Novia you still going around in circles!!!!LMAO. Glad to see my fine feathered friend still has her wings.

Good morning my brothers and sisters!

Just having my coffee and thought of all of you!  Thanks for popping in my head!  So jumped in to say good morning....have a wonderful, magickal and blessed day everyone.....

Hugs and many blessings,
DesertMist

So I am going to ask the obvious, is it just me or has everyone become awful quiet? I hope it was not my presence being here that has caused this silence. And if its not me, then dont be shy say hello and good morning.

Howdy Alora,

It has been a bit quiet in this thread.  We have a few people who share with us daily and some that just drop by to say hello.  It takes awhile to feel comfortable to talk about daily life.  Also, I think we've been getting some younger members who have lives like mine that would probably bore people to tears.  I'm not married and don't have kids, so the best stuff I can bring up would be about work, school, or my cats.  Of course, if you someone is just dying to hear about it, I would be happy to share.  I actually have always found ODSS intersting because the lives of so many of the members are so entirely different from mine.  We've devoted a little room in our castle just for that crowd.

We've been emphasizing more of the sharing of magical information and mentoring lately.  As always, it can be difficult getting a web conversation going with such eclectic members.  I think we are pretty well balanced in our knowledge and expertise to address most people's questions, but I think we have all been too busy in the past months to add some of our own original material.  I am sure after this semester is finished, I'll jump back in with some new info.  Perhaps when I finish my degree next semester, I'll help form a study group to address some specific areas, but for right now, I have an exam, 2 papers, and a father to move by next week on top of work.      

So, is it a sigh of relief to have some of your kids on their own?  It's great to hear that your art is flourishing, I remember what a concern that was for you.  I saw your article in WitchsVox, and was amazed, as always, with your affinity with numbers.

Well, I've got to go be productive, so have a delightful day!

Thanks Stacey, have I told you I love ya lately?

Hiya Alora, we are a bit of a quiet bunch as of late, focusing more on individuals that are in need and working on a few really extraordinary things that will be presented next year....I can't tell you (for it will ruin the surprise ) but they are BIG....and I know you and everyone else will be amazed....

Our mentoring and helping others has truly helped us and those in need. It was something that was direly needed and appreciated. The knowledge shared by all involved has been priceless....

It's good to have a place to settle in and have a cup-o-joe. Thanks for bumping this back up Alora....

This morning (or afternoon wherever you are) is a very cloudy and dreary day here on the bayou, I am going to do some Yule baking and fudge making later (calories included of course), and I will also be working on the apothecary, adding recipes and the new sections in the encyclopedia....it's a never ending job that I love....and will help our castle become even more vibrant.

Everyone is welcome to join in the fun here in our "Cuppa Club" so don't feel shy....

Blessings Bright and Dark,

LE, I do love your surprises and they have always benefited the many.    And I do love being surprised, lol, as that doesnt happen very often, lol.

Stacey, yes I am loving having my more of my home to myself. Although with the one still at home and hubby and the animals still seems like alot of activity going on. I may have downsized in actually numbers supposedly living in the house but as always life is very busy with me. Thanks for reading the article Stacey. Not sure how many I will write in the future. The sharing of our daily lives has always been of great interest to me, so if you want to share yours Stacey, I will read it. We do come from many parts of our planet and as such the mundane to some may be very interesting to others. Plus it shows us how much we really do have in common.

Yes Luv stil got my wings, just sometimes they seem to put themsleves on autopilot and fly my ass all over the universe wether I feel up to it or not.

things have settled down a bit. I've just been in kinda quiet mode again that's all. Am not going to let SAD get to me this year. Don't think int'll be a big issue as I hae a very large window in front of me that catches morning and afternoon sun, so should be better than I have in the past few years.

Am still awaiting the arival of the granddaughter, and oh shit that still sounds funny, lol. She is due the 15the but has apparently already dropped so it shouldn't be long.

Also awating a bit of a freezing rain in the morning so that means I have some quiet time.

Tonight though, it is hubby, me, a pint of peachtree schnapps, and some us time.   (Bad me! lol)

LE you are always cooking up something. that's ok I got a surprise of my own in the works, neener neener, lol.

I've added one post lately lol, does that count!? Granted it might fry a brain or two lol. Sorry about that.

Working n gettting my persoanl sacred sace figured out, that and cleaning out the basement area to set up some exercise stuff to try and get my big booty down to a not so big booty, lol.

Well off to check out what's been going on, if anything.

Alora, I did break back out the decoz and have offered them up again here. A couple takers. Still trying to keep up with my numbers.

Good morning everyone!

We had RAIN in the desert yesterday, cloudy and RAIN!!  And this morning there were WORMS on the patio.....now I know this isn't a big deal for a lot of you, but I haven't seen worms in years!!!  Skinny, long worms, not fat, juicy worms, but hell, they were worms!!     The trees and flowers are all mixed up, because we have been kind of cold....in the morning at 4 am it has been in the 30's and low 40's.....which is cold for us!

Anyway, just wanted to share my coffee, rain and worms with all of you!!  I know I'm not too ancient when I can still get excited about worms!!

