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- Fw: Daily Ray of Hope From: Beth Patterson
- 2.
- May Day Maple Hearth Bread From: Tina Carreon
- 3.1.
- Elder's Meditation of the Day From: Lady Nightshayde
- 4.
- The Maypole From: Lady Nightshayde
- 5a.
- Re: Names for Healing Circle, 4/27/2011, 12:00 am From: Lady Nightshayde
- 6.1.
- Insights From: Lady Nightshayde
- 7.
- Deadly Tornadoes in the South From: Lady Nightshayde
- 8.
- Travel Flow SPell From: Lady Nightshayde
- 9a.
- Spell to Achieve Clarity and Focus From: Lady Nightshayde
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Fw: Daily Ray of Hope
Posted by: "Beth Patterson" purrrpaws4444@yahoo.com purrrpaws4444
Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:23 am (PDT)
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May Day Maple Hearth Bread
Posted by: "Tina Carreon" nbox4tc1212@yahoo.com nbox4tc1212
Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:31 am (PDT)
Here's another one you might like:
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Tina
May Day Maple Hearth Bread
This is a very crusty and somewhat dry bread that is incredibly delicious and
almost pastry-like in its sweetness. It is ideal for May Day/Beltane
celebrations.
Ingredients:
1 envelope active dry yeast
1/3 cup real maple syrup
¼ cup warm water (105ºF-115ºF)
3 cups flour
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup shortening
Directions:
Dissolve yeast in the water. Mix 1 ½ cups of the flour with the brown sugar,
baking powder, and salt. Cut in shortening. Dissolve the syrup into the yeast
mix too. Add yeast mix to the flour mix; stir. Add flour until dough is easy to
handle. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 1 minute. Cover and let rise
for 15 minutes. Form into round, place on cookie sheet. Let rise in a warm spot
for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Slice pleasing image into bread top. Bake for 30 minutes.
Bread is done when it sounds hollow when tapped. Loaf can be brushed with syrup
or butter during last 5 minutes of baking.
NOTE: Your bread will have trouble rising if the syrup is too cold! Warm up the
syrup if it has been in the refrigerator, it should be room temperature or
warmer.
Yield: 1 loaf
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Elder's Meditation of the Day
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" GypsyNightshayde@aol.com nightshayde99
Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:37 am (PDT)
Elder's Meditation of the Day
"Indians living close to nature and nature's ruler are not living in darkness."
-- Walking Buffalo, STONEY
There are many Indian people who are living according to nature and according to ceremony and culture. They may not have a lot of material things, but that doesn't mean they are not successful. What is success anyway? Can success be measured by material things? What is it we are really chasing anyway? The Elders say that what everyone really wants is to be happy and have a peaceful mind. Material things by themselves do not bring happiness and peace of mind. Only spiritual things bring happiness. When we live a spiritual life we will not have darkness. Instead, we will be happy.
Great Spirit, today, let me walk the Red Road.
from www.whitebison.org
Love Each Day,
Lady Nightshayde
The light of a hundred stars cannot equal the light of the Moon.
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The Maypole
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" GypsyNightshayde@aol.com nightshayde99
Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:08 pm (PDT)
The Maypole
The Maypole is one of the traditional symbols of Beltane, and let's not kid ourselves about its purpose: it's a giant phallus.
Because Beltane festivities usually kicked off the night before with a big bonfire, the Maypole celebration usually took place shortly after sunrise the next morning. This was when couples (and probably more than a few surprised triads) came staggering in from the fields, clothes in disarray and straw in their hair after a night of bonfire-inspired lustiness.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: Varied
Here's How:
The pole was erected on the village green or common, or even a handy field -- thrust into the ground either permanently or on a temporary basis -- and brightly colored ribbons attached to it. Young people came and danced around the pole, each holding the end of a ribbon. As they wove in and out, men going one way and women the other, it created a sleeve of sorts -- the enveloping womb of the earth -- around the pole. By the time they were done, the Maypole was nearly invisible beneath a sheath of ribbons.
