photo of the day: Dramatic Rose

magical tea blend of the day: Clarity

This simple blend is sure to clear the cob webs in your brain and help you feel and see like crystal.

1 pinch of each herb (click on their names for descriptions of their powers):
Red Clover
Rosemary
Peppermint

I Need More Allowance

The summers of 2008, 2009 and 2010 I worked at a film camp for kids teaching them how to make movies from start to finish. We did help them make movies but really we just used them to make our own stuff. Heh heh. Here's a music video I made with some awesome kids to the song I Need More Allowance by the Beets from the cartoon Doug.

photo of the day: Ashlee's Summer Thigh 2010

photograph of the day: My Mama

This is my mother, Marcila Rene Ames, in 1987.  I was 3 years old. This was from a photoshoot by Shape Magazine, featuring her as a ballet dancer/model for an article on easy ballet steps to tone your body.  I was there. I remember it. I had a blue leotard on, pink tights, pink tutu and slippers. The cover photo for the article is me hugging her legs from the thigh down, feet on pointe'.
In an angsty argument we had when I was 20, she reminded me of the cover photo, of how tightly I was holding her legs, how tightly I used to cling to her. I didn't have a good reply then, I think I said, "well I was 3." and I think she cried when I said that. I didn't understand, and I was numb, and a selfish 20 year old. Wish I could cling to her now, and tell her that I get it now. I love you mama, I miss you. Happy mama's day.

magical tea blend of the day: Mama Tonic

This powerful energy blend helps restore vitality and lift the spirit and keep you cool under the stresses of daily life with kids (or without!). Most importantly it helps bring peace and awareness which all aid in appreciating your family/friends/loved ones as the goddess Mama you are. Or at least give you the clarity to call upon help from your community of friends and family.

1 pinch of each herb (click on their names for descriptions of their powers):
Orange Peel ~ It's antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and nutritive rich properties are very strengthening, promoting circulation and calm. Helps fight stress, nervous tension and insomnia. 
Chamomile ~ A very attentive and cheerful herb, Chamomile helps soothe the irritation in both body and mind. Helpful when sleep is difficult because of stressed nerves and indigestion caused by stress and maybe less-than-ideal eating habits from grabbing what we can.
Alfalfa ~  Nutritious, delicious, Alfalfa helps the body better assimilate nutrients – which means more energy for being cheeky!
Rose Petals ~ Enhances positive emotions and reminds us to love who we are, what we got, and how we show up in the world.
Lavender ~ Cooling, calming, and refreshing, Lavender improves mental clarity and accuracy.
Sacred Basil ~ An especially divine herb, as the name implies, Sacred Basil helps grow our bodies into vibrant health, helping the body adapt to stress both internal and environmental.

photo of the day: blossoms and sky

Reservoir Dogs stop motion credits

Recently I staged managed and did the lighting for Theater Artists Olympia's live on stage production of Reservoir Dogs directed by Pug Bujeaud. There was an all male cast and an all female cast. I made credits for them both that rolled after the breakfast scene. Lookin back..on the track..for a little green bag..

Reservoir Dogs Women's Credits from vanessa Postil on Vimeo.

Reservoir Dogs Men's credits from vanessa Postil on Vimeo.

magical tea blend of the day: I Feel Pretty

smells like fairy wings.

(tastes like them too..)

This flowery relax-into-the-earth blend is crafted for the long hard day, the lazzzy afternoon, the calming of anxious brains, or the much needed mood lift and brightening of attitude.

1 pinch of each herb (click on their names for descriptions of their powers):

Lavender

St. John's Wort

Catnip

Chamomile

Rose Hips

aaand just a lil baby pinch of Damiana 

Moon

The last of my set of 6 is complete! Come see all of them at the Olympia Little Theater during the run of Same Time Next Year directed by Jim Patrick,  May 31st-June 23rd!