http://entwife.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:07:52 GMT 2009-12-29T04:07:52Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977922711 A friend of mine had her first child, a little girl, this November. In the two and a half months before, I spent nearly every spare moment working on a hand-embroidered blanket especially designed for . . . Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:57:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977922711 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-11-29T22:57:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977915613 I thought it might be nice to share this tasty treat before Thanksgiving. I had some leftover pizza dough and thought it would be tasty filled with apple pie filling. Pizza dough is really easy to make . . . Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:08:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977915613 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-11-24T16:08:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898305   Breaking through each sleeping layer of self I emerge from this dark night of the soul. Unfurling tendrils of thought, I feed upon the Light, swallowing whole Truths in a single . . . Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:06:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898305 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-11-12T22:06:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977857088 With a final rumble             the storm rolls away                                . . . Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:11:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977857088 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-10-16T22:11:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977852331 As we travel along Laughter, chuckling like a brook, becomes a joyful song... "Slide along the Mother's muddy sides! Dive and splash              . . . Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:54:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977852331 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-10-14T02:54:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977846601 Glowing Moon, White as Bone Sails o'er Waters... O'er Hills, o'er time-darkened Stone. Gnawing the Moon down to a crescent rind, Eerie voices rise and whine along Earth's shadowed skin. Each voice . . . Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:51:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977846601 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-10-09T22:51:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977844944 From Sun-soaked wooded hills, padding through the wind-ruffled fields, They prowl... "Paint your hearts upon your shields..." They growl... "Remember! Voice your intentions proudly, with fierce devotion, . . . Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:07:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977844944 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-10-08T23:07:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977840280 Bram Brack or Soul Cake is a traditional Hallowe'en food from Ireland and the British Isles. During the Medieval era, children would go from house to house singing songs and asking for Soul . . . Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:28:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977840280 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-10-06T03:28:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977821115 My husband's birthday arrives in Summer. Practical and frugal Cancer Crab that he is, it is often difficult to find a present for him that he will enjoy. This year, the family pulled together and assembled . . . Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:38:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977821115 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-09-21T22:38:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977787024 The City... it never rests. It never forgets, and never, under any circumstances... attempts to explain itself. She's full of mystery, our City... like a cup of cocoa with too many marshmallows, there's . . . Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:53:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977787024 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-08-25T11:53:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977784854   You stole across my soul like midnight clouds on a moonless night... I simply couldn't see where it all would lead.   Overtaking my heart like a storm at sea inexorable, . . . Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:38:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977784854 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-08-23T18:38:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977768211 "I steal across the midnight of your soul, revealing truth behind my ever shifting mask. Mystery, magic, and true dreaming, or larceny, fraud, and . . . Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:23:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977768211 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-08-09T19:23:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977761636 Bejeweled with translucent drops,   Hidden within a verdant maze of cloudy mist, This ancient Teacher shows us how to blissfully coexist.   "Bitter or Sweet, thousands consume . . . Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:37:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977761636 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-08-04T02:37:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977760812 A murmuring Choir with rushing voices mimicking the Sea, Speak to us of Lessons Wisdom and Choices... Who could they be? "You hear our voices in the Winds Yet you heed our Choir not. Selflessly we give . . . Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:16:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977760812 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-08-03T14:16:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977759332 In last year's Lughnasadh post I spoke a little bit about the origins of this ancient Celtic holiday, shared recipes, quotes, prayers, and talked a bit about what this time of year means to . . . Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:01:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977759332 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-08-02T00:01:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977752664 “Sweet as Love’s first kiss, I ease aching bones, quiet winter coughs, and evoke joyful bliss. Grace, Protection and good Health I bequeath to every child waiting to be born, and every . . . Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:01:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977752664 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-07-27T20:01:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977752355 “Awaken and listen to the sacred voice within. I will teach you how to heal burns on soul or skin. My wind-wise rattles teach the rhythm of Mystery, as I quake with power. Self-reliance and . . . Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:59:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977752355 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-07-27T16:59:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977751266 "Our songs began one primordial dawn, and our glorious chorus was vast... We sing of Life in all it's cyclic glory, Unity, Community, Harmony, and Wisdom of . . . Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:32:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977751266 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-07-26T17:32:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977750537 “Symbol of Hope, I reveal Truth both bitter and sweet. In time I will teach you that Love and Justice transcend Death’s great deceit. Herald of Success, I bear an eloquent yield. . . . Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:19:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977750537 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-07-25T19:19:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977748428 "Wisdom of Raven and Wolf hangs within my reach. You have only to patiently listen, and I will teach. Witches bane, Fairy cross, Star-clad and Quick with Life, I will protect you from all . . . Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:02:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977748428 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-07-24T00:02:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977748349 “Wash away your woes in my healing embrace. I will teach you how to bend, through any storm with grace. Dream bone-deep and true, as my moonsweet tears command pain to subside, drown . . . Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:04:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977748349 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-07-23T23:04:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745289   “White stars gathered like wise blessings within my arms, I show the Beauty of Nature’s sweet charms. Goddess-favored, Fountain of Knowledge . . . Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:58:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745289 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-07-21T20:58:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977744757 "I herald the returning of Light and Life upon the season's wheel. Peace-bearer, Warmth-bringer; secrets of purification, healing, and prosperity I reveal. Banishing guilt, releasing your Shadow and . . . Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:50:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977744757 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-07-21T13:50:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977743578 “As above, so below! From tiny courageous seed, mighty strength will grow.  Heart of lightning, timeless doors opening within my ancient bole... I will strengthen . . . Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:30:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977743578 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-07-20T17:30:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977726278 In my teen years, circumstances had me moving back to California with my Mom, her new husband, and my two step-sisters. My elder step sister was determined that we would not get along, and I was . . . Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:27:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977726278 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-07-01T13:27:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717464 She was alone in the cavern where the sound of water drowned out her thoughts. She couldn't let her mind wander and begin worrying at all that she couldn't remember. It hurt when she did that, and . . . Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:32:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717464 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-06-21T16:32:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717342 My best friend joined Gather this week. She's known me over two decades, and still admits to being my friend lol. She's just beginning to figure out how everything works here at Gather, so I'm sure she'd . . . Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:36:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717342 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-06-21T13:36:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977713019 Whitney, Georgia is a small town, and like any small town everybody's face comes with an internal list of family members, embarrassing moments from childhood to present, triumphs, failures, misdeeds . . . Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:45:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977713019 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-06-16T23:45:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977708460 Across the sparkling mirror's face, Countless wandering sails bent in formation, They come! Glowing with Innocence, Angelically arrayed, Reed columns part and across the gleaming dance floor . . . Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:05:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977708460 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-06-11T21:05:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977705302 "Man is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play." ~ Heraclitus   "If animals play, this is because play is useful in the struggle for survival; because play . . . Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:45:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977705302 Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn 2009-06-08T23:45:34Z