To set up your own Maypole dance, here's what you'll need:
A pole anywhere from 15 to 20 feet long, preferably made of wood
Guests who like to have fun
Dig a hole in advance, a few feet deep. You don't want your friends to wait while you hunt for a shovel. The hole should be at least three feet deep, to keep the pole from flopping over during the ceremony.
Ask each participant to bring their own ribbon -- it should be about 20 feet long, by two to three inches wide. Once everyone arrives, attach the ribbons to one end of the pole (if you put a metal eyelet screw in the pole beforehand, it makes it a lot easier -- you can just tie each ribbon to the eyelet). Have extra ribbons on hand, because inevitably someone will have forgotten theirs.
Once the ribbons are attached, raise the pole until it is vertical, and slide it into the hole. Be sure to make lots of bawdy jokes here. Pack dirt in around the base of the pole so it won't shift or fall during the dance.
If you don't have an equal number of male and female guests, don't worry. Just have everyone count off by twos. People who are "1" will go in a clockwise direction, people who are "2" go counterclockwise. Hold your ribbons in the hand that is closest to the pole, your inside hand. As you move in the circle, pass people by on first the left, and then the right, then the left again. If you're passing them on the outside, hold your ribbon up so they pass under it. You might want to do a practice round beforehand. Keep going until everyone runs out of ribbon, and then knot all the ribbons at the bottom.
One thing that's always welcome at a Maypole Dance is music. There are a number of CDs available, but there are some bands whose music have a May theme to them. Look for the phrase "Morris music" or traditional pipe and drum tunes. Of course, the best thing of all is to have live music, so if you have friends who are willing to share their skill and sit out the dance, ask them to provide some musical entertainment for you.
Tips:
If you're doing a kids' Maypole, it's probably easier just to have them all go in one direction with their ribbons. It doesn’t look quite as fancy when it's done, but it's still pretty.
You may want to have a crown of flowers attached as well -- put that at the top once all the ribbons are in place, but before you raise the pole.
What You Need:
A pole
Lots of ribbon
Friends who like to have a good time
http://paganwiccan.about.com/ od/beltanemayday /ht/MaypoleDance .htm?nl=1
Love Each Day,
Lady Nightshayde
The light of a hundred stars cannot equal the light of the Moon.
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Re: Names for Healing Circle, 4/27/2011, 12:00 am
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" GypsyNightshayde@aol.com nightshayde99
Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:09 pm (PDT)
Dee's name needs to go right back in. It seems like every time we
make some headway for him, his body fights us back! His blood
chemistries are all messed up and he's still not producing red and
white cells like he should.
His name is on the list. Sorry to hear about all the problems with his recovery.
<<<<This is a powerfully addictive
anti-depressant with several severe side effects as well as a dreadful
withdrawal process.<<<<
I can tell you firsthand that going off Efexxor is a nightmare. I was sick for 3 weeks--nausea, dizziness, chills and sweats,
unable to keep any food down, etc., when I stopped taking them. Dorie's name is also on the list.
Love Each Day,
Lady Nightshayde
The light of a hundred stars cannot equal the light of the Moon.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Fran Wolfe-Johnson <tygermoonfoxx@gmail.com >
To: 13Witches <13Witches@yahoogroups.com >
Sent: Wed, Apr 27, 2011 11:32 pm
Subject: Re: [13Witches] Names for Healing Circle, 4/27/2011, 12:00 am
Dee's name needs to go right back in. It seems like every time we
make some headway for him, his body fights us back! His blood
chemistries are all messed up and he's still not producing red and
white cells like he should. Required several transfusions yesterday
just to keep his blood count up in an acceptable range and of course
he's very tired. Will not eat or drink, did not even want us messing
with the feeding tube (we start force feeding tomorrow if he still
isn't willing to eat and they'll start IV fluids if he won't drink).
At this point, the doc and surgeon aren't certain if it's nerve damage
(in which case he can no longer identify what is happening to him as
pain, only as bizarre twinges which he of course promptly ignores) or
some other issue. Looks like another surgery might be in order and if
they have to do that, there's really not enough bowel loop left to
save.
