tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334616151256074692024-03-11T23:50:19.634-05:00Pagan in the RoughRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-76984623221383230592010-11-04T09:41:00.001-05:002010-11-04T09:42:20.041-05:00I've moved!Please follow me to my new blog. I've finally gotten a new computer and hopefully will be up and running FAST soon! Here's the addy!<br /><br />http://paganintherough.wordpress.com/<br /><br />Hope to see you all there soon! <br /><br />Blessings, <br />RobinRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-53466050212869509152010-05-04T10:41:00.003-05:002010-05-04T10:52:23.351-05:00Gardenin' Stuff...<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S-BCSkyeF4I/AAAAAAAAAbs/QlnHYOmjh4g/s1600/SANY0840.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467442834508224386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S-BCSkyeF4I/AAAAAAAAAbs/QlnHYOmjh4g/s320/SANY0840.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>My lovie "W" came over yesterday and built the first of two raised garden beds! Isn't it awesome? It's about 2 1/2' x 6'. The two odd pieces on the back aren't attached...we were considering something decorative, who knows?! If the weather holds up and we get no more rain, he will build the other. They will both back right up to my patio for easy access. I plan to plant summer veggies and flowers. I'm getting a late start on all the spring planting - we've just had SO much rain! As you can see, my back yard is a clean slate. As soon as my privacy fence goes up - that will change also. The other photo is of the catnip purchased at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/magickshop">The Hoodoo Shop </a>- it's growing strong and will need it's own pot soon! </div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467443001742846962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S-BCcTyT6_I/AAAAAAAAAb0/ufoBPGaCvLI/s320/Catnip.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div></div><div>Blessings and Happy Tuesday!</div></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-7703832278676935642010-04-30T16:27:00.002-05:002010-04-30T16:34:03.364-05:00Beltane Blessings!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S9tMdwn0kUI/AAAAAAAAAbk/r276ZDzRHVM/s1600/beltane.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466046646896070978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 183px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S9tMdwn0kUI/AAAAAAAAAbk/r276ZDzRHVM/s320/beltane.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>O do not tell the Priests of our Arts, For they would call it sin; For we will be in the woods all night, A-conjuring Summer in. - The Grimoire of Lady Sheba </div><div></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-78212210845053192082010-04-29T08:22:00.004-05:002010-04-29T08:35:10.412-05:00Oh! To be a Grammie!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S9mK2SUNDRI/AAAAAAAAAbc/Ey8uuVfk7sU/s1600/untitled.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465552288024956178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S9mK2SUNDRI/AAAAAAAAAbc/Ey8uuVfk7sU/s320/untitled.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p align="left"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S9mJm1EQKOI/AAAAAAAAAbU/p49KUsKIVx8/s1600/untitled.jpg"></a></p><div>I'm keeping these lil gems this weekend! Their mommy's birthday is May 1st (May Day/Beltane) and she has made plans with friends. Isn't it amazing how peaceful they are when asleep (conked out!). This has to be one of my most favorite photos of my grandsons. Obviously, whatever they did this day wore them out. You can't but giggle when you look at it. I'm so blessed and thankful for them! </div><div> </div><div>Robin (aka Grammie)</div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-43807237857266649922010-04-21T10:58:00.002-05:002010-04-21T11:01:28.418-05:00Facebook Convo with my Son...*LOL*<a class="comment_author" href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1798072526" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Robin Prine</a> LOVE YOU!<br />32 minutes ago<br /><br /><a class="comment_author" href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=635770485" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Cameron Snow</a><br />Roger that...<br />26 minutes ago<br /><a class="UIImageBlock_Image UIImageBlock_SMALL_Image" title="Robin Prine" href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1798072526" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"></a><br /><a class="comment_author" href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1798072526" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Robin Prine</a><br />10-4 Good Buddy!