February Pagan Circle. Sharing the Love! - Page 27

[redveg]

Morning or Evening

Well, still waiting for the repair guy. I am sure he has a lot of things on his list but I hope to see him today.

Any plans today or this weekend?

[wombatclay]

redveg- that stinks! We had something similar happen to our pellet stove our first year here... the power cut out and then fried the panel when it came back. We had to use a propane backup till the replacement came. After that we moved everything "big" onto powerstrips with surge protectors since the switch from grid to gen to grid can really send things for a loop. Not that it helps after the fact of course... hope the repair guy can get thigns back to normal stat!

So, informal question... what is your favorite story, myth, or fable? I need inspiration!

god/goddess relationships- hmmmm.... not really sure. More "Irish hero" than "Irish divinity" in my case... DH is just and all round amazing guy. But he doesn't really fall into a specific archtype. So I'd have to go with the hero archtype. The irish myth cycles are filled with amazingly devoted, skilled, multi faceted and yet in some way flawed or constrained heros. And I do so love me my irish mythic history!

snow- two feet and counting still. The drifts are spectacular.

[Aeress]

Snow, snow, snow- yep, snowing again and it looks beautiful but nothing worth venturing out in. Made pancakes and doing laundry- sorting outgrown winter, spring and summer for thrift store drop this week.

Signs of spring are completely hidden from view, though I had seen some green grass this week, so I could imagine what may be coming. February/March is always the hardest on me mentally/emotionally because I tend to get stuck indoors.

Can I upload pics directly to mdc? Hrmm- need to look into that.

[Aubergine68]

Ugh for the electrical issues at your place, redveg. Glad you were able to save some food, and hoping your panel gets fixed asap.

My dd is enrolled in a free fitness for kids program at our rec centre, learning how to use the adult gym areas safely basically. I have an old credit at the gym daycare there, from back when my youngest was just 2 and would not tolerate being left there. I'm hoping I can have the boys stay there for an hour so *I* can actually use the weight machines. It has been a couple of years since I've even tried to work out, but osteoporosis runs in my family and I *need* to start doing more to strengthen my bones and posture. I'm looking forward to the aches and pains after.

Was thinking of taking the kids swimming after but I am in the red tent and don't feel like it at all.

Dh just told me he is going to help someone move today and then maybe come and take the kids swimming this afternoon (since they'll have a wristband from their morning visit). Lucky kids!

Also, month-end paperwork and tax paperwork to do. Lots of that. And a trip to the laundromat, because our washer isn't fixed yet

ETA full moon in 1 day and 1 hour!

And yes, I was too narrow in my question. I'm interested in not just divinity but any mythological/heroic/spiritually interesting archetype that you see your real or desired s/o as resembling.

[DaughterOfKali]

Just wanted to come on and ask everyone to light a candle today for the people in Chile.

[SunshineJ]

gun I'm sorry.

What diety would DH be? Hmm, good question. He's very outdoors/nature oriented to start. However, he also has a very strong inborn sense of justice, right and honor, and believes in protecting those who need it. Not sure who that'd be off hand but I'm thinking there are probably a couple that description would fit with.

Went back to the dr Thursday. Saw a different NP and she was shocked that I've dealt with this for 6 weeks and immediately gave me a couple of scripts. While I'd have liked to wait it out and go natural, it was clear that wasn't going to work well. I'm fine with that and after less than 48 hrs am feeling immensely better! Got into a fight with the car finance company yesterday. Yeah, we're behind. Yeah you'll have a payment within 2 weeks. What got me was that they're getting all kinds of attitude and threatening and such, just being downright rude and it's not even 2 months behind! A payment was made LAST month! (And we're not even in danger of losing it or "permenant actions" until it's beyond 3 months behind.) I got off the phone pretty upset then later realized that it's not that far behind and realized they can kiss my behind. Guess it just shows how bad the economy is and how desperate companies are getting to get payments in. But they also need to realize that all the attitude and threats in the world isn't going to miraculously put $xx in my account over night!

Ended up having the fire circle at our house last night. That's always fun, and it was a really good evening. Now this week I HAVE to find a long sleeved button down shirt in black and a black silk tie for the boy. It's for his dance costume and they have events starting next weekend! If you've seen any stores that have those, feel free to mention them!

We're seeing signs of spring here a bit. It's been warmer (so far it's 37 degrees here today), and you can see a little grass here and there. Winter isn't finished yet but it's not as harsh as it was.

Started teaching the kids to cook this morning. They made toast, got yogurt and grapes, then I taught DS how to cook scrambled eggs and DD how to microwave bacon. I tend to underestimate what they can do.

