In a few hours 2018 will be gone (and good riddance) and we will be starting 2019. I wish everyone around the world a Happy and Prosperous New Year filled with tranquility, peace, equality, prosperity, health, and justice for all.
To all of my dear readers I wish for you a New Year where dreams come true and blessings abound in your lives.
May the Goddess protect all of us, the planet, and all the animals. May truth shine bright as the sun, and evil doers and those who sow seeds of hate and wickedness now sip of the cup of despair they have passed to others.
May joy and goodwill abound in overflowing amounts.
Happy New Year!
The Garden Crone.
Monday, December 31, 2018
Monday, December 24, 2018
Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays to all!
This time of year is filled with a variety of Holidays as different religions and spiritual paths celebrate the rebirth/return of the light.
No matter what your spiritual path or your religious preference I want to wish all of you a wonderful Holiday Season. I have been singing Solstice and Yule Carols for the past 3 weeks and baking goodies and cleaning. I have exchanged greetings and wishes with a variety of folks.
I hope that the rebirth of the light brings great joy and peace to all of us.
So from me, my hubby, and our furkids We wish all of you a wonderful Holiday Season!
No matter what your spiritual path or your religious preference I want to wish all of you a wonderful Holiday Season. I have been singing Solstice and Yule Carols for the past 3 weeks and baking goodies and cleaning. I have exchanged greetings and wishes with a variety of folks.
I hope that the rebirth of the light brings great joy and peace to all of us.
So from me, my hubby, and our furkids We wish all of you a wonderful Holiday Season!
Friday, December 21, 2018
The Garden Crone and friends celebrate Solstice with the Fae. A short story by The Garden Crone.
Today is Winter Solstice! The God will be reborn at 5:23 pm est and celebrations are afoot. In the spirit of the season I have written a short story where I, some of my cousins, and some friends are invited to celebrate Winter Solstice with the Fae at a Solstice Ball that will take place at Craig Y Nos Castle in Wales. For those of you not familiar with Craig Y Nos Castle I suggest you look it up on google. It is a magical place and an appropriate setting for our story. I hope you enjoy the story and ask you to overlook any editing mistakes. My dear friend Linda who does the editing for my books was not consulted as the story was a surprise, and I am prone to making mistakes when I get involved in the story and don't pay quite enough close attention to details. So off we go!
For the next few days they hurried and scurried to get themselves and their pets ready for the Ball.
Once upon a time there was a Witch named Crone who had a magical broom named George, a German shepherd named Storm Walker and a cat named Mem, and a magical crystal ball that she used to talk to her friends all over the world. She and her friends had lots of adventures as they would help each other to celebrate or in times of troubles (because that is what friends do for each other), or help take care of problems that faced the world.
One day Crone was talking to her friends on her crystal ball when her friends Elaine and Elizabeth P both got on at the same time and began to talk excitedly. “Crone, Pegysue just brought me a message from..” Elizabeth started to say, just as Elaine began to speak “Crone the Queen of the Fae….. Both ladies began to laugh and Elizabeth P told Elaine to go ahead and go first.
“Queen Mab just sent me a message telling me that all of us are invited to the Fae Solstice Ball which will be held this year in Wales at Craig Y Nos Castle!! They will even provide transportation. They will be sending magical carriages after us! Go ahead Elizabeth P.
Elizabeth P laughed “I wanted to tell you that I received a message from Queen Mab inviting me to the Solstice Ball in Wales.”
All the ladies begin to talk excitedly. “A ball”, “Invited by Queen Mab”, “What shall I wear?” “I am so excited”.
Crone said, “Well we have a few days to get our dresses ready”.
“Oh, and we are to bring our pets also.” Elaine broke in, “I was so excited I forgot to mention that.”
So all the ladies were excited because for the first time in over 800 years, humans were invited to a Fae Ball. The Ball would be on Friday, Dec. 21st in Wales. The Fae would send the carriages to pick everyone up at 8 P.M. est. and transport them and their pets to Wales for the Ball which would begin at 9 sharp.
Friday finally arrived and at 8 P.M. Elizabeth P. was ready for the ball. She looked out the window to see her miniature Pegasus, Pegysue, suddenly grow to normal size just as the air began to shimmer and a beautiful white carriage appeared complete with driver and Footman. The Footman gave a sharp knock at her door and when she opened it, he stated “I have come to escort you to the Ball.” Elizabeth allowed him to her escort her to the carriage where he gently helped her into the carriage and closed the door. Elizabeth heard the Driver tell Pegysue “Craig Y Nos Castle please”. With a gentle swoosh, they were airborne and off to Wales.
Each lady heard a rap at her door and when she opened it, a Footman would tell them they were there to escort them to the Ball. They each had a beautiful carriage complete with a Pegasus and Driver. The Footman would escort each lady and their pets to the carriage and help them inside and off they would go through the air. Through the moonlit sky they would fly, past twinkling stars and fluffy clouds to arrive in Wales.
The sky above Craig Y Nos Castle was filled with the wondrous sight of beautiful carriages drawn by Pegasi. Slowly the carriages began their descent. As each carriage landed, the Footman would help each lady and her pet out of the carriage and escort them to the receiving area of the courtyard. Soon it was filled with an array of ladies in beautiful gowns, and a variety of pets. As they waited the moonlight glistened off of the snow that was slowly floating to the ground. A light blanket of snow lay gleaming on the grass where it seemed to shimmer.
There was plenty of chatter by the ladies. “Oh I love your gown”, “Your cat is so sweet”, “What beautiful earrings” and so on. All of the pets were not only decked out, but were also on their very best behavior. As the Stewart arrived the air began to shimmer and soon standing next to each lady was a handsome Fae in Court finery. “Ladies, your escort for the evening is a member of the Queen’s own retinue who will watch over you and give you any aid you may acquire this evening” the Stewart informed them. “We shall now make our entrance”
The doors opened and the Stewart began to intone the name of each lady. “The Lady Elaine with her companions Monty and Shield” and Elaine stepped forward in a lovely crimson gown that had silver threads running through it, along with her dog Monty who was wearing a matching collar and Shield her dragon. Elaine curtsied to the Queen (who was wearing a scarlet red satin dress with red velvet bodice and ermine trim, and a ruby and diamond crown) and her court. “We are so glad to have you Lady Elaine, friend of the Fae”
“The Lady Elizabeth and her companion Pegysue” Elizabeth P stepped forward in a form fitting icey blue gown with her miniature Pegasus Pegysue who had been a gift from the Fae, and curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Elizabeth friend of the Wild horses and burros. We assure you that they are settling in well in their new home.”
“The Lady Linda” Linda came in wearing a royal blue silk gown with silver threads running through the skirt and a satin bodice trimmed with rhinestones. She curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Linda. We are pleased to have you join us in our celebration tonight. Your ancestors were dear friends of ours.”
“The Lady Elouise and her companion Pookie” Elouise came forward wearing a chic black and green Indian silk gown, embellished with matching leaf green vines and a black cape with a leaf green floral motif, and wearing fresh water pearls, while Pookie(a chocolate point Siamese cat) wore a collar studded with gems to match her beautiful blue eyes. Elaine curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Elouise we are pleased to have you join us tonight for our celebration. Your talent for cookery is well known here and we hope you enjoy our refreshments tonight.”
“The Lady Susan and her companion Hagbard.” Susan came forward wearing a wonderful gown that was draped and breezy looking that shaded from purple to blues depending upon the light. Around her neck she wore a pentacle of copper and silver that a dear friend had made for her. Her orange tabby cat Hagbard purred serenely by her side. She curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Susan. We are quite pleased to have you with us tonight, your loyalty and devotion to our animal friends is well applauded here.”
“The Lady Elizabeth and her companions Wispy and Paroo.” Elizabeth L. came forward wearing a form fitting champagne colored gown with a copper fringe mantle of silk. Her dogs Wispy and Paroo were wearing matching collars of tiny gold bells strung on spider silk. Elizabeth curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Elizabeth we are quite pleased to have you join us in our celebration tonight.”
“The Lady Ana.” Ana came forward wearing a pale silvery gown the color of moonlight embroidered with golden stars. As Ana curtsied to the Queen and her court, she noticed that she had a small dark shadow by her side. “Welcome Lady Ana we are quite pleased to have you tonight to join us to celebrate Solstice.”
