Here and Now...What's Happening?

[1inMany]

Oh God. What is happening to me?

《Insert magical broom here》

[PurpleLama]

Oh God. What is happening to me?

《Insert magical broom here》

http://www.picgifs.com/graphics/b/brooms/graphics-brooms-608407.gif

[Sierra]

I am also looking at the Hawthorn tree, chocolate. Finding this part interesting:


The Celts understood the power of balance. They also knew that what could not be attributed to specific outcomes (as sometimes evident in the dance of contradictions played out by the hawthorn) indicated a great source of magic. In other words, that which cannot be explained contains immense power.

The hawthorn is to be respected in all its diversity and duality. It is a symbol of union of opposites, and serves as a message for us to be more accepting of the unconventional.

How fitting.

How quantum. :)

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

Somehow I see this connected to the current Pluto-Jupiter opposition:
All the keywords match...

Cow farts ignite and cause the roof to be blown off a German dairy farm. One cow was treated for burns....

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/01/28/farting-cows-methane-gas-explosion-german-dairy-farm_n_4678584.html

I saw that article and double-checked to make sure it was legit. Almost too hard to believe. Recently, there has been a bevy of interesting news article, that I come across mainly from the Fortean Times website. Some of these seem to be related.

This is one related to flatulence. I make not jest of this. Having witnessed three successful episiotomies so far, I pray this woman heals:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/weird-news/opera-singer-out-of-work-after-surgery-left-her-unable-to-sing-without-farting-9080793.html

Here are two Vatican related articles, and I wonder if there is a correlation with the astrological insights that you have made:
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/26/pope-doves-attacked-by-crow-seagull-st-peters-square
(it just seemed very symbolic that two non-predatory birds attacked the doves released by the Pope.)
http://www.adnkronos.com/IGN/Aki/English/Religion/Italy-John-Paul-IIs-blood-stolen-by-Satanists-from-church_321155397204.html
(This article discusses the theft of a vial of Pope John Paul's blood from the Vatican, and Satanists are blamed as the culprits.)

Here is an image taken by the Mars Rover from the NASA/JPL website of what appears to be a ship with a contrail zooming through the Martian atmosphere. I searched on Avalon to see if anyone has posted this. I couldn't find it, but I really didn't try too hard:
http://www.bubblews.com/news/2178638-ufo-with-vapor-trail-sails-past-nasa-rover-on-mars-video

Lastly, I mentioned electricians yesterday, and came across this article of star shaped cataracts found in an electrician's eyes after he was shocked. Crazy:

http://www.smh.com.au/technology/sci-tech/stars-form-in-electricians-eyes-after-powerful-shock-20140130-31oy1.html

[Carmody]

Perhaps the planet is openly not interested in any public display of 'peace' that a misguided, misappropriated and misrepresenting catholic church may propose or pretend to emulate.

That the energetic form of the human world/energy, the collective semi-consciousness of energetic mass is illustrating (and reacting in manifestation) that the church and it's public stance and motions, that this public face does not have anything to do with what it really is.

Contrived or actual manifestation, either way, the point is being made clear.

[ulli]

I have decided I dislike the word "love." It is vague and overused. Can't say much about what the word expresses either.

Feeling a kinship to grumpy cat, here and now. The extent of my ability to share levity.

Maybe you are getting closer to utter detachment, which is beyond love, as most understand it.

I was reminded of when I first came across these words by Baha'u'llah,
and how I was blown away at the time:

From "The Fourth Valley"


"This is the realm of full awareness, of utter self-effacement.
Even love is no pathway to this region, and longing hath no dwelling here;
wherefore is it said, “Love is a veil betwixt the lover and the beloved.”

Here love becometh an obstruction and a barrier, and all else save Him is but a curtain.
The wise Saná’í hath written:
Never the covetous heart shall come to the stealer of hearts,
Never the shrouded soul unite with beauty’s rose.
For this is the realm of Absolute Command and is free of all the attributes of earth.


The exalted dwellers in this mansion do wield divine authority in the court of rapture, with utter gladness, and they do bear a kingly sceptre.
On the high seats of justice, they issue their commands, and they send down gifts according to each man’s deserving.
Those who drink of this cup abide in the high bowers of splendor above the Throne of the Ancient of Days,
and they sit in the Empyrean of Might within the Lofty Pavilion:
“Naught shall they know of sun, or piercing cold.”

Herein the high heavens are in no conflict with the lowly earth, nor do they seek to excel it,
for this is the land of mercy, not the realm of distinction...


How crystal this cool water that the Cup-Bearer bringeth! How bright this pure wine in the hands of the Beloved! How delicate this draught from the Heavenly Cup! May it do them good, whoso drink thereof, and taste of its sweetness and attain to its knowledge.
It is not fitting that I tell thee more,
For the stream’s bed cannot hold the sea.

For the mystery of this utterance is hid within the storehouse of the Great Infallibility
and laid up in the treasuries of power.

It is sanctified above the jewels of explanation; it is beyond what the most subtle of tongues can tell.

Astonishment here is highly prized, and utter poverty essential. Wherefore hath it been said, “Poverty is My pride.”
And again: “God hath a people beneath the dome of glory, whom He hideth in the clothing of radiant poverty.”

These are they who see with His eyes, hear with His ears, as it is written in the well-known tradition.
Concerning this realm, there is many a tradition and many a verse, of broad or special relevancy,
but two of these will suffice to serve as a light for men of mind and heart.

The first is His statement: “O My Servant! Obey Me and I shall make thee like unto Myself.
I say ‘Be,’ and it is, and thou shalt say ‘Be,’ and it shall be.”

And the second: “O Son of Adam! Seek fellowship with none until thou hast found Me,
and whenever thou shalt long for Me, thou shalt find Me close to thee.”


When I entrusted this message of love to My pen, it refused the burden, and it swooned away.
Then coming to itself, it spoke and said, “Glory be to Thee! To Thee do I turn in penitence, and I am the first of them that believe.”
Praise be to God, the Lord of the worlds!

Peace be upon thee, and upon those who circle around thee and attain thy meeting.
What I had written ere this hath been eaten by the flies, so sweet was the ink...

[Sierra]

We got some rain yesterday. I blessed out on the mist and fog drifting in and out of the canyons, the water dripping off the eaves. Lit a fire, and Martha and Pippin plopped in front of it as usual to melt into little black blobs.

My husband is alive today.

We were at Coffee to Go, and a High school car wash was taking place in the parking lot. David pulled up to get the truck washed. We got out and David was fiddling with something while closing the door, as I walked around to join him, as a truck was leaving the parking lot. The driver leaving, started backing up into my husband who with his back turned, did not see or hear him. I shoutedbellowedshriekedscreamedroared at the driver, "HEY! DON'T YOU HIT MY HUSBAND!" :shout:

The driver didn't hear me, but David did. David turned around, and hammered on the rear window of the guy's truck. The driver literally stopped two inches short of squashing David against our truck.

I didn't need coffee after that ...

Oddly enough, the I Ching warned me a week ago, an event was coming up, of potential physical danger. I am so glad I received some forewarning, because normally, I tend to freeze in crisis situations (Libran) but this time, I was able to shout (my throat is still sore lol).

(I haven't forgotten 1inMany. Kitties coming up. :) )

Time for Walkies, lovely Walkies in Paradise. My B. P. is now 108/80. :dance:

Love, Sierra

[ulli]

Anyway, it's hard to stay at those lofty heights for long....
meanwhile back down here, where we can't stand love and peace on earth cliches:
reality needs to be faced:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PA3i4f5Q4vw/UmH-Co3ZKYI/AAAAAAAAGxk/4Bmrmf-LGdY/s1600/mad%2Bdon%2Brules%2Bthe%2Bworld.jpg

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We got some rain yesterday. I blessed out on the mist and fog drifting in and out of the canyons, the water dripping off the eaves. Lit a fire, and Martha and Pippin plopped in front of it as usual to melt into little black blobs.

My husband is alive today.

We were at Coffee to Go, and a High school car wash was taking place in the parking lot. David pulled up to get the truck washed. We got out and David was fiddling with something while closing the door, as I walked around to join him, as a truck was leaving the parking lot. The driver leaving, started backing up into my husband who with his back turned, did not see or hear him. I shoutedbellowedshriekedscreamedroared at the driver, "HEY! DON'T YOU HIT MY HUSBAND!" :shout:

The driver didn't hear me, but David did. David turned around, and hammered on the rear window of the guy's truck. The driver literally stopped two inches short of squashing David against our truck.

I didn't need coffee after that ...

Oddly enough, the I Ching warned me a week ago, an event was coming up, of potential physical danger. I am so glad I received some forewarning, because normally, I tend to freeze in crisis situations (Libran) but this time, I was able to shout (my throat is still sore lol).

(I haven't forgotten 1inMany. Kitties coming up. :) )

Time for Walkies, lovely Walkies in Paradise. My B. P. is now 108/80. :dance:

Love, Sierra

O shoot! I posted my wishbone joke before I read this, I swear.

[Sierra]

Lastly, I mentioned electricians yesterday, and came across this article of star shaped cataracts found in an electrician's eyes after he was shocked. Crazy:

http://www.smh.com.au/technology/sci-tech/stars-form-in-electricians-eyes-after-powerful-shock-20140130-31oy1.html

Oh heavens, Playdo. This is what McKnao's eyes looked like while I held him in my arms during a two hour epileptic fit...

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I believe you Ulli. AND sometimes I've felt like Mary... (Blush).

[Sierra]

Marianne, employees at U.S. nuclear plants have written into their contracts, they must drink two cups of lemon balm tea a day...

[eaglespirit]

Hey Here and Now Villagers...
have I told You All I LOVE YOU Today ??? : ) : ) : )

...and yaaaaa... u 2 1inMany : )

[Marianne]

Marianne, employees at U.S. nuclear plants have written into their contracts, they must drink two cups of lemon balm tea a day...

Are you serious?

[Sierra]

Marianne, employees at U.S. nuclear plants have written into their contracts, they must drink two cups of lemon balm tea a day...

Are you serious?

Yes, I am.

I've also bought:

1. Vitamin B for strontium 90, a bone seeker
2. Potassium for one of the cesiums, a muscle seeker
3. Thyroid supplement, have to get up to 1100 mcg daily for it to be toxic
4. Bentonite clay for foot baths, helps bind and pull out the poisons

Hydrogen is called tritium when it's radioactive. It's seeks all body tissue because all parts of the body need hydrogen. I don't know what to take for that. Does anyone here?

As well, a doctor from Hiroshima (directly after the bombing) kept people alive and cleansed, on a diet of brown rice, green tea, and dark greens.

I've also heard that Spirulina (again, dark greens) can bind and eliminate enormous amounts of radioactive material (you might want to buy your Spirulina from India, not Japan).

I'm so sorry I don't have a link about the lemon balm etc. I heard about it in a text conversation with my sister. I've reviewed the text file but the history only goes back to August 2013. :(

Love Sierra

[eaglespirit]

So now, here and now Villagers...in tune with Carmody's current posts elsewhere and the flow of today's themes right here I will share the gist of a meeting I just had here at my sister's home where I am at for a bit planning some more work I will be doing for them when spring breaks.

My niece and daughter of my older brother of the military persuasion is going to be getting an interesting job with some interesting government connection and backing as she is eligible while doing an exemplary job in her follow up military work from the commitment made through help with her college education. My brother gave my name, because I am nearby and reachable, to the agent that checks up on the background of those stepping into their program as my niece is doing.

As we introduced ourselves...he showing his credentials and me my driver's license we shared a bit about one another...he is an x fbi kinda guy and I shared a glimpse of my experiences on the nearby hill in 2007 after my son's passing explaining a tad bit why I have been traveling much of the past 7 years simply listening and going and doing..

Well...he has an old military friend that is a sheriff not too far from here that had a rather intense experience a few years ago that he more or less keeps to himself except for a few very close friends and relatives...seems this sheriff has been running his department in a rather 'holistic' kinda way and approaches all of the doings in the town with a spiritual kind of theme which emanates from...yaaa, the police department.
Including group and individual meditation as to the probabilities of approach of certain issues they have to tackle...hmmmmm I say : )
.
...and I will simply take that as a bit more than subtle confirmation that things indeed are changing in real time from the inside out and from upside down and the downside up, and we ain't hearin' about it on the nightly news...
we simply keep on keepin' on in our daily doings of upward mobility and all else will come to BE in glorious unforeseen ways : )

...and my Niece will BE a changing rhythm for the good wherever She goes, methinks!

...and yes, I can actually take a deep breath and sit down and talk with a government connected individual civilly ...over 7 years ago that would have been rather difficult to accomplish personally!

[Marianne]

Marianne, employees at U.S. nuclear plants have written into their contracts, they must drink two cups of lemon balm tea a day...

Are you serious?

Yes, I am.

I've also bought:

1. Vitamin B for strontium 90, a bone seeker
2. Potassium for one of the cesiums, a muscle seeker
3. Thyroid supplement, have to get up to 1100 mcg daily for it to be toxic
4. Bentonite clay for foot baths, helps bind and pull out the poisons

Hydrogen is called tritium when it's radioactive. It's seeks all body tissue because all parts of the body need hydrogen. I don't know what to take for that. Does anyone here?

As well, a doctor from Hiroshima (directly after the bombing) kept people alive and cleansed, on a diet of brown rice, green tea, and dark greens.

I've also heard that Spirulina (again, dark greens) can bind and eliminate enormous amounts of radioactive material (you might want to buy your Spirulina from India, not Japan).

I'm so sorry I don't have a link about the lemon balm etc. I heard about it in a text conversation with my sister. I've reviewed the text file but the history only goes back to August 2013. :(

Love Sierra

Sierra, mellow red miso was also used after the war in bombed areas. Miso soup has wakame seaweed and miso paste, both good for radiation poisoning. Any sort of seaweed would be good, but wakame has a milder taste. A cup of miso soup every day would be a very nice sort of protection.

I have heard iodine solution is useful, but others say it's better to get iodine from food sources like seaweed. I would not like to get it from regular table salt with added iodine. I add a little powdered seaweed to my little salt cellar by the stove (pink salt and hijiki or wakame), and put a pinch in the cooking.

Thanks for all that information ... lemon balm is surely one of the best herbs. Useful on so many levels. It has been called the cheerful herb, because it lifts depression and calms anxiety and nervousness; and it helps bring sleep. It's anti viral -- the essential oil (called Melissa) is effective on cold sores. It's used for thyroid problems (Graves' disease) which is an autoimmune disease.

Eaglespirit, may life shine on you in these days.

[araucaria]

@ Ulli, Carmody, 1inMany
Love is just a word that points to a concept, or rather several very different concepts, and a concept is merely an abstraction from the corresponding behaviour. A writer like Dickens will spend hundreds of pages showing how infatuation is a very weak and immature form of love that will somehow be corrupted by others and, even in the most careful hands, in a sense be corrupting of others. Infatuation is not in itself evil, it just doesn’t work towards creating good. This is an instance of the concept falling short of the thing. At other times the word will fall short of the concept. For example Uriah Heep is famous for his self-proclaimed ‘umbleness’, which has nothing to do with true humility and everything to do with hypocrisy. It is both the tool that enables him to wangle his evil way into other people’s honest business, and once behind bars, to show himself off as the most penitent, reformed criminal in the prison without having actually changed in the slightest.

Someone said that hypocrisy is the tribute (in the sense of compliment) that vice pays to virtue. I would add that hypocrisy is the tribute (in the sense of payment) that vice extorts from virtue. It cheapens or even counterfeits every value, and so we find, when we want to discard a word, that many have already discarded the concept and the very thing itself has become worthless.

I don’t know how Dickens worked, but as such a prolific writer he may well have planned in 1848 a book that came out over the following two years. At the same time, he may have written his instalments to pretty tight deadlines, so perhaps each section would have a specific birth chart, rather like the Washington Monument has a birth chart at some intermediate point of its construction. It might be interesting for someone one day to look into the astrological implications of something like this. It would certainly be more interesting than working out exactly what minute of what day Monet’s Sunset at Etretat is supposed to depict, as some scientists have just done.

[donk]

marianne, employees at u.s. Nuclear plants have written into their contracts, they must drink two cups of lemon balm tea a day...

are you serious?

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[Marianne]

http://www.addictinginfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shirley.jpg

[Sierra]

I gots the giggles.


https://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llrs46tT701qzs5cqo1_400.gif&sa=X&ei=jsnqUtuvMcuFogS-rYDQAQ&ved=0CDoQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNG9EleudnB-YGDrUcXkW2IJXI-yBg

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

[QUOTE=Sierra;791120]
I have heard iodine solution is useful, but others say it's better to get iodine from food sources like seaweed. I would not like to get it from regular table salt with added iodine. I add a little powdered seaweed to my little salt cellar by the stove (pink salt and hijiki or wakame), and put a pinch in the cooking.

For what it's worth, I am still taking, for over a year now, upon PL's recommendation, the Heritage Store Cayce product, Atomidine. And I must attest, I have never been healthier in my entire life. I know there are other variables that account for overall health, but, whether placebic or not, I'm sticking by it. Of course, I don't think that I am dealing with large amounts of radioactivity. At least, not that I know of.

But then again..... Mississippi may still be glowing for all I know. South Mississippi was the site of the only US nuclear test explosions east of the Mississippi river.
http://mshistorynow.mdah.state.ms.us/articles/293/nuclear-blasts-in-mississippi

[PurpleLama]

Atomidine is the best. Makes me not-lazy when I take it. I also have lots of great ideas, like designs for tower gardens and stuff, when under the influence.

It does remind me, Playdo, last time I visited "the Baptist", he showed me a rad map for the US, and there was this crazy clear spot over MS. He said its been there all along.

[Carmody]

Marianne, employees at U.S. nuclear plants have written into their contracts, they must drink two cups of lemon balm tea a day...

Are you serious?

Yes, I am.

I've also bought:

1. Vitamin B for strontium 90, a bone seeker
2. Potassium for one of the cesiums, a muscle seeker
3. Thyroid supplement, have to get up to 1100 mcg daily for it to be toxic
4. Bentonite clay for foot baths, helps bind and pull out the poisons

Hydrogen is called tritium when it's radioactive. It's seeks all body tissue because all parts of the body need hydrogen. I don't know what to take for that. Does anyone here?

