Co-creating 2010
It seems everyone is writing the intentions they are setting for 2010, whether they be in the form of goals, or dream decrees, a word for the year, or vision boards.
I have a hard time with goals. I often feel indecisive about formally writing anything down out of fear. Fear of failing. Fear of changing [...]
New Design for New Year
I’ve been thinking about it for a while, but today I finally sat down and redesigned the web site. I also upgraded to the most recent WordPress while I was at it.
I wanted something really clean with three columns to integrate more social media aspects and this really cool book recommendation widget.
I still need to [...]
Winter Solstice Blessings
This is my meditation today on the Winter Solstice.
In the sunlight and the shadows of leafless, winter trees, I walk alone and silent. Hush, child, and listen to the quiet expectantly.
Yes, there it is — so still most miss it — the heartbeat between the waning and the waxing. Just a moment, quick as the [...]
Mother Nature says SLOW DOWN!
Well, I had plans today. The cats had a vet appointment. I was scheduled to donate blood, then run over to Jo-ann Fabrics to pick up some material for a project. And we had dinner guests scheduled to arrive around 6:00pm from DC. Tomorrow, I was going to Becoming’s Dark of Winter ritual.
None of that [...]
Living one night
Living one night as if in a Peter Greenaway film–
Verdant, succulent,
wholely inappropriate,
wild, untamed, unrestrained,
gold, glittering, moistly dripping,
rash, foolish, mad…
Dionysos, make me no promises we both know you won’t keep.
Just sweep me into your arms,
Into your manic joy, and
Spin me around like the
dizzying, dancing, divinely laughing
inspired stars.
Ah, Dionysos, tell me no lies, but inspire me;
Inspire me.
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Pilgrimage
I carry in my mind a picture postcard of the day you left,
Sepia-toned, faded, and worn around the edges,
Where my eternally seven-year-old chubby fingers stroke,
In devotion–
A pilgrim to an ancient shrine where,
Saints cry blood and the wicked
Are forgetful–missing and ever present.
Truth, lie, or heretical imagining,
This is my story,
This is my psalm to you–
Dead and [...]
Preparing for Company
We had our first party here at the new house yesterday — a bit of a “thank you” for those folks who helped out with the Samhain ritual and their families. Having the house filled with my family of choice with their kids bought the house to life the way I imagined it when we [...]
This Witch Has the Stockings!
My striped tights from We Love Colors came in last night. So, I immediately tried them on and then realized that I had nothing to wear that showed them off! So, I went into the extra closet where I keep a few skirts and dresses that I like but don’t fit anymore….WAIT! I’ve lost 40 [...]
The Purple Purse
My mother-in-law gifted me with a purple leather purse. Not something I would have bought for myself, but I find that I like it. It’s small enough not to be a bother and roomy enough to hold my stuff plus a book. And while purple is not my favorite color, I kinda like broadening my [...]
I believe in Santa Claus
I’m not big on the commercialism, or the gift orgies, or the “war over Christmas,” but I love the magical aspects of this holiday. The tree with lights and Santa.
My husband and I just bought our first home together, and I haven’t had a holiday tree since I left my parents’ house to go to [...]
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