tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38677806363873198272024-03-05T14:56:03.564+00:00Fallen Angels & Hidden DemonsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867780636387319827.post-32139604508867799182012-03-30T17:24:00.002+01:002015-07-28T15:38:24.191+01:00Zill Mufflers Pattern<div>
Sorry it's been a awhile since I last blogged, it's been a odd few months....my energies have been up, down & all around!</div>
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The bellydance class I attend will be doing a zills dance for next term so I've spoiled myself with my own set of zills.<br />
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I'm totally in love with them, however, living in a flat I don't think my neighbors would be too happy with "ting ting-a-ting ting ting" at all hours so I decided to make some mufflers.</div>
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There are some really <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#view=captioned_thumbs&query=zill&availability=free&sort=best">cute patterns for free</a> out there including <a href="http://www.pieknits.com/blog/2009/08/lace_zill_mufflers.html">this <i>gorgeous</i> knitted set</a>, but sadly my knitting skills aren't that great. That & the vast majority of patterns include elastic.</div>
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Well I don't have any elastic & I want to play now god dammit!!</div>
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So I've come up with a pattern that doesn't involve using any elastic. Really quick. Really easy!</div>
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Muffler untied.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Video of
how to magic circle </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLuSVyKvoUg"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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treble decrease video example </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIREMJr6o-E"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">2.5mm
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Sorry I
don't know the size of thread, but I've included the ball of thread with a hook
I used, above, so hopefully you can gauge roughly the size of thread.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">My zills
are 5.5cm, but I'm sure a slightly larger set could be fitted into the
mufflers, if not simply go up a hook size until you get the right size :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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14tr into circle & join to top of ch3 <i>(15sts)</i><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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dec into next 2 sts. . *Ch 5. Tr dec into next 3 sts.* Repeat from *
around. Sl st together <i>(5 points & 5 chains)</i><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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tr into base stitch of ch3. *5 tr into 5 ch sp, 3tr into top of 3tr dec.*
Repeat from * round. Sl st together <i>(40sts)</i><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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into each tr of previous rnd. <i>(20sts)</i> Do NOT join. Ch 15 &
tie off.<i> If you join here you won't be able to fit it over your zill.</i><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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the zill into the muffler & weave the Ch15 into the first gap &
tie closed. Any annoying tail can just be tucked in to the muffler or weaved
through the gaps. Not as neat as using elastic I know, but it'll do!<o:p></o:p></div>
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more than likely do an elasticated version in the future (when I can
afford to buy some elastic that is! lol), so keep an eye out!<o:p></o:p></div>
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with all my patterns, I don't mind you selling what you make or sharing this
pattern, just please do <strong><span style="background-color: red;">NOT sell this pattern</span></strong> & please give credit
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</div>I haven't made anything using this yet, as I have literally just finished it.<br />
Like my other charts I don't mind you selling your finished creations, just please don't sell this chart or claim it as your own.<br />
Have fun :D<br />
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</span></span></div><b>*EDIT*</b><br />
Hooked up a quick swatch with the chart so you can see it crocheted. Made a wee mistake on the snake, but I'm sure you'll forgive me for it :)<br />
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<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080520110415.htm">CLICK HERE</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867780636387319827.post-36101690546953580382012-01-03T15:45:00.000+00:002012-01-03T15:45:26.739+00:00Venus of Willendorf Crochet Doll<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I came across <a href="http://redwoodstitch.blogspot.com/2011/06/little-venus-little-goddess.html">THIS </a>pattern over at Red Wood Stitch & just HAD to make it. Isn't she adorable...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifyjBgVfpK-mcBBSt0rf2PbAmplLfWWRXrd-HyUN3xSzJaPZqAKQAXG8SREznE2rwBg17fTz84CPDCUIvnjHiwFYydMRIZ0QbjKopFG-3lLoWe9IRYziZAX_Z5hffl_aixn2vrZZ7111A/s1600/IMAG0010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifyjBgVfpK-mcBBSt0rf2PbAmplLfWWRXrd-HyUN3xSzJaPZqAKQAXG8SREznE2rwBg17fTz84CPDCUIvnjHiwFYydMRIZ0QbjKopFG-3lLoWe9IRYziZAX_Z5hffl_aixn2vrZZ7111A/s320/IMAG0010.jpg" width="213" /></a></div> I used a 3.5mm hook, I think the size is perfect...I can't stop holding her. Anyway it's an easy pattern to follow & I hooked her up in an evening while watching TV. It's definitely worth getting your hook & wool out for.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzgOheAChcrgTUMk0me3AUs7ZTpKKVZQbpVIUE1vUALknDadvDp91eZ6EtrioG196yQKZPvBf17SWLPUh61TLe7EePvgllarnhy0N3MHNT24K8TotUZyvFdDUl6l4qe6boe8dsI9np7DM/s1600/IMAG0013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzgOheAChcrgTUMk0me3AUs7ZTpKKVZQbpVIUE1vUALknDadvDp91eZ6EtrioG196yQKZPvBf17SWLPUh61TLe7EePvgllarnhy0N3MHNT24K8TotUZyvFdDUl6l4qe6boe8dsI9np7DM/s320/IMAG0013.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867780636387319827.post-67019936915489398482011-12-21T23:07:00.000+00:002011-12-21T23:07:43.329+00:00Pagan BlogsI've just been told that I've been added to a list of active Pagan blogs at <a href="http://luckypleiades.blogspot.com/p/current-pagan-blogs.html">Lucky Pleiades</a>.<br />
I've not been through them yet, but I'm going to have a nose through the list.....never know you might find a gem for yourself too :)<br />
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I did stumble across this blog a few days ago that I love. It's worth checking out. <a href="http://walkingthehedge.net/blog/">Walking The Hedge.</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867780636387319827.post-43339061555006006342011-12-13T15:26:00.000+00:002011-12-13T15:26:45.319+00:00Alan Moore- the mindscape of alan moore- excerpt on magick<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/ad05eHuUs7k?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867780636387319827.post-44930467828984443002011-11-25T17:35:00.000+00:002011-11-25T17:35:12.658+00:00Calm The Mind BlendSince I knew these few weeks were going to be stressful, I decided to be pro-active & try & regain control, so I went looking through my essential oils & came up with this.<br />
Yes, it could just be a placebo, but so what if it works, right?<br />
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<ul><li>2 drops Benzoin</li>
<li>2 drops Clary sage</li>
<li>2 drops Bergamont</li>
</ul><div>Benzoin (base) - stress reliever, relaxant & mood enhancer, soothing frayed nerves.</div><div>Clary Sage (top) - calms tension, lifts the mood & spirits. Also known to cause euphoria in some cases</div><div>Bergamont (middle) - Uplifting to the soul, relieves Depression, soothes frayed nerves & tension & relieves stress.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Do NOT drive or drink alcohol after massage, or while wearing or burning. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867780636387319827.post-42384426658819115652011-11-19T17:48:00.002+00:002011-11-19T17:54:01.347+00:00Pagan Seasonal ChartsAt last I've made up the seasonal charts from my <a href="http://sooticasdream.blogspot.com/2011/09/pagan-blanket.html">blanket</a>!! Told you I'd do it....eventually!<br />
Have fun, remember to link any photos of any of your creations using the charts & I'll add them to the post. You never know it could inspire someone else!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>Spring</b></u><br />