As well, a doctor from Hiroshima (directly after the bombing) kept people alive and cleansed, on a diet of brown rice, green tea, and dark greens.

I've also heard that Spirulina (again, dark greens) can bind and eliminate enormous amounts of radioactive material (you might want to buy your Spirulina from India, not Japan).

I'm so sorry I don't have a link about the lemon balm etc. I heard about it in a text conversation with my sister. I've reviewed the text file but the history only goes back to August 2013. :(

Love Sierra

Better yet, get some live Spirulina, and make your own.

[Marianne]

Carmody, I didn't know you could grow your own spirulina. Suppose we can find directions online? I'm going to look. I use it in one of my soaps, and it's awfully expensive for soap making. But gives it a beautiful green-blue color, and good for the skin.

My favorite quotation lately...
"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel" ~ Maya Angelou

[PurpleLama]

IIRC, 778 has a thread on the forum about making spirulina....

http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?51368-Grow-your-own-Spirulina

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

Atomidine is the best. Makes me not-lazy when I take it. I also have lots of great ideas, like designs for tower gardens and stuff, when under the influence.

It does remind me, Playdo, last time I visited "the Baptist", he showed me a rad map for the US, and there was this crazy clear spot over MS. He said its been there all along.

Ha! I am not the least bit surprised. There be potent magick in these parts! You don't just lose your head and learn nuthin' from it.

In other streams of thought, I 'm currently listening to Black Peter, and sipping' on some good beer.

XMks4nFUO3A

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

Just read this from Salon.com:

"The 1% Frothing Paranoia"
http://www.salon.com/2014/01/29/the_1_percents_frothing_paranoia_why_tom_perkins_is_merely_a_symptom/

Makes me think of the song Zevon wrote with Hunter Thompson, "You're A Whole Different Person When You're Scared"

http://espn.go.com/page2/s/thompson/030908.html

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[PurpleLama]

Here and now, feeling a little sick in the pit of my stomach. It is a damn shame, people not taking care of or controlling their animals. A dog from across the street has been harassing us, and talking to the lady of the house over there got me nowhere, her response was If you have to shoot her I will understand. Well, I just had to pop her with the bb gun as she charged down my driveway toward where I was sitting on the porch. It just ain't right, leaving the neighbors to deal with your dog like that. Just ain't right. Next time the dog, a well bred pit bull, goes after one of my kids, or my cats, it won't be the bb gun I reach for. No good reason that I should be the one to have to do that, but I reckon I will if I have to.

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

You can report it to animal control and abuse and they will come and get it, and in the least maybe confront the owners. There's leash law where we live, but probably not where you are. I feel your pain brother. I have new neighbors next door since January, and one day one of them was walking a pit bull on a leash, but in our yard. I lit into him more than I should have, verbally. In 6 months, I haven't seen him or the dog, though I am on good terms with the other roommate. I've become a momma bear when it comes to children safety, sanctity, and security.

[ulli]

Here and now, feeling a little sick in the pit of my stomach. It is a damn shame, people not taking care of or controlling their animals. A dog from across the street has been harassing us, and talking to the lady of the house over there got me nowhere, her response was If you have to shoot her I will understand. Well, I just had to pop her with the bb gun as she charged down my driveway toward where I was sitting on the porch. It just ain't right, leaving the neighbors to deal with your dog like that. Just ain't right. Next time the dog, a well bred pit bull, goes after one of my kids, or my cats, it won't be the bb gun I reach for. No good reason that I should be the one to have to do that, but I reckon I will if I have to.

What about a garden hose instead?
Anyway, have a look at these 19 photos of a Japanese grandmother and her cat ...might cheer you up....

http://m.notinerd.com/la-hermosa-historia-de-una-anciana-y-su-gato-en-19-fotografias/

[PurpleLama]

Lotusblossom knows someone in the sherrif's dept, who also works as a security guard at her school. She will be talking to him tomorrow about what can be done, no animal control out in the county, that I am aware of, but we will know what the options are come tomorrow. It was about a month ago, me and James were in the back clearing out the tunnels through the giant azalea bushes, and the dog started after him and I had to run it off then, and it has been happening more and more, until it was every day this week. When 1inmany was visiting, it happened a few times, and it was quite upsetting to say the least to have the critter chasing my cats through the yard just a few minutes after we had taken the baby in. As 1 observed, the way the dog was getting after the cats, it might not have distinguished had it rounded the corner and come across the baby, instead. I don't much care for the position I am in, I don't much care to hurt any animal. It isn't the dogs fault its owners are so irresponsible.

[Dennis Leahy]

I find myself in need of having the batteries in my soul charged-up. This gave me a little boost:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QyVZrV3d3o

Dennis

[Carmody]

I understand the backwoods solution too well. More than I want to, as... after so many tries and so many attempts, it finally solves itself.

"Seen my dog?", they ask..

"Nope", we says.

(It was buried in the back 40 about two-three days before)

[Carmody]

IIRC, 778 has a thread on the forum about making spirulina....

http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?51368-Grow-your-own-Spirulina

I just added to that thread.

edit: (As for the problem dog, It was not I that was up to that task)

[ulli]

I find myself in need of having the batteries in my soul charged-up. This gave me a little boost:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QyVZrV3d3o

Dennis


Wow, Dennis...where do you find this stuff?

[eaglespirit]

Here and now, feeling a little sick in the pit of my stomach. It is a damn shame, people not taking care of or controlling their animals. A dog from across the street has been harassing us, and talking to the lady of the house over there got me nowhere, her response was If you have to shoot her I will understand. Well, I just had to pop her with the bb gun as she charged down my driveway toward where I was sitting on the porch. It just ain't right, leaving the neighbors to deal with your dog like that. Just ain't right. Next time the dog, a well bred pit bull, goes after one of my kids, or my cats, it won't be the bb gun I reach for. No good reason that I should be the one to have to do that, but I reckon I will if I have to.

What about a garden hose instead?
Anyway, have a look at these 19 photos of a Japanese grandmother and her cat ...might cheer you up....

http://m.notinerd.com/la-hermosa-historia-de-una-anciana-y-su-gato-en-19-fotografias/

Just another thought, PurpleLama...a good shot of wasp/hornet spray to the snout may keep that nuisance off Your property...
http://www.prlog.org/10067272-spray-close-spray-extender-with-wasp-spray.jpg

[ulli]

Not sure what exactly makes Michael Lutin my favorite astrologer, but together with Robert Hand and Liz Greene makes the top of my list.

So here's to the month of February.

http://www.michaellutin.com/fish.html

[1inMany]

Not sure what exactly makes Michael Lutin my favorite astrologer, but together with Robert Hand and Liz Greene makes the top of my list.

So here's to the month of February.

http://www.michaellutin.com/fish.html
According to this, there is someone I love stuck somewhere between the inside of my head and the planet Pluto. I do not understand. It is a karmic thing and this is a lesson in grown up love.

Sheesh. *dislike*

[PurpleLama]

Not sure what exactly makes Michael Lutin my favorite astrologer, but together with Robert Hand and Liz Greene makes the top of my list.

So here's to the month of February.

http://www.michaellutin.com/fish.html
According to this, there is someone I love stuck somewhere between the inside of my head and the planet Pluto. I do not understand. It is a karmic thing and this is a lesson in grown up love.

Sheesh. *dislike*

Haha I know exactly what that's talking about. *punches you on the arm*

[PurpleLama]

Well, doggie update, when she came around the back of her house and walked to the middle of her yard, she sniffed around a bit until she saw me, and she tucked tail and went back to the side of her house and watched me for a minute before going around back. An hour later she was back in the spot on the side of her house as I was checking around the garden for survivors, but she never made a peep all morning. So, hoping last night will correct her misbehavior, at least towards our direction.

I will be hooking the hose with the spray handle, too, in the morning, to have that handy in the front yard, for good measure.

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

Here and now, feeling a little sick in the pit of my stomach. It is a damn shame, people not taking care of or controlling their animals. A dog from across the street has been harassing us, and talking to the lady of the house over there got me nowhere, her response was If you have to shoot her I will understand. Well, I just had to pop her with the bb gun as she charged down my driveway toward where I was sitting on the porch. It just ain't right, leaving the neighbors to deal with your dog like that. Just ain't right. Next time the dog, a well bred pit bull, goes after one of my kids, or my cats, it won't be the bb gun I reach for. No good reason that I should be the one to have to do that, but I reckon I will if I have to.

What about a garden hose instead?
Anyway, have a look at these 19 photos of a Japanese grandmother and her cat ...might cheer you up....

http://m.notinerd.com/la-hermosa-historia-de-una-anciana-y-su-gato-en-19-fotografias/

I enjoyed those pictures. They remind me once when I had a cat similar to that one. He was all white, two blues eyes, and he was stone deaf. Couldn't hear a thing. I named him Ray Charles. He had a penchant for catching blackbirds that he would bring to me. Apparently, his deafness did not affect his hunting ability.

For more cat related fun, check this out:

No Mail For You!!!

n1o_eFtTshc

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

I understand the backwoods solution too well. More than I want to, as... after so many tries and so many attempts, it finally solves itself.

"Seen my dog?", they ask..

"Nope", we says.

(It was buried in the back 40 about two-three days before)

When I was a little boy, I spent a lot of time with my great-grandmother, as she was my daycare provider. She was in her late seventies, early eighties at the time. She lived in an apartment, and a Baptist preacher lived next to her. MawMaw was a devout Presbyterian, and did not care for the Baptist preacher, and cared even less for the preacher's little dog, a fice mix. The dog would yap yap yap yap incessantly. One day, she lured the dog into the back seat of her old sky blue 1971 Mailbu, and drove off to the country with it. When she was far enough out, she opened the door, the dog leapt out, and she turned around and took us back home. She told me not to mention it to anybody, especially the preacher. Later that afternoon, the preacher came by and asked if we had seen his dog that had gone missing. She answered without hesitation, "No, but I will help you look for him". For the next hour we followed the Preacher around calling out for the dog throughout the neighborhood. The little dog was never seen again. MawMaw 1 - Little Dog 0.

[Wind]

I'm feeling intensive energy fluxes at the moment, possibly because of the New Moon. Somehow I feel that collective consciousness is rising, it's not just me. It could and should be a time of peacfeul transition, but it might not be... When will the collective masses wake up, what will be the tipping point? I'm expecting it, because it is just a matter of time and time is running out. The old Matrix is starting to fell apart and the dominoes will fall before long.

"I suddenly had this feeling that everything was connected. It's like I could see the whole thing, one long chain of events that stretched all the way back. I felt like I could see everything that had happened, and everything that is going to happen. It was like a perfect pattern, laid out in front of me. And I realised we're all part of it, and all trapped by it."

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I guess I haven't told you that V for Vendetta is one of my favourite movies/comics alongside the Matrix?

[Shezbeth]

Had a curious experience this morning. I was lying in my body after a completed dream sequence, my consciousness having returned to the physical world. While laying with eyes closed the words - like a banner for a casino website - TROLOL appeared in my head. I looked at the letters, and as I did so the TRO letters individually rotated and became LOL. So in my head appeared TROLOL - LOLLOL.

Immediately, the associated song started playing in my head.

Am I being trolled by beam/wave? o_O


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z4m4lnjxkY

[PurpleLama]

Had a curious experience this morning. I was lying in my body after a completed dream sequence, my consciousness having returned to the physical world. While laying with eyes closed the words - like a banner for a casino website - TROLOL appeared in my head. I looked at the letters, and as I did so the TRO letters individually rotated and became LOL. So in my head appeared TROLOL - LOLLOL.

Immediately, the associated song started playing in my head.

Am I being trolled by beam/wave? o_O


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z4m4lnjxkY

I think you have fallen prey to the higher self's sense of humor. "Hey guys, watch this while I still have him on the line. This will confound him, for sure!"

[ulli]

Had a curious experience this morning. I was lying in my body after a completed dream sequence, my consciousness having returned to the physical world. While laying with eyes closed the words - like a banner for a casino website - TROLOL appeared in my head. I looked at the letters, and as I did so the TRO letters individually rotated and became LOL. So in my head appeared TROLOL - LOLLOL.

Immediately, the associated song started playing in my head.

Am I being trolled by beam/wave? o_O


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z4m4lnjxkY

Love these types of experiences. Someone behind the veil has a sense of humor. Thanks for sharing.

[eaglespirit]

I'm feeling intensive energy fluxes at the moment, possibly because of the New Moon. Somehow I feel that collective consciousness is rising, it's not just me. It could and should be a time of peacfeul transition, but it might not be... When will the collective masses wake up, what will be the tipping point? I'm expecting it, because it is just a matter of time and time is running out. The old Matrix is starting to fell apart and the dominoes will fall before long.

"I suddenly had this feeling that everything was connected. It's like I could see the whole thing, one long chain of events that stretched all the way back. I felt like I could see everything that had happened, and everything that is going to happen. It was like a perfect pattern, laid out in front of me. And I realised we're all part of it, and all trapped by it."


Hi Wind...the Best to You : )

Just sharing part of a post I made minutes ago elsewhere:
Remembering 'with our hearts wide open' now IS the reactivation that IS coming to BE. Transcendental Mass Transition Time!

[Wind]

What on Earth is going on? During the past few days lightbulbs around me have burned out when I tried to put the lamps on. One of them basically almost exploded and just a moment ago two bulbs went out at the same time when I tried to light up this room! I have now destroyed four lamps during this week! :laugh:

Dreams surely are interesting... Last night someone gave me a small golden key because I asked for it and then opened a small yet a significant lock, still not sure what the lock represent. Emotions?

[Wind]

Iceland at night.

http://i.imgur.com/xiJvHbo.jpg

[1inMany]

I'm not sure I can relay this articulately, but of course that won't stop me. As I read your post, I heard Em on the couch behind me saying, "La-La...La-La..." She has apparently given up (for now) on trying to persuade me to get another pet already, and has conceded by having multiple virtual puppies. She has named her newest puppy La-La. Anyway, that's not the point. The point is that this Trololo song is something we sing around here in silliness, and I was hearing "La-La! La-La!" because she was talking to her virtual dog at the same exact instant I was reading this post...

Which made me LOL.

:)


Had a curious experience this morning. I was lying in my body after a completed dream sequence, my consciousness having returned to the physical world. While laying with eyes closed the words - like a banner for a casino website - TROLOL appeared in my head. I looked at the letters, and as I did so the TRO letters individually rotated and became LOL. So in my head appeared TROLOL - LOLLOL.

Immediately, the associated song started playing in my head.

Am I being trolled by beam/wave? o_O


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z4m4lnjxkY

[ulli]

I'm busy making jewelry to show to the owner of a kiosk in a mall next Tuesday,
and hoping she will buy some.
It's cold here right now, 10 C outside and only 15 C inside.
Today I will use my oven to warm up the cabin a bit, as I can't do my beadwork with frozen fingers.
Anyway, please talk amongst yourselves...

[ulli]

Just because Avalon is seen by some members as a wonderful source to find links for their 'research' this does not entitle them to look down on it's multi-purpose function, and scoff at social networking being done here.

Most social networkers here on this thread, anyway, have finished their years of research, and came to the conclusion that the discoveries made in the quantum field and pooling of human consciousness has shown them answers about the purpose of their own lives.

Social networking on Avalon has little in common with the general mass media networking, which is designed to keep people's consciousness low, by directing their attention to sports heroes and other celebrities.

Anyway, I thought I should mention that. In the past I have ignored all snide remarks about 'prolific posters', but they are multiplying, and I would like those who grumble about the existence of threads like this one to look a bit deeper, and perhaps 'research' that which they don't understand yet wish to judge.

[sheme]

With out social contact what is the purpose of life? I get something for nothing every time I let people know I care- I know I matter.

[CD7]

I'm busy making jewelry to show to the owner of a kiosk in a mall next Tuesday,
and hoping she will buy some.
It's cold here right now, 10 C outside and only 15 C inside.
Today I will use my oven to warm up the cabin a bit, as I can't do my beadwork with frozen fingers.
Anyway, please talk amongst yourselves...



Ohhh would be nice to see what you made :D

[ulli]

In my view the world can do with a few more caring people. Strictly speaking, caring is not 'nothing'....
to those to whom caring comes naturally, it seems there is an abundance, and sharing that costs nothing.

But then there are others who are still learning how to be more empathic, and struggle to 'BE' a good person and care for others.
And then there is the third type who feels zero remorse, who may even go out of their way to be hostile.
It's as if they made a soul contract to come into life with the purpose to test the other types.

And then there are those who can interchange all roles, as they wish...because they feel they are free to do so.
And especially when people start judging each other- then all earlier programs can be questioned, as one digs within the self to find the best response.

[Calz]

Speaking of "caring" ... no doubt posted here before but worth taking a moment to appreciate those that have *really* given in their lifetime for the benefit of us all ...


PD-MdiUm1_Y


... another (very short) with a great message:


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[Calz]

It's cold here right now, 10 C outside and only 15 C inside.




... do *not* go there ... :)

[any idea what my heating bill was for last month???]


ddUotyR3WEA

[ulli]

It's cold here right now, 10 C outside and only 15 C inside.




... do *not* go there ... :)

[any idea what my heating bill was for last month???]


ddUotyR3WEA

At least you have allowed for heating in your budget...(oops!)

[ulli]

[QUOTE=ulli;791850]I'm busy making jewelry to show to the owner of a kiosk in a mall next Tuesday,
and hoping she will buy some.
It's cold here right now, 10 C outside and only 15 C inside.


Ohhh would be nice to see what you made :D

I really wish I had an agent. Useless at promoting it, so it keeps piling up.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t31/1014917_10203177275058658_2024476221_o.jpg

I'll try and make a proper album for my Photobucket site ... You will need to ask me for the password, though.

[1inMany]

Here and now, it's rainy. Warmer, yet I cannot shake the chill. Have my favorite ole worn out purple sweater on. The rain doesn't do much for mood. Although, I don't seem to associate with any particular mood, either. Odd. But I'm not complaining, not after the week I've had. Or two. Or three. I've lost count.

Thinking about how a certain ****head is about to arrive. And how *not* nice it is to think of him that way. It isn't like me, not to be nice. Usually.

Well, that's boring. My here and now is boring. Woohoo!

Much, er, um...sigh.