“The Lady Karen and her companion Freya.” Karen who was wearing a Cinderella style gown of black and blue, and sapphire and black diamond jewelry stepped forward with her black and white cat Freya. Karen curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Karen we are pleased to have you with us tonight to join our celebration.”
“The Lady Janice and her companion Momo.” Janice came forward wearing a purple gown trimmed with sequins and wearing amethyst jewelry and her dog Momo wore a lavender colored collar with amethysts. Janice curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Janice. We are pleased that you could join us tonight in our celebration.”
“The Lady Naomi.” Naomi came forward wearing a strapless gown of deep peacock blue with lace netting embroidered bodice and a white velvet throw. Naomi curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Naomi, we are quite pleased to have you join us tonight in our celebration. Centuries ago we were well acquainted with several of your ancestors.”
“The Lady Sarah with her companions Oscar and Angel.” Sarah stepped forth in a lovely violet chiffon gown and her black cat Angel and her tuxedo cat Oscar wore matching collars. Sarah curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Sarah, we are pleased to have you with us tonight. Your tolerance and understanding to all is well known in our court.”
“The Lady Mary and her companion Amber. “ Mary came forward dressed in a frothy amber gown with amber jewelry and her amber colored cat Amber. Mary curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Mary, we are pleased to have you join our celebration tonight. We are aware that you are just now investigating your new path. We wish you well as you trod it.”
“The Lady Debra and her companion Azrael.” Debra stepped forward wearing a deep red velvet gown and wearing black roses as decoration in her hair. Her black cat Azrael had a deep green collar with emeralds on that matched his eyes. Debra curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Debra we are pleased to have you join us in our celebration tonight.”
“The Lady Lyn.” Lyn came forward wearing an emerald green velvet gown that was trimmed with moonstones, wearing matching moonstone jewelry that seemed to glow with inner rainbows. She had a matching cloak of velvet. As she began her curtsey a shimmery, black, cat shaped shadow appeared next to her. “Welcome Lady Lyn, we are pleased to have you with us tonight. Long ago your ancestors were allies of ours.”
“The Garden Crone and her companions Storm Walker and Mem.” Crone stepped forward wearing a blue turquoise gown of satin and chiffon trimmed with lace and blue topaz and aquamarines. Her jewelry was blue zircons and white diamonds. Stormy was wearing a collar trimmed with black, chocolate and champagne diamonds and Mem was wearing a collar trimmed with bright blue topaz to match his eyes. Crone curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Crone, we are pleased to have you join us in our celebration tonight. Centuries ago your ancestors did the same. All here know of your work to spread the knowledge of the old ways.”
“The Lady Danielle and her companion Lucky.” Danielle came forward wearing a wine colored gown trimmed with handmade lace and strips of burgundy velvet. Her tabby cat Lucky wore a matching collar of wine velvet trimmed with garnets. Danielle curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Danielle, we are quite pleased to have you with us tonight. As we told your cousin Crone, many of your ancestors in the past joined us. We see that you are the possessor of Lucky this time. He is sent as a protector and guide to the one in your Morris Family that is in most need of his help.”
“The Lady Cat.” Cat stepped forward wearing a white satin and chiffon gown trimmed with beads, sequins and diamonds. Cat curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Cat, we are quite pleased to have you with us tonight. In the past, many of your ancestors also celebrated with us. Another cousin of The Crone, she has done well to have her family with her in her endeavors. We are aware here of your wonderful art.”
“The Lady Sarah Marie and her companion Matilda.” Sarah Marie came forward wearing a red vintage Valentino gown and sparkling enchanted ice jewelry that glittered and caught the light reflecting it back in a rainbow of sparks. Her tortie cat Matilda the Huntress also sported a matching red satin collar complete with enchanted ice gems. Sarah Marie made her curtsey to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Sarah Marie to our celebration tonight. We are pleased to have another descendant of the Morris Clan join us again. Another cousin of The Crone, it is apparent the Morris genes have held strong all these centuries.”
“The Lady Bonnie.” Bonnie stepped forward into the Hall wearing a Medieval style emerald green velvet gown with pearls decorating the cuffs and bodice, pearl and opal drop earrings in her ears, and a lovely pearl and opal tiara. Bonnie curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Bonnie we are quite pleased to have you with us tonight. Another cousin of the Crone, only on the paternal side this time, we acknowledge and applaud you for your compassion and generosity towards others.”
“The Lady Tiffany and her companions Ziggy and Minka.” Tiffany came forward in a light pink Victorian style gown with ruffles and balloon style sleeves and her cat Minka who was all grey with bright yellow eyes and Ziggy who was grey and white with yellow eyes both had silver collars on that were set with citrine and topaz to match their eyes. Tiffany curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Tiffany we are pleased to have you with us tonight. You are another with artistic talent that we appreciate. Your kindness towards others is also known to us.”
“The Lady Jennifer and her companion Chloe.” Jennifer came forward wearing a flowing blue chiffon dress embellished with red satin piping and Chloe wore a matching collar. Jennifer curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Jennifer, we are very pleased to have you with us tonight. We are well aware of your scholarship and kindness to others.”
“The Lady Brandi with her companions Cain, Delilah, Jericho, Bianca, Esmeralda, Tom-tom, and Molly.” Brandi stepped forward wearing a shimmery silver blue ball gown complete with a train. Her pets were in perfect step at her side and wore collars with aquamarines. Brandi curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Brandi, we are quite pleased to have you with us tonight. We are aware that you have started a new path and we are very pleased with the diligence you are showing.”
“The Lady Fran and her companions, Bubble and Squeak.” Fran came forward in a form fitting black gown trimmed with rhinestones and wearing diamonds in ears, nose, on wrist and fingers and neck and even wore a diamond tiara. Her 2 Russian Blue cats, Bubble and Squeak wore matching diamond collars with diamond bows. Fran curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Fran we are pleased to have you with us tonight.”’
“The Lady Miranda and her companion Clarissa.” Miranda came forward wearing a stylish dress made from Hershey wrappers and wearing chocolate and white diamond jewelry. Her tabby cat Clarissa wore a matching collar. Miranda curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Miranda we are quite pleased to have you with us tonight. All know of your devotion to animals and to justice.”
“The Lady Luisa.” Luisa stepped forward wearing a Grecian style gown of dark sapphire blue and embellished with rhinestones and silver threads and sequins. Luisa curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Luisa we are happy to have you with us tonight.”
“The Lady Sylvie and her companion Sylvie”. Sylvie came forward wearing an emerald green satin and chiffon gown and wearing emerald jewelry. Her black cat Sylvie whose eyes were bright emerald green wore a matching collar complete with emeralds. Sylvie curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Sylvie, we are happy to have you with us tonight.”
“The Lady Bobbie and her companion Dynomite.” Bobbie came forward wearing a form fitting vintage Red gown with cowl neckline and white polka dots and white bow. Her pit bull boxer mix, Dynomite wore a matching red collar. Bobbie curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Bobbie we are happy to have you join us tonight.”
“The Lady Tina and her companion Charro.” Tina stepped forward wearing a bright red off the shoulder, sheath gown that was split to mid-thigh and wearing diamonds. Charro her tabby kept pace at her side. Tina curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Tina, we are happy to have you join us tonight.”
“The Lady Amelia and her companion Ladybugs.” Amelia came forward wearing a silk, ethereal looking dress with long sheer sleeves, that gave the impression of wings and was blue and purple that seemed to flow into each other as she walked. Her white miniature poodle Ladybugs, was appropriately dressed in an outfit that resembled a Ladybug. Amelia curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Amelia we are pleased to have you with us tonight.”
“The Lady Jeannette.” Jeannette stepped forward wearing a coral colored satin and chiffon gown with netting and sequins at the bodice.” Jeannette curtsied to the Queen and her court. “Welcome Lady Jeannette, we are quite pleased to have you join us tonight. Your kindness towards others is well known in our realm.”
As the Ladies and their escorts all stood there, the assembled Fae all rose and applauded. Then the Queen spoke again, “This is the first time in over 800 years that we have invited humans to our celebration. This era is a curious mix of acceptance and kindness, but there is also danger to the very planet and its various life forms. We hope by once more opening the lines of communication between humans and Fae once more, that we may bypass this time of danger and bring things back into balance. Many of you had ancestors that were once close with we Fae, and we hope to renew that friendship with you. Many of you were invited because we see that you are concerned and we hope to cultivate your friendship and open-mindedness towards others in this quest to help rebalance the scales.