30x31</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFeHh-N6FhAyBCGzT9xY4YTphZtNmSlWthTVgkejMAt4nTL9cL4g7TG9jPiK054MNLMQn8SFwksrPFFYvC99ve5itRyQLu6aIqUSb0ULG0oROEAJKcHu86mgxfiZT0SsnVUcGBiMN4bU8/s1600/Spring+Chart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFeHh-N6FhAyBCGzT9xY4YTphZtNmSlWthTVgkejMAt4nTL9cL4g7TG9jPiK054MNLMQn8SFwksrPFFYvC99ve5itRyQLu6aIqUSb0ULG0oROEAJKcHu86mgxfiZT0SsnVUcGBiMN4bU8/s1600/Spring+Chart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFeHh-N6FhAyBCGzT9xY4YTphZtNmSlWthTVgkejMAt4nTL9cL4g7TG9jPiK054MNLMQn8SFwksrPFFYvC99ve5itRyQLu6aIqUSb0ULG0oROEAJKcHu86mgxfiZT0SsnVUcGBiMN4bU8/s320/Spring+Chart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u>Summer</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">32x28</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1yuow5MYxml2d8XG2Nr6YRJg3dWCpv2NEqrGPzIZ4Z9jOEDDhfQIdh7lk3WZw77RsIVTn3du86vlpLROgEhIf2iyOYLHMpypKJsgccrJM9ml-RUNFQ0_gM0VtZwjAofa61ENZBlbWj0Y/s1600/Summer+Chart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1yuow5MYxml2d8XG2Nr6YRJg3dWCpv2NEqrGPzIZ4Z9jOEDDhfQIdh7lk3WZw77RsIVTn3du86vlpLROgEhIf2iyOYLHMpypKJsgccrJM9ml-RUNFQ0_gM0VtZwjAofa61ENZBlbWj0Y/s320/Summer+Chart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u>Autumn</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">35x27</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibFX60ed8QWfGlCdhHaS-pkcIJk09RasJ-531R_UWa40-31JNjIvRrhZ3fQ6tpTt0dHQiiorwdX0b6KowfLNpSuRNU70YHPnbUDzhc6KlhHAYWJqg2mGEB1WaH7TFyz1_DlNU9WmUxz_w/s1600/Autumn+Chart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibFX60ed8QWfGlCdhHaS-pkcIJk09RasJ-531R_UWa40-31JNjIvRrhZ3fQ6tpTt0dHQiiorwdX0b6KowfLNpSuRNU70YHPnbUDzhc6KlhHAYWJqg2mGEB1WaH7TFyz1_DlNU9WmUxz_w/s320/Autumn+Chart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u>Winter</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">30x26</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoom3KDETC31ncB8pe0ZZTY0Kd9uvzUYr-ZUGGApH47CmgCt3GnohUtt4rxQYpTJyAXQ4am38zHKF21vIFc6SeN687dMNeOFeTVQTwlaocyOILu7wAHDC88SkxCrgANSoeVT5HMJyUs0I/s1600/Winter+Chart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoom3KDETC31ncB8pe0ZZTY0Kd9uvzUYr-ZUGGApH47CmgCt3GnohUtt4rxQYpTJyAXQ4am38zHKF21vIFc6SeN687dMNeOFeTVQTwlaocyOILu7wAHDC88SkxCrgANSoeVT5HMJyUs0I/s320/Winter+Chart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I don't mind you selling your finished creations, but please do not copy & sell these charts or claim them as your own. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have fun! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Anyway I went back to the links in my <a href="http://sooticasdream.blogspot.com/2009/04/fox-totem.html">Fox Totem post</a>, to try & find some more info....<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Calligraph421 BT', serif; font-size: 16px;">This totem brings faithfulness, inner strength and intuition when he enters our lives.</span></div><span style="font-family: 'Calligraph421 BT', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><div style="text-align: left;">But he also brings learning to live with one's self.</div><div style="text-align: left;">The wolf teaches us to learn about our inner self and to find our inner power and strength.</div><div style="text-align: left;">But to achieve this, we must take risks and face our deepest fears.</div><div style="text-align: left;">A wolf totem demands sincerity.</div></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Calligraph421 BT', serif; font-size: 16px;">This totem demands a lot of us but gives us much in return;</span></div><span style="font-family: 'Calligraph421 BT', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><div style="text-align: left;">a spirit helper that is always there to help and gives us extraordinary powers of endurance.</div><div style="text-align: left;">He reminds us to listen to our inner thoughts and trust our insights.</div></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Calligraph421 BT', serif; font-size: 16px;">They remind us not to waste resources and to learn how to avoid trouble and confrontations. </span></div><span style="font-family: 'Calligraph421 BT', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><div style="text-align: left;">People with Wolf totems have the capacity to make quick and firm emotional attachments. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Trust your insights about these attachments. Wolf will guide you. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Take control of your life with Wolf’s help and do so with harmony and discipline.</div></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Calligraph421 BT', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.linsdomain.com/totems/pages/wolf.htm">http://www.linsdomain.com/totems/pages/wolf.htm</a></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">The wolf has been much misunderstood and maligned in history and is not the vicious intruder of western fairy tales. The wolf is a shy, yet very sociable creature with strong rules of behavior. Fear of the wolf is perhaps born when its eerie howl raises the hackles on our neck and in our souls. Maybe we do not fear the wolf at all, but only the wild nature within ourselves.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">To American Indians , the wolf is said to be "teacher" medicine. We study wolfs ways of hunting and their social structure. The wolf is associated with the Dog Star , Sirus and some cultures belief humans came from this distant star. Wolf populations are threatened in the lower 48 states, but abundant in Alaska and Canada. Wolf has much to teach us, if only we will listen. `WOLF MEDICINE Wolves live in a communal structure like humans. The Alpha male and female lead a strict social order. Next in the order are Beta wolves who do not breed and serve as nursemaids for pups of the pack. The Omega wolf is at the bottom rung and is the 'scapegoat' in situations when the pack is being attacked. Often the Omega wolf is forced not to eat when food is scarce.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">If wolf has entered the forest of your mind, it may be to teach you that all things in nature have order amid chaos and to accept your duties in life, whether they be leadership roles or otherwise, with humility and strength. `The wolf spirit teaches us to have balance between your personal needs and those of the family and community. Wolves are absolutely committed and loyal to the pack and find their place within the group. If wolf exhibits these traits, it may mean that you must examine your function within the community and loyalty.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">It may also be a sign to bring better balance to the varied interests of self, family and community. `The hunting techniques of wolves served as an example for many tribes who copied them. Members of the pack form 'tag teams' who take turns chasing prey to exhaust the prey before themselves. Packs are known to have run over thirty miles a day in pursuit. Cooperation in achieving a common goal is the message conveyed here.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Wolves have developed many ways to communicate by body language and vocally. Facial ex-pressions, tail and ear movements, body posture, teeth bearing, eye squinting and scratching are part of their vocabulary. Vocally, a wide variety of growls, yelps, whines and howls make up a sophisticated system of communication. Wolf language helps the pack to identify and locate its members, establish territorial boundaries, give instruction, request assistance, sound warnings, teach the young, and generally to bring cohesion and unity to the pack.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">If a wolf or wolves have entered your physic, you are fortunate to have an animal spirit to knows the importance of communication and one that will find many ways to make their messages know to you. This ability to communicate may be a sign to hone your own speaking skills to effectively relate your feelings and ideas in a good way - to pray, sing and dance in praise of the blessings of the Creator./p><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">When a lone wolf is seen the wild it symbolizes freedom. When seen in a pack it represents community. If wolf appears to you alone or in a pack it is asking you to acquire the same within your own life. `The primal and piercing howl of the wolf sometimes is marking their territory boundaries. If you hear a wolf howl it might be telling you to stand your ground and defend your boundaries.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Wolves have great stamina and strength. They do not fight needlessly and often avoid fighting whenever possible. Wolf teaches to know who you are and to develop strength and confidence. `Wolf is associated with the lunar influences and energies that rule psychic perception. They teach us to respect our emotions and face the darkness within. `The wolf is ritualistic. It knows the importance of regular lunar howling ceremonies and daily social rituals designed to communicate needs and express feelings. The message of your wolf spirit may be to honour the forces of spirituality and connect with the life forces of Mother Earth. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.betterliving.co.nz/content/thefamily/new-age/Totem-Animal-Wolf.aspx">http://www.betterliving.co.nz/content/thefamily/new-age/Totem-Animal-Wolf.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.birdclan.org/images/wl30.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.birdclan.org/images/wl30.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Wolf is the pathfinder, the forerunner of new ideas who returns to the clan to teach and share medicine. Wolf takes one mate for life and is loyal like Dog. If you were to keep company with Wolves, you would find an enormous sense of family within the pack, as well as a strong individualistic urge, and they live by carefully defined rules and rituals. They are friendly, social, and highly intelligent.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Wolves are the epitome of the wild spirit. Their positive characteristics are numerous. Many believe that the true test of America’s sincerity about protecting the environment will revolve around whether or not the wolf remains protected and is allowed to be reintroduced into areas of the country where it has heretofore been eliminated. The wolf is the true spirit of the free and unspoiled wilderness.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">The senses of Wolf are very keen, and the moon is its power ally. The moon is the symbol for psychic energy, or the unconscious that holds the secrets of knowledge and wisdom. Baying at the moon may be an indication of Wolf’s desire to connect with new ideas which are just below the surface of consciousness.