Much Love,

[skyflower]

In my view the world can do with a few more caring people. Strictly speaking, caring is not 'nothing'....
to those to whom caring comes naturally, it seems there is an abundance, and sharing that costs nothing.

But then there are others who are still learning how to be more empathic, and struggle to 'BE' a good person and care for others.
And then there is the third type who feels zero remorse, who may even go out of their way to be hostile.
It's as if they made a soul contract to come into life with the purpose to test the other types.

And then there are those who can interchange all roles, as they wish...because they feel they are free to do so.
And especially when people start judging each other- then all earlier programs can be questioned, as one digs within the self to find the best response.

Being a piscean, I have struggled with being empathetic without drowning in others' problems. Laying out boundaries require a learning curve. I have gone from not having any boundaries in my developing years, to completely shutting down my empathic side later on. I am slowly learning to balance it out, but it isn't easy. The "air" out there energetically speaking is so full of junk, just like the air we breathe for survival. Not too pleasant.

But I guess holding my "breath" for too long isn't an option either. :)

[161803398]

I had a huge Husky cross who was very stealthy. All the dogs would play together in the park off leash but sometimes she would sneak away. She was HUGE and people who didn't know dogs occasionally would be frightened by her and this was always a worry. Once she disappeared and I saw her going in the basement door of a house across the park. I walked up to the house calling "Tina" in hushed tones and waiting to hear screams coming from inside the house. I walked around the front of the house, looked up at the living room window and there was Tina on the living room couch with her paws up on the back staring out the window at me. Still no screams and finally she came out. I have a neighbour with a little pool, with a little fountain and lily pads in it. One day she left the gate open. Tina ran from the park straight into the neighbour's back yard. I went in looking for Tina. Small yard but no Tina to be seen. I finally went over the pool, and there, floating amongst the Lily pads like an alligator were two eyes and an nose belonging to my dog. The rest of her was hiding in the pool. Dogs can be very embarrassing and lead you down all sorts of different paths.

[Shezbeth]

In my view the world can do with a few more caring people. Strictly speaking, caring is not 'nothing'....
to those to whom caring comes naturally, it seems there is an abundance, and sharing that costs nothing.

But then there are others who are still learning how to be more empathic, and struggle to 'BE' a good person and care for others.
And then there is the third type who feels zero remorse, who may even go out of their way to be hostile.
It's as if they made a soul contract to come into life with the purpose to test the other types.

And then there are those who can interchange all roles, as they wish...because they feel they are free to do so.
And especially when people start judging each other- then all earlier programs can be questioned, as one digs within the self to find the best response.

Being a piscean, I have struggled with being empathetic without drowning in others' problems. Laying out boundaries require a learning curve. I have gone from not having any boundaries in my developing years, to completely shutting down my empathic side later on. I am slowly learning to balance it out, but it isn't easy.

The Geminian and Piscean natures have much in common.

I have seen where an individual is denounced as uncaring for their refusal to engage in dysfunction and disorderliness (as in, clinical). Further, I have seen individuals antagonizing one or more others precisely for their appropriate use/adherence of boundries.

In the US, this weekend (the Superbowl) is a time for many to adhere to contemporary expectations and worldview. I agree with Ulli, that the world could use more responsible caring people, excepting irresponsible ones.

[Carmody]

I had a huge Husky cross who was very stealthy. All the dogs would play together in the park off leash but sometimes she would sneak away. She was HUGE and people who didn't know dogs occasionally would be frightened by her and this was always a worry. Once she disappeared and I saw her going in the basement door of a house across the park. I walked up to the house calling "Tina" in hushed tones and waiting to hear screams coming from inside the house. I walked around the front of the house, looked up at the living room window and there was Tina on the living room couch with her paws up on the back staring out the window at me. Still no screams and finally she came out. I have a neighbour with a little pool, with a little fountain and lily pads in it. One day she left the gate open. Tina ran from the park straight into the neighbour's back yard. I went in looking for Tina. Small yard but no Tina to be seen. I finally went over the pool, and there, floating amongst the Lily pads like an alligator were two eyes and an nose belonging to my dog. The rest of her was hiding in the pool. Dogs can be very embarrassing and lead you down all sorts of different paths.

Tell me about it.....

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I thought someone started a thread on music and perception of time, but i can't find it. I wanted to put this one in it (it is purposely mislabeled so it does not get taken off youtube):

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How Music Hijacks Our Perception of Time (http://nautil.us/issue/9/time/how-music-hijacks-our-perception-of-time)

[Dennis Leahy]

Is it possible to trust too much? :~)

http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/2014-01/enhanced/webdr02/30/13/anigif_enhanced-32699-1391105560-1.gif

Dennis

[Marianne]

I'm in Nashville for a work conference. Got to go to the Grand Ole Opry tonight. Sharin' the Love.

(I hope someone else likes it!)

The Steep Canyon Rangers were not at the GOO, but I love them. Steve Martin was smart to team up with them. Their talent breaks out of country music.

'Knob Creek'
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'Bluegrass Twist'
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My brother plays banjo too, and teaches it. For my FB friends, I posted a pic of him. A little sync that his friend posted it today.

@Dennis: Yup. LOL

@1inMany ... Thinking of you with ... er ... good thoughts. It's good you are expressing deep and true emotions. Especially ones that don't feel acceptable. Keep expressing whatever comes up. I have to say it ... I love you. Tuck that away til you're ready to hear it.

I had an amazing breakfast meeting with a group of ten others interested in integrative and mind-body medicine. I used to wonder why the Universe/Goddess placed me firmly in the middle of a medical school with little wiggle room to get away. I'm starting to understand it now. A bridging of some kind. I have something they don't have, and that they need. And I am grateful for their skills, in things like acute cases of injury. When people dear to me have needed allopathy, I see how it all fits together.

Later when I was telling a couple of the docs what I'd learned, a great breathe technique, and how we need 12 hugs to thrive, one of them said, well here let's get one out of the way, and gave me a big hug. I've always thought she didn't like me. But lately she has changed a lot. She takes yoga and piano lessons, and hangs out with a happy gang of friends.

Most important, there was something indefinable I can't find words for, as I looked around the table at these kindred spirits. This feels like the future to me, and it's close enough to touch now.

[ulli]

Great sharing there, Marianne.
Election Day here. May the best candidate win.
Never before have the polls shown such crazy results,
full of contradictions, depending on who conducted them.

https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/q71/s720x720/1555283_795923623767013_358328869_n.jpg

[Calz]

Never before have the polls shown such crazy results,
full of contradictions, depending on who conducted them.



Political system globally seems (to me) to be in meltdown mode ...

Is that not clear to anyone else???


http://www.fun2video.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/political-party-funny-animation.gif

[chocolate]

Here it is very windy. Extremely unusual for the winter time with the cold and the snow. The wind opened both doors while I was still sleeping (if I have ever been awake, but still). A cat (probably) jumped on top of the car and the alarm went off.

I dreamed of many things, most I don't remember much. But I do remember there were two suns in the sky. I remember the background was kind of very obscured and grey-ish. I woke up tired, probably because I stayed too late, as always these days. Either I am afraid of falling to sleep, or I just lost all respect for my biological body. I am sure soon it will remind me of my wrongdoings. I suppose I need an animal to keep me company inside the house, a significant other would do probably just as well ( :) ).

I always think of Leonardo. Every other minute. He once said: "When one is alone the whole world belongs to him, when one is not alone the whole world is not with him" (rephrased by me). I guess, I am testing the theory.

Right now my right hand is ice cold because I have been clicking on the mouse button for too long. I am doing lines up and down, while listening to Alan Watts, a bit sarcastic at times. I can understand why. I think I can listen to Alan Watts at all times.

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I am thinking of social networking-s. Soon will come to a reasonable conclusion.




In my view the world can do with a few more caring people. Strictly speaking, caring is not 'nothing'....
to those to whom caring comes naturally, it seems there is an abundance, and sharing that costs nothing.

But then there are others who are still learning how to be more empathic, and struggle to 'BE' a good person and care for others.
And then there is the third type who feels zero remorse, who may even go out of their way to be hostile.
It's as if they made a soul contract to come into life with the purpose to test the other types.

And then there are those who can interchange all roles, as they wish...because they feel they are free to do so.
And especially when people start judging each other- then all earlier programs can be questioned, as one digs within the self to find the best response.

Being a piscean, I have struggled with being empathetic without drowning in others' problems. Laying out boundaries require a learning curve. I have gone from not having any boundaries in my developing years, to completely shutting down my empathic side later on. I am slowly learning to balance it out, but it isn't easy.

The Geminian and Piscean natures have much in common.

I have seen where an individual is denounced as uncaring for their refusal to engage in dysfunction and disorderliness (as in, clinical). Further, I have seen individuals antagonizing one or more others precisely for their appropriate use/adherence of boundries.

The Geminian here is still learning, too.
I agree, the Geminian and Piscean natures have much in common, they just flow in different fluids.

Here and Now, I wish you goodnight!

[1inMany]

Good Morning(Night) Here and Now,

Home schooling day 1 is about to commence. Lord, give me patience. Just in case. It's cold, although I hesitate to say that, knowing Texas cold is nowhere near the cold in other parts of the country.

I feel some clearing happening. I am grateful. Very, very grateful. I know not whether this is a momentary reprieve or a sign that what needed to be done, was done. I hope the latter.

To All, on this day, I wish us Peace.

Much Love,

[chocolate]

I forgot to mention I love Ulli's makings.
Ulli, before selling your makings to the Mall, send me some pictures of things that are appropriate for a skinny female with thing wrists and thin neck, and overall thin other parts :), I would hate to know those will go and sit at a Mall. We will figure out the transactions.

I love all kinds of blue, purple, green gems, and also sometimes corals and carnelians.
Good thing you promoted them :).

Here and now I feel like this:
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When it comes to Facebook for example, as many know from some of my 'elaborate' postings, I am really quite private person, for some still unknown to me reasons, and I use FB mostly to keep up with my favorite news and blog sites. Most of my friends there, have no idea what I do for a living, except for the family and few co-workers, or what is marital status (the latter is non-existent, but don't know that, too).

When it comes to staying here, I deleted even the few things I once listed on my profile, because I have come to realize my words and thoughts oftentimes do not correspond exactly to the exterior of me. If I post a picture of a tall-ish, skinny blond female, most of my posts will be quickly discarded as an attempt to sound wise or different, which they are not meant to be.
At least that is my experience with some people I have tried to talk to in person. They are either puzzled, or totally non believing in what I say based on how I look.

I guess my looks will have to play some catch up to my words. But in any case, I am caring person, who has been hurt more that she wants to admit, and staying out of the radar is at the moment my only safe heaven. Until things change.

Today here is sunny.
Some dreams came and went, nothing particularly important.
It is 3.40 at the afternoon, I am drinking coffee, and am about to get on with some more work.

[1inMany]

At least that is my experience with some people I have tried to talk to in person. They are either puzzled, or totally non believing in what I say based on how I look.

I guess my looks will have to play some catch up to my words. But in any case, I am caring person, who has been hurt more that she want to admit, and staying out of the radar is at the moment my only safe heaven. Until things change.

I hear you, chocolate. I'm not blonde any more, cut all that off and by doing so I shed 10 years and 10 pounds of dead weight. Actually, I look older now. The weight had nothing to do with the blonde. But it was a symbolic shedding, along with about 240 pounds of negativity. Anyway, I'm not taken all that seriously outside a close circle either. That's okay. Quality over quantity, that's what someone said to me recently.

I am quite private also. It pains me to realize how much of myself is plastered all over the Here and Now. I have to not think about it. Because there was no other place, no other time available to me. It was implode or open up. But really, not many people truly know me. And hurt? Yeah, I get that.

I'm glad you are here :)

[ulli]

At least that is my experience with some people I have tried to talk to in person. They are either puzzled, or totally non believing in what I say based on how I look.

I guess my looks will have to play some catch up to my words. But in any case, I am caring person, who has been hurt more that she want to admit, and staying out of the radar is at the moment my only safe heaven. Until things change.

I hear you, chocolate. I'm not blonde any more, cut all that off and by doing so I shed 10 years and 10 pounds of dead weight. Actually, I look older now. The weight had nothing to do with the blonde. But it was a symbolic shedding, along with about 240 pounds of negativity. Anyway, I'm not taken all that seriously outside a close circle either. That's okay. Quality over quantity, that's what someone said to me recently.

I am quite private also. It pains me to realize how much of myself is plastered all over the Here and Now. I have to not think about it. Because there was no other place, no other time available to me. It was implode or open up. But really, not many people truly know me. And hurt? Yeah, I get that.

I'm glad you are here :)

Life is not easy, and if anything lifts us out of suffering is that we have one another.
I'm glad you plastered your very precious self all over this thread…you don't even know how valuable your contributions are, when you show your humanity to those of us who have a hard time expressing ours.

I Here and Now want to say a special Thank You, dear 1inMany, and may your home schooling bring all desired results, and more!

[donk]

[QUOTE=ulli;791850]I'm busy making jewelry to show to the owner of a kiosk in a mall next Tuesday,
and hoping she will buy some.
It's cold here right now, 10 C outside and only 15 C inside.


Ohhh would be nice to see what you made :D

I really wish I had an agent. Useless at promoting it, so it keeps piling up.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t31/1014917_10203177275058658_2024476221_o.jpg

I'll try and make a proper album for my Photobucket site ... You will need to ask me for the password, though.

I can vouch for your stuff, I am quite happy with the bracelet you made....maybe post individual ones that call out to you somehow?

When you did that...jeez, musta been a year ago now, you put up a single beaded bracelet that totally captured a bunch of Ness all in one piece and I had to buy it. Where energy/intention flows/goes...or whatever. ;)

I have not been able to stop to peeking at the pendant I had to buy from Conchis once I saw it here (this is a wonderful thread btw):

http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?35206-Post-your-drawings-artwork&p=788500&viewfull=1#post788500

It is way more incredibile in real life--I couldn't wait to V-day, I had to give it to her this weekend:

http://projectavalon.net/forum4/attachment.php?attachmentid=24791&d=1391438480

[ulli]

[QUOTE=ulli;791850]I'm busy making jewelry to show to the owner of a kiosk in a mall next Tuesday,
and hoping she will buy some.
It's cold here right now, 10 C outside and only 15 C inside.


Ohhh would be nice to see what you made :D

I really wish I had an agent. Useless at promoting it, so it keeps piling up.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t31/1014917_10203177275058658_2024476221_o.jpg

I'll try and make a proper album for my Photobucket site ... You will need to ask me for the password, though.

I can vouch for your stuff, I am quite happy with the bracelet you made....maybe post individual ones that call out to you somehow. When you did that...jeez, musta been a year ago now, you put up a single beaded bracelet that totally captured a bunch of Ness all in one piece and I had to buy it. Where energy/intention flows/goes...or whatever.

I have not been able to stop to peeking at the pendant I had to buy from conchis once I saw it here (this is a wonderful thread btw):

http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?35206-Post-your-drawings-artwork&p=788500&viewfull=1#post788500

It is way more incredibile in real life--I couldn't wait to V-day, I had to give it to her this weekend:

http://projectavalon.net/forum4/attachment.php?attachmentid=24791&d=1391438480

Thank you, Donk. I'm always remembering that there are rules about not using this forum for commercial purposes.
If these rules didn't exist I would probably be posting every single item I ever made,
just so that some people get to see it,
and I get the benefit of an admiration chorus, as well as earn some cash.

My Capricorn sun (needs commerce) and my Leo Ascendant (needs admirers)
never cease to urge my ego to express.
You have no idea how much I restrain myself here. Good discipline.

[donk]

Aw...we won't tell...just "show off". We like it. Maybe someone else will be like me and demand a price cuz we have to have it. I shamelessly promote artists here every chance I get...not sure if I'm pushing rules or not: none of the artists (including you) even mentioned these pieces were for sale...but everything's got a price, right?

PS-I likes the pic of your pile of necklaces but it's file somehow got messed up?

[chocolate]

5TugNRwK-gc some more Alan Watts. I really enjoy the visuals here.

Here and Now, I think I have some otherworldly senses- smelling, hearing, sensing... That could be a blessing, or a curse, depending on the situation :).

[1inMany]

24801

I had no idea. I just. Had no idea.

My state lately.

Thank you, Ulli. Thank you, my friends.

[PurpleLama]

I don't think that smiley is quite red enough, haha.

[Shezbeth]

Ulli, I would check with the admins, but I am pretty sure you can post your work/creations in the express yourself sub-forum without fear/violation. I for one would be interested to see more.

[chocolate]

1inMany, friend, I have no idea what you mean with your last big smiley. I am sure it is something of an inside joke :).

Also, thank you for the very kind words. They are greatly appreciate by the shy one on this side of the monitor. I was blushing (figuratively speaking, because I blush rarely, not enough blood pressure for that) while reading your words made with care.

You know, when I posted the last video, I hadn't noticed how appropriate it was for the thread.

Love to you all, here and now.

[PurpleLama]

1inMany, friend, I have no idea what you mean with your last big smiley. I am sure it is something of an inside joke :).

Also, thank you for the very kind words. They are greatly appreciate by the shy one on this side of the monitor. I was blushing (figuratively speaking, because I blush rarely, not enough blood pressure for that) while reading your words made with care.

You know, when I posted the last video, I hadn't noticed how appropriate it was for the thread.

Love to you all, here and now.

She has been paid too many compliments, here lately, and it's embarrassing her.

¤=[Post Update]=¤

Which means we all should do it more!

[eaglespirit]

1inMany, friend, I have no idea what you mean with your last big smiley. I am sure it is something of an inside joke :).

Also, thank you for the very kind words. They are greatly appreciate by the shy one on this side of the monitor. I was blushing (figuratively speaking, because I blush rarely, not enough blood pressure for that) while reading your words made with care.

You know, when I posted the last video, I hadn't noticed how appropriate it was for the thread.

Love to you all, here and now.

Hi Chocolate...Good to see You, Here and Now...and the Best to You!!!

Now...the Forever, All-Encompassing, Everlasting, Loving Now...Here and NOW : )

Great Message in that Video of Yours, Thank You!

[1inMany]

1inMany, friend, I have no idea what you mean with your last big smiley. I am sure it is something of an inside joke :).

Also, thank you for the very kind words. They are greatly appreciate by the shy one on this side of the monitor. I was blushing (figuratively speaking, because I blush rarely, not enough blood pressure for that) while reading your words made with care.