<br />22 minutes ago ·<br /><a class="UIImageBlock_Image UIImageBlock_SMALL_Image" title="Cameron Snow" href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=635770485" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"></a><br /><a class="comment_author" href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=635770485" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Cameron Snow</a><br />Movin ta LZ now, we are Oscar Mike. Out....<br />18 minutes ago<br /><a class="UIImageBlock_Image UIImageBlock_SMALL_Image" title="Robin Prine" href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1798072526" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"></a><br /><a class="comment_author" href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1798072526" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Robin Prine</a><br />Roger that...<br />9 minutes ago ·<br /><br />Yep......he loves me!Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-69950256677576997712010-04-20T16:58:00.003-05:002010-04-20T17:14:06.610-05:00Goin' Bananas!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S84m4WWCNgI/AAAAAAAAAak/sJoByhgB4Wg/s1600/banana3.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462346147559519746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 151px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 278px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S84m4WWCNgI/AAAAAAAAAak/sJoByhgB4Wg/s320/banana3.bmp" border="0" /></a>This came to me via email at work and thought I'd share it. Sorry about the length...but after reading this, you'll never look at a banana the same way again! <div><br /><div align="center">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div><br /><div>Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.</div><br /><div align="center">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div><br /><div><strong>Depression:</strong> According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.</div><br /><div><strong>PMS:</strong> Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.</div><br /><div><strong>Blood Pressure:</strong> This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.</div><br /><div><strong>Brain Power</strong>: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school (England) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.</div><br /><div><strong>Constipation:</strong> High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.</div><br /><div><strong>Hangovers:</strong> One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.</div><br /><div><strong>Heartburn:</strong> Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.</div><br /><div><strong>Morning Sickness:</strong> Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness</div><br /><div><strong>Mosquito bites:</strong> Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin.. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.</div><br /><div><strong>Nerves:</strong> Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.</div><br /><div><strong>Ulcers:</strong> The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.</div><br /><div><strong>Temperature control:</strong> Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):</strong> Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.</div><br /><div><strong>Smoking & Tobacco Use:</strong> Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.</div><br /><div><strong>Stress:</strong> Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.</div><br /><div><strong>Strokes:</strong> According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!</div><br /><div><strong>Warts:</strong> Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!</div><br /><div align="center">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div><br /><div>So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrates, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!" Many Banana Blessings!</div></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-87906657809565451562010-04-20T14:34:00.002-05:002010-04-20T15:36:35.554-05:00Special Thanks!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S84QPYIAwDI/AAAAAAAAAaU/KXmCL3ftGaU/s1600/Oshun.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462321254407127090" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 229px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S84QPYIAwDI/AAAAAAAAAaU/KXmCL3ftGaU/s320/Oshun.jpg" border="0" /></a>Thanks so much to Carolina at <a href="http://magickshop.wordpress.com/">The Hoodoo Shop Blog</a>! I woke up this morning to an email from her that I had won her giveaway! That's so cool! I love her shop and, as she knows, have made a few purchases from time to time. Carolina has been very helpful to me, especially with my new curiosity in Hoodoo. Her crafts are beautiful and I greatly appreciate her willingness to answer any questions I have had. So, thank you again, my friend!