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24th-May-2012 05:24 pm - Pagan Blog Project - "K" for "Knot Magic"
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I'm not talking about the Witch's Knot, I mean knitting and crochet. There is absolute magic in hand making an object stitch by stitch for someone you love.

When I found out I was pregnant (after freaking right the fuck out) I took up crochet again after years of hanging up the hook. My grandmother had taught me when I was 7 or so and I could think of no better way to relax myself and prepare for my little one than to make her a baby blanket. I worked on it my entire pregnancy, line by line, and made it big enough to use as a lapghan when she goes off to college. I still have the dress my grandmother made for me (she was an awesome seamstress) so if my kid still loves me when she's an adult, I wanted to make something she would treasure.

As I worked, I found myself thinking of all I hoped for my child. I wanted her to be healthy, happy, smart, and strong. I wanted her to wrap herself in this garment and know that she's loved by her mama even when her mama isn't around. The result was, quite frankly, staggering. It's her favorite blanket and not just because I lord over her saying "I bloody made this and you will USE IT!!" she picks it. And I have a healthy, happy, smart, and strong little girl who just loves the shit outta that blanket. >D

I've also made items for other people, like a scarf for my husband. Same effect. You channel your wishes into the hooks or needles into the yarn and it comes through in your finished project. It's the entire concept of Prayer Shawls with a Pagan spin. I still make things (when I have time) and eventually I'll have a shop section on my website so I can share what I make with others. There's nothing like a great big ole hug of positive energy. :)

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19th-May-2012 10:53 am - Book Challenge Update!
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1. Lightning, by Jean Echenoz

2. The Demon Lover, by Juliet Dark

3. Netsuke, by Nikki Ducornet

4. Smut, by Alan Bennett

5. Never Cry Wolf, by Cynthia Eden

6. Feral, by Joley Skye

7. Lothaire, by Kresley Cole

8. The Woman In Black, by Susan Hill

9. No Longer Human, by Osamu Dazai

10. The The Lady Flees Her Lord, by Michele Young

11. Eternal Hunger by Laura Wright

12. A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison

13. Eternal Captive by Laura Wright

14. Eternal Blood by Laura Wright

15. Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright

16. Phoenix Rising by Kimberly Gardner

17. Snuff by Chuck Palahniuk

18. River Marked by Patricia Briggs

19. Bound to Please by Kimberly Gardner

20. Fool Moon, by Jim Butcher

21. The Navidad Incident by Natsuki Ikezawa

22. The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter

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18th-May-2012 12:05 pm - Devil May Cry: The Complete Series - Anime Review
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I was so excited to get this dvd collection as a big fan of the first two games. Sadly, this anime is completely forgettable. Even the battle scenes and gratuitous posing are standard anime fair. I would have liked to see the plot from the games play out without risking dying in the game play and I was very disappointed.

Speaking as a girl gamer/geek, I was also let down by every major female character. Lady and Trish are so freakin annoying! Patty is a little girl. She's supposed to be annoying at times when its convenient to the plot but the hunters are catty poseaholics who live only to cause Dante trouble and drive him deeper in to debt. They seem to help him only by accident.

And don't get me started on Dante being a perpetually poor demon PI. If I want that, I'll get the DVD set of Dresden.

All in all, I'm glad I borrowed this form a library instead of buying it. It's so very bland and formulaic I would have kicked myself for spending the money.


 
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17th-May-2012 05:32 pm - Pagan Blog Project - "J" for "Just"
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Notice the above is not "justice." I am referring here to what feels "right" and what is "fair." I am big believer in what is fair, and this may not be what justice IS to many people. It is enough for me to have the man who cheated on me unable to be with anyone else no matter how hard he tries. I don't wish for the lawyer who tried to screw me over to lose his practice; I want someone to do to him what he tried to do to me. I don't wish the same pain, I wish frustration to the same tune as my own because I believe that would be just if not necessarily justice.

I suppose part of me sees "justice" as "revenge." But there in lies the added bonus of a punishment. While all actions have consequences, in a spiritual sense, I am not a fan of punishment. If you cause someone hurt, the consequence should be equal to but no greater than the original offense.

Well, sure I say this now but watch. Next time my kid talks back, I'll yell a lot longer than the time it took to sass me. XD
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14th-May-2012 10:03 am - A list of 50 things to do with 50 Shades of Grey
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I'm honored to be asked to review books for Otakus and Geeks but a horrifying thought did occur to me. What if I'm asked to review a book just because it's popular? What if I get asked to read 50 Shades!? Inspired about the possibility, I have compiled (with help from friends) a list of things I'd rather do with the book than read it.

