The Sunday Stew: October 7-13
This week's stew has a feel-good flavor to it. We have a special poem, which I think is pretty powerful, a guest blogger, and much more, today!Samhain's Sirens kicked off the first successful week of...
View ArticleNablowrimo: I'm totally cheating today
It's Monday. I have to work shortly and have been working my backside off all weekend in rearranging and organizing my home, as well as baking, cooking, cleaning, etc... not to mention preparing the...
View ArticleJob Interviewing in the Political Season (NaBloWriMo)
AKA: The Inevitable Has HappenedIf you've followed my blog for any length of time, you knew this was bound to happen sooner or later. And, it has.I've seen a video (from which I will actually spare...
View ArticleSamhain State of Mind (NaBloWriMo)
Artist Leah McNeir- check her out here!I missed yesterday. I'm sorry Heather. Don't flog me or anything. I had to work for 12 hours on a certification manual that someone else was supposed to have...
View ArticleFriday Frolic (NaBloWriMo)
I don't know if I should entitle this "Friday Frolic" or not. I'm wiped out. Exhausted. Long, busy week at work.I'm so looking forward to this weekend. The grandkids will be over, but they're just a...
View ArticleThe Sunday Stew: October 14-20
This week's stew has a spicy fall kick to it. Have you been visiting The Sirens and participating in the giveaways? Remember, every entry you make every day puts you in for the grand prize giveaway...
View ArticleWay too tired. (NaBloWriMo)
I worked another 12 hour day today. Too tired for a post. Maybe tomorrow I'll have something inspired to write. It rained all day and it's Monday, so it's a Carpenter's Song Day.
View ArticleTrying Tuesday (NaBloWriMo)
I woke up this morning thinking it was Friday. For those few and fleeting moments, it was a good day. Then, I realized it was Tuesday, and my spirit sank a little. I had to remind myself that I was...
View ArticlePutting Bullies on Notice: Spirit Day (NaBloWriMo)
Today is Spirit Day. It's sponsored by GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) and is all about anti-bullying.I'm not sure I know anyone personally who would tell me they are for...
View ArticleThe Sunday Stew: October 21-27
This week's Stew is just right for this time of year. You'll see a Samhain's Sirens update, the usual fare, and some amazing Shameless Plugs this week. In particular, please do pay attention to the...
View ArticleThe Sunday Stew: Samhain 2012 Edition
This week's stew is a late edition due to Hurricane Sandy preparations. We're hunkering down and ready to ride it all out. Wishing all of you in her path a safe journey through the storm. Of course she...
View ArticleThe Siren Song: A Labor of Love
For a couple of years now, I've had an idea in my head: A blog that focused on Samhain for the month of October.This blog would have contributors from all walks of life and different Pagan...
View ArticleThe Sunday Stew: November 4-10
This week's stew is pretty darned meaty if I do say so myself (and I do!). It's filled with your standard fare, but lots of good information and some spicy shameless plugs to go along with it.Did you...
View ArticleMoonday Musings: My Vacation Lessons
Artist: GiladSo, last week was my annual "Halloween" vacation week. My boss always jokes about how much I just "loooooooove" Halloween. Attempting to explain Samhain to someone who already interrupts...
View ArticleElection Day: This is it
Today is the big day here in the United States. We're going to choose our President for the next four years. I think by now everyone knows I am voting for Barack Obama. I couldn't stomach Mitt Romney's...
View ArticlePost-Election: It's a Good Day
My faith in my country is restored.Last night, my people went to the polls and voiced their vote, both popularly and electorally... we said, "No, SuperPacs.. your money doesn't mean anything to...
View ArticleBrief Hiatus :)
Hi there lovely blog readers!So, remember how on Monday I was musing about the job and doing what's right for me, and all that? Well, the Universe decided to take me up on my offer and I was let go...
View ArticleEnneagram Test: Just for Fun :)
My buddy Lisa Plummer posted that she had done an Enneagram test. It looked like fun, so on Sunday, I played around with it. Here's what I got:You are a Type 5 with a 6 wing: "The Scientist"Your trifix...
View ArticleThe Sunday Stew: November 11-17
This week's stew is a little light. My new laptop won't be here until Tuesday, and this little Acer I'm borrowing from my daughter is taking a really long time to load things, so there won't be any...
View ArticleMoonday Musings: A Tribute to Patricia Monaghan
The world became a little dimmer yesterday. I received very sad news that one of my favorite Celtic authors, Patricia Monaghan, lost her year-long battle with cancer. I didn't know her that well, but...
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