You know, when I posted the last video, I hadn't noticed how appropriate it was for the thread.

Love to you all, here and now.

She has been paid too many compliments, here lately, and it's embarrassing her.

¤=[Post Update]=¤

Which means we all should do it more!

Good lord. Yes, chocolate, that is what it means. I'm quite embarrassed. And No, PL, that is exactly NOT what that means. Don't you have a diaper to change? Or...or another tower garden to build?

:p

:behindsofa:

[Carmody]

Was standing in a line-up today and a child in a stroller was acting up and working toward the bellowing stage of a good 'rumble'. Without even thinking, I reached out and quieted the child. It doesn't always work one has to reach out before the screaming really starts, as when that happens, the block is up (the outward wave blocks the incoming, one might say) and they can't be easily reached. Most times I forget that I can do that sort of thing and do it well. Part of the component that has cats and dogs crawling all over me.

[ulli]

It's only 7:45 PM and I'm ready for beddie...and I still didn't get everything done I set out to do, like pricing and labelling each item for tomorrow. But I have 40 pieces to show.
So I piled 10 pieces of each style in a ziplock bag, and so there are bags with $5 bracelets, and then it goes up to $30 pieces, which have semiprecious stones, and I will price them tomorrow morning. The retailer will then mark up at least 100%.

The sales girl at that kiosk told me that having things with a "Made in Costa Rica" label should work,
as they have more and more local clients who have to travel overseas and want to take a gift.

[Carmody]

ne7ZQTJ4i14


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I've been looking around,and it appears to be open season on free energy.

[ulli]

Life in the tropics.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1551761_10202457013682343_2134867589_n.jpg

[1inMany]

24808

Yes, please.

[PurpleLama]

The Wizard's Tent (http://jandeane81.com/threads/1771-Rhosgobel-Tent-At-TOT) is shaping up nicely. It is already up over 450 posts, which is a lot, considering the neighborhood it is in.

[Dennis Leahy]

I am way too "chicken" (mature? wise with age?) to actually ever try base-jumping, or highwire over a canyon...but I am drawn to it as an observer. I just saw a video that, quite honestly, is so intense in a few places that I couldn't breathe. I watched this in 720p at full screen, and had to walk away from the computer afterwards.

I'm still not sure what draws me to this. I was probably too chicken to try this at my most insane/invincible (18-22 years old) time in my life, yet, I want to think I could have overcome my fear and could have done this.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPtcRj7Nw_Y

Invitation to Bill to watch this, and comment as to whether you would have ever tried these activities.

Dennis

Dennis

[Calz]

I am way too "chicken" (mature? wise with age?) to actually ever try base-jumping, or highwire over a canyon...but I am drawn to it as an observer. I just saw a video that, quite honestly, is so intense in a few places that I couldn't breathe. I watched this in 720p at full screen, and had to walk away from the computer afterwards.

I'm still not sure what draws me to this. I was probably too chicken to try this at my most insane/invincible (18-22 years old) time in my life, yet, I want to think I could have overcome my fear and could have done this.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPtcRj7Nw_Y

Invitation to Bill to watch this, and comment as to whether you would have ever tried these activities.

Dennis

Dennis

My kids did this in the Phils a couple years ago (without helmets I may add) ... they were fine ... they loved it ... I shat my pants just watching them ...

What's a dad to do???

[Calz]

War ... 30 year later ... what is it good for???

Is this a trick question???


mn91L9goKfQ

[Calz]

You know ... I am at the leading edge of what has gone wrong and acknowledge that though the push comes from the banksters who are mere puppets of the multidimensionals ... at some point despite all the nonsense hoisted upon us we have to stand our ground and take some responsibility.

I know of no other song that brings this out better than this:


EPhWR4d3FJQ

[chocolate]

When it comes to standing one's ground, this is what I read yesterday:
http://www.collective-evolution.com/2013/08/17/the-man-who-changed-iceland-a-message-for-the-us-greece/
YH0_JQW--gc
Can be done. It is a matter of FREE WILL and NO FEAR :)
~~~
A friend of mine at 38 went bridge jumping few months back. He said it was real fun, I got shivers only imagining him jumping.
He is a dear wonderful soul- friend, if one can put a label on him so imagining him getting hurt was a bit of a scare. He is married, and fortunately for his wife, she had to go to work at that day :) . Some of us obviously enjoy such extremes.
~~~

I don't know if this has been discussed here, but I found calmradio:
https://calmradio.com/ I use it as a free user (try it button).
Here and Now, I am enjoying very much from the acoustics selection ~~SoloGuitar+Piano~~SoloPiano~~ and ~~EliteArtists~~.

Goodnight everyone,

and to Ulli -> Good Luck! tomorrow. Should I wish you good luck if that means we will have to wait for new ones to be made?

I just have to post this image:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1551749_10152617928289616_1351301950_n.jpg

sweet dreams (to me at least)!
;)

[Billy]

It came upon me to post this here and just now, or was it a moment ago. :yo:

vHI9BTpGkp8

[ulli]

Came home, fed cats, checked mail, now going out again.
Got my foot in the kiosk door; not quite as fantastic as I hoped, but after all...it is the quiet season right now.

So, consignment it is. At least she loved my stuff, and I believe we will get on well.
There is more traffic there in that mall than here in the outback of Costa Rica.


Just started reading this article, and wanted to share it.
This way I won't forget to read the rest when I get back later tonight.

Women and Hollywood….

http://blogs.indiewire.com/womenandhollywood/an-oscar-nominated-director-gets-real?page=1#blogPostHeaderPanel

[1inMany]

Day 2 of home school. Humming that Elton John ditty, I'm Still Standin' because I only had one single moment of "what the bleep have I done" today :) And, well, because it seems that whatever hell the days or nights are, the song still rings true :)

Actually, this week is mostly online orientations for Em. They are boring. It isn't really home school, per se, either. It is a private (pay) national online high school. I weighed the three options I found. One, there was a public (free) online high school accredited in Texas. This option required the same schedule as public school, same curriculum, and same standardized testing. The only difference between public school and online public school is the room the student sits in. Two, there was true home schooling, where we would buy the curriculum, and I would have been in the teacher role when it was time for grading assignments or issuing grades for a transcript. And three, this option. It is self paced, but a third party (certified teacher) grades assignments and the school establishment issues the transcript/credits.

Since someone who shall remain nameless had already hinted at an allegation that Em would not actually do anything, and that I would simply hand out grades like candy in the face of said absence of work, I found something that will keep everyone happy but still meet her needs. He wants grades? Okey dokey, show me the money. I can by goodness gracious give you grades.

Hmmm. Bit of a rebellious streak, I have. So far, so good. Counting my blessings at this moment. Counting you all in my blessings at this moment.

Much Love,

[Carmody]

I love the idea of home schooling. I know some folks, due to being able to schedule their school work in the way that they want to, actually end up doing twice the work in half the time, with much higher grades..

[chocolate]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1795662_652007901526365_274526303_n.jpg

HERE AND NOW "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”
~ Albert Einstein
and choc.

~~
I love the idea of home schooling too.

~~
When it comes to rebellious streaks, I have one too many, 1inMany!
Love to you back!

[Marianne]

My two brothers' children were home schooled.
It can be very nice.
But it can be isolating too.

One brother keeps his family close -- they are very religious and don't want the outside world to influence their young. His children are shy and timid, and have taken a long time to find their way in the world.

I believe in educating them in my way at home (which is to think for themselves), then sending them out into the world to bump up against all influences. It's how growth happens.

My children went to public school. I regret that because I think it breaks a spiritual connection. I hope I helped them find it again, but I was ignorant myself at the time. If I knew then what I know now ....

[araucaria]

If school were designed solely to impart knowledge and learning techniques, it would be a very inefficient way of doing that. Yet academic excellence is the only criterion used for evaluating a school's performance. They even have league tables in the UK, which make it sound like some kind of sports activity. And yet we don't send our kids to learn a sport in order to come top of the league. We send them to enjoy themselves and to learn a few social skills in the process.

[Calz]

I love the idea of home schooling. I know some folks, due to being able to schedule their school work in the way that they want to, actually end up doing twice the work in half the time, with much higher grades..




Rockysmeller did quite the number on the amerikan school system eh???

Any doubts???

Check this out ...

Outside of Carmody perhaps ... tell me honestly ... could you pass this??? :shocked:

______________


SOURCE:
The following document was transcribed from the original document in the collection of the Smoky Valley Genealogy Society, Salina, Kansas. This test is the original eighth-grade final exam for 1895 from Salina, Kansas. An interesting note is the fact that the county students taking this test were allowed to take the test in the 7th grade, and if they did not pass the test at that time, they were allowed to re-take it again in the 8th grade. Also of note, the school year was but 7 months, beginning October 1 and ending April 1. allowing 5 months for planting, farming and harvest.



EXAMINATION GRADUATION QUESTIONS
OF SALINE COUNTY, KANSAS
April 13, 1895
J.W. Armstrong, County Superintendent.

Examinations at Salina, New Cambria, Gypsum City, Assaria, Falun, Bavaria, and District No. 74 (in Glendale Twp.)

Reading and Penmanship. - The Examination will be oral, and the Penmanship of Applicants will be graded from the manuscripts

Grammar (Time, one hour)

1. Give nine rules for the use of Capital Letters.
2. Name the Parts of Speech and define those that have no modifications.
3. Define Verse, Stanza and Paragraph.
4. What are the Principal Parts of a verb? Give Principal Parts of do, lie, lay and run.
5. Define Case, Illustrate each Case.
6. What is Punctuation? Give rules for principal marks of Punctuation.
7-10. Write a composition of about 150 words and show therein that you understand the practical use of the rules of grammar.

Arithmetic (Time, 1.25 hours)

1. Name and define the Fundamental Rules of Arithmetic.
2. A wagon box is 2 ft. deep, 10 feet long, and 3 ft. wide. How many bushels of wheat will it hold?
3. If a load of wheat weighs 3942 lbs., what is it worth at 50 cts. per bu, deducting 1050 lbs. for tare?
4. District No. 33 has a valuation of $35,000. What is the necessary levy to carry on a school seven months at $50 per month, and have $104 for incidentals?
5. Find cost of 6720 lbs. coal at $6.00 per ton.
6. Find the interest of $512.60 for 8 months and 18 days at 7 percent.
7. What is the cost of 40 boards 12 inches wide and 16 ft. long at $.20 per inch?
8. Find bank discount on $300 for 90 days (no grace) at 10 percent.
9. What is the cost of a square farm at $15 per acre, the distance around which is 640 rods?
10. Write a Bank Check, a Promissory Note, and a Receipt.

U.S. History (Time, 45 minutes)

1. Give the epochs into which U.S. History is divided.
2. Give an account of the discovery of America by Columbus.
3. Relate the causes and results of the Revolutionary War.
4. Show the territorial growth of the United States.
5. Tell what you can of the history of Kansas.
6. Describe three of the most prominent battles of the Rebellion.
7. Who were the following: Morse, Whitney, Fulton, Bell, Lincoln, Penn, and Howe?
8. Name events connected with the following dates: 1607, 1620, 1800, 1849, and 1865?

Orthography (Time, one hour)

1. What is meant by the following: Alphabet, phonetic orthography, etymology, syllabication?
2. What are elementary sounds? How classified?
3. What are the following, and give examples of each: Trigraph, subvocals, diphthong, cognate letters, linguals?
4. Give four substitutes for caret 'u'.
5. Give two rules for spelling words with final 'e'. Name two exceptions under each rule.
6. Give two uses of silent letters in spelling. Illustrate each.
7. Define the following prefixes and use in connection with a word: Bi, dis, mis, pre, semi, post, non, inter, mono, super.
8. Mark diacritically and divide into syllables the following, and name the sign that indicates the sound: Card, ball, mercy, sir, odd, cell, rise, blood, fare, last.
9. Use the following correctly in sentences, Cite, site, sight, fane, fain, feign, vane, vain, vein, raze, raise, rays.
10. Write 10 words frequently mispronounced and indicate pronunciation by use of diacritical marks and by syllabication.

Geography (Time, one hour)

1. What is climate? Upon what does climate depend?
2. How do you account for the extremes of climate in Kansas?
3. Of what use are rivers? Of what use is the ocean?
4. Describe the mountains of N.A.
5. Name and describe the following: Monrovia, Odessa, Denver, Manitoba, Hecla, Yukon, St. Helena, Juan Fernandez, Aspinwall and Orinoco.
6. Name and locate the principal trade centers of the U.S.
7. Name all the republics of Europe and give capital of each.
8. Why is the Atlantic Coast colder than the Pacific in the same latitude?
9. Describe the process by which the water of the ocean returns to the sources of rivers.
10. Describe the movements of the earth. Give inclination of the earth.

Health (Time, 45 minutes)

1. Where are the saliva, gastric juice, and bile secreted? What is the use of each in digestion?
2. How does nutrition reach the circulation?
3. What is the function of the liver? Of the kidneys?
4. How would you stop the flow of blood from an artery in the case of laceration?
5. Give some general directions that you think would be beneficial to preserve the human body in a state of health.





Imagine a college student who went to public school at the end of the 20th Century trying to pass this test, even if the few outdated questions were modernized. Imagine their professors even being able to pass the 8th Grade. Can Americans, student and professor alike, get back up to the 8th Grade level of 1895?

ED-U-CA'-TION, n. [L. educatio.] The bringing up, as of a child, instruction; formation of manners. Education comprehends all that series of instruction and discipline which is intended to enlighten the understanding, correct the temper, and form the manners and habits of youth, and fit them for usefulness in their future stations. To give children a good education in manners, arts and science, is important; to give them a religious education is indispensable; and an immense responsibility rests on parents and guardians who neglect these duties.

-- Noah Webster's American Dictionary of the English Language (1828) --


http://www.barefootsworld.net/1895finalexam.html

[PurpleLama]

May many pieces of jewelry be sold.

Here and now, thinking of our hostess....

[araucaria]

You're right Calz, of course. But then, people have been complaining for ever about educational standards slipping. But if you take a different tack, you might say that the smartest folks are probably as smart as they ever were, and the basic level reached by say 90% is very much higher, even than 100 hundred years ago, when illiteracy was much more common than it is today. And somewhere in the middle, you have millions of people typing away at computers and other gadgets who only twenty years ago would have shied away from a typewriter or even a pen.

So are we being dumbed down, or smartened up? If you go back a thousand years to when only a few clerics could read and write and even kings often could not, then maybe it is the case for the dumbing-down agenda that has been overstated?

[Calz]

You're right Calz, of course. But then, people have been complaining for ever about educational standards slipping. But if you take a different tack, you might say that the smartest folks are probably as smart as they ever were, and the basic level reached by say 90% is very much higher, even than 100 hundred years ago, when illiteracy was much more common than it is today. And somewhere in the middle, you have millions of people typing away at computers and other gadgets who only twenty years ago would have shied away from a typewriter or even a pen.

So are we being dumbed down, or smartened up? If you go back a thousand years to when only a few clerics could read and write and even kings often could not, then maybe it is the case for the dumbing-down agenda that has been overstated?


Ah my Libra brother in arms ... I love it ... able to take up any side of any issue ... (most times both) ... with grace and style :)

:thank_you2:

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

Well, I learned something today via technology, a new word. I like it:

"Apotropaic/ˌæpəʊtrəʊˈpeɪɪk/

Tomorrow, 2 February, is a Christian festival day that has a number of names, one of them Candlemas. It got that name because on that day in medieval times people brought candles to church to have them blessed by the priest. This was thought to give the candles the power to ward off evil spirits — in the language of religion and folklore, they became apotropaic.

The word is classical Greek, apotrepein, to turn away or avert. Like other civilisations, Greeks and Romans had many rituals that were designed to ward off evil. Grotesque masks and faces, such as the Medusa head of the ancient Greeks or the gargoyles on medieval churches, frightened witches and demons away; incantations and gestures kept the devil at a distance; amulets preserved their wearers from malignant spirits; holly and rowan were effective against evil; symbols such as the all-seeing eye were put on wineglasses, houses, boats or tombs. All were apotropaic.

Although the house is humble, with no fancy architectural details, he noticed a few things that dated it to the late 17th or early 18th century. These included an “apotropaic symbol”, carved on the inglenook and intended to keep witches from coming down the chimney.
Sunday Times, 13 Mar. 2011."

[Dennis Leahy]

Homeschooling is a sore subject for me. Something that my wife and I have an "irreconcilable difference" on. She accepts the "traditional" groupthink - that is, the tradition that Rockefeller and Carnegie imposed on children to make obedient factory workers.

Worse, as I literally argue with my daughter's teachers and principals about homework (I want zero homework assigned), I have my wife siding with them.

My daughter is 14, and has heard from me for years that virtually nothing they are jamming down her throat and making her memorize will ever have any bearing on her life. I also talk to her about the bells. The bells. The bells. 45 minutes, and a bell. No continuity with a project, just factory bells. No immersion in a project until a breakthrough or an insight. Just factory bells. Hall passes to go pee. Permission to use a bathroom. I have told my daughter to go when she needs to go, never hesitating, and that I guarantee she will get in no trouble. I will be in the teacher's and principal's face within minutes of that kind of abuse.

I let my daughter know when something she is learning (that is, being forced to memorize, to pass a test, to make the teacher and school look good) has practical use in the real world. I'll say, "well, knowing how to calculate the perimeter will tell you how much fencing you'd have to buy to surround your garden", for example.

I tell her to make deep friendships and use her time working through social interactions with all kinds of people. I tell her to think of school as a contest she's having with herself, to figure each teacher out and get grades good enough that no one can take away any "privileges" (she couldn't play her beloved soccer with bad grades, and the kids are barred from some of the social activities if they have bad grades.)

I have told her many times that she doesn't have to go, that if she fights to be homeschooled, that then it wouldn't just be me arguing for it...but, as an only child, she is terrified of the isolation and loss of social interaction.

I feel awful every day I send her off to school, and every evening that she is forced to sit with a math book and do homework rather than do any family activities, or art projects, or learn to cook, or just chill-out..I seethe. It is the greatest "mistake" of my life, acquiescing to having her go through this bullsh!t day after day, stealing her childhood, (attempting to) form her into another vanilla, compliant, obedient, worker bee. She's a smart-ass, feisty, witty, intelligent, and relatively well-grounded for someone that has to endure that lifestyle.

