I started posting bits of helpful information in the newsletter. It could be about anything under the sun that I personally found useful to me or others.
When I realized I was repeating myself a lot with friends and family, I decided to put those little gems here in one place.
I or others I personally know have used resources on this page. I often come here to jog my memory about something.
I hope you find information on this page that makes your life a little easier in some way, too.
AT&T Settlement
December 5, 2025
I just found out about this. If you've had an AT&T account for the past year or longer, you could be eligible for up to a $5k settlement! Check your credit report and/or do a search in your email and look for the sender attsettlement@e.emailksa.com. Or simply search 'AT&T Settlement'
You will need your I.D. number which will be in that email. You have until Dec. 18, 2025 to submit a claim.
My account was in the data breach so I'm eligible and submitted the form online. www.telecomdatasettlement.com. Call (833) 890-4930 for more info.
If you do nothing, you don't get anything.
Preventing Blepharitis - Those itchy little pimples in your eyelashes.
November 30, 2025
Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelid margins that causes redness, itching, and a crusty, greasy appearance around the eyelashes.
It is often caused by bacterial overgrowth and can be managed by daily cleaning the eyelids (don't use baby shampoo).
Or, what I found that is easier and quicker to use
is to spray the base of my eyelashes with Hypochlorous Acid Spray.
During our sweltering summers in Sacramento and working outside in smoggy air, I would often get one or two of those little pimples.
My optometrist suggested I pay attention to washing the base of my eyelashes, which most people don't think to do. Instead of harsh washing my eyelids every day, I turned to the spray. It works! I've been using it for a month, and no little pimples.
It's also good for Acne, Eczema, Piercing Aftercare, Dry Skin, Itching, Moisturizing face spray, Facial cleanser, and Facial Wounds.
A world-famous singer will pass away unexpectedly this week
Old Souls typically have incarnated at least 100 times on Earth.
Souls/People usually don't reincarnate with the same personality. It's dependent upon the life path and the type of personality that will contribute to that path.
Regarding the spiritual evolvement of spirit guides around us: If it's just a few and their energy isn't highly evolved, you'll feel a cold chill. If there are many spirits around and they are highly evolved, you will feel heat or a "hot flash."
Spirit Animals aren't real. They are spirit guides cloaking and appearing as an animal for those who would feel less comfortable seeing a spirit in human-like form. As you become more comfortable with spirit communication, you will see your spirit guide in true form.
Most souls reincarnate every 80-100 years. But, group souls such as 911 and the Holocaust reincarnate together and much faster.
The end of 2026 will be the start of a depression in the U.S. It will peak in 2028 but not last as long as the one in 1929.
The collective is increasing pressure for the removal of 45, and he is aware of it.
A world-famous singer will pass away unexpectedly this week. Sterling didn't say who this was but I got the first initial as "T." If you know who this is, feel free to email me at tarapie@gmail.com. Let's see if we're right.
Companies such as Uber are using AI to find out which employees are struggling the most financially so they can offer them less pay.
Comments from 'The Job Losses Have Been MUCH WORSE THAN WE’VE BEEN TOLD': "Imagine securing a wage of $30.00 per hr; you get laid off and now you're desperate for a job at $8.00 per hr. This is how companies want you. Desperate to take anything."
When major companies such as Amazon and Verizon announce mass lay-offs, their stock prices go up, as does CEO pay.
The largest home price cuts in American history are happening now.
Ageism is alive and well. Most companies will not hire anyone over 40.
The United States government will soon make a sweeping change to bank accounts nationwide.
November 19, 2025
It will give them unprecedented powers to control your bank account. They could closely track every transaction.
They could even freeze it.
Fortunately, there are 7 steps you can take to safeguard your savings.
1. Diversify your assets: Hold a variety of assets, including real estate, precious metals like gold and silver, and businesses, across multiple jurisdictions.
2. Stay within FDIC insurance limits: Keep bank deposits below the $250,000 insured limit per depositor, per institution, to protect against potential bank bail-ins.
3. Use legal tools like irrevocable trusts and limited liability corporations (LLCs) to separate personal and business assets. For example, placing assets in an irrevocable trust can make them harder for the government to seize.
4. Consider foreign accounts and storage: Some financial advisors recommend keeping assets, especially precious metals, in foreign safe deposit boxes or jurisdictions with strong property rights.
5. Limit large cash transactions: Avoid making frequent large cash deposits, as banks must report transactions over $10,000. This reduces the chance of triggering financial scrutiny.
6. Maintain legal compliance: Meticulously document all transactions and comply with all tax regulations. Clear records can help you refute claims of illegal activity.
7. Act quickly during forfeiture: If you receive a forfeiture notice, respond quickly, as there are often tight deadlines. Engage an attorney to help gather evidence and challenge the seizure.
The rest of the Epstein Files' information will be released from off-shore sources and will come in like an avalanche within the week.
Full Disclosure has already publically started and will become mainstream in 1-2 years. More and more people are seeing UFO's and having contact with well-intentioned E.T.s who are here to help us.