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.birdclan.org/images/wolves-12b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://www.birdclan.org/images/wolves-12b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Wolf would not come to you unless you requested the appearance of the tribe’s greatest teacher. The wolf teaches you to know who you are and to develop strength, confidence and surety in that so that you do not have to demonstrate and prove yourself at all.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.birdclan.org/images/wl5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.birdclan.org/images/wl5.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Wolves have a complex communication system - using body language. Usually those with wolf totems are very expressive with hands, posture, face or in some other manner. If you have difficulty conveying your moods and ideas to others, meditate and study the wolf. It will teach you how to empower your verbal communications with appropriate body language.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Wolf medicine empowers the teacher within us all to come forth and aid the children of Earth in understanding the Great Mystery and life. As you feel Wolf coming alive within you, you may wish to share your knowledge by writing or lecturing on information that will help others better understand their uniqueness or path in life. It is in the sharing of great truths that the consciousness of humanity will attain new heights.<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: navy; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Traditionally, someone with Wolf Medicine has a strong sense of self, and communicates well through subtle changes in voice inflection and body movements. They often find new solutions to problems while providing stability and support that one normally associates with a family structure.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">The wolf has a capacity for making quick and firm emotional attachments. Learning to trust your own insights and to secure your attachments accordingly is part of what wolf medicine teaches. The wolf can help you to hear the inner and guard you from inappropriate actions. It will guard you as it teaches you – sometimes strongly, sometimes gently – but always with love. When wolf shows up, it is time to breathe new life into your life and rituals. Find a new path, take a new journey, take control of your life. You are the governor of your life. You create it and direct it. Do so with harmony and discipline, and then you will know the true spirit of freedom.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Wolves are the epitome of stamina, known to run 35 miles a day in pursuit of prey. They are highly misunderstood animals, who have gained the reputation of being cold blooded. In reality wolves are friendly and social creatures. Aggression is something they avoid, preferring rather to growl or create a posture to show dominance. Even though living in close knit packs provide wolves with a strong sense of family, they are still able to maintain their individuality. Wolves represent the spirit of freedom, but they realize that having individual freedom requires having responsibilities.<br />
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Because wolf is a teacher and pathfinder, he comes when we need guidance in our lives. Those who have a Wolf Totem will move on to teach others about sacredness and spirituality. Wolf can also teach how to balance the responsibility of family needs and not to lose one's personal identity.<br />
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Wolf teaches us to develop strength and confidence in our decisions. He shows we will learn to trust our insights once we learn how to value our inner voice. This wisdom keeps us from inappropriate action. If wolf appears in your life examine where you need to develop more confidence and if you need more balance between friends, family, and yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.animaltotem.com/store.html?wc=79"><span style="text-decoration: none;">http://www.animaltotem.com/store.html?wc=79</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><u>Wolf Meaning and Totem Symbolism of the Wolf</u><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">To understand totem wolf symbols, one must first understand the heart of the Wolf. This takes time because the Wolf has had to endure many false stereotypes, misconceptions and misunderstandings.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Not at all the picture of ferocity or terror, the Wolf is a creature with a high sense of loyalty and strength. Another misconception is that of the “lone wolf.” To the contrary, the Wolf is actually a socialcreature, friendly, and gregarious with its counterparts.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Wolf is an incredible communicator. By using touch, body movements, <a href="http://www.whats-your-sign.com/symbolic-meaning-of-eyes.html"><span style="text-decoration: none;">eye contact</span></a>as well as many complex vocal expressions – the wolf makes his point understood. Those with totem wolf symbols are of the same inclination – they are expressive both vocally and physically. Those who have the wolf as their totem animal are naturally eloquent in speech, and also have knack for creative writing.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">A quick-list of totem wolf symbolic attributes include:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">Intelligence</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">Cunning</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">Communication</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">Friendliness</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">Loyalty</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">Generosity</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">Compassionate</span></li>
</ul></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Totem wolf symbols belong to those who truly understand the depth of passion that belong to this noble creature. The Wolf is a representative of deep faith, and profound understanding.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Further, the Wolf possess a high intellect, and have been observed using strategies about hunting, habitat and migration.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">In history, the totem Wolf symbol appears with the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus. Legend has it that the two founding brothers were raised and suckled by a she-wolf.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">In Norse mythology, the Wolf is a symbol for victory when ridden by Odin and the Valkyries upon the battlefield.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">As a <a href="http://www.whats-your-sign.com/celtic-symbols.html"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Celtic symbol, </span></a>the Wolf was a source of lunar power. Celtic lore states that the Wolf would hunt down the sun and devour it at each dusk so as to allow the power of the moon to come forth.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">In Asia, the wolf guards the doors that allow entrance to heavenly, celestial realms. The Wolf is also said to be among the ancestry of Genghis Khan.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">When this gracious creature appears to us, and serves as a totem in our lives, the Wolf beckons us to ask these questions:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">Are you thinking about a different form of education?</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">Are you being a true friend, and are your friends being true to you?</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">Are you communicating yourself clearly to others?</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">Are you being loyal to yourself?</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">Are you incorporating strategies and planning to achieve your goals?</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">Are you spending enough quality time with yourself, friends and family?</span></li>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><u>Teacher</u><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Wolf is the Soul that leaves the comfort and familiarity of the Pack, to travel out into the world of the unknown.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">In her Quest for Knowledge, she begins her journey by setting off South, and it is here that she is schooled in the classroom of trial and error as she dances her way through the flames of experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">This is the Direction of the ~Personality Center,~ learning to trust herself and her own keen intuition which has been forged through confronting both external obstacles, and her own fears. Thus, a sense of self-reliance is cultivated as she puts to test the lessons she has learned.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Then, from deep within, comes the stirring recognition that there must be more, and she is once again off on her journey, headed this time toward the West. Here, she embarks on the Journey ~Within~ as this is the Direction of the ~Great Mystery,~ or the ~Spirit Center.~<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">In the West she finds that the labor of her actions have borne fruit as she strives to integrate the ~Personality Center~ with the ~Spirit Center.~ She contemplates here, in silent revery, on all that has gone before. This is the time of moonlight, and as she gazes at the image of herself in the shimmering water of her soul`s reflection, her whole being is awash in the glow of joy that comes from the recognition that life is magical and that, having absorbed her lessons, she has received a Spiritual Rebirth. She then arises from the ashes of the old, as a new and enlightened being.