Oh our CRAZY HOLIDAYS!

Ok, so the posts are a bit backwards but, oh well....I have too many things to do then dwell on that! It's really just easier if I use a timeline format! Dec. 20 - Ashley's school party (which worked out great because she had to miss her last day 12/21 due to IVIG)...she got all kinds of little gifts and had a fun class party! She took a 2 hour nap that day...... Dec. 21 - Ashley get's a visit from Santa at Children's Hospital which we incorporate into our Yule celebration that evening and is loaded down w/gifts! Bratz, Cabbage Patch doll, all kinds of Princess games and craft kits, etc....Plus some grocery gift certificates for dear old Mama and Papa Witch! All donated by a wonderful local company! It was amazing...... Dec.22 - We celebrated w/ my mother, stepfather and brother at my mom's house. We had great fun, AWESOME food, and Ashley got all 6 Highschool Musical Dolls so she was wound up tighter than a wire for the rest of the night :) We had a nice visit and enjoyed viewing Dennis's homemade arcade - I can't even desacribe it - it is so amazing, he has games and systems that date back to the 70's! It is truly a gamers paradise :) Dec. 23 - We celebrated with Papa Witch's family and again, enjoyed great food, GREAT company and a happy wound up Shih Tzu! It was a fun night and it felt great to have just about everyone there - except for poor Joe who got syuck working late at his job at the Galleria Mall :( Again, we were spoiled rotten (and I hope those we gave gifts to felt the same...) and had a blast! Jim will finally get his RED ROBIN cheeseburger! Dec. 24th - Jim had to work so Ashley and I hunkered down, watched TBS 24 hours of a Christmas Story and Daddy let her open a "special gift"...a Hannah Montana microphone! It went great with the Hannah Montana wig she got from Jim's family the previous night - adorable pics.! Dec. 25th - We celebrated Christmas morning here and then headed off to Jim's grandparents were EVERYONE was for an early brunch as Jim had to work again - it was such fun for all! My mother in law got some fantastic pictures....Of course my camera crapped out! So...that was our Holiday - it was fantastic! I am, still recouping and making up for lost sleep but boy, was it nice! I think our donated "Fiesta Tree" set the whole tone for the Holiday! Myspace Graphics

As 2007 closes out....

As 2007 closes out tonight at 12:01am, please remember all of those who have crossed Home but, particularly, Benazir Bhutto. For those of you just glanced past the overwhelming coverage of her recent, tragic death, I encourage you to take a few minutes and read the Wikipedia page all about this extraordinary woman who was and always will be a true Pioneer! She was an extrememly well educated, well respected woman who was the first to lead a Muslim nation EVER...having been elected twice to the position of Prime Minister of Pakistan. Remember, Muslim nations still treat women as "second class" - not this strong woman!She had lead a fascinating life and I suspected will be as revered for her work in the Middle East and abroad as the late Princess Diana is for her's in the Northern Hemisphere and abroad. It was kind of a tough year for Us Witches 3....As I have previously posted, my mother in law was diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently undergoing a grueling chemotherapy regimine with the high hopes of a fast remission! She is an amazing woman who has carried herself through this battle with nothing less than perfect dignity, grace and peace. She certainly is an example for me to aspire to! There is no end date in sight for the process to end but, she maintains her high spirits as we all rally around her in love and prayer! There have also been a few road blocks this year - some a little tougher to climb than others BUT, we made it and are stronger for it! Here is to a Blessed, Healthier, More Organized, 2008! May this be YOUR "new awakening"... Blessed Be to You and Yours :) Myspace Graphics

A Simple Solution to a BIG issue....

How about instead of everyone bitching about other people's religious symbols being forced down their throat by being displayed in public places, they follow this rule...........NO religious symbols of ANY kind to be placed on land paid for by taxpayers (commmon areas) at ANY time. You MAY, however display as many religious symbols as you can conjure up on YOUR property, in YOUR windows - anything that YOU pay for privately! There, issue solved! Myspace Graphics

A Pregnant 16 year old - How tragically common....