<br /><br />I've just recently finished reading <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Voodoo-Hoodoo-Spellbook-Denise-Alvarado/dp/144211892X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1271794475&sr=1-2">The Voodoo Hoodoo Spell Book</a></em> by Denise Alvarado. It was a GREAT read! I learned so much! And on that note, I'd like to introduce Oshun. I have been reading a lot about this Orisha and I am quite drawn to Her. “I am the honey-sweet voice of the waters. I am the flowing of a woman's skirts as she dances her life.” Oshun is the Santeria Goddess of love, art, dance and the rivers. She delights in the creation of beauty, art, sensual delights and self-adornment. Which says to me…she’s very girly Goddess! (Like me!) Oshun provides gifts of money, sex, love, creativity, fertility, compassion, beauty and laughter. She radiates beauty and teaches us how to love and please our bodies. Everything beautiful belongs to her. She adores fine clothes and beautiful objects. Oshun believes that all is fair in games of love! Her symbols are mirrors, jewelry, honey, golden silks and feathers. The peacock and vulture are sacred to Her. The number associated with Her is 5, her colors are yellow or amber, and metals are gold or bronze. Oshun loves offerings of sweets like honey, white wine, oranges or pumpkins. She also loves perfume! When Oshun is pleased, her blessings know no limits. Praise Oshun when you are tired, and she will enliven you. Call on the river when you are dry, and she will refresh you. Sing to her when you are broke, and she will provide what you need.<br /><div></div><br /><div>Bright blessings!!!<br /></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-51176127102581508032010-04-16T16:09:00.003-05:002010-04-16T16:44:41.610-05:00Stopping In....<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S8jZ6vWRclI/AAAAAAAAAaM/3wixlFwkAio/s1600/mowing.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460854151352250962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S8jZ6vWRclI/AAAAAAAAAaM/3wixlFwkAio/s320/mowing.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>to say I'm still around. I read everyone's blogs daily - I just haven't had time to sit and work on MINE! So I'm taking a few moments here to say that I'm all good, and all cool and things are going great around here. When I'm not working, seems like I'm resting or spending time with Son or Sweet W (my lovie man). << Gosh he'd hate that! The grass is growing and Sweet W has given me a push mower to cut it with. I was SO thankful. I was just about to go buy one. The nice men that cut my grass last year are deployed...both of them! They are supposed to be back in May. Sweet W also gave me a grill! It's a very nice one and Son has been getting a LOT of use out of it. Now if Uncle Sam will just GIMMIE my first time home buyer's tax credit monies...I can build my privacy fence and start working on my garden! I do have several pots growing of herbs and flowers - I'm just too afraid to put them in the ground without protecting them from neighbor dogs and the lil' kiddos who run back and forth every afternoon.<br /></div><div>I'm contemplating getting a puppy now that Son is home and can help out with it when I'm not home - but still thinking on what kind, size, etc. Goddess knows I've had PLENTY of suggestions! Also, I'm not sure how Willie cat will like it, but I'm assuming that as long as it's a puppy, he'll adjust. Willie's pretty chilly.<br /></div><div>Also, a week or so ago...someone told me that I didn't have any faith (because I didn't believe in their god). I had to weed through that rough patch and I decided to just let it flow like water off a duck's back. But it's still kind of eating at me.....somewhat. Some folk just refuse to have understanding or be understanding and when they don't even try....I don't have the time. I really hate it when a converation goes from one topic to the next and suddenly lands on my religion (or in their eyes a lack thereof)! But wait, I thought we were talking about makeup? Oh, no....now it's faith....gosh I can't keep up! ~laughs~ </div><div> </div><div>Okay, now I'm off to go have dinner at a friend's house who has been just as busy as me and we have TONS of chatter to get caught up on. Bright blessings!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-29755103358146820832010-03-31T08:23:00.005-05:002010-03-31T08:49:37.804-05:00Ramblings....<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S7NQkQMVsiI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/YMhtEpl8lpc/s1600/n1798072526_723.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454792157428036130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S7NQkQMVsiI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/YMhtEpl8lpc/s320/n1798072526_723.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>My awesome son is home from Army basic training all graduated and in tip-top shape. Isn't he a cutie!? Oh, please try to ignore my wispy "do" - I had a long hard morning of baking and getting ready for his belated 21st birthday/coming home party! There are no words to express how proud a Momma I was seeing him at graduation. My heart was in my throat the whole time. I'm a very patriotic person and seeing my son in uniform, marching across that field and knowing what he has gone through and accomplished in the past 3 months was close to overwhelming. Since he's been home, he has been a good motivator for me in the early mornings! I'm up at 4:30 and doing at least a mile walk before heading to work.