Please feel free to help yourself to refreshments as the food is human. In order to protect all we have moved our celebration to the human world and provide human refreshments. You are all safe here and your companions are welcome also. They too will be provided refreshments and they will be free to explore the area safely as we have set wards and guardians to watch over them also. “ At this point several Fae came to collect all the companions who willingly went with them. “As a sign of our desire to renew ties we have several gifts for you. You will each find a piece of jewelry created by our artisans specifically for you. We hope that you will be pleased with them. Whenever you wear them you will have the protection of the Fae. The second gift is knowledge of all the dances that we will be performing tonight. You will now be able to dance freely without fear of mistakes. And later in the evening before the end of the Ball and celebration we will have a surprise for you. Please enjoy yourselves. Let this celebration begin.”
Fae waiters appeared to escort each Lady and her escort to their table. The Ladies all were in awe at the lovely decorations appearing around the dining area and the tables were decorated beautifully. As they looked around the room soft music began to play from an orchestra at the front of the room, and they could see that refreshment tables lined the wall of the area set aside for dancing.
As Jennifer and her escort were seated, she found next to her name card a lovely wrist corsage and a brooch in the shape of a dragon. It was made of silver and set with rubies, red zircons and an emerald for the eyes. “Oh my gosh, look at this lovely brooch!” exclaimed Jennifer as she picked it up and studied it. “There are even star rubies on it!” The ladies who were seated with her ooohed and ahhhed as they checked out their own corsage and jewelry. All were made of silver and set with gems. Some were in the shape of butterflies, cats, and horses. Some were brooches and some were pendants. Everyone was quite pleased.
At Elizabeth P’s table Elizabeth had a Pegasus necklace of white diamonds and topaz, and Elaine had a dragon of rubies and sapphires and black tourmaline. Elouise had one of a cat that looked exactly like her Pookie. The waiters began to serve dinner. There were rolls and salad, steak and lobster, fish and soups and vegetables and main dishes of all kinds. There was wine and sparkling clear water for those who wished for it. When dessert came there were a myriad of options to choose from.
As Crone laid down her napkin she exclaimed “I cannot eat another bite of food! It is a good thing I bespelled everyone’s gowns so that they would be comfortable and make us look our best! Because I think I would be very uncomfortable otherwise!” Her cousins and friends laughed and teased her because she had eaten 3 chocolate éclairs! “3 chocolate éclairs will do that,” laughed Linda. “3? Are you sure it was only 3?” asked Danielle. “Doesn’t matter a bit,” replied Cat. At the same time Bonnie and Sarah Marie both said “But they are so good.”
As soon as the Waiters cleared the tables the dancing began. And all the ladies were happy for the gift of knowledge that Queen Mab had given them as they now knew how to do all the dances including the Bassedanse, Volta, Minuet, and Allemande. The ladies were twirled around the room on the arms of their escorts. As Elizabeth L and her escort headed to the refreshment tables for a break she stopped to talk to Sarah. “Isn’t this wonderful?” asked Elizabeth L. “It is. And I am enjoying it.” Replied Sarah.
The pet companions were having fun also. They had been served a variety of foods and were all happy. They were exploring the gardens and parks of the castle.
At midnight the pets were returned to their owners and the orchestra quit playing. The Queen rose and said “As you know the lord was reborn at 5:23 PM.” Suddenly the air shimmered and a throne appeared with a beautiful woman holding a newborn wrapped in a beautiful blanket. Standing on the right side of her was a beautiful young woman and on her left a stately elderly woman. Everyone exclaimed in joy. “Oh my goddess!” Exclaimed Crone, “it’s the Maiden, Mother and Crone with the newborn Lord.”
The Crone stepped forward “You may come forward and pay your respects if you so wish.” Soon there was a line of Fae and humans moving forward to pay their respects to the Goddesses and the newborn God.” As Naomi stopped in front of the Mother to curtsey the newborn God open his eyes and looked at her and smiled. The Mother smiled at Naomi also. After paying her respects to the God and to the Crone she rushed to Karen and Janice and exclaimed “He smiled at me! His eyes twinkled like the stars!”
As soon as everyone had paid their respects the three Goddesses and the newborn God disappeared. Everyone was talking and exclaiming. “Even the companions got to pay their respects!” “Did you see him smile at me?” “Isn’t this wonderful!” Queen Mab stood and said “I would like to thank you all for joining us tonight in the celebration of Solstice. I hope that we may renew ties with those whose ancestors were allies of us and we hope to forge ties with the rest of you. Your escorts will now take you and your companions to your carriages and return you to your home.”
As the Fae escorts took the ladies and their companions to the courtyard to the carriages the ladies began to chatter. “Such a wonderful time” “I so enjoyed myself” “Did you have fun Shield?” Each lady and her companion were handed gently into the carriage and the footman shut the door and seated himself and soon the carriage would arise into the air to return her to her home.
The End.
Regardless of your spiritual path or religious beliefs this time of year is a magical time. It is a time of hope and good cheer, of rebirth and renewal. All paths and all religions celebrate this time of year in a variety of holidays. I, the Garden Crone, wish you a Merry Yule, Happy Solstice and Seasons Greetings. May we all extend cheer and goodwill to all.
Friday, December 14, 2018
Spell time!! Time to end this mess.
As you all know the last 2 years have been a mess for the entire world. Dictators, manipulators, control freaks and the list could go on, of hateful, evil people hell bent on destroying not only MY Nation, but the rest of the World.
We have done group spells, and we are seeing results. So here we go folks, time to do the push and end this nonsense. The Spell will be done on Dec. 17th, 2018. At whatever time is good for you.
It will take 5 minutes of your time. You will need 1 white candle. You will light the candle, and say:
The wheel has spun
The time has come
for chickens to come home to roost.
Time to reap what you have sowed.
Let the guilty pay
Let justice call
for all, be it high or low
and those who thought
that they were above the law.
Lady Justice her blindfold
has removed, the scales will now list
to justice and retribution.
Those who have lied, cheated, pillaged,
and raped will now fall.
The shoe has dropped, the light now shines
upon all of these hidden crimes.
Treason and traitors, criminals all
now the time has come for you all
to fall, because Karma now has
come to call.
Let the world be saved, and Democracy
survive, the end has come to those who
have tried to end the light of love and
truth and equality.
And so it is, and so mote it be.
Let the candle burn out.
We have done group spells, and we are seeing results. So here we go folks, time to do the push and end this nonsense. The Spell will be done on Dec. 17th, 2018. At whatever time is good for you.
It will take 5 minutes of your time. You will need 1 white candle. You will light the candle, and say:
The wheel has spun
The time has come
for chickens to come home to roost.
Time to reap what you have sowed.
Let the guilty pay
Let justice call
for all, be it high or low
and those who thought
that they were above the law.
Lady Justice her blindfold
has removed, the scales will now list
to justice and retribution.
Those who have lied, cheated, pillaged,
and raped will now fall.
The shoe has dropped, the light now shines
upon all of these hidden crimes.
Treason and traitors, criminals all
now the time has come for you all
to fall, because Karma now has
come to call.
Let the world be saved, and Democracy
survive, the end has come to those who
have tried to end the light of love and
truth and equality.
And so it is, and so mote it be.
Let the candle burn out.
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Happy Holidays!!
And be warned the spirit of Yule and Solstice is starting to kick in with me! I am starting to sing Pagan Carols, visions of stories for Yule is going through my head and I am itching to start decorating my Yule tree!!
Winter Solstice this year is friday the 21st!! Spells are going through my head also. I am feeling hopeful and I know that very soon, (like tomorrow) I am going to kick off on a cleaning spree. I am going to then go on a goodie making spree, followed up by decorating.
I have news for hubby, this year the tree is gonna sparkle, shine and be glitzy! As I told you last year hubby thinks some lights, a tree topper and 12 decorations is just perfect on the tree. Last year I used restraint and stuck to like 40, which still led to his cries of "its guady!". Well he better hold on to something cause this year it is really going to be guady! I have cardinals, doves and even 2 swans to put on the tree. I have sparkles, glittz and shiny things in red and gold! There is no doubt in my mind that he will swoon from the shock of it all, so I better go find some smelling salts!!
This time of year there are so many holidays, I am just going to wish all of you a wonderful and happy Holiday season regardless of your spiritual path or religious affiliation!!
