Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Lucy turns 6

At 7:11 am on February 8, 2005 Lucy came into the world.  It was a beautiful time and still, to this day, remains beautiful.  This girl has so much love to give - she amazes me  and I am blessed to be a part of her existence.  Lucy has her own way and is not afraid to let you know how she thinks the world ought to be - I admire her strength of character and sense of self.  How amazing is it that she is not afraid to tell me what she thinks is right?  I am glad that she is a part of our family and that she allows me to journey with her - everyday I learn something new about the world and myself and I learn to see this planet and the people on it with a new sense of respect of wonder.  I love you!!!

Thank you Lucy, we are so glad you are here!


                                          Happy Birthday!

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Brigid 2011

Brigid in our family looks a bit like this





some hot chocolate to keep us warm while we await the arrival of the great Weather Prognosticator of the South

General Beauregard Lee






Next, a visit to some of his troops.








I have not pictures, but I was witness to a lamb suckling from its mother - hence the other name for this day - Imbolc - how very cool.

*** Taran and Lucy made the local papers - sort of.  You can find their picture on the internet for the event (#11 in the gallery - she in pink, no hat with a green pompom and he right behind her in a jean jacket and shouting) and Taran makes a brief cameo in the video.

Home to light the fires and read some poetry.




 Filling the room with a fiery red for the goddess Brigid, and to honor the growing strength of the sun, we have a tasty marinara sauce full of fresh garlic and herbs from the garden; and tonight,  the poetry dinner tonight will culminate with a flaming banana desert - also in honor of the sun and the fire goddess.

Happy Brighid!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

much ado

So busy we have been (I apparently have been busy channeling Yoda) that I claim excuses for not blogging.  Ah, let's be honest, I fear facebook and the inherent sound bites are beginning to affect me.  I shall work harder since I know the world depends upon my posts ;)

We had a beautiful Winter Solstice, I made crochet dragons and a wallet as gifts for my family, they made snow globes, gift cards and delightful meals as their gifts.  We all enjoy making gifts for this special day - to me, making something by hand means you find the recipient to be worth your time - this does not mean I get all my creations done in time, but those who finally receive my creations know I care and I enjoy showing them the works in progress and they enjoy seeing them (often, the journey is a beautiful as the destination).


We also attended a party on Solstice Day and delivered tasty goods to friends. Oh, I adore parties (ask my family I am always throwing some sort of gathering) and, being a Southern woman, enjoy making food for folks.  So, as you can imagine it was much fun for me!

I love the beginning of Winter.  I always imagine how beautiful a real winter would be (in my mind, it would be more New England and less the deep South) and then...

 Icepocalypse 2011 - now that was fun and crazy.