Zohran Mamdani will have a second term as NYC major. While many rich people will begin to flee the city to avoid the upcoming "wealth" taxes, criminal types will flock in as Mamdani gradually defunds and dismantles the police department.
Nathe sees Trump being wheeled out of the hospital in a wheel chair around Feb. 2026.
Asked about how much of the world is light vs dark. The answer was 40% light/60% dark. (Very discouraging; I hoped it was the other way around)
Check this website with your email address to see if you've had a data breach: haveibeenpwned.com I have 19! If you do, too, you should immediately freeze your credit. (You can just as easily unfreeze it).
For Everyone, Breached or Not: Consider a credit freeze with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. This prevents identity thieves from opening new accounts in your name. And, enable fraud alerts which require creditors to verify your identity before issuing credit.
AND, Hyundai just revealed they had a massive data breach in Feb. 2025, but kept it under wraps until now. Hyundai AutoEver America data breach exposes Full Name, SSNs, drivers licenses.
October is frequently cited as the birth month with the most rich people, followed by others like January, September, and March, according to various studies and astrological analyses - based on analyses of lists of successful billionaires and celebrities.
January: Some sources also point to January (Capricorn) as a top birth month, citing qualities like high energy and focus on goal-setting, which can lead to financial success.
March: Individuals born in March (Aries) are sometimes seen as more likely to become successful due to their ambitious nature, confidence, and willingness to take calculated risks.
September: This month is also linked to manifesting and taking action towards building wealth.
June and July: Some analyses have shown June and July as months with a high number of successful individuals, though some studies have shown that June and July babies are less likely to become CEOs than those born in other months.
Source: Google AI
1 Magic Word for Stress, Anxiety, Sleepless Nights
November 4, 2025
It's simple and uses vibration.
It's called the HU and goes like this - HU like hue - HUUUUUUU
The HU technique can be utilized to reduce anxiety, stop
nightmares, dream recall, insomnia, get centered, make better decisions and
enhance intuitive abilities.
The HU retunes our central nervous system in the way one would tune a piano.
HU Technique:
Inhale
Exhale while saying HU (like hue) HUuuuuuu (eyes open or closed) (out loud or silently)
Repeat (1-20 minutes)
Note from Tara: I tried this technique for the first time before I went to sleep the other night. The following day I saw a friend who I hadn't seen in a few months. The first thing she said was, "Wow! Did you sleep really well last night? You look so refreshed!"?
At first I thought she was being sarcastic, like I really looked awful, hungover or something, but she really meant it.
I told her it's either my new eye cream or this HU thing I did for barely a minute before I fell sleep.
So, now I'm doing it every night and I fall asleep immediately.
Carrots and Cancer
October 27, 2025
For those suffering from vitamin A deficiency, carrots have been shown to improve night vision. But that's not all.
Carrots are anti-inflammatory. Their phytochemicals can kill tumor cells. It's now widely accepted that they can play a central role as a protecting vegetable against cancer.
The phytonutrients and carrots are hard for the human digestive system to extract. The beta-carotene in particular is difficult to absorb, with only three percent released by the digestive process. To maximize nutrient absorption, it's best to enjoy them with butter slightly steamed or braised. Pharmacist Ben Fuchs, Critical Health News - YouTube.
Neutrogena Recall
October 26, 2025
Neutrogena has recalled its Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes after testing positive for Pluralibacter gergoviae, a bacteria resistant to common preservatives.
The recall affects 1,312 cases of plant-based compostable towelettes sold in Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida with lot number 1835U6325A.
Though infections are rare, immunocompromised individuals face higher risk, as exposure can lead to respiratory, urinary, or eye infections, and even sepsis. MarthaStewart.com
How Long Does a Person Stay Buried at a Cemetery?
October 22, 2025
It's not forever, as you might think. It's typically 100 years or more. Plots are sold for 50 to 100 years, but it's unusual to remove anyone from the burial grounds unless the need for space requires it.
What You Get with a SNAP EBT card at Amazon
October 18, 2025
- 50% Off a Prime Membership
- 50% Off a Grocery Delivery Subscription
- Shop fresh produce and pantry staples
- Exclusive offers with Access Discounts
- Eligible items use CASH EBT in these states:
Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia. Delivery restrictions apply for New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island.
The first digit denotes the city, the second denotes the state. The first digit represents a broad geographical area, from 0 in the Northeast to 9 in the West; the following two digits designate the code of a central post office facility in that region; and the last two digits represent small post offices or postal zones.
In 1983, the ZIP+4 code was added to the five-digit ZIP code. These additional numbers identify specific delivery routes that can represent houses on one side of a street or even a particular building that receives a lot of mail. From HistoryFacts.com
Statins Starve Cancer Cells to Death
October 6, 2025
Johns Hopkins Medicine reports that statins can starve cancer cells to death, a mechanism being investigated by researchers.
