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TEASER TO NEW SUMMER RELEASE!
In the NEW honey book, 2nd ed. I address the vanishing honey bees...New editor/beekeeper of Bee Culture Magazine dishes on the spooky phenomenon. I also reference the scene in "The Happening": (Watch the trailer and share!)
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Gatsby is an author's cat to love. At 3 years old, he is a published pawthor of Time-Traveling Tabby. Also, he is a seismically sensitive feline. He has sensed two imminent strong quakes felt in northern California.
He is in my dining room acting like Hemingway's chill cat. The mags to the right are ones I have penned articles in and can't bear to toss. I once told myself I wouldn't write a book or novel until the three-tier bookcase was filled to the brim. I almost made it but I ended up writing more than 30 books/novels before I kept that promise.
Plant some green air
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Top 5 Plants/Trees…Mind/Body Perks
1. Aspen-Outdoor Deck: Aspen trees are native to the Tahoe region and are suited to the climate. Young trees can be kept in large pots. Watching its vibrant green leaves in summer, golden-yellow foliage in fall, provides a link to seasonal changes and the rhythm of the natural world, fostering a sense of place and grounding.
2. Maple-Outdoor Deck: These native species, like Aspen, grow well on the deck and in large pot. Maples boast super colors. The visual pleasure of the tree’s structure, the changing colors of its leaves through the season, can provide a sense of calm, and enhance mood.
3. Snake Plant-Indoor: A popular and hardy houseplant (I’ve had one for years) does well in our homes with lower light and dry air. Studies by NASA show they can remove toxins from the air, which can lower anxiety related to indoor air quality and support respiratory health.
4. Lavender-Outdoors: Lavender are resilient for Tahoe’s climate and can grow in containers on a deck. The scent released from the plant, when warmed by the sun, can have an effect on relaxation. Having a lavender plant (or several!) on the deck, provides stress reduction via aromatherapy.
5. Spider Plant-Indoor: A popular and easy-to-grow houseplant known for its “spiderettes” or “baby” plantets are good for the mind/body, too. Research suggests that the presence of plants in a workspace can help with mind fatigue. Having a spider plant indoors may also contribute to aiding in concentration and focus during tasks.
The golden rule of green thumb at Tahoe is, after Memorial Day it’s time to get busy with your plants and trees for their versatile qualities and positive effects on your well-being.
CAL OREY, M.A., is a bestselling author-novelist specializing in topics such as adventure, health, nutrition, and science. She holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in English (Creative Writing) from San Francisco State University. Her books include the popular Healing Powers series, and Courage with Paws: The Heart of a Siamese Cat, (Book 2) Time-Traveling Tabby, and co-author of a sci-fi duology–The Ghost Ships. Her bestselling book The Healing Powers of Honey, 2nd ed. will launch August 2026; The Healing Powers of Olive Oil, 3rd ed. is in production. She is a South Lake Tahoe local. Her website is http://www.calorey.com
A newly updated edition of Cal Orey’s #1 hit, now with fresh research, heart‑healthy recipes, honey bee data, and home cures
Cal Orey’s The Healing Powers of Honey: Revised and Updated is the fourth book in her popular “Healing Powers” series, which blends health, home remedies, and culinary inspiration. This edition, set for release on August 25, 2026, expands on the original’s success with new scientific findings, sustainable beekeeping insights, and practical recipes Barnes & Noble+1.
Updated Research: Incorporates the latest studies on honey’s immune‑boosting, antioxidant, and anti‑inflammatory properties www.mcnallyrobinson.com+1.
Heart‑Healthy Recipes: Includes dishes like Whipped Ricotta Toast with Lemon Thyme Honey, Hot Honey Glazed Turkey Loaf, and Turmeric Honey Immunity Booster www.mcnallyrobinson.com.
Honey Bee Data: Explores the ecological role of honey bees, threats to their survival, and how protecting them supports global food security www.mcnallyrobinson.com+1.
Home Cures: Offers traditional and modern uses of honey, propolis, and royal jelly for ailments ranging from coughs to stress relief www.mcnallyrobinson.com.