Homeschool does require some testing be done, but I wonder how close to a self-guided education would be attainable, and still cross the goddamn t's and dot the goddamn i's that THE STATE demands be met. One thing I'm sure of is that you could let your kid become immersed in a project (for example, an art project) for days on end. No goddamn bells.

Yeah, this hits a raw nerve with me. If you want to know how far away the Rockefeller/Carnegie/prison education system is from my heart and mind, read the "Education Reform" section of the Candidate Position Issues section of The Reset Button. And, take a look at the Sudbury Valley School (http://www.sudburyvalley.org/).


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxPnvJE0V2E

Dennis

[ulli]

May many pieces of jewelry be sold.

Here and now, thinking of our hostess....
She has now 21 pieces on consignment,
and I have another 20 pieces to price, and deliver.
So I'm back in business.

And I will also be going back to Barbados in March, and replenish the stock in the kiosk there.
Amazing how very similar those two kiosks look.
Both have four corner columns with glass shelves inside, and glass counters between them,
yet are located in totally different cultures/countries.

Gone are the days when one just showed stuff to retailers and they threw their cash at you.
But if she gets a following of people who go wild over my stuff it might happen again.
I had nine shops between the age of 25 and 45,
and found the success of 1988 the most intoxicating experience.
But that same year my love life was at rock bottom.

[ulli]

Homeschooling is a sore subject for me. Something that my wife and I have an "irreconcilable difference" on. She accepts the "traditional" groupthink - that is, the tradition that Rockefeller and Carnegie imposed on children to make obedient factory workers.

Worse, as I literally argue with my daughter's teachers and principals about homework (I want zero homework assigned), I have my wife siding with them.

My daughter is 14, and has heard from me for years that virtually nothing they are jamming down her throat and making her memorize will ever have any bearing on her life. I also talk to her about the bells. The bells. The bells. 45 minutes, and a bell. No continuity with a project, just factory bells. No immersion in a project until a breakthrough or an insight. Just factory bells. Hall passes to go pee. Permission to use a bathroom. I have told my daughter to go when she needs to go, never hesitating, and that I guarantee she will get in no trouble. I will be in the teacher's and principal's face within minutes of that kind of abuse.

I let my daughter know when something she is learning (that is, being forced to memorize, to pass a test, to make the teacher and school look good) has practical use in the real world. I'll say, "well, knowing how to calculate the perimeter will tell you how much fencing you'd have to buy to surround your garden", for example.

I tell her to make deep friendships and use her time working through social interactions with all kinds of people. I tell her to think of school as a contest she's having with herself, to figure each teacher out and get grades good enough that no one can take away any "privileges" (she couldn't play her beloved soccer with bad grades, and the kids are barred from some of the social activities if they have bad grades.)

I have told her many times that she doesn't have to go, that if she fights to be homeschooled, that then it wouldn't just be me arguing for it...but, as an only child, she is terrified of the isolation and loss of social interaction.

I feel awful every day I send her off to school, and every evening that she is forced to sit with a math book and do homework rather than do any family activities, or art projects, or learn to cook, or just chill-out..I seethe. It is the greatest "mistake" of my life, acquiescing to having her go through this bullsh!t day after day, stealing her childhood, (attempting to) form her into another vanilla, compliant, obedient, worker bee. She's a smart-ass, feisty, witty, intelligent, and relatively well-grounded for someone that has to endure that lifestyle.

Homeschool does require some testing be done, but I wonder how close to a self-guided education would be attainable, and still cross the goddamn t's and dot the goddamn i's that THE STATE demands be met. One thing I'm sure of is that you could let your kid become immersed in a project (for example, an art project) for days on end. No goddamn bells.

Yeah, this hits a raw nerve with me. If you want to know how far away the Rockefeller/Carnegie/prison education system is from my heart and mind, read the "Education Reform" section of the Candidate Position Issues section of The Reset Button. And, take a look at the Sudbury Valley School (http://www.sudburyvalley.org/).


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxPnvJE0V2E

Dennis


You know Dennis, although I am inclined to think the way you do, as opposed to the regimented drilling...
I'm coming more and more to the conclusion that neither way is better than the other.
Both are just 'something/anything' that they end up selecting their MO from.

The only thing that matters in life is awakening, and neither one of those methods prepare for that event.
Awakening happens when a consciousness raising event occurs out of the blue, unplanned, unexpected,
and suddenly the inner eyes are opened.
And wherever people are at that moment they often attribute what was happening right then to being the cause,
but that could still be an error.
The other day a guy told me that some balsamic vinegar that cost $600 a bottle caused his awakening...(Yeah, right!)
Like the Purple Village Lama says...it's best to uphold the mystery of life.

[PurpleLama]

Well, I learned something today via technology, a new word. I like it:

"Apotropaic/ˌæpəʊtrəʊˈpeɪɪk/

Tomorrow, 2 February, is a Christian festival day that has a number of names, one of them Candlemas. It got that name because on that day in medieval times people brought candles to church to have them blessed by the priest. This was thought to give the candles the power to ward off evil spirits — in the language of religion and folklore, they became apotropaic.

The word is classical Greek, apotrepein, to turn away or avert. Like other civilisations, Greeks and Romans had many rituals that were designed to ward off evil. Grotesque masks and faces, such as the Medusa head of the ancient Greeks or the gargoyles on medieval churches, frightened witches and demons away; incantations and gestures kept the devil at a distance; amulets preserved their wearers from malignant spirits; holly and rowan were effective against evil; symbols such as the all-seeing eye were put on wineglasses, houses, boats or tombs. All were apotropaic.

Although the house is humble, with no fancy architectural details, he noticed a few things that dated it to the late 17th or early 18th century. These included an “apotropaic symbol”, carved on the inglenook and intended to keep witches from coming down the chimney.
Sunday Times, 13 Mar. 2011."

Yep, got my Evil Eye on the front door.
http://www.kashgar.com.au/site/assets/media/images/Evil-Eye/evil-eye.jpg

[Dennis Leahy]

You know Dennis, although I am inclined to think the way you do, as opposed to the regimented drilling...
I'm coming more and more to the conclusion that neither way is better than the other.
Both are just 'something/anything' that they end up selecting their MO from.

The only thing that matters in life is awakening, and neither one of those methods prepare for that event.
Awakening happens when a consciousness raising event occurs out of the blue, unplanned, unexpected,
and suddenly the inner eyes are opened.
And wherever people are at that moment they often attribute what was happening right then to being the cause,
but that could still be an error.
The other day a guy told me that some balsamic vinegar that cost $600 a bottle caused his awakening...(Yeah, right!)
Like the Purple Village Lama says...it's best to uphold the mystery of life.
I know what you're saying, but programming a mind in menial rote regurgitation cannot possibly be conducive to awakening - any more than it is preparation for life, other than "life" in a cubicle (the modern equivalent of a factory job.)

It is true that a few people have deep spiritual awakenings when they have lived under torture and emotion-snapping duress - like child victims repeatedly raped and beaten. So, one could say that the experience "gave them" or "brought them to" their awakening - and it might be true...but cannot be condoned as a benign method.

School teaches competition - shouldn't we be teaching cooperation instead? School teaches and rewards memorization - shouldn't we be teaching creative thinking and creative problem solving instead? School chops children's days into small time chunks that (like television) train the mind not to focus to fruition or a sense of completion. Homework robs families of parent/child interaction time. Schools make learning seem like drudgery rather than being exciting and compelling.

So yes, kids CAN take any pathway and still arrive at a place where they are whole, unique, compassionate, awake and aware beings. But why put all of them through a gauntlet that aims at homogenization, obedience, and devoid of free-thinking exercise?

Dennis

[ulli]

You know Dennis, although I am inclined to think the way you do, as opposed to the regimented drilling...
I'm coming more and more to the conclusion that neither way is better than the other.
Both are just 'something/anything' that they end up selecting their MO from.

The only thing that matters in life is awakening, and neither one of those methods prepare for that event.
Awakening happens when a consciousness raising event occurs out of the blue, unplanned, unexpected,
and suddenly the inner eyes are opened.
And wherever people are at that moment they often attribute what was happening right then to being the cause,
but that could still be an error.
The other day a guy told me that some balsamic vinegar that cost $600 a bottle caused his awakening...(Yeah, right!)
Like the Purple Village Lama says...it's best to uphold the mystery of life.
I know what you're saying, but programming a mind in menial rote regurgitation cannot possibly be conducive to awakening - any more than it is preparation for life, other than "life" in a cubicle (the modern equivalent of a factory job.)

It is true that a few people have deep spiritual awakenings when they have lived under torture and emotion-snapping duress - like child victims repeatedly raped and beaten. So, one could say that the experience "gave them" or "brought them to" their awakening - and it might be true...but cannot be condoned as a benign method.

School teaches competition - shouldn't we be teaching cooperation instead? School teaches and rewards memorization - shouldn't we be teaching creative thinking and creative problem solving instead? School chops children's days into small time chunks that (like television) train the mind not to focus to fruition or a sense of completion. Homework robs families of parent/child interaction time. Schools make learning seem like drudgery rather than being exciting and compelling.

So yes, kids CAN take any pathway and still arrive at a place where they are whole, unique, compassionate, awake and aware beings. But why put all of them through a gauntlet that aims at homogenization, obedience, and devoid of free-thinking exercise?

Dennis

Ok, Dennis I can't argue with you. You are right, of course.
We do need to make a better world for our kids.
The points you made here are the ones that have to be held up especially high:

1) School teaches competition - shouldn't we be teaching cooperation instead?

2) School teaches and rewards memorization - shouldn't we be teaching creative thinking and creative problem solving instead?

3) School chops children's days into small time chunks that (like television) train the mind not to focus to fruition or a sense of completion.

4) Homework robs families of parent/child interaction time. Schools make learning seem like drudgery rather than being exciting and compelling.

[eaglespirit]

Have I told You All "I Love You" Today ?!

...and Dennis, it will ALL be over soon and Your Daughter will BE monumental in the Rhythm of Newness : )

[chocolate]

Regarding homeschooling I have very little to say. But what Marianne said I think is very true- you need the social friction to be able later on the 'integrate' somehow. Even if I pretend to be different and anti-social, I still could be a well accepted companion. I can manage, not without difficulty, but still. But the more I work online (at home or long-distance work), the less able I feel to be 'social' .

Ulli, I hope you will find the time to do a bracelet or something else for me. I will send all 'specifications and measurements' :) , I mean, seriously. I have a good amount of silver/copper jewelry with gemstones, so I am a good customer for your business. I sometimes buy a pair of earrings, or a ring, and later on manage to somehow create a set with other adequate additions.

I full-heartedly wish you lots of happy customers.
I just remember something: https://www.etsy.com/?ref=si_home. I am sure you know about it, but just in case. If by any chance you are already there, send me your name.

:)

eaglespirit, your love is contagious. :)

[Carmody]

Yes, all those things (regimented group schooling) break the natural path of growth and unfolding in the human mind.

By the time I was 13, I looked at that whole mess, and said to myself "the the whole lot of you... and this entire thing... can just take a long hard suck on my ass."

And I went off and figured out how to build my mind for intelligence. As I knew by then, that my mind was very plastic and slowly getting less plastic, so I had to begin building the processes for that task, within myself. I was not interested in waiting, and allowing those particular parameters to be my flow and life. To have those parameters put forth by the school system I was in, to have them shape my intelligence. I put myself in charge by consciously removing myself from their methods and ways.

Which, Dennis, you seem to have instilled similar things in your daughter. A mindspace where she can 'one step remove' herself from the process and it's intent. Which is critical. IMO.

If one allows themselves to be herded as a food animal, a work animal, then they will shape themselves as one. it really is that simple. and IMO, the sooner that one breaks from such herding, the better off they will be.

But I Do think that there is some aspect of self realization that might be required.

We can get into the thorny issue of people being given a reality on a silver platter, one where the life has zero challenges..and well..what's that worth? I do like challenges in this life and this body was and is designed for challenges. And if it is a challenge to break free, then so be it.

The other side of the coin is that we ARE stepping into over unity technologies.... and such things in unprepared minds, well, I shudder to think of the potentials for disaster.

The problem and solution with over unity is that no matter who you are and what you represent and what your mind is like, every facet of life is enabled to a maximal degree. The tangents in potential, go off the charts.

The ONLY ones who don't get what they want... are those who control people, as that is what they lose. The ones who fence people in and basically... farm them.

Governments, corporations, utilities, energy, media, secret societies, military, religions, academia/education, medicine/medical, crime, sports, entertainment....all of them 'farm' people.

Those people in them (involved in the farming endeavors), who are involved in the highest level of control and concentrated power in those systems, they lose their position... and all that is under them, all they are connected to that makes their life what it is.

It can then be seen why we have such a problem with the eradication, or even the shifting of the system as it stands today.

[ulli]

Astrid just asked me to ask all Villagers for healing for her dog Louis...he is having another health crisis.

[donk]

There & then, about a half dozen here & nows ago, I was beating myself up about not being able to communicate something to Ness. Someone offered me a chocolate, and I realized I was thinking poetically about the situation--so I wrote it down (thanks choc for hte inspiration, turns out you aren't the only one that likes when writing gets sappy poetic):

We chose to walk
Hand in hand
A path beset on all sides
Fraught with trouble
Joy and puzzles
And everything in between.

We thought it’d be easy
Destiny’d just take us
Set us down, lovingly
Into pain free bliss.

I found out this:
There is no destination
And the ride ain’t always easy
The path not in front of us my Love.

Wanna know where?
I’m wrong about most things
But this one, I think I got right…
Dare to listen?

I wish I could offer
A spoon dipped in sugar
Just shove down the medicine
But that’s not the point
(and there is no spoon!)

The meds be the healing,
The process itself
And my hand can be the sugar
But it will never be enough.
YOU have to take the plunge!
(Which means you gotta let go of my hand)

The path has always been within
(And so have all the demons)
Once you learn to navigate
The wonderful, murky road
Smelling the flowers
While dodging the bullets
Staying detached from it all.

Once you can swim
The inner stream without fear
Ride the wave
In loving detachment…the rest comes easy.

I will always be at your side
Doing my best, to help you pull yourself up
Whenever you slip or fall
I just can’t push
You have to want it
Take the plunge
A journey starts with one step
And becomes something else
Every time you lose focus.

FOCUS. Know thyself.
You are love.
Love is truth.

[Dennis Leahy]

I have been honored to have been invited to a few First Nation/Indigenous North American ceremonies (drumming, dancing, smudging), and because I have a 14 year-old daughter, have been exposed to some music that is ...um, not my beat...but still I've learned to see its art form.

So what is the unlikely meeting and melting of dubstep and First Nation shamanism?

(This made me think of a few Villagers...)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05O73uOE_bE

Dennis

[Carmody]

http://somafm.com/play/groovesalad

[Wind]

"To see a world in a grain of sand
And a heaven in a wild flower,
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,
And eternity in an hour."

YoD792L4auQ

[Shezbeth]

I have been honored to have been invited to a few First Nation/Indigenous North American ceremonies (drumming, dancing, smudging), and because I have a 14 year-old daughter, have been exposed to some music that is ...um, not my beat...but still I've learned to see its art form.

So what is the unlikely meeting and melting of dubstep and First Nation shamanism?

(This made me think of a few Villagers...)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05O73uOE_bE

Dennis

Thank you, that was beautiful.

When I first was exposed to dubstep, I was concerned about the frequencies involved and how the music could be utilized malevolently against people in a variety of ways. Those concerns are not unfounded, but by your post I am beginning to recognize an alternative perception wherein there are equally uplifting and liberating frequencies as there are depressing and enslaving; That just as there are efforts to contain and restrain, there are equal efforts to relinquish and release.

Moreover, this is a media that is increasingly appreciated/adopted by younger individuals, and there is nothing inherently amiss with new forms of expression.


Humming that Elton John ditty, I'm Still Standin'

Careful, you might get the song stuck in people's heads,... erm, too late.

[Carmody]

Like anything that is balanced, it cuts both ways.

OuZHW1syl4M

[Wind]

It's so simple, but yet at times hard to grasp.

http://ivonprefontaine.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/rules-for-being-human1.jpg

[Marianne]

Thanks Wind ... good reminders there.
Can't sleep ... looking for something good. Found it:
bbTWWWtFFUs
and the joy of Bob Ross and his happy little clouds, happy little trees ....
LamNNJbOHsA

[ulli]

http://somafm.com/play/groovesalad

Bookmarked it. Perfect sounds. Thanks.

[ulli]

True, in my case. Venus retrograde, in my own sign.
Thanks, Michael Lutin.

The difference between Venus retrograde and Venus direct:
strange isn't it when you think of how you feel now
in relation to how you felt a week or two weeks ago?
It's like it all happened 100 years ago
That's what planetary stations do
They expand and contract time
Venus retrograde takes you into the past
Venus direct propels you back to the future
It's like it was 100 years ago but just a week and a half

[ulli]

Hmmmm.....

Conspiracy theory course being offered at Oxford High School
http://www.collective-evolution.com/2014/01/27/conspiracy-theories-course-being-offered-at-oxford-high-school/

[Wind]

"We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity." - Paulo Coelho

ZpFY5mDy8pI
http://img.pandawhale.com/73100-joy-kalil-gibran-quote-YhV7.jpeg

[chocolate]

Wind as always is gentle. (love)

Reading my stash of news I found two interesting pieces I want to share, here and Now!:
One of the most significant prehistoric (Native American) sites in the United States found in Miami
http://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/one-most-significant-prehistoric-sites-united-states-found-miami-001305?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AncientOrigins+%28Ancient+Origins%29
A Good Will Hunting snippet:

gMI_hBgkx2k

And a gift for Wind:
http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1603620/thumbs/o-DOLPHIN-SURFER-900.jpg?6

[Wind]

Thank you, dear chocolate! :hug:

http://thecravecompany.com/files/2013/04/Chocolate-Shop.jpg

[ulli]

To Wind,
From someone who lives in the tropics:
You and your posts are appreciated like a gentle breeze.
Chocolate has nailed it.

[Wind]

To Wind,
From someone who lives in the tropics:
You and your posts are appreciated like a gentle breeze.
Chocolate has nailed it.