“There have been epidemiological indications that people who take statins long term have fewer and less aggressive cancers, and that statins can kill cancer cells in the laboratory,..."
A new study has found that certain bacteria and fungi in the mouth can increase the risk of pancreatic cancer by more than three times. Published in JAMA Oncology, the research identified 27 types of bacterial and fungal species in the oral microbiome that may contribute to the disease. From IHeart.com
ChatGPT on Alexa & Ascended Masters
October 2, 2025
I asked Alexa if any Ascended Masters are on the planet now. (Sterling said there are "hundreds.") Alexa replied in what kinda sounded like a snippy voice, "I don't know."
So I asked, Alexa, "Can you access A.I.?" She said, "Yes, using ChatGPT - what question do you have?"
Which Ascended Masters have incarnated on this planet:
These lifetimes are drawn from esoteric sources, not mainstream history.
Answer:
Jesus - Sananda Joshua of the Old Testament; Jesus of Nazareth (Christ); Apollonius of Tyana (sometimes listed).
Mother Mary - Mother of Jesus; High Priestess of the Temple in past Atlantean lifetimes.
Saint Germain - High Priest of the Violet Flame Temple in Atlantis; Prophet Samuel; Saint Joseph (father of Jesus); Merlin (advisor to King Arthur); Roger Bacon; Francis Bacon (philosopher); the Count of St. Germain (18th-century Europe).
El Morya - Abraham (Biblical patriarch); King Arthur; Thomas Becket; Sir Thomas More (Lord Chancellor of England); Akbar the Great (Mughal emperor).
Kuthumi (Koot Hoomi) - Pharaoh Thutmose III; Pythagoras (Greek philosopher); Balthazar (one of the Magi); Shah Jahan (builder of the Taj Mahal); Saint Francis of Assisi.
Djwal Khul (The Tibetan) - Disciple of Gautama Buddha; Tibetan Lama in the 1800s who collaborated with Theosophy (sometimes called “the Master DK”).
Serapis Bey - High priest in the Ascension Temple at Luxor, Egypt; architect of the Great Pyramid; Leonidas (King of Sparta at Thermopylae); Plato (some lists).
Hilarion - Apostle Paul (Saint Paul of Tarsus); Iamblichus (Neoplatonist philosopher).
Lady Nada - Priestess in the Temple of Love in Atlantis; embodiment of Divine Love.
Quan Yin - Historically, Avalokiteśvara/Kannon in Buddhist tradition; incarnated in China as Princess Miao Shan; ascended as bodhisattva of compassion.
Lord Lanto - Chinese sage of the Royal Teton Retreat; philosopher in Confucius’ time.
Pallas Athena - The Greek archetype/goddess of wisdom; believed to have had incarnations on Atlantis.
Gautama Buddha - The historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama; after ascension works as the Lord of the World at Shamballa.
Confucius -The historical Chinese sage; said to be an ascended master maintaining the wisdom of the East.
Krishna - The historical avatar of Vishnu in Hindu tradition, regarded by some esoteric schools as an ascended being.
Brigitte Macron is a biological female, and not a male as some people believe.
There are hundreds of Ascended Masters like Jesus Christ on the planet now.
The U.S. President in 2032 will be a female. It will not be Kamala Harris.
Big improvements coming to USPS by summer of 2026.
UFO Disclosure is already happening. Ask outloud or in your mind for them to communicate with you and they will. Best way is to go where there are no city lights at night. If you think you see something but you're not sure it's an E.T., confirm it by asking them to blink twice. If it's an E.T. they'll answer back with two blinks in a row...or whatever signal you ask for.
Animals are not angels, but they come from the Angelic Realms where there is unconditional love.
The circumstances around Epstein's death will come out by the end of this year.
Earthquakes coming this week in Russia.
The current Pope will be around, alive and well for at least the next ten years.
An older member of Congress will pass away this week.
The ET's that look like Praying Mantis are the highest evolved beings in the universe.
Erika Kirk's eulogy was sincere. She was conflicted with intense emotions of grief, anger, and trying to keep her composure.
There are many ET/human hybrids on earth now. They are aware they are hybrids but almost never disclose it. Many are in positions to help humanity evolve in fields of medicine, science, and research.
Bobby Approved.
Home & Kitchen Essentials that are Bobby Approved.
His free app scans ingredients and labels to make sure that what you are buying is Free of Harmful Ingredients such as:
Seed oils.
Refined or artificial sugars.
Harmful preservatives.
GMO’s.
Artificial or “natural” flavors.
Harmful pesticide and chemicals
Artificial food colorings.
Ultra processed ingredients.
Harmful toxins.
Harmful fragrances.
Less than 10% of products found at most grocery stores qualify for the Bobby Approved stamp of approval.
What's the riskiest state to drive in?
Mississippi has the Highest Fatality Rate in the US: at 24.57 per 100k; uninsured motorists also top the nation (28.2%). Deadliest Roads Cluster on Major Interstates and U.S. Routes. I-35 in Texas (151 fatal crashes), US-1 in Florida (131 fatal crashes) and I-5 in California (119 fatal crashes) lead state-level lists.