I also need to make Storm some puppy treats, and some for the cats. (Cause here comes Santa Puppy right down Santa Puppy lane, with Mem and Storm leading the way. Bit is prancing and dancing!) Told ya I had it bad!
I even feel a bit of craft making coming on. I think I need to make a new broom!
So have a fantastic holiday season!!
Winter Solstice this year is friday the 21st!! Spells are going through my head also. I am feeling hopeful and I know that very soon, (like tomorrow) I am going to kick off on a cleaning spree. I am going to then go on a goodie making spree, followed up by decorating.
I have news for hubby, this year the tree is gonna sparkle, shine and be glitzy! As I told you last year hubby thinks some lights, a tree topper and 12 decorations is just perfect on the tree. Last year I used restraint and stuck to like 40, which still led to his cries of "its guady!". Well he better hold on to something cause this year it is really going to be guady! I have cardinals, doves and even 2 swans to put on the tree. I have sparkles, glittz and shiny things in red and gold! There is no doubt in my mind that he will swoon from the shock of it all, so I better go find some smelling salts!!
This time of year there are so many holidays, I am just going to wish all of you a wonderful and happy Holiday season regardless of your spiritual path or religious affiliation!!
I also need to make Storm some puppy treats, and some for the cats. (Cause here comes Santa Puppy right down Santa Puppy lane, with Mem and Storm leading the way. Bit is prancing and dancing!) Told ya I had it bad!
I even feel a bit of craft making coming on. I think I need to make a new broom!
So have a fantastic holiday season!!
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Memories of Thanksgiving past.
Thanksgiving was the kick off of my Mom's holiday cooking and baking spree. Until I was in my 30's my Mom would have the entire gang in for the holiday meal. The week before Thanksgiving week was spent in a cleaning spree. China was dug out of the China Cabinet (which had belonged to my great great grandmother Lizzie Cook Grim, but was now in the possession of Mom) and washed, silver was polished, napkins and tablecloths dug out and washed and ironed. Lists were made and shopping was done.
Monday of Thanksgiving week was given over to baking. Homemade bread and rolls were made. Pies were made. There would be 2 Pumpkin, 2 Cherry, 1 Apple, and 1 Blackberry (Dad's favorite).
Homemade noodles were made and put in the fridge for Thursday. There would be fudge and cookies made, perhaps some homemade cinnamon rolls. Mom would wrap up some rolls and other goodies. She would put a note in the mailbox and tell the mailman (first it was Wes Durr, and later on it was Lou Nickler), that here were some goodies for him and his family, and would he please drop off the others at Dick and Mamie's house (they lived down the road). Wes or Lou would do this very happily, because they also knew that at Mamie's would be waiting some goodies for them also and a return package of nutrolls and other yummies for Mom.
Come Tuesday, any other baking or shopping, or cleaning or laundry was done. Mom used this day to catch up because come Wednesday it was going to be a long day.
Wednesday was spent making Deviled eggs, coleslaw, macaroni salad, and getting everything ready for early Thursday morning. Any last minute phone calls, shopping, cleaning etc., was done.
Thursday Mom was up bright and early. The stuffing was made and put in the bird which was soon roasting, sometimes a ham was also thrown in the top oven. Then the pickles, olives, celery, cucumbers, carrot sticks etc were placed in the crystal dishes especially meant for them. There was corn on the cob fresh from the freezer that Mom had put up. Green beans from the garden also. Sweet potatoes to be made, homemade noodles put on to cook, and gravy and mashed potatoes. The carrots, parsnips and turnips needed fixing. The table needed set, and card tables etc needed to be put up for kids and others.
Soon folks would start pouring into the house, Bill and Janette with Billie Jo, Lisa, Belinda, Wesley, Duane, and Sherry. Ruby and Blaine with Raymond, Hope and Damon. Dave and Karen with Paula, Lori, Jenny, Shelby and Davie. Grandma Cora and Pappy Bob. Any stray friends or relatives or kissin cousins or in-laws or outlaws. The table would be groaning under the abundance of food, and the house will be filled to the seams with all the family and friends.
At 1 p.m. sharp everything was done and the feasting would commence. Everyone would stuff themselves until they couldn't eat another bite. We would sit around the table drinking coffee and chatting. The kids would go outside and play. Finally the table was cleared. Food was put away and dishes were washed and put away also. Everyone would visit with each other. When folks got ready to leave Mom would fix up goodies for everyone to take home. It was a time to share the blessings of abundance with family and friends and enjoy the fellowship of each other.
I miss those days at the farm. I have the my grandmother's china cabinet and lots of the china. I also have memories of Thanksgiving past at the farm.
Monday of Thanksgiving week was given over to baking. Homemade bread and rolls were made. Pies were made. There would be 2 Pumpkin, 2 Cherry, 1 Apple, and 1 Blackberry (Dad's favorite).
Homemade noodles were made and put in the fridge for Thursday. There would be fudge and cookies made, perhaps some homemade cinnamon rolls. Mom would wrap up some rolls and other goodies. She would put a note in the mailbox and tell the mailman (first it was Wes Durr, and later on it was Lou Nickler), that here were some goodies for him and his family, and would he please drop off the others at Dick and Mamie's house (they lived down the road). Wes or Lou would do this very happily, because they also knew that at Mamie's would be waiting some goodies for them also and a return package of nutrolls and other yummies for Mom.
Come Tuesday, any other baking or shopping, or cleaning or laundry was done. Mom used this day to catch up because come Wednesday it was going to be a long day.
Wednesday was spent making Deviled eggs, coleslaw, macaroni salad, and getting everything ready for early Thursday morning. Any last minute phone calls, shopping, cleaning etc., was done.
Thursday Mom was up bright and early. The stuffing was made and put in the bird which was soon roasting, sometimes a ham was also thrown in the top oven. Then the pickles, olives, celery, cucumbers, carrot sticks etc were placed in the crystal dishes especially meant for them. There was corn on the cob fresh from the freezer that Mom had put up. Green beans from the garden also. Sweet potatoes to be made, homemade noodles put on to cook, and gravy and mashed potatoes. The carrots, parsnips and turnips needed fixing. The table needed set, and card tables etc needed to be put up for kids and others.
Soon folks would start pouring into the house, Bill and Janette with Billie Jo, Lisa, Belinda, Wesley, Duane, and Sherry. Ruby and Blaine with Raymond, Hope and Damon. Dave and Karen with Paula, Lori, Jenny, Shelby and Davie. Grandma Cora and Pappy Bob. Any stray friends or relatives or kissin cousins or in-laws or outlaws. The table would be groaning under the abundance of food, and the house will be filled to the seams with all the family and friends.
At 1 p.m. sharp everything was done and the feasting would commence. Everyone would stuff themselves until they couldn't eat another bite. We would sit around the table drinking coffee and chatting. The kids would go outside and play. Finally the table was cleared. Food was put away and dishes were washed and put away also. Everyone would visit with each other. When folks got ready to leave Mom would fix up goodies for everyone to take home. It was a time to share the blessings of abundance with family and friends and enjoy the fellowship of each other.
I miss those days at the farm. I have the my grandmother's china cabinet and lots of the china. I also have memories of Thanksgiving past at the farm.
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Why you need to vote! Or Why I do.
Voting is the one responsibility every single citizen of every nation needs to do. The reason you vote is to make your voice heard. Believe me if it were not such a big deal there would not be people trying to pass laws to make it difficult for people to vote!
Young people, you need to vote. You know how you are always trying to prove how mature you are? And that older people don't get it? Well, here is the one thing to do to prove how mature you are! Because there are millions of older people that don't take the responsibility to vote, prove to them that you do get it, and that you understand how important it is for every single citizen to hold the government accountable.
And research the issues folks. For example the Republican Party here in the USA as screamed for years that they are "The party of family values, and that they are for fiscal responsibility". YET in the past 30 years, and specifically since 2008 they have shown that they are the party for Corporate tax breaks, and that they vote to enrich the wealthy and corporations. They have passed restrictive voting laws to make it harder for citizens to Vote. They have refused to pass laws on not only equality, and for the health and welfare of everyday citizens, they have also become funded by Russians. Look it up. As for family values, every month the newpapers and tv are filled with headlines of Republican state legislators and Federal Congressmen being arrested for a wide variety of criminal acts including child trafficking, accepting bribes, and assault.