<br /><br />Spring has popped up and my yard sure does need some tending! So far, Son and I have planted pansies and put in new mulch in the front flower bed. I have catnip and castor oil plants popping up in my planters, too (thanks to <a href="http://magickshop.wordpress.com/">Carolina</a>!). Which reminds me - I need to check on the mandrake that I've had soaking in the fridge....it might be ready to put in some soil, too!</div><div></div><br /><div>So...I keep getting "christian-type" emails from a few friends and certain family members at my work and home email. Do any of you get those still? And, no, most of them to not know I am Pagan - only a select few. I don't advertise it one way or the other. I've contemplated sending them a really nice email asking them to not send biblical humor and/or christian type emails to me....Or, should I just ignore it. I am not going to receive a miracle if I forward this or any email to 8 people! I don't send them Pagan emails, or Witch humor. ~shrugs~ Maybe I should, or maybe I'll just send them the link to my blog. Think that might do it? I guess it's time to "come out" some more. Well, I'm off to contemplate this a bit more and do a little work around the office. Many blessings to you all!</div><div></div><div> </div></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-33081134889094965522010-03-16T09:21:00.004-05:002010-03-16T09:31:51.815-05:00Busy, Busy, Busy!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S5-WE5t2mdI/AAAAAAAAAZs/dog0ZrWgs8I/s1600-h/road-trip.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449239085098375634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S5-WE5t2mdI/AAAAAAAAAZs/dog0ZrWgs8I/s320/road-trip.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I've not been around blog-land much lately. I've been doing lots of things around my home - freshening things up and making things pretty for my son's return home from basic training and AIT. This weekend I painted my living room, foyer and hallway! My Goddess, am I ever sore from that! It's hard work, but it is sure beautiful and bright! The color I picked is Almond Cake - sounds good, right?! Tonight I have to pack and get ready for a long (8 1/2 hours) road trip to Ft. Benning, Georgia. I can't wait to see him! We will be returning home sometime late on Saturday. I've planned him a party for the following weekend since he turned 21 while he was away. I'm inviting family and friends. Plus, it's a good way to show off my pretty new living room!</div><br /><div></div><div>Take care all and many blessings!</div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-61144724228906328312010-03-02T08:08:00.003-06:002010-03-02T08:24:37.032-06:00Shimmering Ways Blog - Check It Out!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S40eKPoWU0I/AAAAAAAAAYs/TIl6cIZh10o/s1600-h/pendulum.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444040685904089922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 246px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S40eKPoWU0I/AAAAAAAAAYs/TIl6cIZh10o/s320/pendulum.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Over at <a href="http://shimmeringways.wordpress.com/">Shimmering Ways</a>, there is a wonderfully informative interview with <a href="http://magickshop.wordpress.com/">Carolina Gonzalez</a> today. Also, she is giving away this beautiful handmade pendulum! Go check it out! ~~~So, I'm off to do a little bit of work today (at the office). I hope all of you are doing what you love and enjoying the slight hint of springtime in the air as I am. I have a new pair of cardinals that visit my patio every morning now along with all the little sparrows and a pair of dove - the seed these sweeties to through! Oh Spring, oh Spring! Do come soon!</div><div> </div><div>Blessings!</div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-53101998029854530952010-03-01T08:53:00.002-06:002010-03-01T09:28:32.084-06:00What's in a Name...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S4vdDgu_5VI/AAAAAAAAAYk/7iZNHJa4pTA/s1600-h/856935396-witch-hat.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443687627003782482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 263px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S4vdDgu_5VI/AAAAAAAAAYk/7iZNHJa4pTA/s320/856935396-witch-hat.