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Then, she turns her face toward the North and when she arrives there discovers a sense of new found courage gained through resolve and determination.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">She reawakens to the physical state of her being in the process of integrating ~Physical~ with ~Personality~ and ~Spirit.~ The recognition is made that one is also a physical creature, though the Spirit is the force that sustains the physical life. It is here that a time of thanksgiving and celebration is had for all that the ~Great Spirit~ has given, and for the experiences which have gone before.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Yet the East now beckons her as she listens to the haunting cries of her Pack and turns her noble head toward Home.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">When she returns to the Pack, the Knowledge gained from her journey, ignites her Being, as a lantern from within. The Pack draws near to her listening for the Wisdom she will impart, as her destiny is to share what she has learned with the rest of the Pack so that the leap across the planes can be made by All. This is the ~Path of the Teacher.~<br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><u>Individual, Group Consciousness</u><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Wolf Totem understands that the unity of the Pack is crucial to his survival, yet the Pack likewise recognizes the vital contribution that each Wolf makes.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Wolves live in highly complex social structures called "Packs" with a dominant Male and Female pair, or the Alpha Male and Female, leading the Pack. Every other member not only has a "ranking" within the pack, from Beta through Omega, they also have a unique role. It is this very structure which may have been behind Rudyard Kipling`s eloquent quote:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">"For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf,<br />
and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack."<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">***The two legged with the Wolf as his/her Totem has an inner need to be of service for the "greater good." Although the individual with Wolf Totem enjoys the company of others, there exists as well, the need for time alone. This "lone wolf" time will be spent in quiet contemplation and reflection upon the experiences of life before translating these ~thoughts to form~ and rejoining the "Pack" once more***<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://wolfs_moon.tripod.com/wolftotemmain.html"><span style="text-decoration: none;">http://wolfs_moon.tripod.com/wolftotemmain.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
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<div><div><div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867780636387319827.post-57416426207381388722011-10-06T19:31:00.001+01:002015-07-28T15:10:29.932+01:00Kids Kitty Hat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
At last I have finally got round to writing out the kitty hat pattern....I'm so sorry it's taken so long, hopefully it's worth the wait :)</div>
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It's kids size, for a bigger hat just add a few more inc rounds, in the hat until it's big enough for you & an extra increase row or two in the ears so that they don't look too small! Or you could always go for a thick Aran wool & bigger hook!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867780636387319827.post-33781529250230514152011-10-04T12:52:00.000+01:002011-10-04T12:52:30.163+01:00Meditating with Animals - They Help You Relax And Get In Touch With Spirit | The Shaman's Well<a href="http://www.shamanswell.org/shaman/meditating-animals-they-help-you-relax-and-get-touch-spirit#.TorzaE5r4h0.blogger">Meditating with Animals - They Help You Relax And Get In Touch With Spirit | The Shaman's Well</a><div><br /></div><div>Interesting article....</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867780636387319827.post-22191840958692140502011-09-24T19:13:00.001+01:002011-11-19T17:49:40.234+00:00Pagan Blanket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGHInc_5XXtZpBYNbujpRG2NPoD7qDwr0-jsoVhGWnMz-hurSVGFKNzTY32quXutFwcOQ7jLXfmMXL5YYh1ghAej0UGU9ySyUVqZ8CSKhCFb0oellAdZUZdc6LG55WjLNtZhNJYRIgV1A/s1600/blanket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGHInc_5XXtZpBYNbujpRG2NPoD7qDwr0-jsoVhGWnMz-hurSVGFKNzTY32quXutFwcOQ7jLXfmMXL5YYh1ghAej0UGU9ySyUVqZ8CSKhCFb0oellAdZUZdc6LG55WjLNtZhNJYRIgV1A/s320/blanket.jpg" width="242" /></a></div><br />
Yey! It's finished!<br />
I'm fairly pleased with it, a few things I'd like to change. but all in all I think it's rather groovy. :)<br />
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I've been fairly busy recently so I haven't been able to convert my charts onto the computer yet, but as soon as I have I'll post them up.<br />
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As for the others....<br />
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</div>The Pentacle can be found on my blog, <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4f9-VQ43bIj8nkPw-5uZ7Ep0QVmCUAVdDaDpwDghxAwwc9L22vIeHx-vmgE0Etxp6kqyv9E4KXVa2MhjWYu7-_NEfFSanTt6apXwirFzdqqWw8acSCYe3M7wuxpepk9y1f0SuyIXEdeM/s1600-h/Pentagram_.jpg">HERE</a><br />
The Cernunnos chart can be found <a href="http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/174/d/4/cernunnos_stag_knitting_chart_by_corvus_corone_corone-d3jsgds.pdf">HERE</a><br />
The Tribal Sun can be found <a href="http://erssieknits.squarespace.com/hat-examples/pagan-flavour/5780013">HERE</a><br />
The Goddess can be found <a href="http://mizzadamz.livejournal.com/426156.html?#cutid1">HERE</a><br />
The 9 Circles Square (bottom left) is altered form <a href="http://undisthreadness.blogspot.com/2006/09/16-circles-square.html">THIS </a><br />
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I can't recall the others, but when I do, I'll link to them :)<br />
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*UPDATE*<br />
I've finally added the charts I drew for the seasons which can be found <a href="http://sooticasdream.blogspot.com/2011/11/pagan-seasonal-charts.html">HERE</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867780636387319827.post-54403040008998724552011-09-15T14:09:00.000+01:002011-09-15T14:09:58.053+01:00WIP Pagan BlanketNearly finished a pagan inspired blanket. Just the edging to complete. I'm also thinking of outlining the colour work, not made my mind up yet.<br />
I've used quite a few freely available charts, which I'll link to once I upload the finished blanket.<br />
There's a couple of squares I've designed myself (the seasons). I'll upload the finished charts ASAP!<br />
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I think it's safe to say that the blanket has Ginges approval...<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJagaaNl6706WyVlM7AgVqp4F70MCYmdUM9hLodumGXqKEOyIQB1D8Q3nGqyrpPbJpMhM8Bg3A0sVdjdkuBrevw-iz9q5VNJtBVAl9MfnwZqudh3bw3tdgTXR-GoocVbQHmlHouy69sO4/s1600/DSCF0862.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJagaaNl6706WyVlM7AgVqp4F70MCYmdUM9hLodumGXqKEOyIQB1D8Q3nGqyrpPbJpMhM8Bg3A0sVdjdkuBrevw-iz9q5VNJtBVAl9MfnwZqudh3bw3tdgTXR-GoocVbQHmlHouy69sO4/s320/DSCF0862.jpg" width="254" /></a></div>Once it's done I'll note down as many points as possible, as a lot of the stitches were chosen for specific reasons & of course link to where I found the charts etc.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867780636387319827.post-44643013170575543542011-09-09T13:15:00.006+01:002018-05-18T10:04:41.556+01:00Crochet Goddess Doll Pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a simple design that can be left plain like the above image or easily decorated. It’s up to you. I originally wrote the design with children in mind. I think the arms are perfect to use as a handle, but it can easily be made for adults. Think of what it is going to be used for. It can be used like a poppet to represent a person or a specfic Goddess, an element, in a ritual, etc.</div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">This
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Double crochet <i>(sc in US terminology)</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Decrease (2 dc’s stitched together)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Gauge/hook
size not important.</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Equipment:</span></u></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">(*Stuff
as you crochet...the more the better as it will help retain the shape of the
doll. It will be quite firm.* )<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Start of
head</span></u></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 1:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> Starting with the head, 7dc into
a magic ring. Sl st together. Ch1. End all rounds in this way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 3:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> dc, inc. Repeat round. (21)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 4:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 2 dc, inc. Repeat around (28)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 5:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> dc in each st around. (28)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 6:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 3 dc, inc . Repeat around. (35)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 7</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">-<b>10</b>: dc in each st around.