Since 2016 The Republican Party has backed an agenda of cutting social programs for the poor and elderly, wish to cut Social Security, claiming it is an "entitlement". It is not. Which goes to show you that they don't even have a basic understanding of how things work. They wish to deny healthcare to millions, they have pushed agenda's of hate and racism, encouraged laws to push religion down people's throats and actually have Party members who self proclaim they are Nazi's and racists. They have encourage false propaganda, have refused to even consider gun laws that would prohibit violent people and the mentally ill from obtaining weapons. They have once again given massive tax breaks to the wealthy claiming that "trickle down economics" work. They don't. Since Reagan first implemented this idea, the United States has constantly and continually drifted further in debt. The only thing that is accomplished is the rich get richer, the poor and middle classes get poorer and the nation gets deeper in debt.
The Republican Party, once called the Grand Old party, that party has become a haven filled with racists and other hateful people. That party which has claimed that the KKK was created by the Democrats is now the haven for the KKK. Back in the late 1800's the Democratic party and the Southern racists may have created the KKK, but now the Republican Party has become the headquarters for the Klan.
I vote because women fought and died for other women to obtain the right to vote and have their voices heard. I vote because my family fought to help create this nation, and in fact helped create it. I vote because my Shawnee and Black Ancestors were treated like third class citizens and denied the right to vote. Because they were the victims of racism and hatred. I vote because my Polish ancestors in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were treated like scum, and were victims of racism and violence. I vote because I don't like the path that this nation is going down towards hatred, racism and all the other nasty ologies and isms.
I vote because my Dad taught me it was my responsibility as a citizen to make my voice heard and to hold the government accountable for their actions.
So just do it! VOTE!!!
Young people, you need to vote. You know how you are always trying to prove how mature you are? And that older people don't get it? Well, here is the one thing to do to prove how mature you are! Because there are millions of older people that don't take the responsibility to vote, prove to them that you do get it, and that you understand how important it is for every single citizen to hold the government accountable.
And research the issues folks. For example the Republican Party here in the USA as screamed for years that they are "The party of family values, and that they are for fiscal responsibility". YET in the past 30 years, and specifically since 2008 they have shown that they are the party for Corporate tax breaks, and that they vote to enrich the wealthy and corporations. They have passed restrictive voting laws to make it harder for citizens to Vote. They have refused to pass laws on not only equality, and for the health and welfare of everyday citizens, they have also become funded by Russians. Look it up. As for family values, every month the newpapers and tv are filled with headlines of Republican state legislators and Federal Congressmen being arrested for a wide variety of criminal acts including child trafficking, accepting bribes, and assault.
Since 2016 The Republican Party has backed an agenda of cutting social programs for the poor and elderly, wish to cut Social Security, claiming it is an "entitlement". It is not. Which goes to show you that they don't even have a basic understanding of how things work. They wish to deny healthcare to millions, they have pushed agenda's of hate and racism, encouraged laws to push religion down people's throats and actually have Party members who self proclaim they are Nazi's and racists. They have encourage false propaganda, have refused to even consider gun laws that would prohibit violent people and the mentally ill from obtaining weapons. They have once again given massive tax breaks to the wealthy claiming that "trickle down economics" work. They don't. Since Reagan first implemented this idea, the United States has constantly and continually drifted further in debt. The only thing that is accomplished is the rich get richer, the poor and middle classes get poorer and the nation gets deeper in debt.
The Republican Party, once called the Grand Old party, that party has become a haven filled with racists and other hateful people. That party which has claimed that the KKK was created by the Democrats is now the haven for the KKK. Back in the late 1800's the Democratic party and the Southern racists may have created the KKK, but now the Republican Party has become the headquarters for the Klan.
I vote because women fought and died for other women to obtain the right to vote and have their voices heard. I vote because my family fought to help create this nation, and in fact helped create it. I vote because my Shawnee and Black Ancestors were treated like third class citizens and denied the right to vote. Because they were the victims of racism and hatred. I vote because my Polish ancestors in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were treated like scum, and were victims of racism and violence. I vote because I don't like the path that this nation is going down towards hatred, racism and all the other nasty ologies and isms.
I vote because my Dad taught me it was my responsibility as a citizen to make my voice heard and to hold the government accountable for their actions.
So just do it! VOTE!!!
Saturday, October 27, 2018
The History of Halloween.
Now Halloween is a mixture of the old and new, very old pagan, with a mix of Christian Holidays thrown in there. The blend of the two in American culture grew into a creation that was unique when the different immigrants that had arrived in the American colonies, were free to celebrate without fear of retaliation by the various Churches.
Now every ancient culture seemed to have a final harvest celebration that occurred around the same time period. They all seemed to have a number of things in common, which were, seeing this celebration as a time of the very last fruits of harvest, getting ready for the long days of darkness of the coming winter, preparing for those times of food shortages, honoring the God and Goddess of the Harvest, and of the Light, and giving honor to the God and Goddess of the forthcoming time of Dark, and cold, giving honor to the spirits and beings who helped with the fruitfulness of the harvest, and trying to appease those who would be arriving with the cold, dark winter months. It was also common to see this as a time of thinness between the veil that separated the living, and those who had died, and giving honor to one’s loved ones and ancestors who had passed into the afterlife.
For the ancient Irish Celtic folks, it was called Samhain, and they also considered it the start of their New Year. They had bonfires, communal feasts, costumes, and would leave out offerings to the spirits and for their ancestors. In the British Isles, these Celtic celebrations were influenced by the Romans, who had begun trade in 55 B.C., before invading later on. The Roman's had their holidays such as Ferlia, which honored the passing of the dead, and also the festival of Pomona, the goddess of fruits and trees. They were incorporated into the Celtic holidays.
The Welsh called it, Calan Gaeaf, and celebrated it on November 1. To them, it was also a celebration of the first day of winter. The Cornish Folk celebrated it on October 31 and called it Kalan Gwav. In Brittany, they too celebrated it on the 31 of October, and there it was called Kalan Goanv.
Now the Germanic peoples had a festival, celebration if you will, that was celebrated on the 14th and 15th of October called Vetrablot, which was also known as Frey's blessings, and is known now as Winternights, and is celebrated on October 31. It too was along the same line as the other celebrations we have discussed.
October 31 was also the Feast Day of the Egyptian goddesses, Sekhmet and Bastet.
The indigenous peoples of South and Central Mexico had a Holiday they celebrated around the same time as the Celts and the Romans, and the rest; they called it Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead. It too was seen as a time of honoring and appeasing those who had gone on.
Now, as the influence of the Catholic Church increased and spread, they, in a hope of ousting the pagan celebrations, created the celebration of All Saints, in the early 600's A.D. This was a celebration of all the Catholic Saints, and it was November 1, and the Church hoped it would entice everyone to put away their pagan beliefs. It soon became known as All Hallows, which would become Halloween or All Hallows Eve. It didn't quite work out the way the Church planned. So in the 9th century,
They rearranged their calendar and added All Souls Day on the 2 of November. It was to pray for all the dead Catholics. Once again, it didn't quite go as they planned, and soon, the customs of the 2 Christian Holidays, were incorporated into the celebrations of the everyday folk.
They rearranged their calendar and added All Souls Day on the 2 of November. It was to pray for all the dead Catholics. Once again, it didn't quite go as they planned, and soon, the customs of the 2 Christian Holidays, were incorporated into the celebrations of the everyday folk.
Halloween is seen as the time of the thinning of the veil between the worlds. It is a time to celebrate and pay homage to not only our ancestors but to all of our loved ones that have gone on, be it human or our pets. It is also a time to pay homage to the Lady and Lord in their aspects of the Crone, and he of the Underworld. It is also a time to propitiate those spirits that are associated with not only the forthcoming time of the cold winter months, but also those who may be associated with the land, and with your family lineage.
The concept of dressing up in costume and going from house to house to obtain treats has deep roots that go back centuries. All can be boiled down to the fact that those dressed up were representing souls that had passed on, spirits or other supernatural beings associated with the other worlds, and that the treats or food were to appease said spirits. From cultural holidays of various nations, to the inclusion of All Saints and All Souls Day, this concept grew into the modern idea of Trick or Treating which was soon seen as a tradition for children. This melding of traditions and cultures in the United States shows the blending and amalgamation is a perfect example of the idea of the Melting Pot that represents the various ethnic and religious groups of this nation.
As for using Jack O'Lanterns, this concept originated in Ireland, and other Celtic areas and soon spread to Scotland, but pumpkins were not used there, they used turnips, or potatoes and at times large beets. When they arrived in North America ( meaning the American Colonies) they found that pumpkins were so much easier to obtain and work with. The concept of the Jack O'Lanterns was to scare off evil spirits.