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div>Do you ever think back to the day you created your blog? After reading <a href="http://magickshop.wordpress.com/">Carolina Gonzalez's blog</a> post today, I did. What thoughts or ideas helped you in choosing your blog name? Why did I decide on "Pagan in the Rough?" There were a couple of reasons. First, because I am Pagan and second because I consider myself still very rough around the edges. I'm always digging, always reading and studying, always trying new and different spells, rituals, etc. Yes, there are those tried and true that I stick with, but I am always open to new ideas and ways of doing things. I don't confine myself to just one. There's just too much out there! I've got books on Italian and Celtic witchcraft, Egyptian Gods/Goddesses and history and, most recently, Hoodoo is on my reading table. My tarot cards are Celtic and Bast watches over my alter. I have rearranged my bedroom so as to be able to see the Moon at night because that is very important to me. This is what works for me. It may not for others. I glean knowledge from many different sources and use a little bit of this and a little bit of that. </div><br /><div></div><div>So do I call myself a Witch? No, not yet. I'm still just a pagan in the rough. </div><div></div><br /><div>Blessings!</div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-4360694032979469892010-02-26T10:31:00.009-06:002010-02-26T11:07:12.424-06:00Dreams, the Full Snow Moon and To-Do List...<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S4f867UtQNI/AAAAAAAAAYc/6A2fUzG_hhI/s1600-h/Snow+Moon.bmp"></a><div></div><div>There is one place I tend to dream about a lot: My grandmother's house. Her house was "just around the block" from where I grew up. I probably spent more time there, than in my own home when I was young. I know every inch and cranny of that place. My brother lives in her house now. Her house pops up in about half my dreams. Sometimes the dream makes sense. Sometimes not. Last night, there was a brown bear on her back porch and we were trying to keep it from getting into the house! The two dogs on the back porch weren't fighting with the bear or even afraid of it, but we were! Eventually the bear wandered off and all was well. That was the entirety of the dream. I have dreamed of finding treasures there, buried under certain boards in her living room. I have dreamed of seeing 3 wolves, specifically two grey one white, while standing on her front porch - beautiful! Do you have places that tend to be in your dreams more than others? </div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>The Full Snow Moon is coming up on the 28th. The February Moon is also called the Open Buds Moon and Hunger Moon. This day is also my son's 21st birthday. What a wonderful day it will be - except that he is still at Ft. Benning, Georgia, completing his basic training and AIT. He has 3 weeks left! Nevertheless, I will be under that Moon sending him many, many blessings. His graduation is March 19th. I can't wait to see him. He has excelled in so many things while there. I know he'll be coming home a man! He has a new found appreciation for home and his Momma. </div><div></div><br /><div>I have started my Spring to-so list. One is a garden. This will be the 2nd Summer in my new home and I pretty much know the grade of my yard and how much sunshine I get where and when. So, it's time. I am going to plant a <a href="http://faq.gardenweb.com/faq/lists/teach/2003045238014436.html">Three Sister's Garden</a>. Wish me luck! The other BIG thing on my list is painting. I need to paint the entire inside of my house. It will be a way of cleansing it and making it mine. It really needs brightening up! Well I am off do so some more planning and working. Many blessings to you!</div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-81297872210197087822010-02-23T09:33:00.007-06:002010-02-23T10:12:03.846-06:00In the Stars...<div align="justify"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S4P8pnKeaxI/AAAAAAAAAYE/U79FqgTCRos/s1600-h/cancer_sun_sign.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441470566611446546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S4P8pnKeaxI/AAAAAAAAAYE/U79FqgTCRos/s320/cancer_sun_sign.jpg" border="0" /></a>I've been doing some reading on my Sun sign, Moon sign and Rising/Ascendant sign. It can all be very intimidating and confusing. I've always known my Sun sign, it's Cancer. Today I found out my Moon sign is Sagittarius. Interesting. You may be familiar with your Sun Sign, but what is a Moon sign? The Moon is said to rule your personality, while the Sun rules your individuality, while the Ascendant sign dictates our outer appearance and mannerisms. The Ascendant is the sign that rises over the horizon at the time of your birth. I am fairly certain that mine is Gemini (a phone call to Mom will firm this up!). Despite the fact that many people forget about it, it is the third most influential sign after the Sun and the Moon. The Ascendant or Rising sign helps us to realize how important and influential the exact hour of our birth can be. Being the sign that dictates our outer behaviour, such as our appearances and mannerisms, the Ascendant is important in helping us determine who we are.