You are too kind... Maybe I should have chosen the name Breeze instead, oh well. :o

[Marianne]

Now I'm thinking about chocolate ... LOL

It's not yet 9 AM here and you might think it's too early in the morning for chocolate.

Au contraire... not in Appalachia.
We have chocolate gravy (http://mamapeggy.com/peggys-chocolate-gravy/) on hot buttermilk biscuits.

http://mamapeggy.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/chocolategravy.jpg

For those who don't want to spike their blood sugar so early in the day, there's tomato gravy (http://www.deepsouthdish.com/2009/10/southern-homestyletomato-gravy.html#axzz2sYO5Bxaf).

Why are we so on about biscuits? This area of the south is ideal for growing soft winter wheat (https://www.kingarthurflour.com/flours/learn-more.html) which makes light, fluffy baked goods, especially biscuits. White Lily self-rising flour is it.

Ulli, best wishes on your jewelry venture. It sounds like exciting fun ... wish I could ditch the day job and come make jewelry with you!

[ulli]

To Wind,
From someone who lives in the tropics:
You and your posts are appreciated like a gentle breeze.
Chocolate has nailed it.

You are too kind... Maybe I should have chosen the name Breeze instead, oh well. :o

I just thought about it....
I believe I associate the word "wind" a lot more with gentleness than the word "breeze".
Yet "windy" is another matter...it evokes flying autumn leaves.

[greybeard]

For Wind
They call me BREEZE
Chris



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21PHsqnG-qI

[Carmody]

Hmmmm.....

Conspiracy theory course being offered at Oxford High School
http://www.collective-evolution.com/2014/01/27/conspiracy-theories-course-being-offered-at-oxford-high-school/

Cold Fusion Classes being offered at MIT (http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/iap-BD6D0CF8E170B284E0400312852F4A61.html)

[1inMany]

You might not think that 51F (10C) is cold. Let me tell you. It is frigid, when it is the temperature at the kitchen sink. The dishes are piling up because I can't do the dishes in my coat. It gets wet, which is cold. Haha.

So...I'm thinking of taking the space heater out of the bedroom and borrowing it in the kitchen, so at least I can get the dishes done.

I want desperately to manifest a house that is well sealed and insulated. I do. With the back and forth I do, however, I can't decide whether that's a good idea. The unintended consequences...who knows, that might be worse somehow. What if I ended up in a house that is well sealed, but something worse comes up?

sigh.

Have a fire going. I've been saving the wood on the porch until I realized it might snow today. Then I said, screw this, I'm using the wood. So for today, sharing the warmth by the fire.

Much Love,

[PurpleLama]

Now I'm thinking about chocolate ... LOL

It's not yet 9 AM here and you might think it's too early in the morning for chocolate.

Au contraire... not in Appalachia.
We have chocolate gravy (http://mamapeggy.com/peggys-chocolate-gravy/) on hot buttermilk biscuits.

http://mamapeggy.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/chocolategravy.jpg

For those who don't want to spike their blood sugar so early in the day, there's tomato gravy (http://www.deepsouthdish.com/2009/10/southern-homestyletomato-gravy.html#axzz2sYO5Bxaf).

Why are we so on about biscuits? This area of the south is ideal for growing soft winter wheat (https://www.kingarthurflour.com/flours/learn-more.html) which makes light, fluffy baked goods, especially biscuits. White Lily self-rising flour is it.

Ulli, best wishes on your jewelry venture. It sounds like exciting fun ... wish I could ditch the day job and come make jewelry with you!

I was thinking of tomato gravy and biscuits in the shower this morning. I sense lotusblossom is planning some for the weekend. Of course, she may just as well be planning some for dinner one night, too. It is the only roux she makes that starts with butter, anymore, insistent that the tomato gravy be made exactly the way her great-grandmother made it.

[1inMany]

Funny, I have been thinking about warm biscuits all morning. And the thought of chocolate gravy has crossed my mind...

I can't imagine what tomato gravy would taste like...but I love tomato soup...I bet it is even yummier than that :)

[PurpleLama]

Funny, I have been thinking about warm biscuits all morning. And the thought of chocolate gravy has crossed my mind...

I can't imagine what tomato gravy would taste like...but I love tomato soup...I bet it is even yummier than that :)

You have never had tomato gravy. On my word, when next you visit, this situation will be remedied.

[1inMany]

Funny, I have been thinking about warm biscuits all morning. And the thought of chocolate gravy has crossed my mind...

I can't imagine what tomato gravy would taste like...but I love tomato soup...I bet it is even yummier than that :)

You have never had tomato gravy. On my word, when next you visit, this situation will be remedied.

That might get me past my nerves about toning, haha. Pulling out the big guns is what you are doing...

[Flash]

Hmmmm.....

Conspiracy theory course being offered at Oxford High School
http://www.collective-evolution.com/2014/01/27/conspiracy-theories-course-being-offered-at-oxford-high-school/

Cold Fusion Classes being offered at MIT (http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/iap-BD6D0CF8E170B284E0400312852F4A61.html)

What is going on? the truth impulse is piercing new grounds and coming out in the open, the truth is being reshuffled for a new higher level of dismissing, the truth is being given a fresh breeze (pun intended re: posts) to be crush later on, all hell is braking lose???? what is happening?

[Marianne]

I had meant to converse a little with Araucaria about Charles Dickens. Time gets away from me and the topic changes.

Thinking about wind and breezes today reminded me of this Dickens quote:

It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. ~ Charles Dickens

I think that quote applies more in New England and the north country than here in the south. Spring time is a contradiction there; opposites standing side by side. It was interesting walking when the snow began to melt. Powdery salt-sand dried in the road, next to streaming water from melting snow. Cold air and warm sun, a sky so blue like summer, but the ground still covered with snow.

Weather is endlessly fascinating to air types (Gemini, Aquarius and Libra). The sky, the atmosphere, and the air we breath.

Anyway, dear Wind ... your posts are wonderful. Thanks for being here.

[ulli]

You might not think that 51F (10C) is cold. Let me tell you. It is frigid, when it is the temperature at the kitchen sink. The dishes are piling up because I can't do the dishes in my coat. It gets wet, which is cold. Haha.

So...I'm thinking of taking the space heater out of the bedroom and borrowing it in the kitchen, so at least I can get the dishes done.

I want desperately to manifest a house that is well sealed and insulated. I do. With the back and forth I do, however, I can't decide whether that's a good idea. The unintended consequences...who knows, that might be worse somehow. What if I ended up in a house that is well sealed, but something worse comes up?

sigh.

Have a fire going. I've been saving the wood on the porch until I realized it might snow today. Then I said, screw this, I'm using the wood. So for today, sharing the warmth by the fire.

Much Love,

Do what I do: turn your oven on full, and open the door.
When you wash the dishes 10 minutes later your kitchen should be nice and warm.

[ulli]

I had meant to converse a little with Araucaria about Charles Dickens. Time gets away from me and the topic changes.

Thinking about wind and breezes today reminded me of this Dickens quote:

It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. ~ Charles Dickens

I think that quote applies more in New England and the north country than here in the south. Spring time is a contradiction there; opposites standing side by side. It was interesting walking when the snow began to melt. Powdery salt-sand dried in the road, next to streaming water from melting snow. Cold air and warm sun, a sky so blue like summer, but the ground still covered with snow.

Weather is endlessly fascinating to air types (Gemini, Aquarius and Libra). The sky, the atmosphere, and the air we breath.

Anyway, dear Wind ... your posts are wonderful. Thanks for being here.

The most extreme experience of weather changes is in the high mountains of Peru...
added to that you can't get enough oxygen.
There it is freezing in the shade (winter clothes recommended)
and tropical roasting sun on the sunny side of the street.
Talk about change climate....all you have to do is cross to the other side of the road.

[eaglespirit]

Hmmmm.....

Conspiracy theory course being offered at Oxford High School
http://www.collective-evolution.com/2014/01/27/conspiracy-theories-course-being-offered-at-oxford-high-school/

Cold Fusion Classes being offered at MIT (http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/iap-BD6D0CF8E170B284E0400312852F4A61.html)

What is going on? the truth impulse is piercing new grounds and coming out in the open, the truth is being reshuffled for a new higher level of dismissing, the truth is being given a fresh breeze (pun intended re: posts) to be crush later on, all hell is braking lose???? what is happening?

No 'crush', Flash...just a natural higher push, push, push : ) ...and we're all helpin'... each in our own intentful spiritual way : )

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

I found a new, interactive weather map of earth that allows you to see the ocean currents in real time. It goes nicely with the wind map, too. I'll post both links:

http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/ocean/surface/currents/orthographic=10.55,105.69,512
http://hint.fm/wind/

[ulli]

I found a new, interactive weather map of earth that allows you to see the ocean currents in real time. It goes nicely with the wind map, too. I'll post both links:

http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/ocean/surface/currents/orthographic=10.55,105.69,512
http://hint.fm/wind/


I find the currents map fascinating.
I'm wondering if the Gulf Stream was always a weak as it looks now.


Pity that the wind map shows the US only.
We (in Costa Rica) have currently some high winds in the higher elevations...
not down here in our valley, which is protected by the mountains.

[chocolate]

Did I tell you all today that I loved you ? ;)

Last from me for today:
24856
Much more here: http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/lukas-holas

{{{Hot!}}} chocolate has some special extrasensory abilities that give her an insight into your true nature (regarding my association about Wind. I observed Wind's silent 'Thank you's for some time ;) )

[1inMany]

With the fire and the oven, it is a balmy 61F in the kitchen, and dishes are done :) I knew it would feel better to have that behind me.

[ulli]

Now I'm thinking about chocolate ... LOL

It's not yet 9 AM here and you might think it's too early in the morning for chocolate.




Ulli, best wishes on your jewelry venture. It sounds like exciting fun ... wish I could ditch the day job and come make jewelry with you!

We will one day...if we don't become too distracted with each other's company,
which is what happened whenever Yukondiva came over.

Actually, I would love to have this group of Avalonians function like a 3D commune one day....
and once a month we would open our Village to visitors and they can buy our food and wares in an open air fair.

There would be music and dance, too.....

[PurpleLama]

Now I'm thinking about chocolate ... LOL

It's not yet 9 AM here and you might think it's too early in the morning for chocolate.




Ulli, best wishes on your jewelry venture. It sounds like exciting fun ... wish I could ditch the day job and come make jewelry with you!

We will one day...if we don't become too distracted with each other's company,
which is what happened whenever Yukondiva came over.

Actually, I would love to have this group of Avalonians function like a 3D commune one day....
and once a month we would open our Village to visitors and they can buy our food and wares in an open air fair.

There would be music and dance, too.....

I was getting a flash of that yesterday, when I said you were on my mind. I wouldn't wonder if the jewelry thing might take off.

[Marianne]

Actually, I would love to have this group of Avalonians function like a 3D commune one day....
and once a month we would open our Village to visitors and they can buy our food and wares in an open air fair.

There would be music and dance, too.....

Here's what it might look like, the open air fair.

Beautiful jewelry designs, soap, flowers, vegetables and fruit, herbs ...

http://projectavalon.net/forum4/attachment.php?attachmentid=11638&d=1322596284

http://projectavalon.net/forum4/attachment.php?attachmentid=11639&d=1322597627

http://projectavalon.net/forum4/attachment.php?attachmentid=16434&d=1337659769

http://projectavalon.net/forum4/attachment.php?attachmentid=18992&d=1351527163

http://projectavalon.net/forum4/attachment.php?attachmentid=17308&d=1341756715


http://www49.homepage.villanova.edu/beatriz.ayala/1040/PE/music2vy4.jpg

And of course there will be cats ...
http://projectavalon.net/forum4/attachment.php?attachmentid=20889&d=1363730060

[PurpleLama]

Heck yeah, Junebug is ready.

[Marianne]

heh ... oh, I forgot the food.

http://projectavalon.net/forum4/attachment.php?attachmentid=9538&d=1314132556

[araucaria]

I found a new, interactive weather map of earth that allows you to see the ocean currents in real time. It goes nicely with the wind map, too. I'll post both links:

http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/ocean/surface/currents/orthographic=10.55,105.69,512
http://hint.fm/wind/


I find the currents map fascinating.
I'm wondering if the Gulf Stream was always a weak as it looks now.


Pity that the wind map shows the US only.
We (in Costa Rica) have currently some high winds in the higher elevations...
not down here in our valley, which is protected by the mountains.
The gulf stream seems pretty ok from here where we have had a wet but mild (and windy) winter so far - fairly average in other words. I've just been watching the geoengineering vid posted by Bill showing the US combining extremes of hot and dry and cold and wet. This puts a different complexion on things seen from over here in Europe. However global weather and other events are or appear to be, they always seem to be very heavily weighted in America's (dis)favor.

[dan33]

Greetings :)

http://www.santjoandelerm.com/bolets_archivos/pebras.jpg

[ulli]

Oh, and Christine Lori could come too...
she would be wearing the apron that says 'local lurker'...hehe...
wink wink...

[dan33]

We all have always, a shield from the core of Avalon. :cool:

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQouNByLJ_tnKR8R8gTwBlBQBRFIrsCwSqZofxIn86ccRh1xFxe

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

It would be great to gather the Village and villageate. I just made up that word. Villageate (vu-laj-e-ate) verb, to subsist as a village or community. My wife and I were discussing our longing of leaving the status quo for good, and reclusing our selves to a commune among like-minded individuals. PL, the seed may have already been sown! I'll have to revisit the idea with her of building that Earth Ship.

Ulli, I thought the same thing about the US wind map. It sure would've been interesting to me to see how windy it is in Tierra Del Fuego at any given moment. It's fun to zoom in closely on an area in the map, and see the wind blow.

I'm sitting here waiting for the 5:00 whistle to blow. Listening to Jethro Tull:

UpEvIMWNbiY

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[Marianne]

I'm sitting here waiting for the 5:00 whistle to blow.

Me too, Playdo. My 5 o'clock whistle blows at 4:00. Pretty soon. Good thing, as I don't have speakers to hear muslc and youtube is blocked by the minions.

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

Ha! I guess freedom to search the internet at work was not listed in the Constitution. Not that anyone is abiding by it anymore, anyhow.

Well, if I didn't have optimism and positivity, I really wouldn't have much else.....

[PurpleLama]

OK, Playdo, now nobody needs to thank you anymore, at 7777 thanks.

[Calz]

You might not think that 51F (10C) is cold.



11 PM
Thu

Feb 6

Mostly Cloudy

1°F

Mostly Cloudy

FEELS LIKE: -8°




Ding Ding Ding ... yes Johnny ... tell our lucky contestant what she's won ...

http://www.travelvivi.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/paradise-island-harbor-resort.jpg

[Calz]

OK, Playdo, now nobody needs to thank you anymore, at 7777 thanks.

Okay ... thank you meter frozen in time ...

Just doin' my part ...


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[meeradas]

http://i.imgur.com/zSfEsPV.jpg

My kind of hotel - abandoned. No people.

[Calz]

My kind of hotel - abandoned. No people.


Us shiftworkers are of another breed are we not???


... not quite abandoned ...


http://filmfanatic.org/reviews/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/Ghosts.JPG

[Calz]

Tribute to the Purple one's gardening exploits ...

OkvcuZLt_yQ

[chocolate]

Here and Now, sunny and balmy...thinking about village and new houses, and new ditches:

Called Concrete Cloth, the material consists of cement layered between fabric that can bond with water, backed with PVC.
http://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2009/11/dzn_Concrete-Cloth-by-Concrete-Canvas-05.jpg
http://www.dezeen.com/2009/11/27/concrete-cloth-by-concrete-canvas/

meeradas, that was a set of photos of abandoned places around the world. I remember thinking what it would feel like to step inside...
my kind of place, for mostly the same reason, except that I like the 'feeling' of people's touch and presence collected inside with time. the peeling paint, the worn off stone tiles, the ruffled fabrics... the stuffy air filled with dust and collected fumes, that kind of thing.
:)

dan33, I would take your mushroom for my soup today. It seems it will be enough for 3 of us here. ;) (love it)

[TargeT]

You might not think that 51F (10C) is cold.



11 PM
Thu

Feb 6

Mostly Cloudy

1°F

Mostly Cloudy

FEELS LIKE: -8°





I know right?

it got down to like 75* lastnight... I actually put a blanket on!

We had a horse ride yesterday, Look at this poor guy suffering in February weather:
https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t31/1658166_270073843151064_1551807872_o.jpg

[1inMany]

I know, I know Calz. But...but...it was *in the kitchen* for pete's sake. And the tropical breeze in there was 35 degrees. Waaaah.

I bet the kitchen at my prize destination isn't any 50 or 60 degrees. Of course, I would not have to find out, now would I?

It does look like a lovely place...





You might not think that 51F (10C) is cold.



11 PM
Thu

Feb 6

Mostly Cloudy

1°F

Mostly Cloudy

FEELS LIKE: -8°




Ding Ding Ding ... yes Johnny ... tell our lucky contestant what she's won ...

http://www.travelvivi.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/paradise-island-harbor-resort.jpg

[chocolate]

Here we've got +5 degrees and I am happy :). Everyone's his own, you know.

Today will be a STING day.
eeWGOZlJ9pk
http://sting.com/discography/index/ablum/albumId/365/tagName/Albums
STING: If On A Winter's Night... is my all time favorite. A bit winter-y, but still great.

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

Here we've got +5 degrees and I am happy :). Everyone's his own, you know.

Today will be a STING day.
eeWGOZlJ9pk
http://sting.com/discography/index/ablum/albumId/365/tagName/Albums
STING: If On A Winter's Night... is my all time favorite. A bit winter-y, but still great.

I like it. From the same concert, this is my favorite Sting song. It's on my Christmas playlist each year.

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[Playdo of Ataraxas]

I came across this today. Grumpy cat tat.

[1inMany]

I came across this today. Grumpy cat tat.

I don't recall ever seeing grumpy cat with an upside down symbol on his head...what's up with that? Or may be right side up I guess?

[TargeT]

I came across this today. Grumpy cat tat.

I don't recall ever seeing grumpy cat with an upside down symbol on his head...what's up with that? Or may be right side up I guess?

yeah, why'd they have to take Grumpy cat and turn him all satanic?

[chocolate]

Our cat/kitten is sometimes grumpy, but never satanic. It only is a bit sadistic, wants to stick her nails in flesh, if possible.