Cultural & Historical Context: Draws on ancient remedies noted in the Bible and Mediterranean traditions, plus modern “apocalyptic food” trends during the COVID‑19 pandemic... Honey is positioned as a natural sugar alternative to combat obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, while also being a “superfood” rich in nutrients www.mcnallyrobinson.com+1. The book also addresses rising demand for Manuka honey and Hot honey, reflecting current market trends www.mcnallyrobinson.com.
Health enthusiasts and natural healing advocates
Home cooks seeking nutritious, flavorful recipes
Beekeepers and environmentalists interested in sustainable food systems
Readers of the “Healing Powers” series (Olive Oil, Chocolate, Coffee, Tea, etc.) www.calorey.com
Pre‑order: Available via Barnes & Noble, McNally Robinson, Amazon, and other major retailers Barnes & Noble+2.
Formats: Paperback and eBook editions Barnes & Noble+1.
If you’re looking for a comprehensive, research‑backed guide to honey’s health benefits and culinary uses, this revised edition offers both practical recipes and deeper ecological context.
" Miracle Girl"
By Cal Orey
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One year later, I met the young nurse who told me she was
the one who called out “Code Blue!” and she was the angel who performed CPR for 15 minutes. She
told me in hindsight I had asked her, “Am I going to die?” And yes, I was
considered “clinically dead,” according to the medical experts.
Today, June 26, 2026 I am reading that because I was without
a heartbeat for 15 minutes, my recovery without brain damage is “statistically rare, occurring in
less than 1% to 3% such cases.” Other reports state 10% to 20%. Actually, later one hospitalist called me “Miracle
Girl”…
What’s more remarkable, since I have been able to return to “high-level cognitive work”—writing more than 10 books—reveals that my brain “was resilient and/or my body entered a protective state during the arrest.” Overall, my survival is noted as scientifically noteworthy. Source: Paul L. The ICU Book. [Read more about this story and other gripping stories in The Healing Powers of Honey (August 2026)]
Update: This week the Ring of Fire has been on a roll. Japan was stuck with two major shakers and a tsunami warning, and Northern California rocked. My seismically sensitive cat, an orange tabby named Gatsby, has a good track record. A year ago, he sensed an imminent strong 5.7; two days prior and before the P-wave (as some animals can sense). His mode of operation is for the chill cat to go into the hall linen closet. We Californians are on high alert. I did stock up on water. After all, for CA, if you look at my annual published forecast for 2026 I did pinpoint the SAF zone...and indeed that is where the strong but moderate earthquake hit yesterday; some damage, some injuries. We wait. Personally, I prefer the protective cat's head's up rather than the Shake Alert. So, we're covered if Mother Nature makes her moves...(His documented quake hit is in the short read Time-Traveling Tabby.) Also, the two powerful Venezuala back-to-back earthquakes were not the "great" (this must be an 8.0+) nor in the Ring of Fire but they may be noted as the most catastrophic in modern-day history with hundreds dead, thousands injured, and at least 40,000 people reported missing.
A Planet in Flux
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Humans to honey bees, and the environment will be challenged, whereas, food prices--from quality raw honey to coffee--will continue to skyrocket.
The year of the horse with promise of energy and change is here! It is believed to bring both progress and potential for chaos. Expect opportunities, and challenges. Looking ahead to 2026, there will be Earth changes and consequences around the world. It’s a time of change and a time to be prepared for the unexpected.
There are three three-week Mercury Retrograde periods this year—February 26-March 20, June 29-July 23, and October 24-November 13—which may cause chaos but it isn’t always challenging. Still, it is advised not to sign legal documents, make big purchases, or travel during these times. Also, events like Full Moons and New Moons this year intensify natural events and human responses.
The effects of climate change (this will include more unhealthy air and wildfires worldwide) and earthquakes repeating history (and some due to fracking) will frazzle nerves. On the upside, people will be bettered prepared for disasters to help face the waves with a sense of calm until the storm passes.
MEGA EVENTS
AIR QUALITY: Air quality conditions in Canada will affect the states as it did in 2025. Los Angeles air will continue to have unhealthy ratings for sensitive groups to unhealthy and even hazardous for all groups throughout the year. The southwest like Arizona to the Pacific Northwest will be affected by air quality especially if wildfires are an issue.