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441470671891254434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S4P8vvXIzKI/AAAAAAAAAYM/vTqkYK-XFD4/s320/sagittarius_sun_sign.jpg" border="0" /></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br /><div align="justify">I've never delved too much into Astrology, but after reading about me being "Moon in Sagittarius," I sure have a lot more insight as to why I am like I am AND why I do the things I do! It's amazingly accurate! Something else I read (which prompted me to "chart" the man in my life) was the fact that when two people meet and their moons are in the same sign - preferably conjunct (within a few degrees of each other) - it is said to symbolize a meeting of soulmates. Okay, so it says we are not "soulmates." That's okay - the Cancer in me will take care of all that. </div><br /><br />Also, one can do especially empowering ritual work when the moon is passing through your moon sign.<br /><br />Blessings!<br /></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-22601052640342891682010-02-19T16:55:00.002-06:002010-02-19T16:59:34.041-06:00Oh, to be a Cat....<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S38W-Hvfa_I/AAAAAAAAAX8/7_dx0qOrwZg/s1600-h/SANY0392.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440092131372788722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S38W-Hvfa_I/AAAAAAAAAX8/7_dx0qOrwZg/s320/SANY0392.JPG" border="0" /></a>And, Yes! He is sleeping like that. I couldn't resist this opportunity to snap a photo of my cat, Willie. I wish I could get this comfortable and relaxed in any position. I think I heard him whisper...."it's good to be King" as I walked by afterwards!<br /><br /><div></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-80227905380078378732010-02-17T09:05:00.006-06:002010-02-17T09:17:21.685-06:00Advice, Suggestions Needed...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S3wHAUaTzXI/AAAAAAAAAXs/K4gssMIzO2A/s1600-h/rose-petals-2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439230152017169778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 212px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S3wHAUaTzXI/AAAAAAAAAXs/K4gssMIzO2A/s320/rose-petals-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Hi my wonderful friends!<br /><br /><div></div><div>So, I got a lovely little bouquet of roses for Valentines Day from my Sweetie! They are now pretty much all opened up, but still quite beautiful. I want to save them, or at least the petals. I was wondering if any of you have ever used rose petals for any spells, rituals, concoctions, etc. I just don't want them to go to waste. I plan to do a little bit of research on this today myself, time permitting. Also, I got a beautiful gift from <a href="http://magickshop.wordpress.com/">Carolina Gonzalez</a> yesterday in the mail! I'll blog on that tomorrow as I must upload a photo to show it off!</div><div></div><div>Have a Blessed Day!</div><div></div><div></div><div></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-171131556878385632010-02-15T12:51:00.003-06:002010-02-15T13:03:19.555-06:00New Friend!<div align="left">I have made a new friend on Facebook. His name is Wrynn. I have added his blog, <a href="http://awitcheskitchen.blogspot.com/">A Witches Kitchen</a>, to my favorite places to visit. Please check out his new blog. It promises to be a wealth of information!<br /><br />Everything around here is a little more calm this week. We have dealt with so much snow/ice/rain I didn't know which end was up! And my end did go up on the ice once! My job-job has been keeping me working late and my weekends have been used for catchin' up. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="center"> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438546707553617730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 247px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S3mZanYah0I/AAAAAAAAAXc/yf_aKOM3MxQ/s320/22557_1130247955226_1798072526_262475_2061905_n.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">Me and my Valentine Sweetie</p><p align="left">Valentines Day was very nice. I spent the day celebrating my FOUR year old grandson's birthday! He is my Valentine Sweetie!!! I got roses from the wonderful Man in my life and then we had a nice dinner out. Phone calls from my son who is still at Ft. Benning made my weekend complete.<br /><br />I hope yours was as blessed! </p>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-38571314126071217562010-01-26T09:22:00.012-06:002010-01-26T09:29:36.375-06:008 Pagan Virtues...<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S18JcJRMSoI/AAAAAAAAAV8/jWVQ340V8YY/s1600-h/love8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431070054761122434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 251px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S18JcJRMSoI/AAAAAAAAAV8/jWVQ340V8YY/s320/love8.jpg" border="0" /></a> LOVE<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S18JWIVMpbI/AAAAAAAAAV0/mw3vWhSYKoU/s1600-h/trust.