Romania is ranked as the most stressful country for drivers, while the Netherlands is the least stressful. Driving is influenced by factors such as poor road infrastructure to the availability of electric charging points.
September 21, 2025
1. The first person you notice when you walk into a room is usually someone you see as a danger.
2. Most people think you look 20% better than you think you do.
3. Having a pet can help older people think better.
4. Kids often trust people they find good-looking more than those they don’t find attractive.
Predictions by two psychics I like.
August 27, 2025
Here are a few predictions from the latest videos by Liz Cross and Sterling -
Gavin Newsom will be the Democratic nominee for president in 2028.
Voters in California will pass Gavin Newsom's Redistricting plan. A few other states will follow suit
There will be another Covid pandemic in 2026. Warns to be careful because the vax will come late.
Nurses will be in demand for at least the next four decades.
Many middle-management jobs will be lost as businesses pare down
Children will continue to not have access to phones during school hours.
"45 won't be here much longer."
Ghislane Maxwell and P. Diddy will be pardoned
The Southwest, especially Arizona, will have increasing water issues with water rates to skyrocket.
Horses are highly evolved and capable of love. Next are most dogs, and then, some cats.
Lots more is on their YouTube sites. And Liz Cross has weekly crypto updates.
Water Intention/Prayer for Good Health
August 9, 2025
Thank you to Mr. Photon, moderator for Psychic Liz Cross, for this one:
Put water in a glass container. Say outloud, "I command this water with love and gratitude to offer me optimum health and wellness and vitality. I also command the Moon to offer energetic and magnetic qualities in a healthy and loving and joyful way."
Liz Cross health probed some expensive products vs simple intentions (prayers) to change the frequency of water. One expensive product scored only 2 out of 10 for effectiveness. Intention/prayer in general scored 8/9 of 10! (and it's free). Mr. Photon's intention was 9 out of 10. (also free).
More importantly, an unmade bed is actually better for your health. It is much easier for germs, bacteria, and even bugs to settle in a made bed than an unmade one.
I've been making my bed daily for my entire adult life. I feel it starts my day out well... better than looking at an unmade bed all day.
So, what I do, now that I'm enlightened about mites and other undesireable growing things, is to disinfect my sheets and pillows by lightly misting them with hydrogen peroxide.
If keeping a neat and tidy bedroom is important to you, then it's good to know that anything from 30 minutes to a couple of hours is usually long enough to leave your bed unmade (I don't like to wait, hence the hydrogen peroxide), unless you're a really hot sleeper, then leave it for longer.
Hair Loss (Alopecia)
July 21, 2025
Dr. Westin Childs a former osteopathic physician, specializes in helping individuals with thyroid problems, hormone imbalances, and weight loss resistance.
He explains that thyroid dysfunction, whether hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, can lead to hair loss.
He says that also highlights the role of specific nutrients like biotin, silica, and choline in supporting hair health and potentially mitigating thyroid-related hair loss. He also recommends topical Minoxidil (over-the-counter)for both male and female pattern baldness. Topically applied Rosemary Oil is as effective as Minoxidil. Finasteride is a prescription medication for men.
Dry Eyes
July 20, 2025
According to Life Extension Magazine (August 2025 Issue), Maqui berries have been shown to help relieve dry eyes and reduce blood sugar levels.
Consumer Alert - The Grass-Fed Beef Lie
June 7, 2025
According to Dr. Eric Berg, "Less than 1% of beef sold in the U.S. is truly grass-fed. Misleading food labels and industry loopholes surround the grass-fed beef marketing lies." Find out about the grass-fed scam and what you can do to make healthy choices. Find out what's really going on Dr. Berg's YouTube video: This Will Piss You Off
When Not to Buy New Shoes
April 18, 2025
Maria Shaw, the French Quarter Medium says, "Anytime you buy shoes when the moon is in Capricorn, they will hurt your feet and sit in the closet."
Treatment: For most people the ear canal is self-cleaning and no treatment is necessary. However, if you have a problem with too much earwax, and you know that you do NOT have a hole in your ear drum, or have had prior ear surgery, you may use the following treatment:
Obtain a small bottle of mineral oil or peroxide and a dropper.
Lie down with the affected ear towards the ceiling and place 2-3 drops of the mineral oil or peroxide into the ear canal and wait a few minutes. Repeat this step twice a day for 1 week.
If after one week of following these steps, the ear wax has not drained out of the ear, you may purchase a bulb syringe and gently flush the affected ear canal with warm water.
If after doing the treatment you feel that the cerumen impaction has not improved, schedule an appointment with your doctor.
Prevention:
Never place any object, including Q-tips, into your ear canal.
Place 2-3 drops of mineral oil in the affected ear(s) once weekly .
Andrea Wallace, M.S. (Kaiser Audiologist)
KFC - The Way it Used to Taste
April 8, 2025
Their recipe and ingredients have changed substantially since Colonel Sanders sold the company, a fact often remarked upon by Colonel Sanders, himself.