Friday, October 26, 2018
Calling on all Witches/Pagans/Wiccans. We don't want our holidays messed with!
So apparently the greedy corporations are at it again. This time they have decided that it is fine to mess with the holidays of the Witches/Pagans/Wiccans. This time they have come for Halloween.
It's bad enough that Witches/Pagans/Wiccans are depicted as ugly, green faced, wart covered evil beings associated with the mythical figure of the Devil, but now the corporations have taken it upon themselves to start a petition to change the date of Halloween. Yes that is right. The Halloween and Costume Association and other associated with them, have taken it upon themselves to start a petition which I might add has over 12,000 signatures. Once they collect however many they feel is enough they plan on sending it to Donald Trump to have him make the last Saturday of October Halloween.
Typical greedy behavior by Corporations and thoughtless Christians. First it was Yule/Winter Solstice and the Christians grabbed it, called it Christmas. And all the other religions and spiritual paths that have the original holiday on December 25th get a hard time from the Christians. They scream about Jesus, they scream its their holiday and have a fit from hell because others don't say Merry Christmas!
I am damn tired of this. Leave other religions holidays alone! For thousands of years Pagans/Witches/Wiccans have celebrated Oct. 31st by one name or another including Samhain.
It is the last harvest festival, and the day when the veil is thinnest between the worlds. Worlds as in the land of the dead and this world. It is a time to connect with our ancestors and loved ones who have passed on. A time to finish the harvest season and begin to prepare for the time of Winter and scarcity.
It really kills me that people assume its a time for kids to dress up and go get free candy. So to make it more enjoyable for all the kids, they decide they can just make a law and change it. The hell with others religious beliefs. But Goddess forbid anyone dares to fringe on their religious rights.
So fellow pagans/witches/wiccans, are we going to let another one of our sacred days to be messed with?
It's bad enough that Witches/Pagans/Wiccans are depicted as ugly, green faced, wart covered evil beings associated with the mythical figure of the Devil, but now the corporations have taken it upon themselves to start a petition to change the date of Halloween. Yes that is right. The Halloween and Costume Association and other associated with them, have taken it upon themselves to start a petition which I might add has over 12,000 signatures. Once they collect however many they feel is enough they plan on sending it to Donald Trump to have him make the last Saturday of October Halloween.
Typical greedy behavior by Corporations and thoughtless Christians. First it was Yule/Winter Solstice and the Christians grabbed it, called it Christmas. And all the other religions and spiritual paths that have the original holiday on December 25th get a hard time from the Christians. They scream about Jesus, they scream its their holiday and have a fit from hell because others don't say Merry Christmas!
I am damn tired of this. Leave other religions holidays alone! For thousands of years Pagans/Witches/Wiccans have celebrated Oct. 31st by one name or another including Samhain.
It is the last harvest festival, and the day when the veil is thinnest between the worlds. Worlds as in the land of the dead and this world. It is a time to connect with our ancestors and loved ones who have passed on. A time to finish the harvest season and begin to prepare for the time of Winter and scarcity.
It really kills me that people assume its a time for kids to dress up and go get free candy. So to make it more enjoyable for all the kids, they decide they can just make a law and change it. The hell with others religious beliefs. But Goddess forbid anyone dares to fringe on their religious rights.
So fellow pagans/witches/wiccans, are we going to let another one of our sacred days to be messed with?
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Adventures of The Crone and her friends. A Halloween story by The Garden Crone.
Once upon a time there was a Witch named Crone. She had a flying broom named George, a German Shepherd named Storm and a cat named Mem. She also had a magic crystal ball that she used to talk to people from all over the world.
One night she was talking to a bunch of her friends on her crystal ball when suddenly her friend Linda got on her crystal ball and said "Oh Crone, what shall we do! The Goblins claim that they are not going to let anyone put out Jack O'Lanterns this year! And all the pumpkins are disappearing!" Everyone began to exclaim and talk at the same time excitedly! "Oh NO!" "What shall we do?" "No pumpkins!!"
"Well now" said the Crone, "We shall see about that! Taking the pumpkins are they? Well now, time to straighten out this mess!"
Everyone began to talk at once asking Crone what she was going to do. "Why I am going to go find the Ghom the ruler of the Earth Elementals and get him to help." Suddenly everyone wanted to go and help. "The more the merrier" replied the Crone. So that is how the Crone and her friends Sue, Linda, Janice,Elouise, the 2 Elizabeths, Ana and Elaine all went off to see Ghom and save the pumpkin crop!
"Everyone dress warm, and bring your cats and puppies" said the Crone, "also any pretty crystal or rock that you don't need. And make sure to wear comfortable shoes! We are going down into a cave and boots would be best! Who needs a ride on the broom bus? We are off to the North and the Northern Lights"
Ana replied " I will pick up Elaine and meet you at Elouise's house. I just got my broom tuned up!" Everyone else decided that they would have Crone pick them up on the Broom bus. " Everyone get ready, I will be there soon!". Crone said.
Crone went and put on her warm cloak and boots and gloves, and grabbed a few pretty crystals and rocks she had sitting in a bowl. She called " Come George, we are off to the Northern Lights for an adventure tonight! We need you to be a broom bus with room for 9 and kitties and puppies! Mem, we are off to see Ghom. Stormy we need your Storm Walking abilities and your trusty nose tonight!" Out they went under the stars, and with a flash of light and a puff of smoke George had transformed into a comfortable Broom bus. He hovered low to the ground as Crone explained to him, Mem, and Storm what was going on, and that they needed to pick up their friends so they could go save the pumpkin crop! Crone seated herself with Mem on her shoulder, and Storm curled up in the seat next to her.
Mem begin to speak " Up and away in the sparkling sky, we fly, quick as a wink, at the speed of light!" VAROOM!!!! UP went George with a zip and a zap!
Soon they were at Janice's house! Toot! Toot! Janice hurried out to the Broom Bus and got seated. " Lovely night to fly and go on an adventure " said Janice. "Indeed it is" replied Crone. Mem began to recite the charm and ZOOM! George was up and flying fast.
"We are almost at Sue's house" said Crone as the wind ruffled her hair. " And there it is", slowly George lowered to the ground in front of Sue's house. Toot! Toot! Sue was carrying her kitty who was excited to be going on another adventure. As they settled in, she purred in contentment. "I brought plenty of crystals" said Sue. " I had extra".
"Wonderful! exclaimed Crone. Mem began the Charm and with a Zip George was soon flying past clouds as fast as moonlight
!
"Oh look at those stars" exclaimed Janice "Its so easy to see their light shining up here. Is that Linda waving at us?"
"Indeed it is" answered Crone as George slowed down and began his descent. "Oh this is wonderful" exclaimed Linda. "I just know we are going to stop those goblins!" And with a zip and a zoom George took off as fast as the wind. The moonbeams danced among them as George zigged and zagged across the moonlit sky.
As they neared Elizabeth's house, Linda began to wave and exclaim " Oh, I think both of the Elizabeth's are there." As George hovered low to the ground the 2 Elizabeths climbed on and began to say hi to everyone.
"Everyone ready for the trip to Elouise's" ? asked Crone. Everyone cried out Yes! And with a zip, a swish, and a zoom, George streaked up into the sky.
Everyone began to chat as they zipped among the star light. "What fun", "Such a beautiful night to fly". Soon they were singing " Flying among the stars". As they finished the song, they noticed a broom flying in the night sky towards them. "Oh look here comes Ana and Elaine" exclaimed Elizabeth P, " and here we are at Elouise's!" As George slowed down and begin to slowly descend, Ana and Elaine zoomed in and were soon waiting below.
George hovered in the air as everyone got out and stretched their legs and said hello to one and other. Elouise came out carrying a few tote bags and explained " Soup, broth, and hot chocolate for people and pets. And I brought a bit for the King and a jar of my dandelion jelly and homemade bread for him too". Everyone was happy to hear that they were going to have soup and hot chocolate on the trip.
"Is everyone ready" asked Crone. There were cries of "Yes!" and soon everyone was seated on George.
"Men began the Charm, "Up and away in the night sky we fly, off to see King Ghom and the Northern lights. Quick as a wink, and at the speed of light, up and away now we fly".