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431069951430272434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S18JWIVMpbI/AAAAAAAAAV0/mw3vWhSYKoU/s320/trust.jpg" border="0" /></a> TRUST<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S18JSRqLVpI/AAAAAAAAAVs/8lSkBHc2k1E/s1600-h/balance.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431069885214709394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 303px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S18JSRqLVpI/AAAAAAAAAVs/8lSkBHc2k1E/s320/balance.jpg" border="0" /></a> BALANCE<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S18JMuX2LoI/AAAAAAAAAVk/5KqRtQsfrog/s1600-h/kneeling_prayer_of_kid.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431069789843238530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 287px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S18JMuX2LoI/AAAAAAAAAVk/5KqRtQsfrog/s320/kneeling_prayer_of_kid.png" border="0" /></a>HUMILITY<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S18JIcKkCHI/AAAAAAAAAVc/ZxTmGpi2eTQ/s1600-h/learning.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431069716236208242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 174px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 235px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S18JIcKkCHI/AAAAAAAAAVc/ZxTmGpi2eTQ/s320/learning.jpg" border="0" /></a> LEARNING<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S18JD4aWX2I/AAAAAAAAAVU/VO1ht9fBlIk/s1600-h/Reincarnation.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431069637919268706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 296px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S18JD4aWX2I/AAAAAAAAAVU/VO1ht9fBlIk/s320/Reincarnation.jpg" border="0" /></a> REINCARNATION<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S18I_Ax5dzI/AAAAAAAAAVM/4WPRD3mw8IM/s1600-h/Harmony.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431069554266175282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 230px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S18I_Ax5dzI/AAAAAAAAAVM/4WPRD3mw8IM/s320/Harmony.jpg" border="0" /></a> HARMONY<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S18I5FNwT9I/AAAAAAAAAVE/sdSISirxpTE/s1600-h/Tolerance.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431069452377542610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S18I5FNwT9I/AAAAAAAAAVE/sdSISirxpTE/s320/Tolerance.jpg" border="0" /></a> TOLERANCE<br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-27727813014499424832010-01-13T08:27:00.004-06:002010-01-13T08:35:39.802-06:00For the Love of AVATAR<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S03Znf5ENTI/AAAAAAAAAU8/7o3MBlXf-nQ/s1600-h/capt_a53d8683068642368627f06a9fd4b2ed_avatar_racism__nyol516.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426232398650291506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S03Znf5ENTI/AAAAAAAAAU8/7o3MBlXf-nQ/s320/capt_a53d8683068642368627f06a9fd4b2ed_avatar_racism__nyol516.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Well, the vatican has done it again. Read it or not. It's a very frustrating and irritating article which pounds this beautiful and inspiring movie. I think <em>they</em> need to go back and watch it again (and again) and make sure that this time they wear their 3-D glasses! I, for one, can't wait for it to come out on DVD!<br /><br /><a href="http://movies.yahoo.com/news/movies.ap.org/vatican-says-avatar-no-masterpiece-ap">http://movies.yahoo.com/news/movies.ap.org/vatican-says-avatar-no-masterpiece-ap</a>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-92119388237788608052010-01-06T10:06:00.002-06:002010-01-06T10:11:46.569-06:00What I'm Reading Now....<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S0S13at2eLI/AAAAAAAAAUs/wm0bWwacrpU/s1600-h/8fa6793509a0dd4069344110_L.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423659814929987762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 259px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/S0S13at2eLI/AAAAAAAAAUs/wm0bWwacrpU/s320/8fa6793509a0dd4069344110_L.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div></div>I'll post up a review when I'm finished....it looks like fun!<br /><br /><div></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-76973205043013324422009-12-31T10:01:00.003-06:002009-12-31T10:11:13.527-06:00Changing clothes...<div>I had to change my blog template. It was just a little too spring for me yet. I tried on many different things before I settled on the Stars. I think they are more fitting for me right now.<br /><br />Oh and... <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421433533503475954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 204px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/SzzNEyHdkPI/AAAAAAAAAUc/2njysiPPYkA/s320/happynewyear.jpg" border="0" /></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-34485966927764424312009-12-28T12:55:00.006-06:002009-12-28T13:10:32.803-06:00To my Friends...