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 11:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 3dc, dec. Repeat around. (28)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 12:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> dc in each st around. (28)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 13:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 2dc, dec. Repeat around. (21)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 15:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> dec in each st around (7)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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torso</span></u></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd16:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> inc into each st around. (14)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 20:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 3dc, inc. Repeat around. (35)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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21-25:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> dc
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 26:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 3dc, dec. Repeat around. (28)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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28-29:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 2dc,
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Stuff
tightly<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Start of
bottom</span></u></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 30:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> inc into each st around.(32)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 31:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 3dc into single st, 1dc in next st. Repeat around. (64) </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd
32-39:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> dc
around. (64)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Rnd 40: </b>6</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">dc, dec. Repeat around. (56)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 41:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> dc around. (56)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 42:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 8dc, dec around. Dc in last 2dc.
(50)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 43:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 7dc, dec around. Dc in last 2dc.
(44)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 44:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 6dc, dec around. Dc in last 2dc.
(38)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 45:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 5dc, dec around. Dc in last 2dc.
(32)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 46:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 4dc, dec around. Dc in last 2dc.
(26)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 47:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 3dc, dec around. Dc in last 2dc.
(20)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 48:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 2dc, dec around. (14)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Stuff
tightly. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 49:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 2dc, dec. Repeat around. (7)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 50:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> dc, dec. Repeat around. Dc
in last dc. (5)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rnd 51:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">dec around until bottom is
closed. Fasten off securely leaving a length of wool. By pulling on this it
will help shape the bottom. Weave into the bottom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Arms</span></u></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Ch 60.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Dc in
each st for 12 rows.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Whip
stitch sides together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Stuff
tightly. Use plenty of stuffing. The more the better. Use a knitting
needle/pencil to push the stuffing into the crocheted tube.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Position
the end of the arms two rows down from the neck, making a curved arch over the
head. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">(This
could easily be altered so the arms are facing down, making a embracing
position.)</span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><i><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Optional extras</span></u></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Herbs – these can be placed
in with the stuffing<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Embellishments -<i>Some
suggestions</i><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Shells for water<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Feathers for air<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Flowers for earth<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Red beads/sequins for fire<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Silver/white glitter for the
spirit.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Use
a colour of wool to correspond to a specific element.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Fill a small lidded tub
(such as a Kinder Egg) with beads, rice etc. Glue round the lid &
place in doll while stuffing to create a rattle<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Thread beads onto wool
before you crochet. Slip a bead into each stitch for a round, to create a
necklace of beads. Stitched on beads have a tenacity of coming loose. Not
good if you plan to give the doll to a child. This way the beads will only
come off if the beads break.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Stitch on sigils, runes etc<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="background-color: red;">PLEASE do
NOT sell this pattern. You are free to sell the completed dolls. If this is
seen for sale anywhere please report the seller & let me know. Thank
you .<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I would
LOVE to see any dolls hooked up, so if you make one (or more) please take a
picture & I'll happily add it here to share with others. :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">If there
are any problems with the pattern (mistakes etc) feel free to leave a comment
& I'll do my best to help you out!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</u></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1 <span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">All or nothing thinking:<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">You see things in black & white categories & there are no shades of grey. If a situation is less than perfect you see it as a total failure.</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Overgeneralization:<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">Here, one unfortunate event leads to the assumption that this will happen every time, but remember there is no justification for seeing one instance as proving the rule. Recognised by thinking involving the words <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">always </i>or <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">never</i>.</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Mental Filter:<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">You pick out a single negative detail & dwell on it exclusively. One word of critics eradicates all the praise you have received.</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Disqualifying the positive:<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">You reject the positive experiences by insisting they don’t count, maybe they are a fluke. If you do a good job, you tell yourself it was easy, or anyone could have done it.</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Jumping to conclusions:<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">You interpret things negatively when there are no facts to support your conclusion. Two common variations are mind-reading (you arbitrarily assume that someone is reacting negatively to you), & fortune telling (You predict that things will turn out badly).