranges.) Most hips ripen in early to mid July, but can also be found in the late 
fall. The fruit of this flower can be eaten raw, cooked, boiled or dried. To get to the rosehip one must remove the mass of hard, hairy seeds that cover the fruit. Only the outer shell of the rosehip is edible.. It is important to know to only eat the outer portion of the fruit.
The seeds of most species are very prickly and may cause internal issues. Wearing gloves when harvesting this fruit is highly recommended to avoid thorns and stickers. Love and light and eating right!
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Pinpricks of a Busy Bee: 3 Herbs That Improve Digestion
3 Herbs to Improve Digestion by A.J. Roché
Three of the top ten selling drugs currently being sold in the United States are specifically for indigestion and heartburn. The main reason is that we live in a culture marked by poor diet which casues digestive problems, major health problems and shorter life spans.
Starting with the obvious tips, such as eating smaller meals, chewing thoroughly, reducing stress and avoiding cigarettes, alcohol and deep fried foods. The sugars and carbonation found in soda pops are also linked to diabetes as well as irritable bowel syndrome. In addition to eliminating these foods and beverages, eating organic foods and adding the proper amounts of distilled water to your diet can je lp aid digestive problems.
3 Herbs to Improve Digestion
There are also three herbs one can add to their diet.
- The first herb is Peppermint. Peppermint relaxes the intestines, soothes spasms, settles the stomach, elliviates gas and increases healthy gastric secretions.
- The second herb is Ginger. Ginger has been shown to soothe the digestive lining and balance gastric juices.
- Chamomile is the third herb. Chamomile is gentle and calming on the stomach. Combining the three herbs as a tea and drinking it at meal times will really improve your digestion.
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