Feb 12, 2022

02/12/2022

"I am a part of the whole of Nature.
The rocks, the animals, the plants,
the elements are my relatives. Other
humans are my sisters and brothers,
whatever their races, colors, ages,
nationalities, creeds or sexual
preferences." ~Selena Fox

Again and again, I am 'accidentally'
confronted with wisdom of the ages.
I so appreciate it when the universe
gives me that little jolt against my 
complicity. We all have lessons to be
learned, much to improve, changes 
to make!

I like to think of myself as a kind,
positive person . . . perhaps I am . . .
most of the time. Still, we have days
when we're in a mood, got a ticket,
can't find a parking place, the lines
are too long . . . and all that positivity
seems to take a hike, right out of 
Dodge!

Most of us start out the new year 
right. We eat and drink less, lose a
couple of pounds, try to remember
our new year's resolutions and make
that attempt of howdy! howdy!

But, here it is mid-February and I've
already gained back a pound, drank
more than I intended, didn't exercise,
and forgot about a couple of important 
dates.

Methinks a best effort is needed; 
pray, I rise to the occasion!

Feb 11, 2022

02/11/2022

Here was my guy, putting up a sweet
little curio cabinet when the doorbell
rang. There stood a couple of buddies
straight out of yesteryear.

I couldn't believe it! And then, they
each handed us a container of home
made margs! Wow! Took my breath
away.

After hugs and greetings, we wended
our way to the table and sat in front
of the heater. All of a sudden, Fco.
says, "No vas a traer las margaritas?"
Well, even I don't usually 'marg it' 
before noon.

The the story came out . . . They had
bought us a bottle of Tequila for x-mas
but, for some reason or other, hadn't
made it over. So, María told him, "Yo
hago las margas y se las llevamos."
And, that's exactly what they did!

Oh, it was so much fun . . . a surprise
visit, unexpected margas, and plenty
of tales told out of school. Funny, just
how life hands you the entertainment,
most unexpected, even if you're over
70.

Now, I rather expect some happenings
on a regular basis. Methinks a few of
my long-time friends might need to 
help out the universe along with my 
rather serious expectations!

Come on over . . . and remember, 
I'm now used to margs in hand!!!

Feb 10, 2022

02/10/2022

amulet/am.u.let
an ornament or small piece of 
jewelry thought to give protection 
against evil, danger, or disease
Definitions from Oxford Languages

So love me some jewelry, the more 
unusual, the better! Give me silver 
and green turquoise and I'm yours
this side of forever! Strange beads, 
sweet pieces of wood, trinkets . . . 
make me yearn for more.

I've been collecting and enjoying
jewelry for about a hundred years. 
I like necklaces, bracelets, rings . . . 
even toe rings. 

Having thus confessed my enthrall
with body adornments, I've always
enjoyed wearing them, never thought 
of any pieces as amulets. Still . . .

I wear a couple of antique keys, the
odd bolt and a few trinkets, all on a
black string around my neck. I like it;
it's deliciously strange and that appeals
to me! It broke a couple of weeks ago;
I found myself constantly reaching for
it. That's when it hit me, my fun little
necklace had turned into an amulet.

I need to think about this a bit . . .
what the hey?! Crosses . . . Christian?
Jewish? Pagan? Lightening bolts?
Cameos? Hummmmm?!

Feb 9, 2022

02/09/2022

"One day, you'll wake up and there
won't be anymore time to do the 
things you've always wanted to do . . .
Do it now!" ~Unknown

I sooooo love being retired! But for 
me, retirement began four years ago
when my lover and I moved into this
amazing 130 year old cabin. And oh,
the joys we have had here!!!

Let me just say, reiterate even, that
waking up at o' dark 30 and watching
and old murder mystery whilst having
coffee w/Kahlua is pure, unadulterated
evil!

Then, there's sitting in front of the fire
listening to Willy Nelson and his old
guitar, hole and all! Funny how some-
times a cold beer will follow us there!

Once in a while, an unexpected guest
will happen along and all of a sudden, 
a bit of a party ensues!

I'm at that time of my life where every
day I'm allowed to awake alive and well
is cause for celebration. On occasion, 
I look back and think, "Why couldn't I
have always appreciated life as this 
miracle it was meant to be?!

