Star anise is magical...

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See how EXCELLENT it is for everyone involved when you actually EXPLAIN where you're coming from??

There's a reason I don't break all of my thoughts down into bite-sized bits, but that's a whole other story in itself. There's a talent assessment called CliftonStrengths that delves into all of that if you really want to know about it.

As for looking for American lore from the elderly...

I was more so seeking an all encompassing kind of natural wisdom from them rather than anything else.

The World War II generation would've been your best bet there, but most of them are dead now. A few of us are trying to keep it alive, but most people aren't interested in knowing about it anymore.

Look, I couldn't care less whether I'm a guest or a registered member. I've done most of my posting as an anon for over a decade on the red boards. They don't have avatars and custom titles and shit on the red boards, so I'm not married to any of that crap.