Ok, off to fold about 10 loads of laundry and put away! At least they're washed.

[Aubergine68]

I hadn't heard about the earthquake/tsunami warnings, till I saw your post, DoK. Magnitude 8.8? How scary.

for all those lost, suffering or scared, and especially for anyone out on the water, trying to get to safety.

[BellaLuna Rayne]

Hi all. Sorry I haven't been on here at all this week. Between work and trying to spend some sort of time with DBF, I just don't have much left

I didn't run the office on Wednesday, but I did it today with no warning. I called my manager to see why she wasn't in yet and she told me "I'm sick, I called the district manager and let him know." Did he send an email or call? Nope. Did she leave a message on the answering machine...nope. So, I decided not to close the office for a lunch break and worked 8 hours straight. Went to my car for a smoke twice totally 10 minutes (I really need to quit again) and I am super hoped up on coffee. Not sure I did everything right and am pretty worried. Did I mention I did this all in heels??

I hope everyone is doing well. I read a little, didn't retain much unfortunately. The office is closed on Sunday's, so hopefully I'll be able to participate a little bit over the next day or so.

to all.

[CariOfOz]

Originally Posted by Aubergine68

I hadn't heard about the earthquake/tsunami warnings, till I saw your post, DoK. Magnitude 8.8? How scary.

for all those lost, suffering or scared, and especially for anyone out on the water, trying to get to safety.

We are currently getting the tsunami effects here... dh could actually see the difference on the shoreline as he was over at my IL's on the bay while the kiddo went to swim class! I have a candle lit on our altar with little printed maps of Haiti & Chile behind it. It sounds like Chile was MUCH better prepared so hopefullly there will be FAR fewer casualties and services will get to the people affected quickly.

Originally Posted by BellaLuna Rayne

Not sure I did everything right and am pretty worried. Did I mention I did this all in heels??

In that case, they best not complain about anything missed

Sorry I'm a bit less than 'here' this week. I'm pretty sure Connor has Pertussis and have a doc coming out sometime this afternoon (yep, house call saves the day!) He was exposed on jan 23rd, started a cough about a week ago.. which is 3wks of incubation almost, as the cough doesn't start straight away...it's more like a cold. He had a very scary couple of coughing fits last night and I *think* the typical 'whoop' is what woke me up. It must have been shocking to wake me up, because I'd taken codeine for a migraine and was zonked.

Hubby is on the way home with our new dining set now (wtg ebay ) He says it's worth a lot more than we got it for and is in spectacular condition.

[gun]

Hi everyone. It was a craptastic week. The inspector found the basement was filled with mold in the baseboards and drywall, and a huge foundation problem. A potential - admittedly a very slight chance - fell thru. And then the IUI. It was way more than I could take. I went grocery shopping and spent about $80 on garbage food - Cap'n Crunch, Pepperidge farm cakes, pop. etc. cripes. I am kinda in shell shock so I haven't been around because I was such a HUGE downer.

But 2 good things - My gma's wedding ring was resized and it looks beautiful!! And we got our online adoption profile up and running.

[bluets]

well, compared to some, my mediocre week was probably fantastic.

my boss has crawled back into research mode, pretty much vanishing from sight. hrmph. which just means that i don't see him and he isn't micromanaging. we're still in limbo as far as long term funding and long term space goes, so it's kinda understandable. i don't think jobs are at risk, though who knows these days.

our public school district has cut elementary strings, all librarian/media specialists, the teen learning center, the alternative high school (for troubled teens), foreign language for junior high, and is now embarking on athletic cuts. all this because our esteemed state gov't decided to fund education from the sales and income tax pot of money. guess what has plummeted over the past year? oh, and now they want to put property tax caps into the state constitution. hello... you get what you pay for!

the university is facing its own cuts. and somehow our health insurance just got stinkier. i never used to have to pay for my annual exam. now i'm being nickled and dimed even for the lab test and the pathologist's reading time. sheesh.

ds finally let me pull out his wiggly tooth. he asked if the tooth fairy would bring a lego kit. dh explained that the tooth fairy was as big as his tooth so there was no way she could carry a lego kit. but i'm still wondering how she managed to lift the pillow, pull out the tooth (in a little bag) and then leave $3 (yowsa, she's generous) -- especially if she's so tiny.

today, we walked to the food co-op -- not quite sure how far it is (well, it's far!) -- took about an hour there, and then a little bit more on the way back because it is uphill and because we were tired. good thing i still have my Kozy mai tei - ds needed to be carried for some of the way.

oh and it's what 3 weeks to Ostara? i'm so ready for spring. has anyone even thought of starting seeds yet? or do you save that for Ostara itself?