So hope, Father Time doesn't come for
me now that I've got the picture proper!

revered father time
pray do not take me away
lets have one last dance

Feb 8, 2022

02/08/2022

"Early to bed and early to rise, 
makes a man healthy, wealthy, 
and wise." ~Benjamin Franklin

I've got the first part down, what
with being asleep by 7:30 and up
by 3:30 . . . Fairly healthy, but 
still waiting for wealthy and wise 
to kick in.

Wouldn't mind a little wealth;
I can think of all kinds of ways 
to spend a few shekels. But, I
sure as hell would like to see
some wisdom around here!

Let me think, what would I do
with it should the universe so
kindly grace me with that odd
bit of wisdom?!

First of all, bearing in mind
that wisdom and smarts are
two different things, might
be a good idea!

So, how would I spend that 
mite of wisdom if I could lay 
hands on it?! Older and wiser 
minds have suggested . . . 

     giving over receiving,
     listening over speaking, 
     loving over liking, 
     saving over spending.

Methinks, some pondering
is in order; but perhaps,

     doing over thinking

might be even better!

Feb 7, 2022

02/07/2022

I've finally done it! . . . I've 
entered that special FB Hall 
of Fame. I've been banned 
for a day by admin.

I have a delightful childhood
friend who is also an author.
Alas, he is lax in signing his
work . . . something I find
particularly annoying, Lang
Arts teacher that I was for
41 years.

So, I chide him over this, 
all in good fun. Yesterday, 
he posted a wonderful piece,
without signing it. I wrote
something along the lines
that I was going to kick his
ass if he didn't remember
to sign his work . . .

 . . . Half an hour later, I
was banned. My lover and
I celebrated with margs in
bed as this is probably the
closest I'll ever get to 
being in the Banned Books
section of the library!

So from now on, I expect
to be treated with a certain
respect, usually reserved
for Banned Book authors!

Have a chuckle on me . . .

mommy im naughty
daddy burned my little book
dont look im hiding

Feb 6, 2022

02/06/2022

I imagine most people can care 
out their own sacred spaces over 
their lifetime. I am so fortunate 
that I have not one, not two, but
three. My Sancta Sanctorum.

Luckily enough, I get to live in
my own tiny, sweet, 130 year old
cabin. Surrounded by forest, the
acreage is still open enough that 
guests can come by at their leisure.

In this archaic space, many miracles
have occurred . . . reconciliations, 
the forming of friendships, meetings,
birthday parties and amazing meals.
Miracles, really . . .

My gypsy vardo is my Holy of Holies.
Imagined by me  and created by my
lover, it is beyond anything else I've
ever seen. It's wild in treasures, décor
and color. There is a magick about it,
somewhat etherial.

Last and yes least, my small travel
trailer, under the amazing hands 
of my lover, takes us far and wide.
Visits to children, family and places,
all possible due to this little home
away from home.

Gratitude abounds to all those higher
powers that have made these treasures
possible. On my knees to my partner
whose skills are pure magic! We are
ever so fortunate . . .

Sancta Sanctorum!!!

Feb 5, 2022

02/05/2022


Today, two interesting things have
happened . . . One, I broke my usual
end of December, January, and 
beginning of February booze fast . . .

Two, can you even imagine what it's 
like to drink fresh made margaritas in 
bed, when it's about umpteen degrees 
below zero?! Ahhhh . . .

And, you want to know just how cold
it is? My margarita mix had ice in it . . .
in my living room!!!

Know this . . . I sin on the side of
adoring my lover . . . 22 years now, 
especially if we're not even counting
the fact that I've loved him since we 
were three years old and together in
ole Gramma Bruchner's day care! And,
not a word of English lost in the mix.

We're not necessarily impoverished,
but we live on a half retirement in a
tiny 130 year old cabin.

What intrigues me, is the fact that 
both of us come up with the odd thing
or two, to entertain us. 

It may not be Europe, but it might be
margs in bed, if you see what I mean.

margs in bed for me
a trip to the bahamas
are you kidding moi

Feb 4, 2022

02/04/2022

'Tis 2 degrees below zero this morn,
a veritable heat wave compared to
yesterday's 13 below!!!

