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Things I’ve Learned About Stress

Published by on December 24, 2009 | 1 Response

As I enter my fifth decade of life on planet Earth, here are some things I’ve learned about stress. Most of us know that stress is not good for our bodies, minds, or spirits. Yet often we think of it as an unavoidable part of life. While that may be true on some levels, for […]

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A Thriving Community

Published by on December 22, 2009 | Leave a response

We had a wonderful Winter Solstice celebration last night. It’s been an annual event for several years, complete with a ritual, a bonfire that stays burning all night as we keep vigil, drumming, and a big potluck feast. Everything was so beautiful. Quester built an archway into the circle (between two of the young oaks) […]

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Our 12 Days of Solstice

Published by on December 20, 2009 | 1 Response

Tomorrow night is our Yule celebration. I imagine we’ll have something like: 12 drummers grooving,11 singers piping,10 logs in the firepit, 9 families chatting, 8 o’clock gift exchange, 7 late arrivals, 6 inches of snow, 5 excited dogs, 4 calls for directions, 3 bowls of punch, 2 hiding kittens, and a big feast in the […]

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Crunch Time

Published by on December 19, 2009 | 1 Response

Up until now I’ve been filled with joy about the holiday season. Truly. And yes, I’m one of those Virgos Who Do Too Much. I come by it honestly – my Mom’s a Virgo too, and has always done a huge amount of holiday preparations, from decorating to crafts to cooking to gifts to…lots of […]

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Busy Elves

Published by on December 18, 2009 | Leave a response

Oh, how I wish I could discuss and describe the various creative projects I’m working on this week. Alas, many of my friends and family are readers of this blog, so that will have to wait until after the gifts have been given! Of course, I’ve already mentioned the cutout cards. And there is cooking […]

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Use Your Imagination

Published by on December 16, 2009 | 1 Response

Sometimes we get stuck in a rut of predictable thinking. I appreciate traditions and the cycles of life, but doing things because “that’s how we’ve always done it” can cause us to miss wonderful opportunities for growth and joy. The best way to get out of this kind of pattern is to use your imagination. […]

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Just Trying to Help

Published by on December 15, 2009 | 1 Response

I have two friends, who don’t know one another, who have both been having a really rough time lately. Part of the trouble they mention is that they are each lonely and seeking a companion (no, I don’t think they would make a good couple), and I understand that this time of year can be […]

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Drumming at the Edge of Winter

Published by on December 14, 2009 | 1 Response

Last night BlackLion and I drummed for a Pagan benefit performance honoring the Winter Solstice, called “The Longest Night.” The performances, which were excellent, consisted of dramatic readings of prose and poetry, storytelling, dancing and a sing-along. As Feline Drummers, we drummed before the official start of the show and during the intermission. I had […]

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A Book Wish List

Published by on December 11, 2009 | 2 Responses

Over at Fall Down to Fly, Miranda posted her holiday wish list. Being a deluxe bookworm, I was inspired to post my book wish list. Not that I’m asking you to do anything about it. It’s just for fun – and also a good way for me to keep track of what to order when […]

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Sweet Success!

Published by on December 10, 2009 | Leave a response

This is the final post in our 30-day blog challenge! Sweet success! I’m glad we did this experiment. I thought for the last post in the challenge I’d share what I’ve learned and what my plans are for the blog as I move forward. It was indeed a challenge to sit down every day and […]

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