Yes, this is meant to be funny. XD

  1. Use pages to pick up dog scat

  2. Door jam

  3. Coaster

  4. Shred paper to line pet cages

  5. Straight edge

  6. Practice target for BB guns

  7. Chew toy for goats

  8. Cutting board

  9. Paper weight

  10. Nail it to the door to repel proselytisers.

  11. Emergency Hard Hat

  12. Emergency toilet paper

  13. Material for papier mache to construct model starship

  14. Pillow for naps on a crab boat

  15. Weapon of death in the Hunger Games

  16. Make paper cranes... fuckton of paper cranes

  17. Bonfire to save on heating costs

  18. Compost

  19. Fly Swatter/Bug smusher

  20. Dust bin to go with your broom

  21. Hammer

  22. Poorly constructed frizbee

  23. Cut out the pages to make a book safe

  24. Use as bookends to hold up other books

  25. Attach to a chain for use as Melee weapon for Zombie Apocalypse

  26. Buff out scratches on car

  27. Pages can be balled up and used as insulation for The Day After Tomorrow

  28. Potions ingredients

  29. Padding for worn out insoles in old shoes

  30. Paste the cover on a video game box as a joke

  31. Emergency grappling hook for repelling off the roof

  32. A pestle for your mortar

  33. Raised mousepad

  34. Gavel

  35. Soaking up small spills

  36. Meat tenderizer

  37. Pressing flowers

  38. Nutcracker

  39. Blend in to milkshake for extra fiber

  40. Put inside the doors of your car to make a quick and easy armored car (thank you Burn Notice and Mythbusters)

  41. Cheese plate

  42. Stepping stones in your grass

  43. Cooling rack for cookies

  44. Quick and dirty way to embarrass your kids by reading it as you wait to pick them up in front of school (next time, pick up your socks)

  45. Use it to drag the remote closer when you drop it

  46. Make collages

  47. Make Japanese lanterns

  48. Paint pallete (make up works, too)

  49. Play Hot Potato

  50. Put it next to your thesaurus as a warning


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12th-May-2012 12:00 pm - Pagan Blog Project - "J" for "Jinx"
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I've had friends and acquaintances come to me believing they've been jinxed; believing their run of bad luck is supernatural in origin and hope their friendly neighborhood witch can to something about it. They fill me in on the situation and are frequently are disappointed when I tell them they're not jinxed; they're repeating bad behaviors and wondering why it all turns out shitty.

"Lenni, can you cast a spell for me?"

Sure! I can cast all freakin day but if you don't study? Your grades won't improve. Guy broke your heart again? Stop messing with him. Perpetually out of money? Stop over-shopping. Tired of being fat? Take a freaking walk.

Of course there are always mitigating circumstances but on the whole, it seems people will jump on the supernatural explanation rather than look within and see what the root of the problem is. It may not be all "witchy" and "pagany" but it works. I do believe in a little magical help but I always combine it with good ole fashion hard work. And who knows? The application of my will towards change may be the transformative magic; not the spell. If not, it certainly can't be said I didn't have all by bases covered. ;)

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11th-May-2012 12:00 pm - Fiction Friday - Winter Boot Chapter 5b
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“Me?” I back away from the sticks as if they’ll come after me. “If you can’t do it, how am I supposed to?”

“I wish I knew, hon.” Marsalla looks at me sadly. “Mama was the original witch of this house; the lady everyone was scared of. She had a way of knowing things. She knew she would die facing the Cold One, she told me never to go there, and she knew about you.”

A clock chimes nine in the other room. “You better go home, I don’t want you to get in trouble and if you’re seen here, you’ll have a lot of trouble.” She lifts Rabbit up to her shoulder. “Can you take her home?”

“We’ll keep her out of sight.” Rabbit chirps.

“And keep close to her.” Frog pipes up from my shoulder.

“Yes.” Marsalla lowers Rabbit and lets her jump to the floor. “She’s gonna need you two.”

I pull my coat on in a daze. “If two witches couldn’t win, what can I do?”

Marsalla hands me my hat with a smile. “Like Mama always said; the answers will come when they’re ready. You just have to pay attention.”

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10th-May-2012 09:10 am - Photo of the day: Funny Donations
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It just amuses me that these who books both came in with the same batch of donations. Talk about mixed messages! XD
9th-May-2012 09:08 am - Wordless Wednesday - Sponge Manicure
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Didn't turn out too bad. This was made using the Blogger Set from Birchbox. :)

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5th-May-2012 10:00 am - Pagan Blog Project - "I" for "Initiation"
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As a solitary, I am "self-initiated." That's pretty much the entire story. Pagans can (and have) sit around all day debating if that "counts" or not but you know what? Who cares? You walk the path, it's what you are. So many churches squabble about little details, splinter off or try to annihilate each other. Do we really want to walk that line?

I did a formal ritual to initiate myself but I was practicing long before I did. Just like my marriage, I never felt I needed something "official" to declare my love to my husband or my gods. The paper's nice and it comes with it's perks, but without it, me and him would still be a loving couple and good parents. And I would still be a tree hugging, dirt worshiper. ;)

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