<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/SzkCOyBuQlI/AAAAAAAAAUE/FpbkE3NlaHg/s1600-h/Scrying+the+New+Year.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420366079487525458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 192px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 270px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/SzkCOyBuQlI/AAAAAAAAAUE/FpbkE3NlaHg/s320/Scrying+the+New+Year.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div></div><div>I have so enjoyed all of my blog friends' posts over the Yule and Solstice Holidays! They have kept me company, inspired me, and made me laugh and smile. I wanted to take a moment to thank each of you for this. With have a 1/2 working laptop at home, I haven't been able to post much lately. For some reason, it refuses to let me log in to Blogger to make changes or put up a new post. But, here at the office, I do fine...weird. Anyway, I just wanted to spread some thanks and appreciation for those who got me through a little bit of a tough holiday. I'm SO looking forward to the new year, new beginnings and new friendships. (Oh, and if Goddess wills it...a new laptop!)</div><div></div><br /><div>I wish the same for all of YOU!</div><div></div><br /><div>Warmest blessings,</div><div>Robin</div><div></div><div>Artwork: Scrying in the New Year, by Briar</div></div></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-8093621290552333062009-12-14T13:27:00.000-06:002009-12-14T13:34:38.684-06:00Winter Solstice.....<p><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dJz_VMKUOWA&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dJz_VMKUOWA&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p><p> </p>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-90278313313595239832009-12-11T14:59:00.002-06:002009-12-11T15:02:33.639-06:00T'was the Eve before Solstice...<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/SyKzMp1mjrI/AAAAAAAAATc/SF3sYGRV4kc/s1600-h/41.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_i43PIV3guiM/SyKzMp1mjrI/AAAAAAAAATc/SF3sYGRV4kc/s320/41.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414086732023238322" /></a><br />T’was the Eve before Solstice and all through our home<br />All the creatures were a’stirring, even the elves and the gnomes.<br />Our cauldron was bubblin’ full of warm holiday cheer<br />And everyone knew that Yule was soon to be here.<br />When out by our herb garden, there was a clankity-clatter, <br />We ran to the window to see what was the matter.<br />It seemed as though the caroler’s from the Church down the road, <br />Had run into our friend Hazel with her broom and her toad.<br />And off to the side what else did we see?<br />A Hanukkah Menorah, a Kinara Set for Kwanzaa, and a decked out Christmas tree!<br />As if all this commotion was not enough on it’s own,<br />On the television the weatherman was calling for snow!<br />Faced with the prospect of all these faiths stuck together, <br />We grabbed our BOS to find a spell to block bad weather.<br />And while we were a lookin’, and chanting and saying, <br />Outside the Evangelicals for our souls were a’ praying!<br />Finally I’d had enough of this mess<br />And I raised my voice - as you all know I can do best.<br />“Now Christian, and Pagan, Wiccan, and Jew<br />And to those who honor your heritage too;<br />There is way too much wrong in the world today, <br />Can’t we all get along instead of fighting this way?<br />Though different in origin and sometimes world’s apart<br />The basic meanings of this season all come from the heart.<br />Now all of you hush and pull up a stool or a chair,<br />And stop your bickering, before I start pulling hair!<br />Have a warm cup of cheer and some munchies and wine,<br />And lets all share in this holiday time.<br />Through storms and wars and sadness and woe<br />Now is the time to be friends and not foes.<br />Then after I spoke, I turned back to our hearth, <br />And soon all the rest gathered ‘round in it’s warmth.<br />To the Pagan and Christian; Wiccan, Heathen and Jew<br />The Buddhist, and Hindu and all in-between too – <br />Here is wishing happiness, health, wealth and joy to all<br />Merry Sol-chris-ma-hanuk-yule-wnaza!<br />And have a Happy New Year Too!<br />© Beverly JohnsonRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733461615125607469.post-65010044879855086442009-12-08T12:51:00.001-06:002009-12-08T12:54:37.985-06:00Peacefully beautiful!<p><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xF3mI0AapAo&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xF3mI0AapAo&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p><p>Borrowed from <a href="http://hecatedemetersdatter.blogspot.com/">Hecate's blog</a> this morning and wanted to pass on and share some more!</p><p>Warmest Blessings!</p>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003630839070236215noreply@blogger.com3