Instead, there are a variety of ways you can get the “original” KFC taste:
1. Go to Claudia Sanders restaurant. American Restaurant in Shelbyville, KY is the successor of Colonel Sanders original restaurant in Corbin and serves the same fried chicken recipe as the original.
2. Try Lee’s Famous Chicken. Locations. Lee Cummings was the nephew of Colonel Sanders, and his recipe is a derived version of his uncle’s original recipe.
3. Marion-Kay 99-X chicken seasoning. Chicken Seasoning 99-X. Sanders himself asked Marion-Kay to recreate his recipe. “While alive, Sanders recommended the Marion-Kay seasoning to franchisees over the corporate version, as he believed the latter had been made inferior by its owners[1] ” This recipe was considered as close to the original recipe as you could get, and after Sanders died, KFC barred Marion-Kay from selling the seasoning to their franchisees.
Note from Tara: as of today, Amazon, Ebay, nor Walmart carry it.
Thank you to Xitong Zou for this information.
3-Step Breathing for Relief from Depression
April 2, 2025
By Pharmacist Ben Fuchs from Critical Health News
Recently a treatment called "mindfulness based cognitive therapy" or MBCT has been shown to be effective for assisting patients to understand and manage their thoughts and emotions and achieve relief from depression. The foundation of MBCT is called the "3-minute breathing space" a simple 3-step exercise that's as easy as it is effective.
Minute One: Attend to individual feelings thoughts and sensations and label each one with words.
Minute Two: Narrow attention to the inhale and exhale with the breath.
Minute Three: Widen attention from the breath to a head-to-toe awareness of physical sensations in your body.
You can use the 3-minute breathing space anytime and anyplace. The technique is guaranteed to deactivate autopilot angst and it can get you through the most challenging of depressive situations.
They're blooming all over my yard - white ones and blue/purples ones. Planted by the wind years ago, my yard is now full of them. They're pretty, and as I just found out, they are edible and medicinal. BUT not the roots! Only the leaves and flowers.
Yesterday, I picked both flowers and leaves sparingly to avoid killing the plants, then tossed them in a salad. In this video, What You Don't Know about Wild Violets, the YouTuber talks about the flowers tasting and smelling sweet and are used to make a delectable jelly and medicinal products. (African Violets are not true violets and are not edible.)
Medicinal Uses:
Respiratory Issues:
Coughs and Sore Throats: Violets can be used to soothe coughs and sore throats due to their mucilaginous and demulcent properties.
Bronchitis: Historically, violets have been used as an expectorant to help with bronchitis.
Skin Conditions:
Inflammatory Skin Conditions: Violets can be used topically as a poultice, compress, or salve to soothe inflammatory skin conditions, eczema, and insect bites.
Dry or Chafed Skin: The cooling and soothing properties of violets can help relieve dry or chafed skin.
Other Uses:
Headaches: The salicylic acid in violets can help relieve headaches.
Lymphatic Support: Violet tea or tinctures can help support the lymphatic system and promote healthy lymphatic function.
Cysts: Some believe that violets can help break down cysts.
Vitamin C can make you happy! In a recent study, subjects randomly given vitamin C reported feeling happier, often within as little as one week. Since vitamin C specifically increases the neurotransmitter serotonin — the “happy molecule” — it may act as nature’s own natural antidepressant.
The recommended dose is 2,000 mg daily. (I take one 1,000 mg in the am, then one with dinner at night.) More info at Critical Health News
Mosquito and Flea Bite Itching
Feb. 28, 2025
As someone who is highly allergic to mosquito and flea bites, I will try anything to relieve the itching, which for me, will often last for a few weeks. I tried the latest advice I saw on YouTube: Windex! It really does work but this does also: Icy Hot Max I'm still experimenting with both.
Mosquito and Flea Repellent
Feb. 28, 2025
For years I'ved drenched myself in DEET. I finally found something healthier, non-toxic that works. Here's my easy No-skeeter recipe: 1 cup olive, avocado, or soybean oil. Add 15 drops of Eucalyptus Oil and 15 drops Cedarwood Oil. It works very well for me. I haven't needed DEET since I've been using this combination. You may need to add more or less. Experiment until you are bite-free. For fleas, I apply it to my ankles - for mosquitoes, everywhere else your skin is exposed.
I had sciatica for almost a year with no relief from months of physical therapy. I then saw a Dr. Berg YouTube video that most people, and especially those with sciatica need more copper. I started supplementing and my sciatica was completely gone within a week and almost a year later hasn't returned. Even if it was placebo it worked.
For some people sciatica is structural, like having broken their back at one time, so supplemental copper might not be that helpful unless you're taking supplemental zinc.
Dead Car Battery Jump Starter
Feb. 17, 2025
I ordered this nifty gadget two years ago and today put it to test to jump start my dead SUV battery. I was skeptical and a little scared. I had plenty of time to call AAA but I wondered if this would work if I got stranded somewhere. I needed to give it a trial run. I have never, without help, jump started a car battery before.