GREAT QUAKE-TSUNAMI: Experts warn Japan [UPDATE] and the Cascadian Subduction Zone are ripe for another great one like it has happened before in both these regions. Both past great quake-wave areas are in the Ring of Fire, a quake-prone area. There have been tremors in these regions but still nothing great yet.
PNW VOLCANOES: Speaking of tremors, a whole lot of shaking has been happening near three volcanic regions: The tri volcanoes in the Pacific Northwest that experts are actively monitoring due to seismic activity are Mount St. Helens, Mount Rainier, and Mount Hood.
Volcanologist and seismic networks, such as the Pacific Seismic Network and the U.S. Geological Survey’s Cascades Volcano Observatory will monitor these volcanos for signs of unrest, including tremors, ground deformation, and volcanic gas emissions.
WEATHER WATCH
A mixed bag of forecasts will happen for the New Year. The northern states may face a colder-than-normal season, Southern states will likely see warm, dry conditions, La Nina wetter conditions in the Pacific Northwest will bring too much rain, severe flooding, and landslides. Not to ignore the precipitation makes the ground more vulnerable during and after earthquakes. The Sierra Nevada will get less than more snow at lake level, more at higher elevations but not a super great ski season at Reno-Tahoe. Drought will be worse in Southwest, Deep South, and the Central States is a toss-up for a cold winter or milder season.
Superstorms and Firestorms: Hurricanes and/or twisters will happen and in the Gulf States. While 2025 was overall fairly quiet 2026 may not be. Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida may be the areas under pressure and the Atlantic Seaboard will deal with havoc and major hurricane threats especially in the lower states…
The West Coast, other states and countries will continue to battle out of control wildfires due to extreme heat, lightning, high winds and man. As usual, the fire will affect air quality. That means air alerts and even lockdowns and watching air quality websites for updates like accuweather and airnow will be a way of life. Staying prepared with air purifiers, staying hydrated, and mandatory evacuations will be expected for health’s sake for all ages of people and pets.
ON THE FRINGE
Meteors, comets, and even UFOs are likely to make the news and cause excitement in the nation and around the world. On the ground, one great quake event outside of the United States may occur. This could be in the Mediterranean (Italy or Turkey) or New Zealand. If the mainshock is shallow it will go down in history as a devastating act of nature.
As the United States and world continue to cope with political upheaval and AI changes, the planet will continue to be neglected. However, mankind will see ignoring unhealthy air and water quality is too important to forget and linked challenges to human health will be a major concern. Humans, animals, honey bees, and the environment will be challenged, whereas, food prices will continue to skyrocket. People and farmers will be forced to be more resourceful, money-minded, and aware of how to forage food during tough times.
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THE YEAR OF THE HORSE AND THE GREAT QUAKE
Among the options provided, the Cascadia Subduction Zone (stretches from offshore California to British Columbia) is often cited as having the highest potential for a very large, overdue earthquake. It is a prime spot for a future megathrust event, which could cause widespread devastation, tsunamis, and prolonged aftershocks.
Though the San Andreas Fault zones in both Northern and Southern California also pose significant risks. The northern segment of the SAF last ruptured in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, estimated at magnitude 7.9 While this segment has released significant stress, other segments within the Bay Area, such as the Hayward Fault and the Rodgers Creek Fault, are considered highly active and overdue for major events.
The Southern San Andreas Fault (SSAF) is also a major concern. The "Big Bend" segment of the SAF, which runs through Southern California, has not experienced a major rupture since 1857, when a magnitude 7.9 earthquake occurred. It’s overdue to rumble. And note, the last year of the horse was in 1966. The great 9.2 quake hit Alaska in 1964. Is it possible to happen again following a major 2025 earthquake? In 2025 a 7.0 hit near Anchorage; so yes, the shaky state could rock and roll in 2026.
Buzzworthy Book Event: Healing Powers Series Author is Hitting the Road!
By Cal Orey, M.A.
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Get ready for some stories, and maybe even a local beekeeper with a few treats from the hive. Mark your calendars: 9-19-2026--National Honey Month!Learn how to boost your immune system, combat ailments, and so much more, all with the natural power of honey—the pantry staple and sustainable superfood that’s also the green choice for healthy living, homeopathic remedies, and natural cures.