</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Catastrophising :<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">You exaggerate the importance of your own problems & shortcomings to disaster proportions – “I made a mistake, how awful; I can never show myself here again.” Do you feel this way about other people when you see them make a mistake?</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Emotional Reasoning:<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">You take your feelings as facts, assuming your negative emotions reflect the way things really are, as in “I feel guilty, so I must be a rotten person”, or “I feel anxious, so there must be some real danger.”</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Should statements:<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">Based upon out assumptions, you think you should be perfect all the time, should never make a fuss or never get angry. You may assume others should always be able to anticipate your needs, or this is proof they don’t care for you.</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">9.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Labelling:<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">An extreme form of all or nothing thinking, you label yourself as a ‘useless person’ on the basis of one mistake. It makes as much sense labelling yourself a joiner, because you put up a shelf.</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">10.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Personalisation & blame:<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast">You hold yourself personally responsible for events that aren’t entirely under your control, & which may involve others’ actions or decisions making too.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867780636387319827.post-77722158828541275392010-09-16T14:38:00.000+01:002010-09-16T14:38:49.997+01:00"Not Perfect"<object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/exwn6fuF9y0?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/exwn6fuF9y0?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br />
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<div class="lyrics" id="lyrics14" style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial; font-size: 0.85em; margin-left: 2.5em;">This is my Earth<br />
And I live in it<br />
It's one third dirt<br />
And two thirds water<br />
And it rotates and revolves through space<br />
At rather an impressive pace<br />
And never even messes up my hair<br />
And here's the really weird thing<br />
The force created by its spin<br />
Is the force that stops the chaos flooding in<br />
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This is my Earth<br />
And it's fine<br />
It's where I spend the vast majority of my time<br />
It's not perfect<br />
But it's mine<br />
It's not perfect<br />
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This is my house<br />
And I live in it<br />
It's made of cracks<br />
And photographs<br />
We rent it off a guy who bought it from a guy<br />
Who bought it from a guy<br />
Whose grandad left it to him<br />
And the weirdest thing is that this house<br />
Has locks to keep the baddies out<br />
But they're mostly used to lock ourselves in<br />
<br />
This is my house<br />
And it's fine<br />
It's where I spend the vast majority of my time<br />
It's not perfect<br />
But it's mine<br />
It's not perfect<br />
<br />
This is my body<br />
And I live in it<br />
It's x<br />
And x months old<br />
It's changed a lot since it was new<br />
It's done stuff it wasn't built to do<br />
I often try to fill it up with wine<br />
And the weirdest thing about it is<br />
I spend so much time hating it<br />
But it never says a bad word about me<br />
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This is my body<br />
And it's fine<br />
It's where I spend the vast majority of my time<br />
It's not perfect<br />
But it's mine<br />
It's not perfect<br />
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This is my brain<br />
And I live in it<br />
It's made of love<br />
And bad song lyrics<br />
It's tucked away behind my eyes<br />
Where all my fucked up thoughts can hide<br />
Cos God forbid I hurt somebody<br />
And the weird thing about my mind<br />
Is that every answer that you find<br />
Is the basis of a brand new cliche<br />
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This is my brain<br />
And it's fine<br />
It's where I spend the vast majority of my time<br />
It's not perfect<br />
But it's mine<br />
It's not perfect<br />
I'm not quite sure I've worked out how to work it<br />
It's not perfect<br />
But it's mine</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867780636387319827.post-4726360054838822622010-09-16T08:48:00.000+01:002010-09-16T08:48:47.492+01:00Rules Of Being Human<u><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none;"><u><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Rules of Being Human by Dan Millman </span></b></u></span></div></u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
<ul><li>When you were born, you didn't come with an owner's manual. These guidelines help make life work better!</li>
</ul></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><ul><li>You will receive a body. You may like it or hate it, but make the best of it because it’s going to be with you for the rest of your life. </li>
</ul></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><ul><li>You will learn lessons. You are enrolled in a full time informal school called life on planet Earth. Every person or incident is the Universal Teacher </li>
</ul></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><ul><li>There are no mistakes, only lessons. Growth is a process of experimentation. ‘Failures’ are as much a part of the process as ‘Successes’ </li>
</ul></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><ul><li>A lesson is repeated until it is learned. It is presented to you in various forms until you learn it, then you go to the next lesson. </li>
</ul></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If you don’t learn easy lessons they get harder. External problems are a precise reflection of your internal state; pain is how your subconscious gets your attention. First it </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">whispers</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">, then it </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Yells. </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">When you clear inner obstructions, your outside world changes. </span></li>
</ul></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">You will know you have learned a lesson when your actions change. Wisdom is practice, practice, practice, practice. Remember a little of </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Something</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> is better than a lot of </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Nothing.</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></li>
</ul></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><ul><li>‘THERE’ is no better than ‘HERE’. When your ‘THERE’ becomes ‘HERE’, you simply obtain another ‘THERE’ that looks better than ‘HERE’</li>
</ul><ul><li>Others are only mirrors of you. You cannot love or hate something about another unless it reflects something you love or hate in yourself.</li>
</ul></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><ul><li>Your life is up to you. Spirit provides the canvas you do the painting. There are three kinds of people; those who make things happen, those who watch what happens, and those who wonder what happened. Take charge of your life - or someone else will. </li>
</ul></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><ul><li>You always get what you want. Your subconscious rightfully determines what energies, experiences and people you attract, therefore only the foolproof way to know what you want is to see what you have. </li>
</ul></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><ul><li>There is no right or wrong, but there are consequences and responsibilities. Corollary Law: no one gets away with anything; everything has a value – and a price; you pay now, or you pay later. </li>
</ul></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><ul><li>Your answers lie inside you. Children need guidance from others; as we mature, we trust our hearts, where the laws of spirit are written. You must know more than you have heard or read or been told. All you need to do this is look, listen and trust.</li>