First, I asked Alexa which battery cable goes where - just to be sure. So I nervously put on the cables: red on red/black on black. ..then tried to start the car...nothing.
Next was the scary part. The instructions said if the battery is REALLY dead, to bypass the safety mode that I was in and press the red Danger button for 3 seconds. I put on an old bike helmet and safety goggles, just in case. I made sure at least one neighbor was close by if something exploded. I closed my eyes and pressed the red Danger button for 3 seconds, then ran to turn the key and VOILA! It started! NOCO Boost Plus GB40 1000A UltraSafe Car Battery Jump Starter. I'm keeping it in my car full-time now instead of using it just to charge my devices.
Viruses
Jan. 26, 2025
"...keeping your immune system strong and healthy is your best strategy. Use immune boosting nutrients like Vitamin C and Zinc. Selenium is especially pro-immune and anti-viral." Get enough protein, especially whey protein which contains the anti-viral peptide “lactoferrin”, in addition to immune globulins, can be especially helpful.
Mushrooms contain beta-glucans which support immune health. Cruciferous veggies have immune boosting phytonutrients, citrus fruits and papaya are great sources of Vitamin C, green tea has anti-viral flavonoids, garlic contains S- allylcysteine which can provide protection against viral attack. Finally coconut oil, renowned for its brain boosting and energy providing properties contains lauric acid which can have some very potent anti-viral properties.
Selenium in the form of Selenomethionine (at Amazon) may be the best option. This form has been shown to have superior absorption rates compared with other forms of selenium used in supplements, including sodium selenite.
AI Generated
Aromatherapy
Jan. 26, 2025
33 is the plane of divine fragrance such as rose. (at Amazon)
I heard some interesting info about how departed souls show up in person or in photos. It's very easy for them to appear as an orb, but to appear as a full-scale apparition takes a lot of their energy and lots of practice.
I highly recommend www.youtube.com/@ErnstWilhelm (Ernst Wilhem). He has free courses on YouTube and is AMAZING in his depth of knowledge and wisdom.
Had I known of him years ago, I would have gone beyond the basics of Vedic to study it more thoroughly. So, I'm doing it now. Vedic always seemed more complicated than Western astrology. But Ernst makes it easy and fun to learn it. I like that he uses the Tropical zodiac and not Sidereal. He has 222 videos to explore. (My recommendation is not sponsored.)
Alternatives to the Latest Cholesterol Drugs
Dec. 9, 2024
The fastest way to lower Cholesterol is to reduce your intake of sugar and refined flour. Using nutrients that help the body process sugar can be helpful especially the B-vitamins. Vitamin B3, Niacin, is especially important. It has developed a reputation for its therapeutic effects for lowering blood fats, Cholesterol and sugar too.
Timed release niacin capsules (Amazon) have been recommended by savvy pharmacists for years; I remember keeping them behind the counter as a go-to, non-prescription, cholesterol lowering nutraceutical, in the pre-statin days. Because the B’s are water-soluble they’re eliminated from the body pretty quickly, so it’s easy to become deficient.
Eggs, dairy and organ meats are nature’s richest sources of B’s but veggies are good too and with vegetables you get lots of fiber that has its own beneficial effects for Cholesterol and sugar. Use veggie juices and liquid supplements on a daily basis and your cholesterol will drop like a stone and your blood sugar levels will improve at the same time.
It has been proven that spending time among trees lowers cortisol levels. And simply living within 100 meters (about 300 feet) of a tree reduces rates of depression.
Why I No Longer Buy BRAGG's Apple Cider Vinegar and anything else with the BRAGG's name.
Sept. 2024
The company (BRAGG) was sold to a conglomerate that changed the apple cider vinegar recipe.
Mosquito Bites
You can get immediate relief from itching by spraying Windex on those bites. I'm highly sensitive/allergic to mosquito and flea bites, but one spray of Windex stops the itching for hours.
Dining Out Tips
"As a former professional cook in a nice restaurant, one piece of advice for all: eat out at lunch time or right afterwards. The same menu item is often up to twice the price at night.
Also, "chef's specials" either means it's leftover from the day before or they have too much of it and they want to sell it before it goes bad."
From CNN comments - Aug. 31, 2024
Tara's Favorite Resources from the Monthly Newsletter
What I've been Reading or Watching on YouTube
Some of you have asked me what my interests are outside of the obvious topics on AstroStar.com and Astrology-Recipes.com, so here are the previous ones I've listed in the newsletter:
I'm featuring this book after hearing Dr. Mindell on Coast to Coast am this past week. This is his latest updated version - 2021. I recently learned from him that men with prostate issues are deficient in zinc and selenium. There was so much good information.
On the talk show, Dr. Mindell recommended that everyone take a daily vitamin and mineral supplement, Vitamin D3, and Astaxanthin among others. This link goes to the product on Amazon that I've been taken for years.
