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November 29, 2009 05:57 PM EST --
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 . . .
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November 24, 2009 11:08 AM EST --
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 . . .
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November 12, 2009 05:06 PM EST --
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 . . .
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October 16, 2009 06:11 PM EDT --
With a final rumble
the storm rolls away
. . .
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October 13, 2009 10:54 PM EDT --
As we travel along Laughter, chuckling like a brook,
becomes a joyful song...
"Slide along the Mother's muddy sides!
Dive and splash
. . .
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October 09, 2009 06:51 PM EDT --
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 . . .
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October 08, 2009 07:07 PM EDT --
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, . . .
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October 05, 2009 11:28 PM EDT --
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 . . .
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September 21, 2009 06:38 PM EDT --
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 . . .
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August 25, 2009 07:53 AM EDT --
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 . . .
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August 23, 2009 02:38 PM EDT --
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, . . .
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August 09, 2009 03:23 PM EDT --
"I steal across the midnight of your soul,
revealing truth behind my ever shifting mask.
Mystery, magic, and true dreaming,
or larceny, fraud, and . . .
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August 03, 2009 10:37 PM EDT --
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 . . .
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August 03, 2009 10:16 AM EDT --
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 . . .
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August 01, 2009 08:01 PM EDT --
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 . . .
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July 27, 2009 04:01 PM EDT --
“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 . . .
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July 27, 2009 12:59 PM EDT --
“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 . . .
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July 26, 2009 01:32 PM EDT --
"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 . . .
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July 25, 2009 03:19 PM EDT --
“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. . . .
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July 23, 2009 08:02 PM EDT --
"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 . . .
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