VAROOM!!! With a SWHOOSH the Broom Bus rose in the air and was zipping as fast as star light across the sky. They flew past clouds, and patted moon beams. "OH what fun!!" everyone exclaimed as they flew through a fluffy cloud.
In the distance they could see Arcs and Arches of rainbow colored lights dancing between the sky and the earth below. Everyone cried in delight at the beautiful sight "OOOOHHHHH! How beautiful"! Slowly George lowered towards the ground and hovered in the air as everyone got off. " Now", said Crone," we just need to find, oh there it is", and she pointed towards a snow cave. "Everyone follow me. What we need is a bit of light". And at that Crone snapped her fingers and little balls of light hovered over the friends and pets as they walked down into the cave.
"Who goes there"? asked a raspy voice which belonged to a creature dressed in brown and green. " Tis the Garden Crone and her friends to see King Ghom if you please" answered Crone.
"Follow me", and he turned.
"He is a Brownie guard" whispered Crone to her friends.
Through bends and narrow parts in the tunnel they followed the Brownie. Suddenly they found themselves in a well lit cavern. The walls and ceiling twinkled from the glittering crystals in them, reflecting the light and causing rainbows to be seen. Crone and her friends and the pets looked in awe at the wonder of it all. "Ahem", a voice boomed out. " What is it that you want". The Crone curtsied, as did her friends.
"Excuse us Your Majesty. I am Crone and these are my friends, Linda, Elizabeth, Elizabeth, Sue, Elouise, Ana, Janice, and Elaine and our animal friends. We need help with a bit of a Goblin issue and are hoping you can help us. We also have a few gifts for you, sire".
" In a gravelly voice Ghom said " Well tell me what it is and we shall see".
One by one the ladies handed the Brownie the gifts they had brought for the King. "I hope your majesty enjoys the soup, bread and jelly. ".
Linda began to explain about the Goblins and the pumpkins to the king. "So sire, Crone thought that you could help" The King had been sniffing the delicious odor of Elaine's soup. He motioned for the Brownie to bring him some of it and the bread and jelly. As he ate it with evident enjoyment, he begin to stroke his beard. Finally he finished the meal. " That was just wonderful food. You are indeed a fine cook, Mistress Elaine. So let me call in the head Goblin and see what the problem is. Go get Kinker" he told the Brownie.
As they waited the King begin to compliment Crone and her friends and their pets on their wonderful manners. Signe had even went over to the King and purred a beautiful song for him. He picked her up and stroked her. "Lots of humans don't remember their manners nowadays. But you all remember the old ways, so I shall help you".
Soon the Brownie was back with Kinker. "Just what do you think you are doing" boomed the King," taking the pumpkins for Halloween?"
The goblin begin to sniffle " No one is nice to us, they're not. They don't leaves us goodies. "
"You will leave the pumpkins alone! And take back the ones you took! You tell everyone what I said! Do you understand?"
The goblin begin to cry, "Yes sire, we hears you. We will listen".
" The King turned to the Crone and her friends "There, problem solved. Thank you for bringing this to my attention".
The Crone and her friends all thanked the King and the Brownie led them back to their broom bus. Everyone got on board and Mem intoned, " Winkle, blinkum, through ice, cold and snow, now it's time, home we go!"
VAROOM ! George took off and up in the air they went. Elaine passed out goodies to everyone for the ride home. "YAY! they all exclaimed we saved the pumpkins from the Goblins!
And that Halloween night when they all put out their Jack O'Lanterns they all left pieces of candy out for the Goblins!
And that is how the Crone, her friends, and their pets saved the pumpkins for the Jack O'Lanterns.
The End.
I hope you enjoy the story! I had fun writing it!
Monday, October 15, 2018
Message to Amy Kremer from a Witch.
Gee Amy, I know you founded the group of ultra conservative Alt Christian group of Women for Trump. But girl, you need some therapy, badly. I know that you and the rest of your ilk think that Trump is just it and that the Democrats and liberals are all violent Mad Max type characters. I mean over on FB one of your fellow right wing, reality challenged members was screaming about Mad Max coming with Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer riding in a dune buggy to take over the world, so I know you all get confused.
And girl, I know that you folks just aren't the brightest bulb in the chandelier or the sharpest knife in the drawer, millions of us see you all yelling and screaming about things that you have no clue about. So to put it bluntly we know that your intellectual abilities are low on the bell curve.
And I hate to tell you this Amy, but your name, Amy Kremer, sounds like a stage name for a porn star, not trying to be mean, but it really does. But hey, since your President seems to like porn stars, you may get somewhere with that.
But I don't think you need to worry about me having hexed you or your nutty friend Brett. I haven't, yet. If I had hexed you, you would know it. I am very creative that way. I favor things like having your hair fall out, losing your voice when you go to tell a lie, that sort of thing. For men I favor little hexes, like getting itchy male parts, being unable to get an erection that sort of thing. As for the rest of the witches, I really can't speak for them. But from what I understand there are some planning a so called hex. But don't worry, it's more like a karma spell they are doing. Me, when I hex, it's not karma, but that is neither here nor there.
Truthfully I think your Jesus is just upset with all your Alt Christians. And I don't blame him. You all have been running around screaming about Satan, when everything you do seems to favor what Satan would do and not your Jesus. Perhaps you all should try reading the New Testament, you know the King James One, and not the Alt Christians Idiot version that you all have been using. I suggest that Jesus is a bit upset with you all for putting kids in cages, spitting on the poor, the elderly, and the immigrants. No doubt he is upset because you all claim to be doing it in his name. Plus the fact that you all worship men that seem to be more like the Anti Christ than a savior.
So Amy, were I you, I would shut up about Witches, and worry more about your own soul and how you have blackened it. .I think if all you folks would worry more about your own lives and what you were doing, you would have less time to stick your noses in every one else's sex lives and business. Clean your own stoop first missy. You know chickens do come home to roost.
And girl, I know that you folks just aren't the brightest bulb in the chandelier or the sharpest knife in the drawer, millions of us see you all yelling and screaming about things that you have no clue about. So to put it bluntly we know that your intellectual abilities are low on the bell curve.
And I hate to tell you this Amy, but your name, Amy Kremer, sounds like a stage name for a porn star, not trying to be mean, but it really does. But hey, since your President seems to like porn stars, you may get somewhere with that.
But I don't think you need to worry about me having hexed you or your nutty friend Brett. I haven't, yet. If I had hexed you, you would know it. I am very creative that way. I favor things like having your hair fall out, losing your voice when you go to tell a lie, that sort of thing. For men I favor little hexes, like getting itchy male parts, being unable to get an erection that sort of thing. As for the rest of the witches, I really can't speak for them. But from what I understand there are some planning a so called hex. But don't worry, it's more like a karma spell they are doing. Me, when I hex, it's not karma, but that is neither here nor there.
Truthfully I think your Jesus is just upset with all your Alt Christians. And I don't blame him. You all have been running around screaming about Satan, when everything you do seems to favor what Satan would do and not your Jesus. Perhaps you all should try reading the New Testament, you know the King James One, and not the Alt Christians Idiot version that you all have been using. I suggest that Jesus is a bit upset with you all for putting kids in cages, spitting on the poor, the elderly, and the immigrants. No doubt he is upset because you all claim to be doing it in his name. Plus the fact that you all worship men that seem to be more like the Anti Christ than a savior.
So Amy, were I you, I would shut up about Witches, and worry more about your own soul and how you have blackened it. .I think if all you folks would worry more about your own lives and what you were doing, you would have less time to stick your noses in every one else's sex lives and business. Clean your own stoop first missy. You know chickens do come home to roost.
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Just what are your values?
I ask this to myself about other people at least 50 times a day since Trump took office. I see a nation divided into Trump supporters, non Trump supporters and a minority of folks who don't care either way.
Over on FB there were people sharing fake stories about Kavanaugh's house being vandalized. There were self proclaimed Christians claiming that Dr. Ford had a murky past, and no record of her getting her PhD anywhere, people claiming Hillary Clinton committed all types and kinds of crimes, and just outrageous, laughable, fake stories that were drawing outrage from these self proclaimed patriotic, Jesus loving, God fearing, Republican, Trump supporting Christians. And I had to wonder just what their values were.