It's good, healthy stuff. It's usually cheaper if you get at Costco when they sporadically reduce the price.
Dr. Mindell also said that if you take Astaxanthin for 30 days, you'll notice your wrinkles go away! I didn't know that my lack of post age-50 wrinkles was because of the Astaxanthin. I thought it was my 91 year-old father's genes who looks 70! Astaxanthin doesn't seem to work on age-related skin sagging though; maybe I'm expecting too much. :-/
Global Enlightenment Project
Christopher Macklin performs group healings and prayers on YouTube, Facebook, Telegram, and other media. He sometimes gets suspended on YouTube because of saying "the wrong thing" whatever that is. (Cancel culture thrives on YouTube.) Christopher's free group healings are three times and week. He also has private and specialized group sessions for specific diseases.
I try to catch at least one of his live group sessions once or twice a week. I started about four years ago with degenerative disk pain. After a few weeks of group sessions, the pain decreased to finally no pain. I usually stick to the live group sessions, but the healings are supposed to work even if you watch a pre-recorded version.
Plant Abundance If you're a gardener, you'll love Dan's tips and hacks for better plant growing. He thinks outside the box and comes up some creative short-cuts and ways to save money. I especially like his "Sandbag In A Bucket Growing Technique."
Update Aug. 5, 2022: Dr. Berg is a scientologist, who according to his son, Ian, gives millions of dollars (money he makes from selling his products) to the Scientology organization. As much as I still recommend his videos for his nutrition expertise, I will not be buying his products; I almost did. Also, he is a chiropractor and nutritionist, not a medical doctor but he's a thorough researcher and I value his information.
Dr. Eric Berg I've been watching his videos about nutrition and illness. His advice (stretching and Vitamin B12) helped get me through sciatica without needing heavy duty painkillers. He has lots of well-researched information, especially on thyroid issues such as Hashimoto's.
He's also up on the latest herbs and plants for healing. Who would know how easy Ashwagandha is to grow?! That'll be in my garden next year. But until then, I get it in a bottle at Amazon for thyroid support: Ashwagandha. He's an Aries.
Psychic Debbie Griggs
I like her style, her predictions, and her down-to-earth presentation. She's a psychic detective, medium, and spiritual teacher. (She's a Scorpio)
Russell Brand
Not because he was married to Katy Perry, but the guy is really sharp. (He's a Gemini). I don't agree with all his politics and he is sometimes difficult for me to understand - he talks way too fast with the accent and loud voice. But he's interesting/refreshing; he looks to the why's and what's really going on with politicians and celebrities. He doesn't mince words, which is why he sometimes gets suspended on social media platforms, but who doesn't these days?
This from Russell Brand's About Page: "Everybody knows that the old ideas won't help us. Religion is dead. Capitalism is dead. Communism is dead. Where will the answers of the next century lie? Particularly, when we're facing a mental health epidemic and ecological melt down. On this channel my videos explore new ways to connect with ourselves and one another and how to elevate our consciousness."
From the July 2022 Newsletter:
Huff Paranormal Fun and creepy. Hear spirits talk through a spirit box, even celebrities such as Kobe Bryant, Michael Jackson, XXX Tentacion, Juice WRLD, Sushant Rajput, Freddie Mercury.
Huff and his audience knew first that Gabby Petito was murdered and how even before the police discovered her body. She came through and told what happened.
Huff has contacted loved ones for viewers and many celebrities such as Kobe Bryant, Michael Jackson, Sushant Rajput, Freddie Mercury, Bob Sagat, and more, including Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer and other less than sterling characters. Scientific proof that the soul never dies.
Music for Body and Spirit
While working, I sometimes have these videos playing in the background, according to the frequency I want to experience. Here are a few of my latest favorites:
Angelic Music to Attract Your Guardian Angel is at 432 Hz, Singing Bowls Heart Chakra at 639Hz to Harmonize Relationships, and 741 hz to removes Toxins and Negativity and Cleanse the Aura.
Andrea Jean Cleaning Hacks and Tips
Andrea Jean comes up with the most amazing cleaning tips most of us would never think of. Her videos are short, most under 5 minutes.
My favorite hack is using her recipe of half Dawn detergent with half vinegar for cleaning and washing dishes. Another good one: the many fun uses for shaving cream, including putting it on a broom to clean your tub. I can't wait to try that one!
From the June 2022 Newsletter:
Robert Lee Camp He's been my teacher for at least 15 years of a secret Esoteric science (not so much now) of an ancient card system - that he uncovered - which is used for character analysis, prognostication, and relationship compatibility.
The card system gives adds another dimension to astrology. It's easy to learn on a superficial level but there are gems of hidden knowledge within those cards that I still get excited about discovering through Robert's teachings.
After listening to his latest (free) online meeting, I was surprised to learn the 5 of Spades often turns up when someone will die!