Here is still a bit on the warm side.
People are looking strangle as me at the market. I am not sure if it is because I wear my sporty jackets, or is it because I have reddish hair, or i don't put much make up/ effort to pretend I care of what someone thinks about me, don't know. But certainly I tend to have some extensive conversations in my mind about stuff we discuss on the forum and in other places, so sometimes I tend to get a smile on my face, walking all by myself.
Funny this world has become.

Love to everyone here who needs an extra bit of it!
Time for more Sting. And some Courtney Brown ;).

[donk]

Our cat/kitten is sometimes grumpy, but never satanic. It only is a bit sadistic, wants to stick her nails in flesh, if possible.



unfortunately, digging in with nails and TEETH, is what mine sometimes does for fun...he is never grumpy about it though, he only does it to those he loves. He has an amazing grasp of human-English, so you (well, I, maybe it's just me, and not the language, he understands) tell him to stop and he listens...but then he grumpy for killing his buzz...

I love this song, and recomend the whole album (Trouble):

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[The Alley Cat]

Thanks Donk, that was really synced! me cat (don't push your grumpy on me) is playing this on grooveshark right now. He's amazingly heartfelt, I love his music :love: x

[dan33]

Two gems from the eighties. ;) Ferris Bueller`s Day Off and Risky Business

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TpklO4EkxsA

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[The Alley Cat]

Hey dan33.. what was that? Is the first a movie?.. watched them both.. tom cruise never did it for me.. was this a good one with him? Hi though.. I remember you from before how's things?

[TargeT]

Hey dan33.. what was that? Is the first a movie?.. watched them both.. tom cruise never did it for me.. was this a good one with him? Hi though.. I remember you from before how's things?

Ferris Bueller`s Day Off... a classic!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091042/
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[Sierra]

My favorite Sting... :)

Pmh4wZbvZII

In the empire of the senses
You're the queen of all you survey
All the cities all the nations
Everything that falls your way
There is a deeper wave than this
That you don't understand
There is a deeper wave than this
Tugging at your hand

Every ripple on the ocean
Every leaf on every tree
Every sand dune in the desert
Every power we never see
There is a deeper wave than this
Swelling in the world
There is a deeper wave than this
Listen to me girl

Feel it rising in the cities
Feel it sweeping over land
Over borders, over frontiers
Nothing will its power withstand
There is no deeper wave than this
Rising in the world
There is no deeper wave than this
Listen to me girl

All the bloodshed, all the anger
All the weapons, all the greed
All the armies, all the missiles
All the symbols of our fear
There is a deeper wave than this
Rising in the world
There is a deeper wave than this
Listen to me girl

At the still point of destruction
At the centre of the fury
All the angels, all the devils
All around us can't you see
There is a deeper wave than this
Rising in the land
There is a deeper wave than this
Nothing will withstand

I say love is the seventh wave

[dan33]

Here we've got +5 degrees and I am happy :). Everyone's his own, you know.

Today will be a STING day.
eeWGOZlJ9pk
http://sting.com/discography/index/ablum/albumId/365/tagName/Albums
STING: If On A Winter's Night... is my all time favorite. A bit winter-y, but still great.

http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00005RFTS.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V51177598_.jpg

"They dance alone" thanks Sting!
http://www.clarin.com/espectaculos/bailan-solasSting-recuerda-lagrimas-recitales_CLAIMA20131110_0106_17.jpg

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[skippy]

Friday 2/7 and happy to see Terry Gilliam, 73, still alive and kicking with his new movie to be released in august 2014: Zero Theorem.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyMSRRNHRos
Terry also released recently some graphics of his planned movie "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote". In January 2014, Gilliam published on his Facebook that "Dreams of Don Quixote have begun again... Will we get the old bastard back on his horse this year?"

http://www.lefigaro.fr/medias/2014/01/14/PHOb72d5af0-7d36-11e3-ba87-00384b093e40-805x453.jpg

Keep on going Gilliam.. :)

http://projectavalon.net/forum4/customprofilepics/profilepic4305_2.gif

[dan33]

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Hey dan33.. what was that? Is the first a movie?.. watched them both.. tom cruise never did it for me.. was this a good one with him? Hi though.. I remember you from before how's things?

Hi Alley Cat! he, he... welcome here. I'm a cat too.
Saludos, Daniel

[The Alley Cat]

Hi dan33 and thanks, I remember you all :) .. ok this cat is downloading Ferris Bueller`s Day Off.. making a night of it :) will report back, sometimes I think the 80th comic.. is a bit lost on me though.. such a fussy cat me :)

And yay to Sting.. almost forgotten how good his lyrics and footprint is/was xx

[Flash]

To all faithfull thread followers and lovely members,

Ulli is now sick on the beach in Costa Rica and cannot take care of her invitees, a bad bug she may have caught in some food.

She is asking for Healing energies from us.

So please, have a Healing thought and heart felt love for her.

[Marianne]

Sending healing energy to Ulli.
Ulli, activated charcoal taken by mouth can help with food poisoning.

[ulli]

Wow, feeling a lot better already. Amazing. I must confess I don't like to vomit,
but when it's over there is a great feeling of recovery. Just a bit weak now.....

Thanks to everyone who helped me with healing vibes.

Even the fever has gone, miraculously....

[PurpleLama]

Speaking of miracles, I have a friend that could use one. His name is Steve Earl, and he is at a hospital in Jackson, MS, soon to be transported to one here in Hattiesburg. He was in a pretty bad car wreck a little over a week ago, broken bones, brain damage, the works. He is in a coma of some sort, and it is not looking good.

I shoulda brought this here, before now.

[chocolate]

Dan33, thank you for the rare issue of Sting They Dance Alone!

When I saw that Sierra also likes Sting, and her lyrics underneath the video I though of my mom. She loves Sting too, but she has no idea what he is saying. Amazing the power of tunes. But than, I myself have no idea what those singers are saying (sometimes), if i don't see the lyrics... :)

Ulli, I hope you will take care of your stomach. Don't eat too much choc! :)
If you're around beach... ocean water, may be just be careful with that water(!) and the one from the taps.
It could be something different, so just take it easy.

PL, hope your friend recovers as best as he can, and fast!
I watched a day ago a film on youtube about some deadly turn in LA that takes lives and body parts from (not very experienced) bike riders... my hairs stood on their roots while watching. I hope one bike rider in LA will avoid that turn at all costs... I am sending him a mental note.

I also wanted to share this: http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?68231-Michael-Tsarion-s--Path-of-the-Fool-22-Part-FREE-Web-Series :grouphug:

[Marianne]

PL, we are expecting some good news soon re Steve Earl.

Glad Ulli is feeling better!

Chocolate, thanks for the link. That Michael Tsarion series looks interesting.

Here's a laugh ... from 1988 but still hilarious.
EO_BnsrWMnI

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

Sorry if Devil Grumpy Cat was disturbing. I keep trying to imagine the person who got that tattoo.

Glad your feeling better Ulli, and PL I'm sending to Steve Earl.

Kuan Yin

[1inMany]

I have given in. We will get a puppy. sigh. I have managed to push this off a couple of months to Em's birthday. This past few days has been trying on my nerves, haha. This persistence and ability to research and form a good argument will serve her well. Later. Right now, it tries my nerves. She describes some connection with animals that she thinks is needed to stay grounded some how. I do not understand it. She may well be feeding me a line of poo. In the end, though, she has been through several big life changes in only a few months. And an animal will likely be good for her. (Even though it is against my "nothing that eats or poops" rule of thumb.)

I am reminded over the past few days that teenage-hood has descended upon my home. I guess I thought Em would never, ever change. Yeah, whatever. How could I have forgotten?

Here and Now, I am once again reminded to roll with it. It's OK. It is O....Kay. It is.

Sending thoughts of peace and comfort, sending intentions for healing. In fact I will leave those here, for any and all who are in need.

We Rejoice in the Love and the Light and the Unity of the One Infinite Creator. We really do...

Much Love,

[chocolate]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t31/1559532_715008311864674_2142500616_o.jpg

[chocolate]

I so understand this thread, and why it is here, and why I found it so comforting.
I just had a very disturbing revelation here: http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?68159-Climate-Engineering-Weather-Warfare-and-the-Collapse-of-Civilization.
If you read through the whole thread you might notice a certain feeling of defeat, or is just me. I mean, probably being a female just makes me the better warrior, but since when we decided to give up... Sorry, I had to vent off a bit.

I think Michael Tsarion has some very special insights into many subjects, not just the Tarro. He is one of us, just he has been doing it separately.

Love to everyone, and lots of light. :panda:

[Wind]

Some might be battle weary, but Mother Earth hasn't given up on us yet.

t7hTATM4i_8

[chocolate]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OPcxuJVLfUI/UrA6kaGUseI/AAAAAAAAHLc/XhUUFl9tVyI/s1600/one_eyeland_macrocosm_by_elena_vizerskaya_76876.jpg
http://designdautore.blogspot.it/2013/12/elena-vizerskaya.html#.UvZDdoR_iPq

[The Alley Cat]

I also wanted to share this: http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?68231-Michael-Tsarion-s--Path-of-the-Fool-22-Part-FREE-Web-Series :grouphug:

Thank you for bringing this link up chocolate :)

Helena

[The Alley Cat]

I have given in. We will get a puppy. sigh. I have managed to push this off a couple of months to Em's birthday. This past few days has been trying on my nerves, haha. This persistence and ability to research and form a good argument will serve her well. Later. Right now, it tries my nerves. She describes some connection with animals that she thinks is needed to stay grounded some how. I do not understand it. She may well be feeding me a line of poo. In the end, though, she has been through several big life changes in only a few months. And an animal will likely be good for her. (Even though it is against my "nothing that eats or poops" rule of thumb.)

I am reminded over the past few days that teenage-hood has descended upon my home. I guess I thought Em would never, ever change. Yeah, whatever. How could I have forgotten?

Here and Now, I am once again reminded to roll with it. It's OK. It is O....Kay. It is.

Sending thoughts of peace and comfort, sending intentions for healing. In fact I will leave those here, for any and all who are in need.

We Rejoice in the Love and the Light and the Unity of the One Infinite Creator. We really do...

Much Love,

Enjoyed reading this :) I am just back from Strawberry Duck a haven for walkers and dogs.. and cats like me who see it as a lantern shining a motivational for them rural walks.The dog breeds are so much bigger here though (UK) than in Scandinavia, I swear the German shepherd's look like Grand Danes and The Danes more like ponies. Was however thinking how good it must be being a dog today :) bowls of drinks, bones and dog biscuit's ad infintum up there. Must remember this :)

Helena X

[chocolate]

My pleasure, The Alley Cat (Helena)!
Michael T. is amazing for bringing so much out in the open in an easily digest-able way. Most videos on his website are also free to be watched.
I just bought his book on the tarot.

Sand Paintings: (@Ulli)
http://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/copyrightWrapper/watermark.php?display=true&image=http://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sand-paintings-joe-mangrum-22.jpg
http://www.boredpanda.com/sand-paintings-joe-mangrum/

[ulli]

Beautiful sharing, everyone.

But this reminded me of some other people I know:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1620885_716886741669940_584511257_n.jpg

[Sierra]

Third day of rain in Paradise. I am so grateful.

Love, love, love, Sierra

[Sierra]

PL, intending deep healing for your friend, Steve.

Love, Sierra

[Marianne]

Got the house to myself this weekend.
That means I can get out the gem beads and play. : )

Listening to this.
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Here's some encouragement for more days of rain where it's needed:
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[Calz]

Here's some encouragement for more days of rain where it's needed:




Transfer from the UK ... people are really hurting over there with *way* too much ...


California is hurting now but wait ... there is very little snow in the mountains ... what will follow is not good unless things change (by whatever means).

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[Valle]

I visit a concert yesterday, Jill Johnsson -she has a powerful voice

In swedish
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She is today living in Nashville
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[Calz]

Tribute to CurtisW ...

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[Calz]

... hmmm ... where's the love???

http://www.enational.ro/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jack-nicholson.jpg


http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly4gyiynza1qmdlvho1_500.gif

[chocolate]

:confused:

LOVE LOVE LOVE to Calz, and everyone Here and Now!

:luv:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1902743_603291786423963_924057073_n.jpg
Summer Park, Chamarande, France

[dan33]

Here it is another one from Sting for you, Chocolate. :)

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[ulli]

I actually signed a petition today, to get that director of the Copenhagen Zoo fired from his job.
Actually, if you ask me, he deserves worse.
RIP, poor Marius the Giraffe.

[1inMany]

Sending many blessings toward the man in W-Mart who was whistling this:

QhMzZ_KCp_E

I was exhausted when I went. But the weather is about to turn nasty, so I had to choose either to go exhausted or go tomorrow in the freezing rain before it snows. I strengthened my boundaries, pulled my energy in, and even asked for a little help. The first parking place by the door suddenly became open, which was really cool. But in the store, I had a couple of moments. I was trying to be an island, floating through the store. And there he was. My angel, haha. A man whistling this. Which immediately reminded me what I had forgotten, that humming in crowded places does the best job at keeping boundaries strong.

Yep, the rest of the trip I was just a-humming. I even managed to find a little joy in the whole experience.

But, yeah, I'm still looking forward to bedtime.

Much Love,

oh, and good for you, ulli!!!!! I would have signed. That man's an a-hole.

[Carmody]

What is this thread about?

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[ulli]

Wow, Carmody, I had just copied this photo below, to paste it here and now,
as a reminder to all Villagers what this thread is all about.
Then I saw your post asking the question.

It still blows me away when I see the incredible amount of evidence of us here being on the same page....

Anyway, I was going to write that whenever anyone starts a thread out there promising doom and gloom, we here have the power to say this:


https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1511634_707036955995461_669282635_n.jpg

[The Alley Cat]

This is a brilliant thread..! I'm just loving the atmosphere here. A good hearthstead it is :) x

[giovonni]

For you Ulli and the Villagers ...

one of your favorites ... don't know when i last seen the Sun ...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjhTHQhJLxs

[Wind]

Mercury retrograde and the Sun is squared by Saturn (did I say that correctly?) this week, I guess that explains A LOT. Sometimes I get to those "high vibrations" and then I come crashing down like now, ouch. But still, I am able to laugh at it and even to myself, even though at times I feel like crying. I guess it's just life! And of course there is at least something beautiful about or beloved Saturn.

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/cassini/20131204/pia17652-640.gif

[The Alley Cat]

Mercury retrograde and the Sun is squared by Saturn (did I say that correctly?) this week, I guess that explains A LOT. Sometimes I get to those "high vibrations" and then I come crashing down like now, ouch. But still, I am able to laugh at it and even to myself, even though at times I feel like crying. I guess it's just life! And of course there is at least something beautiful about or beloved Saturn.

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/cassini/20131204/pia17652-640.gif

Yes I hear that Wind, sending a smile for the week :).. to me I have learned to appreciate the ebb an flow of this journey.. (or have I resigned to the facts of matter constricting ?? ) :).. but truth is I always have had a weak spot for Saturn knowing its energies will force us to rebuild the inventory again and again until it serves a greater foundation than just an experiential personal corner of matter. I have Mercury conjunct Jupiter trine Saturn and it lends a bit of structure to me.. even though misuse of the planatery energies spells immense suffering for so many species here. I am wondering if there's really is any true peace here (praying for understanding) until the last one is home (as conscious creators). Haha my god I think Saturn got to me this morning too.. feeling very weary now. But still smiling in heart :)

Helena x

[ulli]

Good morning, beloveds.
Here is a reminder that life goes on, regardless.
And not much changes....

https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/936218_10201280078592307_127308533_n.jpg

[ulli]

For you Ulli and the Villagers ...

one of your favorites ... don't know when i last seen the Sun ...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjhTHQhJLxs

Thanks for this Gio.
Bryan Ferry is a true gentleman, with impeccable manners.
Born in poverty, a miner's son, married an elite über-Bitch.
She fooled around while he was on tour, and then divorced him,
and on top of that he had to pay the largest divorce settlement in British history.
(Which was later topped by Paul McCartney's)
When I was already married to my Costa Rican husband, who was then a diplomat in Barbados,
Bryan would hang out with us, and was incredibly generous. I guess it was because except for me not one of his wife's entourage paid the slightest attention to his recently widowed mother, whom he had brought to Barbados. Bryan was always grateful to his parents, how they supported him to get into university and made great sacrifices for him. Few people know this about him, how caring he is. And his loyalty got him into trouble many times, because he attracted hangers-on who were quite parasitic. I guess that comes with the territory of being a star.
I have a lot of anecdotes from our times together, but perhaps it would be tasteless to put them up in a public forum, so I will restrain myself.
About a year before I met him I had just met my future husband, and even before I had developed any emotional bond with him I dreamt I was married to him, and that a British rock star was traveling with us, sitting in the back seat of our car. And all that came to pass. When Bryan's vacation was over, he told everyone to return to England, and that he would stay on longer. So they all flew back on Concorde- wife, mother, nanny, and four sons. He stayed on and invited us to eat with him every day.
After I moved to Costa Rica I was so deeply engrossed in dealing with culture shock that I ignored letters which came from the Ferrys. Found out in the press about his divorce and remarriage. I know he made an album called "horoscope" ...which I always thought was about me.
When we first met I asked him "When will you make another album like Avalon?" and he replied: "you tell me...you're the astrologer" Funny Bryan. I wish him well. He is aging beautifully. Has five planets in Libra....like several Here and Nowers I know.

[ulli]

FKzU2l6a3C8

[chocolate]

I actually signed a petition today, to get that director of the Copenhagen Zoo fired from his job.
Actually, if you ask me, he deserves worse.
RIP, poor Marius the Giraffe.
I saw the 'news' here, and I saw it on my FB, and I did not open either article/page/post.
I can't handle that sort of thing. The title alone gave me shivers. I don't even know where to start with it.

I watched yesterday Ender's Game.
I think that was a surprisingly well done film, for the current state of affairs. I am reading the book now.

Sending some Pure Love, Here and Now (baby panther):
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1621896_10151985715641130_1346162338_n.jpg
more here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/06/photos-of-the-week_n_4740447.html?utm_hp_ref=arts&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000008

A question. Does anyone know if Bill is okay?
I still don't really know who is who around, but Bill hasn't been up here for a while, and knowing of volcanoes and ..., decided to ask.