Oh, and work called. They want their profiler back. If you haven't
been watching the news, they have a probable serial killer up in Long
Island and Dee's been assigned to work the profile for the case. They
won't put him in the field (or at least they damned well better not)
and the docs did limit the amount of time he can spend on files at the
computer or in conference and web calls but still...and I got nowhere
arguing with him. Someone has to be the voice of the victims, social
responsibility, blah blah blah.
I don't need anything. The new chemo regimen is effective, though
powerful on the side effects, but it works slowly. I'm supposed to
take my last loading dose at the end of the month and then I go on a
small maintenance dosage. We've been told we ought to have the power
chair, which the insurance did finally approve, within ten business
days of this past Tuesday. If not, Dorie and Mr. Shapeshifter will
chew some collective ass until I get it. So many things on hold until
I do!
Dorie could use a bit of a lift as well. The nurse practitioner back
in Louisiana put her on Effexor without researching its proper use and
without using proper diagnostics. This is a powerfully addictive
anti-depressant with several severe side effects as well as a dreadful
withdrawal process. She has a generalized anxiety disorder and PTSD
so this drug shouldn't even have been used on her in the first place.
My doc, who is a good one, put her on the withdrawal regimen and onto
a new medication, BuSpar, which at least has minimal side effects and
does treat anxiety even if it's an off label use. Meanwhile, however,
she's really having a hard time with the discontinuation syndrome.
There's nothing to do but to keep taking the new medication and hope
that the Effexor problems aren't permanent.
Thanks, guys!
--
"Whenever the pressure of our complex city life thins my blood and
numbs my brain, I seek relief in the trail; and when I hear the coyote
wailing to the yellow dawn, my cares fall from me - I am happy."
-- Hamlin Garland
Fran Wolfe-Johnson (WalkerTXKitty)
FoxHeart Acres, FL
http://www.myhappytrails.net
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Insights
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" GypsyNightshayde@aol.com nightshayde99
Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:16 pm (PDT)
Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no
birds sang there except those that sang best.
- Henry van Dyke
The best way to predict the future is
to invent it.
- Alan Kay
Love Each Day,
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Deadly Tornadoes in the South
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" GypsyNightshayde@aol.com nightshayde99
Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:31 pm (PDT)
Please everyone, light a candle for those in the Southern states who have lost home and family to the tornadoes.
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Travel Flow SPell
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" GypsyNightshayde@aol.com nightshayde99
Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:40 pm (PDT)
Travel Flow Spell
When traveling for business, pay attention to the flow of energy. You go and return; you exchange power with other people. It’s all about building connections. This spell enhances positive energy flow. For it, you will need a pair of candlesâ€"one representing yourself and the other representing whomever you’re going to meetâ€"some gold yarn, and a lighter. First, name the candles for yourself and your business partner. Set them up and wrap the yarn around their bases in a figure-eight pattern. Light the candles. Now say:
Golden thread and golden light,
Spin a trail of truth and right.
As we follow, let us see
All the worth in you and me.
As the shadows softly fall,
Let this trip bring good for all.
Meditate for a while on your trip’s purpose, then blow out the candles. Carry the string with you when you travel.
By: Elizabeth Barrette
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Spell to Achieve Clarity and Focus
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" GypsyNightshayde@aol.com nightshayde99
Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:39 pm (PDT)
Spell to Achieve Clarity and Focus
In order for others to meet our needs, we must first know what we want. To initiate this process,
get a sky-blue candle and some oil of myrrh. Light the candle and rub your third eye chakra, saying:
By the power of water,
I see clearly and divinely. I ask and I seek.
My needs are met.
Anoint your throat with the oil, saying:
By the powers of air,
I mean what I say.
I say what I intend.
Daub some oil on your heart chakra (between the breastbone), and say:
By the power of fire,
I know what I desire.
I am led by the heart, which joins wisdom with love.
Anoint your midsection with the oil, and say:
By the power of earth,
I stick to my dreams.
I remain steadfast.
I understand what it takes to get me there.
So mote it be.
This spell works best under a clear sky, when the Moon is in an air sign.
By: Susan Sheppard
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