The Republican Party claims to be so patriotic yet the facts surfacing of Russian ties and donations makes one shake their head. How can you be patriotic yet feel that there is nothing wrong with a foreign nation meddling in our eclections? The Republican Party claims they are pro-life and have family values, yet how if that is the case can they support tearing families apart at the border and put children in camps and cages? How can they support getting rid of social safety nets? How come their party is filled with politicians that believe domestic violence, rape, sexual assault and other crimes against women and children are acceptable? How can they support a Supreme Court nominee that has been accused of sexual assault and not want an investigation? They claim they are the party of fiscal responsibility, yet they hand out tax breaks and tax cuts to the wealthy like they are coupons for a free sample. They claim to support the Constitution, yet constantly seek ways to deny others their basic rights guaranteed and promised in the Bill of Rights.
As for the Trump supporting, Jesus loving, God fearing, patriotic Americans, I really had to wonder about their values. They don't like immigrants, they don't like blacks, nor Native Americans, or Indians, or anyone that isn't White. They don't want to feed the poor, nor take care of the old, the young, the improvised, or even the ill. They believe that woman lie about sexual assault and they blame those who come forward, unless they are a male who is reporting being assaulted by a Catholic priest. But they don't like Catholics or any other religion unless it is Christian protestant of the Puritan type flavor. They spread fake news stories, lies and propaganda as easily as spreading jam on bread. And think nothing of it. They cry about about aborted fetuses, yet don't worry about children that have been born. They don't believe a woman should have rights over her own body, nor a right to choose anything about her lot in life. How can they claim to love Jesus and yet repudiate every one of his teachings? They worry about a black man kneeling before the flag they wave so proudly, yet support the Republican Party, and the NRA both filled with Russian ties?
So I have to wonder, just what are their values? To the Republican party I just have to wonder what their definitions are of patriotism, fiscal responsibility, and family values? What are they comprised of? Because I am just not seeing anything other than hypocrisy. They talk a good talk, but they sure don't walk it.
I had commented on one of these fake stories and was immediately given a sarcastic comment by one of these self appointed directors of acceptable behaviors who said " I’m sure you would NEVER spread any lies or propaganda! ". As if it is totally acceptable to lie and spread propaganda. No, I don't. I hate liars. I agree with my Mom who always said she would rather deal with a thief than a liar, as one could protect themself from a thief but not a liar. And propaganda is lying. It made me wonder just what were her values? I wonder what is all of their definitions of being a Christian, having morals? What is acceptable behavior to them? Do they really believe that it is ok to sexually assault someone? That it is normal behavior for men and boys? What are they teaching their children? What are their values? Because I am just not seeing where their values are morally superior, or if they have any!!
And you know what, I am glad I know what my values are. I am glad I know what I consider acceptable behavior. I am glad I am a Witch!!!
Over on FB there were people sharing fake stories about Kavanaugh's house being vandalized. There were self proclaimed Christians claiming that Dr. Ford had a murky past, and no record of her getting her PhD anywhere, people claiming Hillary Clinton committed all types and kinds of crimes, and just outrageous, laughable, fake stories that were drawing outrage from these self proclaimed patriotic, Jesus loving, God fearing, Republican, Trump supporting Christians. And I had to wonder just what their values were.
The Republican Party claims to be so patriotic yet the facts surfacing of Russian ties and donations makes one shake their head. How can you be patriotic yet feel that there is nothing wrong with a foreign nation meddling in our eclections? The Republican Party claims they are pro-life and have family values, yet how if that is the case can they support tearing families apart at the border and put children in camps and cages? How can they support getting rid of social safety nets? How come their party is filled with politicians that believe domestic violence, rape, sexual assault and other crimes against women and children are acceptable? How can they support a Supreme Court nominee that has been accused of sexual assault and not want an investigation? They claim they are the party of fiscal responsibility, yet they hand out tax breaks and tax cuts to the wealthy like they are coupons for a free sample. They claim to support the Constitution, yet constantly seek ways to deny others their basic rights guaranteed and promised in the Bill of Rights.
As for the Trump supporting, Jesus loving, God fearing, patriotic Americans, I really had to wonder about their values. They don't like immigrants, they don't like blacks, nor Native Americans, or Indians, or anyone that isn't White. They don't want to feed the poor, nor take care of the old, the young, the improvised, or even the ill. They believe that woman lie about sexual assault and they blame those who come forward, unless they are a male who is reporting being assaulted by a Catholic priest. But they don't like Catholics or any other religion unless it is Christian protestant of the Puritan type flavor. They spread fake news stories, lies and propaganda as easily as spreading jam on bread. And think nothing of it. They cry about about aborted fetuses, yet don't worry about children that have been born. They don't believe a woman should have rights over her own body, nor a right to choose anything about her lot in life. How can they claim to love Jesus and yet repudiate every one of his teachings? They worry about a black man kneeling before the flag they wave so proudly, yet support the Republican Party, and the NRA both filled with Russian ties?
So I have to wonder, just what are their values? To the Republican party I just have to wonder what their definitions are of patriotism, fiscal responsibility, and family values? What are they comprised of? Because I am just not seeing anything other than hypocrisy. They talk a good talk, but they sure don't walk it.
I had commented on one of these fake stories and was immediately given a sarcastic comment by one of these self appointed directors of acceptable behaviors who said " I’m sure you would NEVER spread any lies or propaganda! ". As if it is totally acceptable to lie and spread propaganda. No, I don't. I hate liars. I agree with my Mom who always said she would rather deal with a thief than a liar, as one could protect themself from a thief but not a liar. And propaganda is lying. It made me wonder just what were her values? I wonder what is all of their definitions of being a Christian, having morals? What is acceptable behavior to them? Do they really believe that it is ok to sexually assault someone? That it is normal behavior for men and boys? What are they teaching their children? What are their values? Because I am just not seeing where their values are morally superior, or if they have any!!
And you know what, I am glad I know what my values are. I am glad I know what I consider acceptable behavior. I am glad I am a Witch!!!
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Witch hunt! Really??
I don't know about anyone else but I am sick and tired of hearing Trump, the Republican Party, and the rest of the right wing screaming about Witch hunts. For a fact we know they aren't witches, and second, when you get caught in wrong doing, screaming its a Witch Hunt, just won't cut it.
Here in the United States we had cases of Witches being hunted. Nothing like what had went on and occurred in the European nations. The biggest and most famous was the Salem Witch Trials. Which according to a right wing Evangelical over on Twitter who brought it up, wasn't caused by Christians
Apparently the poor ignorant one doesn't realize that Puritans were Christians. But they were. In fact today's right wing Christian Evangelical's better known as Alt Christians are the descendants of the Puritans. But let's take a quick peek at what happened in Salem.
On Jan 20 1692 Elizabeth Parris the Daughter of Rev. Samuel Parris began to have symptoms. Then Abigail Williams, Ann Putnam Jr., Mary Walcott and Mercy Lewis.
Here in the United States we had cases of Witches being hunted. Nothing like what had went on and occurred in the European nations. The biggest and most famous was the Salem Witch Trials. Which according to a right wing Evangelical over on Twitter who brought it up, wasn't caused by Christians
Apparently the poor ignorant one doesn't realize that Puritans were Christians. But they were. In fact today's right wing Christian Evangelical's better known as Alt Christians are the descendants of the Puritans. But let's take a quick peek at what happened in Salem.
On Jan 20 1692 Elizabeth Parris the Daughter of Rev. Samuel Parris began to have symptoms. Then Abigail Williams, Ann Putnam Jr., Mary Walcott and Mercy Lewis.
Shortly after, Elizabeth Hubbard, Susannah Sheldon, Mary Warren and Elizabeth Booth. They had all types of symptoms and they had fits. Then they begin the accusations of Witchcraft. Tituba ( a slave that belonged to Parris), Sarah Good and Sarah Osburn who were social outcasts were accused of using Witchcraft to torment the girls. On March 1, 1692, they were arrested and examined in court. Next up to be arrested were Rebecca Nurse, Martha Corey, Dorothy Good and Rachel Clinton. In April came more arrests, this time including men. And so it continued each month with the number of accused growing and spreading to nearby towns. Soon the local jails had over 200 people, and the accusations begin against the wealthy, and important. Ministers, landowners, widows, no one was to lofty to escape the accusations. By the time the dust cleared and sanity begin to return 24 people and 2 dogs had been put to death. The last of the Witch trials was held in November of 1693.
Eventually in the 1700's, everyone was pardoned including those who died and restitution was paid to family members of the victims.
Now that is what a Witch Hunt looks like. Innocent ( the operative word here is INNOCENCE) people being accused of crimes they did not commit.
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