Still no water as the pipes are frozen.
We're staying upstairs to keep warm.
I chuckle to think of guests coming
by. We'd have to ask them upstairs
so they could stay warm. We could
all sit on the bed and play pinochle. 
I have visions of us all falling thru
the ceiling!

Can't help but wonder if I'm going
to have to gift a burning sacrifice,
a la Old Testament, to take a break
from tons of snow and freezing
weather?! Grrrrrr ~!@#$%^&*()_+

fantasizing warmth 
alaskas come to visit
long for southern climes




Feb 3, 2022

02/03/2022

Alas, 'tis o' dark thirty and 13 
degrees below zero . . . over two 
feet of snow on the picnic tables, 
no H20 in the jane, not even a 
gurgle; pipes must be frozen. Me-
thinks a chat with Mother Nature 
might be in order just about now!!!

Truly, I'm trying to deal with my
SAD issues and this is not helping.
I do know we need the moisture;
I'll try to be good! Right!!!

This news cast showed a pack of 
Huskies playing in the snow this
early morn. They look like they're
having a ball. Still, last time I
checked, no Husky blood in me!

For now, it's me back to bed 
where it's warm . . .

Keep me posted!

snow bunny im not
no sledding skiing skating
hot toddy and bed

Feb 2, 2022

02/02/2022 - Imbolc

It's finally here! Imbolc has arrived!

Or if you prefer . . . St Brighid Day,
or maybe Groundhog Day, or even
perhaps Lammas. Bottom line, we're
all celebrating . . . so many tribes,
beliefs, geographies and we are all
coalescing around our early February
celebrations!
 
One of the many things I like about 
this time of year is Ireland honors
all things dairy, from the ewe to her
products. You know what this means
right? I absolutely must have ice
cream in bed this morning! Always 
have and always will!

So love me Lady Brighid, as I like
to call her. Several years ago, the
church deigned it necessary to
remove her from her long reign.
Saint Brighid, being much loved 
by the Latin countries, must have
been somewhat amused at the
collective fit thrown and won!
The church reinstated her!

Pray, do honor this day! You may
think to make a Saint Brighid's
Cross. Perhaps a lamb dish and
dairy dishes of all kinds. Enjoy!

honoring today
beloved lady brighid
and all things irish

Feb 1, 2022

02/01/2022

It's finally here . . . Seemed to me 
that February simply didn't wish 
to appear any time soon this year! 
And, I have such plans . . .

I appreciate the valentine culture 
of my adopted country, Mexico. 
Valentine's Day, as well as the 
entire month, is much more about 
friendship than courtly love. Of 
course, that is part of it, but any
time friendship can be honored, 
I'm in!

Friendship is, or should be, a gift
freely given. It requires no shekels
spent, just time and thoughtfulness.
Still, it's been such fun seeking out 
little gifts. I've enjoyed prepping 
cards and notes; they must go out
today.

On a more serious note, friends
being honored and family courted,
I am reminded that it's a good time
to honor its importance! After all,
LOVE  R O C K S !!!

Happy Friendship month! Happy
Valentine's Day! Enjoy . . .

01/31/2022

Once a year, my Lady Hekate Triad
gets together; we eat, drink and make
merry! So love and enjoy us together. 
And, the conversations . . . priceless!

One of the things we talked about . . .
the roles of women in the past seventy 
years or so, as well as their personal
growth.

I'm ten, fifteen years older than them,
so I may have a somewhat different
point of view. I remember thinking
the same thing about my mom and 
me. Life gave us each a different
pallet of paints, after all!

I am reminded how important it is
to have friends of different ages 
and experiences. It broadens the
mind, provides outlooks otherwise
unavailable. Again . . . priceless!!!

So, I am proud that women today
can have jobs heretofore usually 
allotted to men. I love that they
can work outside the home or
stay home . . . their choice. I like
the freedom they enjoy to dress as 
they choose. 

I recognize the incredible debt we
owe to our predecessors . . . women
who marched, wrote, argued in our
favor, our defense. Such courage in
the face of incredible resistance. 
Wow! Just W O W !!!