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Pronounced EE-molc, Imbolc is also known as Brigid’s (pronounced Breed) Day, (yes, the same Saint Brigid who laid down her magic cloak), and marks the beginning of spring. Brigid is the Celtic goddess of fertility, and this day marks her … Continue reading
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Blizzard Juno is here and giving the Concord River (and surrounding areas) a deep coating of pristine snow. Chris’ car is mostly buried and Penny has decided it’s best to pee in her diaper than head outdoors. That’s okay, I … Continue reading
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There is no beautiful prose that I can write about the passing of my companion, friend, confidante, and love. Fifteen years is a long time to spend with one so sweet, tender, and tolerant. His ears were always there to … Continue reading
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Robert Lynd When I was a small child, I wanted to fly like a bird. Taking branches of leaves, I would run as fast as I could and flap my arms like crazy. For a while, I actually believed I … Continue reading
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Tonight is the Wolf Moon. Even though wolves howl at just about any full moon, this moon is special. Not just because it’s the first full moon of the new year, although that is very cool. But because the dark … Continue reading
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The other day, someone asked me when I stopped believing in Santa Claus. I replied that I hadn’t. In fact, I still listen for sleigh bells, and before going to bed on the 24th, I look to the sky for … Continue reading
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Life has a way of creeping up on a woman and then running her over, backing up, and running her over again. Today is my 59th birthday (arghhhhh!), which is essentially 60, right? I mean, it’s there, like a vulture waiting to pick at … Continue reading
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… I count my blessings. My first blessing is my son. He’s there for me when I need a ladder held or an ear to listen. Second blessing, my family and friends. They have watched me travel some bumpy roads … Continue reading
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If hindsight is 20/20, what would foresight be? Perhaps Superman x-ray sight. Anyway, here are some notes to my future self for 2015. Don’t hire Lowe’s ever again to do any kind of construction work. When Lowe’s installed the replacement … Continue reading
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Blessed Samhain (pronounced saa-ween). Sunset on Samhain is the beginning of the Celtic New Year, marking the end of last year’s spiritual journey and the beginning of a new one. It is a time to reflect on the bounty received, … Continue reading
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