Ulli, that last pic doesn't show.
Okay, not pic, but video. It is on now.

[ulli]

Mercury retrograde and the Sun is squared by Saturn (did I say that correctly?) this week, I guess that explains A LOT. Sometimes I get to those "high vibrations" and then I come crashing down like now, ouch. But still, I am able to laugh at it and even to myself, even though at times I feel like crying. I guess it's just life! And of course there is at least something beautiful about or beloved Saturn.

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/cassini/20131204/pia17652-640.gif

Yes I hear that Wind, sending a smile for the week :).. to me I have learned to appreciate the ebb an flow of this journey.. (or have I resigned to the facts of matter constricting ?? ) :).. but truth is I always have had a weak spot for Saturn knowing its energies will force us to rebuild the inventory again and again until it serves a greater foundation than just an experiential personal corner of matter. I have Mercury conjunct Jupiter trine Saturn and it lends a bit of structure to me.. even though misuse of the planatery energies spells immense suffering for so many species here. I am wondering if there's really is any true peace here (praying for understanding) until the last one is home (as conscious creators). Haha my god I think Saturn got to me this morning too.. feeling very weary now. But still smiling in heart :)

Helena x

Lucky you, Helena, to have a trine from Saturn to a Mercury-Jupiter conjunction.
You would be able to clear Saturn's dark name, because when the energies are aligned in this way,
even tyrants can be seen as benefactors, in the larger scheme of things.
What would springtime be without winter?
Yesterday I was thinking (while in shock about Marius (giraffe's) fate...
"what a Saturnian way of acting" Saturn as the grim reaper.
But when the angle is right, as in 120, or 60, or 72 degrees, those same energies help with focus and concentration and getting things done.

In my case the angle between my natal Saturn and Mercury is exactly 150.
So the energy flow is not quite as smooth as would be in your case,
hence I often lose hope and have to work at not sinking into depressions.
Getting better, until the next transit hits those spots.
Back to work it is. Been trying to re-program myself for thirty+ years,
nothing in life is harder than changing those deeply ingrained patterns.

[chocolate]

Carmody, my love for Alan Watts can only measure to my love for Leonardo.
:)
I may go away, my last dream told me I probably should, or I will spend too much energy externally. But as long as I can see some like-minded people, Sting, cats, Love and Neo (Ulli's picture 'the way the story ends' reminded me of Neo from the Matrix when Morpheus had to be rescued from Agent Smith. Neo said 'I don't believe this', and the film continued) I will stick around.

Why isn't Agape Here and Now? (May be she is?) . I was reading her threads and just felt she probably could use some of this loving energy.

This is the only thread filled with calm energy. And astrology ;).

[1inMany]

Here and now, I am once again on a ledge, about to take flight. This time, though, I am going to do it. I have a strong sense the dark night has passed. All that is left are remnants. Goodness gracious, that was a difficult few (or so) months. I am very grateful to you all, who allowed me to partake of energy I sorely needed as I passed through this.

I am being more kind to my mind. Telling it to stfu made me feel frustrated and angry. Talking to it and treating it like a child gives me much more patience. And I am also thanking it when I ask it to step aside, thanking for the bang up job it has done, and continues to do. But it is not Me. It is a tool, and a great one at that. Very useful indeed. But...no, it is not Me.

Em has flipped on me, from wanting a puppy to wanting a kittie. Two actually. I am thankful to get the voice of Cesar Millan silenced, but now I am hearing the voice of a cat whisperer who speaks of cat language, body and energy. Sheesh. A puppy is so loving, so devoted. Cats don't get devoted, hahaha, they get devotees. (Cesar Millan is a dog behavior expert and has a TV show, the episodes being on youtube. I don't know the name of the cat expert, same thing, but he is awesome for sure.)

As this decision gets closer, I will leave it up to the Universe. Heck, we may end up with one of each. The last time we had a puppy and two kitties it was a blast. And they didn't fight at all, they adored each other. So, who knows what we will end up with. I just know we need a few weeks to continue preparations around here.

Much Love to Us All,

[The Alley Cat]

Mercury retrograde and the Sun is squared by Saturn (did I say that correctly?) this week, I guess that explains A LOT. Sometimes I get to those "high vibrations" and then I come crashing down like now, ouch. But still, I am able to laugh at it and even to myself, even though at times I feel like crying. I guess it's just life! And of course there is at least something beautiful about or beloved Saturn.

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/cassini/20131204/pia17652-640.gif

Yes I hear that Wind, sending a smile for the week :).. to me I have learned to appreciate the ebb an flow of this journey.. (or have I resigned to the facts of matter constricting ?? ) :).. but truth is I always have had a weak spot for Saturn knowing its energies will force us to rebuild the inventory again and again until it serves a greater foundation than just an experiential personal corner of matter. I have Mercury conjunct Jupiter trine Saturn and it lends a bit of structure to me.. even though misuse of the planatery energies spells immense suffering for so many species here. I am wondering if there's really is any true peace here (praying for understanding) until the last one is home (as conscious creators). Haha my god I think Saturn got to me this morning too.. feeling very weary now. But still smiling in heart :)

Helena x

Lucky you, Helena, to have a trine from Saturn to a Mercury-Jupiter conjunction.
You would be able to clear Saturn's dark name, because when the energies are aligned in this way,
even tyrants can be seen as benefactors, in the larger scheme of things.
What would springtime be without winter?
Yesterday I was thinking (while in shock about Marius (giraffe's) fate...
"what a Saturnian way of acting" Saturn as the grim reaper.
But when the angle is right, as in 120, or 60, or 72 degrees, those same energies help with focus and concentration and getting things done.

In my case the angle between my natal Saturn and Mercury is exactly 150.
So the energy flow is not quite as smooth as would be in your case,
hence I often lose hope and have to work at not sinking into depressions.
Getting better, until the next transit hits those spots.
Back to work it is. Been trying to re-program myself for thirty+ years,
nothing in life is harder than changing those deeply ingrained patterns.

Hi Ulli

Oh yes :) I remember now that you're deep into field of astrology and reading above have me smile.. could think of a million questions to ask you right off. I won't bombared the subject, but, I'm too curious to hear what your take is on the more brighter qualities or lessons that Saturn brings to our psyches. In my mind I keep him as a teacher of sorts.. that will not let me pass until I truly understand with my heart that building in matter or thought is a responsible matter. I could if I wanted continue construction in ignorance of course.. and carry my misguided actions out as in the case of Marius. :( . But what if every planets energy that we're entwined with has two faces (in dense) then a third as a merged solution. I know he's loathed from each corner of this earth.. dressed in gloom and doom.. or misused for power for self and harm on others.

Not too well read on the subjects of astrology so sorry if I'm making a puddle of words.

.. but I find it fascinating as a collective journey I do :)

What would Saturn teach us?

Smiled too listening to Bryan Ferry.. Thanks :) Indeed he is a beautiful man.. inside and out obviously from reading your story.

Helena x

[ulli]

Saturn is associated with structure, with bones, with hardness, with rigidity, with solidity, with immovability.
Also with concentration, focus, steady hand when aiming at a target, consciousness of goals, of achieving, of getting there.
Distractions belong to Aquarius...and Uranus, Aqua's ruler.
Saturn (and Capricorn) is about not even hearing the call to dinner...the concentration is so intense.
Saturn is realistic, and will face reality, as it is, without trying to cover the blemishes.
Saturn is cynical, as he has seen it all.
Saturn knows best what is good in the long run, and will therefore establish the rules that govern long-term survival.
Saturn is authority, but also fairness and justice, as everyone deserves a chance. Once Saturn is firmly established, he allows other influences, like Venus or Jupiter, to express, but only up to a point. He is the watch dog who protects the flock.
The Great Patriarch. Old Father Time. Winter. Internal transformation processes.

On the negative side...he eats live babies for dinner....

[The Alley Cat]

.. g25ZjKBXw8Q

..to Wind.. hearts and Saturns damp blanket :)

[The Alley Cat]

Saturn is associated with structure, with bones, with hardness, with rigidity, with solidity, with immovability.
Also with concentration, focus, steady hand when aiming at a target, consciousness of goals, of achieving, of getting there.
Distractions belong to Aquarius...and Uranus, Aqua's ruler.
Saturn (and Capricorn) is about not even hearing the call to dinner...the concentration is so intense.
Saturn is realistic, and will face reality, as it is, without trying to cover the blemishes.
Saturn is cynical, as he has seen it all.
Saturn knows best what is good in the long run, and will therefore establish the rules that govern long-term survival.
Saturn is authority, but also fairness and justice, as everyone deserves a chance. Once Saturn is firmly established, he allows other influences, like Venus or Jupiter, to express, but only up to a point. He is the watch dog who protects the flock.
The Great Patriarch. Old Father Time. Winter. Internal transformation processes.

On the negative side...he eats live babies for dinner....

Yes that makes much sense Ulli. Thank you I wished to understand this.

I thought he was only allowed to guard up to a certain level.. kind of pisses me of that he wouldn't let free expression once heart or soul based.. he was suppose to!? he better just open the passage up then.. :)



On the negative side...he eats live babies for dinner....

I hope not Ulli :)

Hugs to us all xx

[Carmody]

Yes, Saturn is the one who takes you outside when you ask for meat with your supper...and hands you the ax.... and the squawking/flapping freaked out chicken.

[Calz]

Yes, Saturn is the one who takes you outside when you ask for meat with your supper...and hands you the ax.... and the squawking/flapping freaked out chicken.



Wow ...

... don't remember that from any of my astro books!!! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/reading.gif

:dirol:

[ulli]

Yes, Saturn is the one who takes you outside when you ask for meat with your supper...and hands you the ax.... and the squawking/flapping freaked out chicken.

What my inner Saturn is now doing to me, and which I will have to nip in the bud before the stranglehold gets worse,
is that I just noticed we have arrived on page 1900, and this has me wondering if the coming pages will bring associations with the corresponding years.
Like page 1914, beginning of WW1, etc. Only by knowing about this in advance can one say this story will have a different ending this time around. Lets change timelines, lets rewrite history...
The voices of peace and reason during the early years of the 20th century were forcefully silenced.
Monarchies were more powerful then, and decadent to the core.
The people experimented with replacing those monarchies,
but not understanding the sneakiness of the money barons,
went blindfold into more wars than their monarchs had plotted in earlier centuries.
When applying the Hermetic principle of "as above, so below",
we might be able to make some adjustments here (and now)

[ulli]

Yes, Saturn is the one who takes you outside when you ask for meat with your supper...and hands you the ax.... and the squawking/flapping freaked out chicken.



Wow ...

... don't remember that from any of my astro books!!! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/reading.gif

:dirol:

If astro books were rewritten in that style, ie graphic, humorous, captivating, to the point,
more people would make the effort to study astrology.

Astrology is one of the surest ways to find personal balance and harmony
and thus for society as a whole to get back on track.

[ulli]

@chocolate...Bill was traveling in the Amazon...no Internet.
He is back now.

[WhiteFeather]

Here and Now,,,,I got a good laugh from this 1:41 video. And Hello Villagers. Hope all are well.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdnY8r7_fLw

[ulli]

People paying $90,000 for old iPhones if they have the Flappy Bird game on them.
(I saw this soon after Carmody's flappy chicken comment)

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/feb/10/phones-flappy-bird-ebay-app-store?CMP=fb_gu

[araucaria]

Yes, Saturn is the one who takes you outside when you ask for meat with your supper...and hands you the ax.... and the squawking/flapping freaked out chicken.



Wow ...

... don't remember that from any of my astro books!!! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/reading.gif

:dirol:

If astro books were rewritten in that style, ie graphic, humorous, captivating, to the point,
more people would make the effort to study astrology.

Maybe something like The Chicken Qabalah of Rabbi Lamed ben Clifford - “a new improved Qabalistic text of great cynicism and wisdom written expressly for dilettantes with really short attention spans who pretentiously consider themselves hermetic Qabalists but who are nonetheless serious about utilizing a tiny portion of the Hebrew Qabalah for spiritual enlightenment.”

[ulli]

Yes, Saturn is the one who takes you outside when you ask for meat with your supper...and hands you the ax.... and the squawking/flapping freaked out chicken.



Wow ...

... don't remember that from any of my astro books!!! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/reading.gif

:dirol:

If astro books were rewritten in that style, ie graphic, humorous, captivating, to the point,
more people would make the effort to study astrology.

Maybe something like The Chicken Qabalah of Rabbi Lamed ben Clifford - “a new improved Qabalistic text of great cynicism and wisdom written expressly for dilettantes with really short attention spans who pretentiously consider themselves hermetic Qabalists but who are nonetheless serious about utilizing a tiny portion of the Hebrew Qabalah for spiritual enlightenment.”

Wow, at first I thought you made that up, araucaria. But then I googled it,
and found that a book "The Chicken Qabalah" does indeed exist.
Unlike the yahoo group which it links to....pity.

[araucaria]

Yes, Saturn is the one who takes you outside when you ask for meat with your supper...and hands you the ax.... and the squawking/flapping freaked out chicken.



Wow ...

... don't remember that from any of my astro books!!! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/reading.gif

:dirol:

If astro books were rewritten in that style, ie graphic, humorous, captivating, to the point,
more people would make the effort to study astrology.

Maybe something like The Chicken Qabalah of Rabbi Lamed ben Clifford - “a new improved Qabalistic text of great cynicism and wisdom written expressly for dilettantes with really short attention spans who pretentiously consider themselves hermetic Qabalists but who are nonetheless serious about utilizing a tiny portion of the Hebrew Qabalah for spiritual enlightenment.”

Wow, at first I thought you made that up, araucaria. But then I googled it,
and found that a book "The Chicken Qabalah" does indeed exist.
Unlike the yahoo group which it links to....pity.
Indeed it does exist: I have a copy right here. Here's another snippet:


Do I need to be Jewish?
Hell no! You're a Chicken Qabalist! Don't worry about it. You don't need to be born anything, believe anything, or belong to any religion, cult, order, or political party. You d'ont need to believe in the Hebrew God, or Moses, or the Great Goddess, or Jesus, or L. Ron Hubbard, or Mohammed, or any other savior, prophet, or salesperson. You don't even need a faithful heart or an open mind. The brain-warping power of Qabalistic thought will soon make all those things irrelevant.

[ulli]

I felt myself addressed...especially when I saw the "dilettante" part...
Speaking of 'tante' ....
And being true to form...

What else is there to do when reaching my age?

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t31/q86/s720x720/1559538_736583166365511_1140747328_o.jpg

[ulli]

Getting distracted again....
More star people...
of course, most would think of them as stars.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/t31/1512056_727010437322784_2019697602_o.jpg

[Calz]

Here and Now,,,,I got a good laugh from this 1:41 video. And Hello Villagers. Hope all are well.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdnY8r7_fLw


Yes in a way all we can do is laugh (easier for those overseas that don't have to deal with it of course).

Once you look at the details regarding the "death panels" and denying health care to the elderly simply based on cost to make the system itself viable ...

...

well the laughter will start dying down rather quickly.

[ulli]

Here and Now,,,,I got a good laugh from this 1:41 video. And Hello Villagers. Hope all are well.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdnY8r7_fLw


Yes in a way all we can do is laugh (easier for those overseas that don't have to deal with it of course).

Once you look at the details regarding the "death panels" and denying health care to the elderly simply based on cost to make the system itself viable ...

...

well the laughter will start dying down rather quickly.


Timely reminder? No matter how bad it gets over there...try third world living...
and not just the vacation at the beach...by the real deal, bureaucracy and everything ....
Yet there is more laughter in these places...

Here no one trusts the government, so people form family and community bonds...which is as it should be.
Well, a bit of both.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/q77/s720x720/10770_10152182671058908_1190571975_n.jpg

[Calz]

... try third world living ...



Wish we could ...

matters not ... that will be the case here sooner rather than later.

[eaglespirit]

I felt myself addressed...especially when I saw the "dilettante" part...
Speaking of 'tante' ....
And being true to form...

What else is there to do when reaching my age?

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t31/q86/s720x720/1559538_736583166365511_1140747328_o.jpg

Dude, Looks Like A Lady...Mick, Steve...Here's to Ya : )

http://cdn.teenhollywood.com/video-previews/dude-looks-like-a-lady-aerosmith-USIV20400188-308x174.jpg

[dan33]

Magnificent portrait of Frida Kalo.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t31/q86/s720x720/1559538_736583166365511_1140747328_o.jpg

My friend Paco has borrowed me two original soundtracks. The music sets the mood. The music IS the movie.

CHINATOWN composed by Jerry Goldsmith (starring Curtis) and BODY HEAT by John Barry


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[The Alley Cat]

Yes, Saturn is the one who takes you outside when you ask for meat with your supper...and hands you the ax.... and the squawking/flapping freaked out chicken.



Crystal clear that picture Carmody.. I really did get the full scope of them few words. Well said x

[The Alley Cat]

Yes, Saturn is the one who takes you outside when you ask for meat with your supper...and hands you the ax.... and the squawking/flapping freaked out chicken.



Wow ...

... don't remember that from any of my astro books!!! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/reading.gif

:dirol:

If astro books were rewritten in that style, ie graphic, humorous, captivating, to the point,
more people would make the effort to study astrology.

Maybe something like The Chicken Qabalah of Rabbi Lamed ben Clifford - “a new improved Qabalistic text of great cynicism and wisdom written expressly for dilettantes with really short attention spans who pretentiously consider themselves hermetic Qabalists but who are nonetheless serious about utilizing a tiny portion of the Hebrew Qabalah for spiritual enlightenment.”

Wow, at first I thought you made that up, araucaria. But then I googled it,
and found that a book "The Chicken Qabalah" does indeed exist.
Unlike the yahoo group which it links to....pity.
Indeed it does exist: I have a copy right here. Here's another snippet:


Do I need to be Jewish?
Hell no! You're a Chicken Qabalist! Don't worry about it. You don't need to be born anything, believe anything, or belong to any religion, cult, order, or political party. You d'ont need to believe in the Hebrew God, or Moses, or the Great Goddess, or Jesus, or L. Ron Hubbard, or Mohammed, or any other savior, prophet, or salesperson. You don't even need a faithful heart or an open mind. The brain-warping power of Qabalistic thought will soon make all those things irrelevant.

You guys are making me belly laugh.. thanks :)