</ul></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><ul><li>You will tend to forget all this. That’s why it’s good to remind one another.</li>
</ul></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867780636387319827.post-11952519207924117562010-07-24T14:15:00.000+01:002022-08-02T16:31:19.309+01:00AlanaMy latest painting......<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif, Georgia, Courier, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">I carry a large enough bag, so I can fit a smaller one with a few things in it, into it.I don't suffer from panic attacks anymore (thank god!) but I could do with something to distract my mind when I'm feeling low &/or stressed.....</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif, Georgia, Courier, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif, Georgia, Courier, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">How do you prepare yourself for panic attacks while away from home? Reach into your comfort bag for security, distraction or relaxation. Prepare yourself for anxiety and panic attacks by taking along comfort in a bag.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif, Georgia, Courier, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><b>Difficulty: </b>Easy</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif, Georgia, Courier, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><b>Time Required:</b>Varies<br />
<b>Here's How:</b></span><br />
<ol type="1"><b></b>
<li><b>Choose a bag.</b><br />
Decide what kind of bag is appropriate for your needs. If you drive a lot, you can take more in the car. If you carry a purse, maybe a large one is in order. A backpack is an option for anyone.</li>
<li><b>Brainstorm.</b><br />
Now it's time to brainstorm. Sit down with pen and paper, and write down anything that comes to mind that has helped relieve your anxiety in the past. Add to it anything that you'd like to try.</li>
<li><b>Pick the portable items from your list.</b><br />
After your list is complete, decide what is portable and put together your comfort bag.<br />
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<b>Below are a number of suggestions to help you complete your list.</b></li>
<li><b>Relaxation</b><ul><li>Index cards with relaxation and breathing exercises</li>
<li>Lavender oil</li>
<li>Hand cream (for hand massage)</li>
<li>Music and portable player</li>
<li>Relaxation tapes</li>
<li>Herbal tea</li>
</ul></li>
<li><b>Comfort</b><ul><li>Photos</li>
<li>Cards/letters from loved ones</li>
<li>Teddy bear</li>
<li>Religious or spiritual items</li>
<li>Index cards with poems, quotes and calming reminders</li>
</ul></li>
<li><b>Stimulation</b><ul><li>Rubber bands (can put on your wrist)</li>
<li>Mints or tart candy</li>
<li>Cold water</li>
<li>Mentholated cream (to smell)</li>
<li>Upbeat music</li>
</ul></li>
<li><b>Distraction</b><ul><li>Puzzle books</li>
<li>Magazines</li>
<li>Portable computer games</li>
<li>Journal</li>
<li>Small children's toys</li>
<li>Coloring books</li>
<li>Books on tape</li>
<li>Pens, pencils, colored pencils, crayons</li>
</ul></li>
<li><b>Emergencies</b><ul><li>Cell phone</li>
<li>Extra clothes (including something warm)</li>
<li>Blanket</li>
<li>Extra medication</li>
<li>Small phonebook with all important numbers</li>
<li>Change for phone</li>
<li>Money</li>
<li>Toilet paper and Kleenex</li>
<li>Maps</li>
</ul></li>
</ol><b>Tips:</b><ol type="1"><li>Have a list people you can call if you're stuck somewhere. They would be people who could come get you or talk to you until you feel calm again (make sure they've agreed ahead of time).</li>
<li>Forgetfulness is a common symptom during anxiety and panic. When you put together lists, like phone numbers, be sure to include even the most obvious (such as your mom) because you may forget the most obvious when you're anxious.</li>
<li>Remember that anxiety can make easy tasks more difficult, so be sure to bring distractions for an anxious mind (i.e., maybe a children's puzzle book rather than an adult's).</li>
<li>Don't be embarrassed about bringing what soothes you. If bringing that childhood teddy bear will help you take a few more recovery steps, then it's worth it!</li>
</ol>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867780636387319827.post-65151462520855764592010-03-16T21:28:00.000+00:002010-03-16T21:28:30.920+00:00Twinkle Twinkle Little Star<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX_cbzjiBGPWIWAkQZ6QifcDc4xyV0wmZFYsB7GH6FrpbL-t-ptxshQB9IV08boLuPQUr7yeRSt_MhTeCjl3ob9Sg2vYIgYvCjU-Ub1GPXNsqJVql-XM6a-5CbyhllvushQXijChvLRXU/s1600-h/Twinkle+Twinkle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX_cbzjiBGPWIWAkQZ6QifcDc4xyV0wmZFYsB7GH6FrpbL-t-ptxshQB9IV08boLuPQUr7yeRSt_MhTeCjl3ob9Sg2vYIgYvCjU-Ub1GPXNsqJVql-XM6a-5CbyhllvushQXijChvLRXU/s320/Twinkle+Twinkle.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Original image can be found at <a href="http://magicmoonlightfreeimages.blogspot.com/2010/03/just-to-cute_15.html">Magic Moonlight</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867780636387319827.post-38642858793714783812010-03-16T20:25:00.000+00:002010-03-16T20:25:29.954+00:00More Photoshoped Vintage Images<div style="text-align: center;"><b>The Little Witch.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD8jqp75kBTjbxKD7WfKqqgkDhkAxeUa0mxtJg-Dep8-5GPNUloq2qFiWLyCJgYKBpOYvjK82DO_k6sKU9PgIeEa-uFGMImYKMqGp8Ewb6dEqrd0ho1AZZP8dMD8IDnUAovLiE-vabbaw/s1600-h/4436546038_1e5067ea4a_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD8jqp75kBTjbxKD7WfKqqgkDhkAxeUa0mxtJg-Dep8-5GPNUloq2qFiWLyCJgYKBpOYvjK82DO_k6sKU9PgIeEa-uFGMImYKMqGp8Ewb6dEqrd0ho1AZZP8dMD8IDnUAovLiE-vabbaw/s320/4436546038_1e5067ea4a_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Never play with a womans heart!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Star Princess</b></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaX25KYpC68wPfnCqVv4hAVcWqY6lELJUIdZPeCWjsh2xACznmCtEb_9TRIG141BhBRhGUBS9V3SDbGWc7Crs1LxmiT5r5kxIBQbJlXdaYcp3NssMAZbC2pb4mnnh9FNdNqQI_-IBmJqE/s1600-h/4407936213_c3bbae53b4_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 201px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaX25KYpC68wPfnCqVv4hAVcWqY6lELJUIdZPeCWjsh2xACznmCtEb_9TRIG141BhBRhGUBS9V3SDbGWc7Crs1LxmiT5r5kxIBQbJlXdaYcp3NssMAZbC2pb4mnnh9FNdNqQI_-IBmJqE/s320/4407936213_c3bbae53b4_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448515236516392754" /></a><div>The little princess watches over you as you sleep, humming lullaby's to help you sleep.</div><div>Sprinkling star dust into your eyes to create all your most magical dreams.....</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867780636387319827.post-81901502944153413112009-12-18T19:21:00.000+00:002009-12-18T19:26:44.113+00:00ROA Creates A Giant Lanticular in LondonIs this AWESOME or what!?!<br />Now that's the sort of graffiti I'd very happily have on any of my walls! (Via <a href="http://www.woostercollective.com">HERE</a>)<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416658732461642994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuZfbh2Mk9UTwRc1qQML_jO25crr6SHlWdrn9P7NBVhMvkt-1hYy8OKEWWjlnOmsv3SkUtNOyWWD9ha3xpERpyCdyBFYLa4ZHCp18PJM42xHyToZu1DZSlQgueEtiATS_lsnwvfLSY0U0/s320/roalant1.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416658738784032994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7sbMuNSU5Jp4piUw4H96Z4lQ464BsEhNjoglTHnYll74SilqDcCG6q0FXbHkz9SOVPO3qS5NfWrAipVGO0A2Cwnu8EfxazlIrGWypYOyd0sTpcQlPUsqmuiTQaQ2mwG9FQkFUIeU2YGE/s320/roalant2-thumb.jpg" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpZgPNqGe0sRxFPocQrQOoOnR8Kghp_02R_uv4HETq917kxRFBUx1P8LUVut7oKwHCV5Xnrl3CxYKKAFfz-paB8H_M66swp3S_G1UVdTuaKfTSv_UJ3edji8NVIYMTrGgkpcykyXapnpU/s1600-h/roalant3-thumb.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416658741981453618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpZgPNqGe0sRxFPocQrQOoOnR8Kghp_02R_uv4HETq917kxRFBUx1P8LUVut7oKwHCV5Xnrl3CxYKKAFfz-paB8H_M66swp3S_G1UVdTuaKfTSv_UJ3edji8NVIYMTrGgkpcykyXapnpU/s320/roalant3-thumb.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3867780636387319827.post-11968020294624054072009-12-12T22:45:00.000+00:002009-12-12T23:46:25.410+00:00The Guardians Q&A<strong>What is your earliest memory?</strong>My third birthday party...probably because it was the last birthday where both my parents attended.<br /><br /><strong>When were you happiest?</strong> Now!<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Which living person do you most admire, and why? </strong>My Mum.<br /><br /><strong>What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?