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Glow
Yesterday, we decided to hike at Balboa Park and I was reminded through a Facebook event that it was Saint Patrick’s Day. Of course, I was not wearing any green and wished I ran into some place where I can find something green to wear. I guess the heavens were listening because an angel at…
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Buddha and Grief
“When you take a life, you take your own.” ~Dune I wonder if compassion is something born out of suffering. To be present to those who are here now is maybe something we learn only because we have suffered through loss. To understand the suffering of another being is to understand your own. Through the…
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Samhain Ritual 2021
Samhain Ritual 2021 Is There Peace in our Circle? The four directions are marked by colored candles in lanterns at the edge of our circle. Towards the North is a small table covered by a black lace cloth; two bowls, one with sea salt crystals and the other with water; a goblet, an athame, deity…
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Birthday
Today is my “birthday” and it blows. My heart is still broken and there’s no way to quicken this grief no matter how hard I’ve tried. An outpour of birthday wishes and condolences from family and friends have brought me some comfort. Also, the best husband ever has showered me with gifts. I told him…
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Aegon is Gone
Why Aegon? After experiencing so much loss, why my baby? I never asked for kittens, but this one found me. He walked into our home searching for his siblings, hiding in the corner of our house. I heard him crying and I named him Aegon, the hidden one. I called him Eggy for short which…
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Thick as Thieves
When I was a kid my grandfather told me that one of our ancestors, a Castell related to the famous Faber-Castells, developed a system of measurement, but his idea was stolen and he was never credited. I remember in high school I was involved in a school contest called ‘Invent America’ where I invented a…
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The sweet lady who softly kissed my cheek
With every giftful greeting And parting full of love Has dearly departed Unto the realm Above those living Below the clouds Where we are earthbound Unlike her who has flown free From our embrace But not from our love The sweet lady who softly kissed my cheek With every giftful greeting And parting full of…
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Inay turns 102 years old!
My grandmother turns 102 years old today. Unfortunately, she suffers through dementia and is barely present in the mind. I am at least thankful she isn’t out getting punched in the face by white supremacists running rampant on the streets. A 75 year old Asian woman was attacked yesterday in San Francisco. She was able…
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Valentine’s Day at the Garden
We celebrated Valentine’s Day at the San Diego Botanical Garden. It was such a beautiful night! Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Happy Imbolc!
Imbolc, aslo known as Saint Brigid’s Day, is a Gaelic tradition and celebrates the onset of Spring, linked to the Gaelic goddess, Brigid. My beloved coven and I had a ritual with burning candles and healing prayers. Here is the ritual: IMBOLC RITUAL Is there peace in our circle? Inhale and exhale slowly and deeply…