Hugs and many blessings,
DesertMist

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DesertMist, that is so funny! Worms! You made me chuckle this morning, and for that I thank you!

Novia, you have to let us know when that granddaughter makes her grand appearance....I would be interested in doing a chart for her and seeing what her destiny might be....

Tis quiet this morning sunny and about 60*F, it is supposed to get abit warm today before a front moves through and cools us down a bit later....Novia be careful with all that ice and sleet they are predicting! It suonds like it is gonna be a harry weekend for ya up there!

I am not going to do anything extraordinary today...just filling in things I have already began....I do have another tarot deck I wish to add to our Divination Suite, but am waiting on permission from the authors/publishers....it will be fun and different, so srat tuned for that one...

I watched a fun show on Feng Shui Last night, so I am thinking about adding more info in regards to feng shui on the message board....they had some good ideas, and I know alot of us enjoy things like that. So, I guess I will head out into the rooms of the castle and get my day started....

Blessings Bright and Dark,

Well good morning everyone.  So good to see more dropping  a line or two here.

We had a very hot weekend.  Very busy with the end of school this week and my oldests part time job.  My youngest turns 5 tomorrow.  That is going to be a big one, a bit shocking she is five already.

Good to hear about everyones lives and how they are all doing.  Have been picking up the slack at home here of late myself, as my man has been working some huge hours.  So the weekend was lovely just to spend with us all together.

It seems the quiet , regouping life is something that is happening alot lately.  I can join in with this one.  A great many candles lite for older family members, one in particular that has only a short time left on this plane.  So it seems the ending of this year is bring a great many other endings with it for this family.

We have also had a few issues with the ex regarding the kids.  But I have put myself above this and won't have the fights anymore.

Well off for the school run.  Will pop in later.

Blessing to you all.

Kath

LOL Worms. Nice to know they can bring such joy DM! lol

Nope no icy stuffies here LE up to the north of me. Was in the upper 50's yesterday and bottomed out today to the 20's but clear streets!

Will do on the announcement.

Hi everyone.  Has a very busy start to my day today.  A hell of a lot of running around paying the school fees for next year, buy uniforms etc.  Posted off the few xmas pressies that needed posting.

I am now going to do a spot of big noting.  My youngest son who is in year 4 ( just ending )  he finished the year top of his class.  He got all A's and received a Citizenship Award from the principal for being such a great help tp others.  His teacher told me when he finishes his work he helps anyone in the class who needs some help and in the play ground helps the smaller kids.  He has always been a very kind soul.  We are so proud of him.  My older two have also finished school really well.  I am proud of them all.

My youngest is so esited ( thats the way she says it and I love it) because it was her birthday yesterday and now she's 5.  And that means she goes to big school next year.  She looks so cute in her new school hat.

Well off for a look around.  Blessing s to you all.

Kath

Your young-one sounds so cute!! (And smart too!) You should be very proud!! It is so wonderful to see that they ar edoing so well! I think it has alot to do with their parents tho!

The Citizenship Award must have him beaming!

Thanks for making me smile thismorning...good news is always so awesome to share!

It's been cool down here on the bayou....in the 60*F in the days and upper 30*F's in the evenings....the fish in the pond are still doing ok, but I have to go and get a new pump this afternoon, the old one finally went "kaput." I went out to change it, and it broke in my hand...dang thing...oh well...I am sure the fish will enjoy a new pump with all the circulation it will provide....lol

I am also so busy making incense and shipping orders that yesterday I wasn't on here much, and for that I apologize...I am one busy girl as of late.

Alot going here in the background of our castle...so stay tuned...new BOS sections along with a couple fo new encyclopedias...and a few surprises as well....so enjoy, and remember to introduce yourself if you haven't already, we are a pretty diverse bunch of souls here....

Blessings Bright and Dark,

Thanks for that Lady E.  I don't know how you do all you do here.

Our day is going to be a hot one.  We had a great storm two days ago and it seems it is brewing for another.  It gets so damn hot though.  I have a few things planned to do today, mow the yard, ride a couple of klm on the old exercise bike and do some more study.  I am just about finished my seventh assignment and then I am putting the books up until Feb.

Then I need to get into making the fruit cakes and rum balls etc.  

Well I am off for a look around.  Hope you all have a good day.

Kath

LE you are the last person who should apologize for taking time away from here.

Congrats Kath on the little one's accomplishments!

I'm sorry I have not been more active lately but yall don't need my energies around the castle at the moment.

I'm thinking I'm starting to figure out some of my troubles, and know that the only solution is going to mean I am going to have to kick one of my overgrown fledgling from the nest, as he is not wanting to leave and is most def overcrowding the nest. (and over stressing it as well.) It has gotten to me enought that I actually raised my voice at my hubby, something I have not done in our 21+ years together.

I'm going to spend a little time trying to get myself glued back together, maybe if I give in and let hubby get out the xmas stuff and do some decorating this weekend since it is going to ice/snow, it might help out a little.

I'd greatly appreciate a good thought or two, I hate to ask, but sometimes, well, TY all for being such good friends. I feel another boohoo session coming on so off I go so as not to short out the keyboard, lol.