</strong> My effortlessly talented ability to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">criticize</span> myself<br /><br /><strong>What is the trait you most deplore in others? </strong>Dishonesty or bad manners<br /><br /><strong>What was your most embarrassing moment?</strong> Probably the first time I ever got <em>really</em> drunk. My Mum has never let me forget it!<br /><br /><strong>Property aside, what's the most expensive thing you've bought? </strong>My guitar<br /><br /><strong>What would your super power be? </strong>The ability to read minds! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Coz</span> I'm nosey & paranoid!<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 215px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414498562369496866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn1tRyIxNRqiftN2cvygl69oS0AeDDSKPJW8oFzCMqThGTJ9Low5uZ6somyLVeSUV-m9bAdi7LEKpp1fau2ihQvUfeD5PtDx5SRkuim5mSz2jKnDFyYA3m0dMJ2iEsrvJXIBEE66gEmgU/s320/telepathy.jpg" /><br /><strong>What makes you unhappy?</strong> Not being acknowledged. You don't need to have an entire <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">conversation</span> with me, just say hello.<br /><br /><strong>What do you most dislike about your appearance?</strong> The genetically passed on nose!<br /><br /><strong>If you could bring something extinct back to life, what would you choose? </strong>The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodo">dodo</a>, just so we can be closer to Wonderland!<br /><div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 291px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414497572681988178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEo5Aqn84F6P2wvUq2AN6mTBW5xvVkNthxw3UVvOk1kv0_QpDYb9JxywFZYznCiYevlQ2hLS-mvI1-zdJXdkL5CUrWlU14M5mUXx2EkA_QMDQ4Q0bzYijX-S1AKz0AYvX6OByOpeBfaLg/s320/modern_dodo.jpg" />& they do look quite <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">whimsical</span>!<br /><div><br /><strong>Who would play you in the film of your life?</strong> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1083271/">Megan Fox</a>, or <a href="http://www.laceyturneronline.com/">Lacey Turner</a> just to make me look good.<br /><br /><strong>What is your most unappealing habit? </strong>My shyness can be & has been seen as coldness or aloofness.<br /><br /><strong>What is your favourite smell? </strong>Vanilla or Nina <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Riccis</span> "Nina" </div><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 245px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414491874118163778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw3U437yW3Bh38PzRRPONmkomgbXtQbvqSJj7oNr9o5rHHymE9YiRFizQX1d5FSqcIaSRERtQQBT9EwHIP5p3z3H6jgR-iTRk_yzKkLeHOdMsd1oNPPHWX22xA14hyW2sfgTg_v7SOLrQ/s320/336px-Nina-ricci-fragrance.jpg" /><br /><strong>What is your favourite book?</strong> "Alice In Wonderland" as life always seems so much more <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">simpler</span> after reading it.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414493573893284498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX-Fg6MPkk4UB6ABjpl2Dqg1KWqjStteRHXc0u_pjRlAkJ9tl7d6gdplhnnOMxX9FrJXQW2eE18hsicJVgvzTR-E7cthJ5CPCzPEKcTHW2YKgtRB5xwwfZXgSyL1vbtWcuizSqEjtjNWM/s320/alice-in-wonderland.jpg" /><br /><strong>What would be your fancy dress costume of choice?</strong> Probably a fairy tale character.<br /><strong></strong></p><br /><div><strong>What is the worst thing <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">anyone's</span> said to you?</strong> "You're being a drama queen" or "I won't be there for you" about my Depression.<br /><br /><strong>Cat or dog?</strong> Cat...they don't make me feel lazy! </div><br /><p><strong>What is your guiltiest pleasure?</strong> Watching <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Eastenders</span>....<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">shhhhh</span>!<br /><br /><strong>What do you owe your parents? </strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Independence</span> & individuality from my Mum & <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">stubbornness</span> from my father<strong> </strong><br /><br /><strong>To whom would you most like to say sorry, and why? </strong>My Gran, for not visiting more before she passed away<br /><br /><strong>Who would you invite to your dream dinner party?</strong> <a href="http://www.marilynmonroe.com/">Marilyn Monroe</a>, <a href="http://www.stephenfry.com/">Stephen Fry</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Rollins">Henry Rollins</a> & <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Morrison">Jim Morrison</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZJvfY_f15dTKHpnch-0IQm6J9rAuHmpdXPQAFpN5je3gxq8fJkpqNKtR1thd7Fq4fyp7Ui0HnpReqh1tZ-DdgcIm552GdexhmLQPqqH5iKhR-_XcRDw_4q5Q6oLWR5xdmW2LfZwtcR8k/s1600-h/MarilynMonroe000068.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 278px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414498971491396578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZJvfY_f15dTKHpnch-0IQm6J9rAuHmpdXPQAFpN5je3gxq8fJkpqNKtR1thd7Fq4fyp7Ui0HnpReqh1tZ-DdgcIm552GdexhmLQPqqH5iKhR-_XcRDw_4q5Q6oLWR5xdmW2LfZwtcR8k/s320/MarilynMonroe000068.jpg" /></a></p><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwKbkyF8AewYsUbfKZwx5wSgJhObjvQLTWtR4k3Lbdsr6nAA0qfUKhGQ-0XfbVVmvoX6xDkgdNrawvoDIkZra0AA9WAZB22gP-OmxJXL_U4tAC531fYl0K7x8vCNbSCTvrYhVIAneYHvI/s1600-h/300x193_stephen_fry.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 193px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414493579693789458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwKbkyF8AewYsUbfKZwx5wSgJhObjvQLTWtR4k3Lbdsr6nAA0qfUKhGQ-0XfbVVmvoX6xDkgdNrawvoDIkZra0AA9WAZB22gP-OmxJXL_U4tAC531fYl0K7x8vCNbSCTvrYhVIAneYHvI/s320/300x193_stephen_fry.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_OncTHjqF7YtmlWRtw16JvcNFoR7r7_b_cgQP0HG_uynOppNrLG5qVKanIoqlOR9qT4E1AZPotEG7NdUSvtKQh88QqAB0jfk3B0zJm1bb-eP9Ryto9wg-ov5l1ASKm9EOE-dv-OwkVp4/s1600-h/henry_rollins_04.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 276px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414493576589101026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_OncTHjqF7YtmlWRtw16JvcNFoR7r7_b_cgQP0HG_uynOppNrLG5qVKanIoqlOR9qT4E1AZPotEG7NdUSvtKQh88QqAB0jfk3B0zJm1bb-eP9Ryto9wg-ov5l1ASKm9EOE-dv-OwkVp4/s320/henry_rollins_04.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgGiN5ytna5JlzlnfL8Hdn9amscBNcMIwWkJmGb5GJvWGlJ4c9VF9XCc7xiikI2h9kzOTSYMQuhZl-5YOFaFWs-gzcwU9MtqAZcM2rKI_RPccJ9u02x8f5B6sZsWfaXfWThffbOdyPCQ/s1600-h/Jim-Morrison-An+American+Prayer.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414494542000078562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgGiN5ytna5JlzlnfL8Hdn9amscBNcMIwWkJmGb5GJvWGlJ4c9VF9XCc7xiikI2h9kzOTSYMQuhZl-5YOFaFWs-gzcwU9MtqAZcM2rKI_RPccJ9u02x8f5B6sZsWfaXfWThffbOdyPCQ/s320/Jim-Morrison-An+American+Prayer.jpg" /></a> <strong>Which words or phrases do you most overuse?</strong> "I have to admit...", "...know what I mean?"<br /><br /><strong>What is the worst job you've done? </strong>Babysitting a girl that wouldn't stop crying until her <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">parents</span> came back home 4 hours later!<br /><br /><br /><div><strong>When did you last cry, and why? </strong>about 10months ago when I found out I was lied to by people I regarded as sisters! </div><br /><div><strong>What is the closest you've come to death? </strong>An overdose....intensive care for a week for monitoring, I was & am fine! :) </div><br /><div><strong>What song would you like played at your funeral?</strong> "Free Bird" by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lynard</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Skynard</span><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CkTQUtx818w&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><br /><br /><br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CkTQUtx818w&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br />or "Don't Fear (The Reaper)" by The Blue Oyster Cult<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZdXfkkyI1nQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><br /><br /><br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZdXfkkyI1nQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /></div><div><strong>How would you like to be remembered?</strong> Fondly & with love </div><br /><div><strong>What is the most important lesson life has taught you? </strong>Not to take it to seriously, it's not weakness to ask for help & the grass is always greener where I'm standing!</div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1