[redveg]

Morning mamas.

Gun, (((hugs))) I am thinking about you.

We are still without power Got the repair guy over, fridge and hot water heater are back on, but we have them turned off for when the power comes back on, which they are saying 5 to 7 days I could deal, but my kids are going nuts because only use the min to conserve fuel. This is the first time I have been on the internet, keeps going out.

Feels odd to be out of touch with what's happening in the world.

I hope everyone has a good one I will be back once the power is back

Thinking about you all.

[DaughterOfKali]

Originally Posted by CariOfOz

I'm pretty sure Connor has Pertussis

Whatever it is he has, I hope he gets better soon! Poor kiddo. That kind of cough is scary. That's fabulous that the pediatrician makes house calls!

Yay for the table! Post pics when you have it in your home!

Originally Posted by bluets

has anyone even thought of starting seeds yet? or do you save that for Ostara itself?

I can't plant anything outside but I'm thinking of starting seeds for a container garden.

Oh, and our school district has made up bunch of cuts. I haven't heard the final list of things that were cut but I know that music, art, and library book buying was on the list.

[mamaofthree]

it snowed here last night. it looks so lovely when it is all fresh on the ground.

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[DaughterOfKali]

Originally Posted by gun

Hi everyone. It was a craptastic week.

I'm sorry about the house and the IUI.

Can you tell us more about the adoption profile?
And post a pic of your ring!

[Maiasaura]

Wow, bluets, too much to quote-- Hugs, mama.

redveg-- that's a lot of time w/o power! Hope you don't lose food and that your power comes on soon.

Clay-- how's the littles? How's you?

Originally Posted by gun

Hi everyone. It was a craptastic week. The inspector found the basement was filled with mold in the baseboards and drywall, and a huge foundation problem. A potential - admittedly a very slight chance - fell thru. And then the IUI. It was way more than I could take. I went grocery shopping and spent about $80 on garbage food - Cap'n Crunch, Pepperidge farm cakes, pop. etc. cripes. I am kinda in shell shock so I haven't been around because I was such a HUGE downer.

But 2 good things - My gma's wedding ring was resized and it looks beautiful!! And we got our online adoption profile up and running.

Yikes, gun Sometimes a good bunch of crap food is a good thing. And the ring sounds lovely

M and I have come up against more obstacles to our being together forever-- we have to be patient and deal with time. Time stinks-- and I have to admit I'm fearful because of his leukemia. Who knows how much time he actually has, which is so scary, but I try not to think about it.

So, we've decided to handfast ourselves. It's equally valid and binding in our eyes, and in the eyes of our higher powers. He's taking me to his church on Sunday morning (where, in the eyes of the Catholic church, I'm not supposed to take communion, but I'm baptized Episcopalian, so maybe I can), then we'll probably have our ceremony in the afternoon. I can't legally wear his name, but I can sometimes-- and in my heart, my name will forever be Pamela C_____ whether it's legal or not.

6 days, mamas. Oh, I can hardly wait.

[DaughterOfKali]

Originally Posted by Maiasaura

M and I have come up against more obstacles to our being together forever-- we have to be patient and deal with time.

What are the obstacles? Maybe we can offer some ideas.

[Aeress]

Maia- soon, very soon you will be with your love

Bluets-your toothfairy is extra cool

Cari-yucky coughs have been going around by us. Hope DS is feeling better!

Mysterious illness is plaguing my Gillian. She is fine all day and then throws up once at night. This started on Thursday, she was fine all Friday/Friday night and then threw up last night. We gave her decongestant and benadryl on Friday cause we thought it might have been post nasal drip related. Well, we will see.
Not a good time for our washer to have stopped working. We are hoping to fix it and then purchase a new one soon.

Hope everyone has a good day!

[aweynsayl]

thanks for the house wishes, lovely ladies... they seem to have worked! (inspection and all that to come, but hopefully we'll be in by aries new moon, which, considering this house was our TM last time, is a sort of nice rounded finish, no?)

gun, huge hugs, sweet one.

hugs to all others in need, sorry again that i'm not keeping up. dont know when that will get better again, i'm afraid! but i've been thinking of you all... went for a walk along a river, thru some wonderfully huge trees, and tried to send some of that energy thread-wards. hope it helped!

[Valerie.Qc]

I'm keeping you all in my thoughts but I'm unable to keep up here.

After the overwhelment of wednesday, the migraine of thursday, friday and saturday, toothache saturday (still hurt today... I think it's an abces )... here comes AF.

I'm a mix of pissed off and depressed. Not good.

Anyway...

Just want to tell that I asked the Moon to light/protect/guide all my pagan friends when I talked to her last night.