I always incorporate the card system within my astrology readings. Shortly after Robert's talk, I gave a reading for someone who has the 5 of Spades coming up in his Saturn period. Because of this person's age and other supporting astrological factors, I expect this person will pass before fall of this year. In no way, would I ever tell anyone what I see. I could be wrong for one thing. It's important to have a strong moral code when you are privy to someone's possible fate.
You will never see people the same way when you learn what their card is. I'm a 2 of Diamonds with a Jack of Spades personality card. It fits me to a "T".
The Behavioral Arts
Spidey's another of my favorite body language experts, especially with the Depp/Heard trial. I didn't watch much of the trial, only in snippets because who has time to be glued all day every day for six weeks? But I sure was interested in the body language analyses on Depp and Heard. Spidey also has a pleasing nuance to his voice and gets to the point.
From the May 2022 Newsletter:
Updated Jan. 2025: Sadly, Alexander passed away suddenly in February 2024 at age 62.
Alexander Kolesnikov - Astrologer extroardinaire, software engineer. I greatly deepened my knowledge of astrology from Alexander's teachings. He uses declinations and planetary hours which greatly contribute to the accuracy and analysis of natal charts, synastry, and predictions. Alexander's knowledge base is Magi Astrology which uses declinations. He's incorporated declinations in his new, free software AstroZeus. (It was in beta at the time I posted this. I'll search to see if it's available.) LunariumUKPage YouTube. His free course on Electional Astrology is still at www.astrogeo.world/courses/introduction.
The Behavior Panel Four body language experts team up to reveal celebrities, murderers, politicians, royal figures, and others. Interesting body language analyses of various psychopaths are lots of fun.
Their current videos are the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard Trial, Will Smith Hits Chris Rock - What REALLY Happened?, Alec Baldwin, Madeleine McCann.
Wim Hof Breathing Method
I've been doing this 11-minute video for a year and a half either daily or at least 4 times a week. They only excercise I get is working in my yard, so this breathing method gets my circulation going again after long hours on the computer.
Without knowing this could lead to weight lost, I ended up losing ten lbs within the first six months and have effortlessly maintained that weight. Here is more information about how this technique works and the breathing method. (I don't do the cold showers or ice baths that Wim Hof is known for)
Teal Swan
A spiritual teacher who doesn't make you feel bad that you feel bad. It seems like her gems of wisdom come from a wizard in another dimension or knowledge she came in with this lifetime. She's different than so many spiritual teachers that I've come across. She's authentic and doesn't spout the usual airy-fairy stuff you hear so often in New Age/Spirituality circles. I find her down-to-earth style refreshing.
Stephen's "Half on the Other Side" is fresh off the press as of March 9 and now available on Amazon. I'm only on Chapter 2, having just picked up the book yesterday and am completely absorbed in it so far.
You can do a search on AstroStar.com to check out both Stephen and Scott's many in-depth articles. Here are a few of my favorites:
Here are three of my current favorite YouTube video channels: I hope you will also find something helpful in these resources as well.
Psychic Astrologer Sloan Bella I'm on my second year of watching her videos. Sloan is refreshingly herself, some might say crude or blunt - over the top. No topic is taboo except when she needs to "code" or "cloak" some information to avoid being kicked off YouTube or Facebook, which happens to her now and then.
Sloan is a natural born psychic and spiritual teacher. She also has a good heart. She lives in the L.A. area and has had many celebrity clients through the years. She knows what's going behind the scenes in Hollywood. There are plenty of ugly truths that she reveals gracefully to her public like me who adore her. She's a mixed bag of wise teacher, philosopher, and Hedda Hopper. Her opinions are similar to those of Russell Brand but without the British accent. She taps into universal truth.
I've learned so much from listening to her. She's flamboyant and fragmented in her delivery which took some getting used to. She flits from topic to topic and back again, but it's all so interesting and entertaining and often funny, that you don't notice an hour plus has passed. She has terrific spiritual resources, too, which leads me to this other favorite ...
Brian Scott So much good stuff on his channel! I found him from Sloan's reference to Quantum Jumping. I use Brian Scott's "8 hour Quantum Jump Deep Sleep Meditation" every night. My nightly routine had been listening to Coast to Coast, but after two decades, I felt a need to change to something more productive for myself. I'll still listen to Coast when a new topic piques my interest but I feel better nodding off with a spiritual project in my subconscious.
Brian Scott has something spiritual/metaphysical for everyone, even a how-to on Automatic Writing - something I've been prompted to do for decades. His voice is so soothing that I sometimes drift off to sleep even before his Guided Meditation have started.
Some popular subjects he covers are The Law of One, Reality Transurfing, Quantum Jumping,
Neville Goddard, Spirit Guides, Healing Modalities, Archangels, Abundance, Activations, and more.
Sydney Staff Songsters I don't usually listen to only Christian music, but I love the song "We are Not Alone" that was a favorite in the Unity choir years ago. A search for that song online led me to this Australian group. Their rendition of "The Prayer" is glorious, also. Thank you to Paula Mandella, our choir director for "making" us sing this one.