I'm sure by now that you have heard the news that Jamie Lynn Spears is pregnant. If you are fortunate enough to NOT know who the hell she is (LUCKY YOU), she is the younger sister of "popwreck" Brittney Spears and portrays a character on a Nickelodeon show called Zoey 101 - which according to the FCC's mandated "age lables" is appropriate for kids aged 7 and older. She is also 16...and knocked up! So, what to make of it? I have heard the gamut - everything from boycotting Nick unless they pull the show off the air to people critisizing Lynne Spears (her and Brttney's mom) and her own parenting tactics...even having a publishing contract voided as she was supposed to write a parenting book in the coming year. From what I gather - America in general would like to throw the entire Spears clan in a Lion's den.....Ah, good old American judgement and cynicism. Listen, if your sentiment tends to follow the trail of the latter...please take this "train of thought"with me - just for a moment. Your reading this so you obviously have nothing better to do anyway. You know, I am a FIRM believer in the balance of nature and, of people. I believe that NO Soulis inherently bad or evil - some people have critical viewpoints based on a critical upbringing but, there is almost ALWAYS some good to be found in everyone. Even those who make mistakes....even you, even me. First off, what right do we have to judge ANYONE that we do not know? To all of you who KNOW the Spears family, you get a pass, go ahead, comment away, but those of you who don't shut up! You don't where people come from, what emotional place they are at, what their personal values and beliefs are and they are not for you to judge anyway so back off. Is it a good thing when a 16 year old becomes a parent? It's not optimal - a 16 year old has NO life experience to draw wisdom from and is still a child themselves, unable to fully grasp and understand the complexities of the REAL world let alone parenting. But, does this mean that this person is doomed or should be chastized? Would it make you any happier to hear that a 16 year old had had an abortion? OK, so it's not the best of circumstances, BUT the roadblocks are not insurmountable and EVERYTHING is done according to it's time and place within the Universe collectively. This was an inevitability and for all of you high and mighty people who are so perfect as to never know the regret or sorrow of a "mistake" - don't worry, your number will come up soon. Not being judgemental - just Yin/Yang! Why don't we embrace this child? Why don't we shower her with helpful advice, support her decison to raise a child in this crazy world, Not condone, not condemn - just share kindness, peace and love! As for critisizing her mother, apparently maybe some of you have forgotten what it's like to be 16 but, it was only 10 years ago for me so I don't mind "reminding" you that at that age - your mother wouldn't have been able to stop you from making certain choices nor dictate your every move so why should Lynne Spears be expected to? I'm sure then when she gave birth to her daughters and was laying on that delivery room table, she didn't look down at them and say "Oh, my sweet baby girl, I hope you have a difficult life filled with tough choices in a judgemental society..." I'm sure she did as we all do when we first hold that tiny little Gift in our arms - we swear to defend them, protect them, give them the "perfect" life. Well, we can't. We can only give them the tools - then they make their choices accordingly. We hope they are good but, we are also their to help pick up after the bad ones, too. That's the game of Parenthood.....And as far as Nickelodeon cancelling the show? Gimmie a break! What do people think, if the station shows a 16 year old girl pregnant that it will become a "trend"? "Oh Suzy, quick, we have to get pregnant so we can dress and be just like Zoey" - oh please! Nickelodeon is not responsible for parenting your kid - you are!!!!! If you object to the show, shut it off but I guarentee you, one day your "poopsie" will see a pregnant 16 year old - that's just the way it is...As for the Witches, we will still allow Wee Witch to watch - if she hears things and has questions we will answer appropriately and honestly as we do with everything, after all - we have a REAL world to prepare her for!

I Have Come to Realize.......

1. I have come to realize that my butt: Is big and beautiful and will never be anything other than that 2. I have come to realize that when I talk: I tend to sound like Sophia Petrillo "Picture this...." 3. I have come to realize that, if I love someone: They must be pretty amazing because I only really LOVE 2 people - my love is hard to obtain and harder to keep... 4. I have come to realize that, I need: To get my shit together 5. I have come to realize that, I lost: Something very valuable to me a long time ago under the worst circumstances - Blessed be the Goddess for second chances..... 6. I have come to realize that, I hate it when: I fight with Jim because it usually over something so dumb... 7. I have come to realize that, if Im drunk:I sure as hell don't need a Xanax! 8. I have come to realize that, marriage: Is all about giving and compromise, it is tough yet rewarding 9. I have come to realize that, work: SUCKS! 10. I have come to realize that, I will always be: Me and if people do not approve, I have to let them go...plain and simple 11. I have come to realize that, I like: MOST people and can almost ALWAYS find something positive about them. It's sad when I can't but it does happen... 12. I have come to realize that, the last time I cried was: During a meditation that forced me to come to terms with some issues from the past that obviously I am not ready to face.... 13. I have come to realize that, my cell phone is: For emergencies, not a necessity 14. I have come to realize that, when I wake up in the morning:I have to get up and get shit done or by 8pm I am useless 15. I have come to realize that, before I go to sleep at night:I pray for transcendence and a good day tommorow 16. I have come to realize that, right now I am thinking about: LOTS! 17. I have come to realize that, babies: Are great but, not for everyone 18. I have come to realize that, when I get on Myspace: I can spend hours! 19. I have come to realize that, today I will: Finish folding laundry and then spend time w/Jim 20. I have come to realize that, tonight I will: It is night...see above 21. I have come to realize that, tomorrow I will: Take Ashley to Children's for her IVIG, UA, to get her shot and a visit from Secret Santa, nap.... 22. I have come to realize that, I really want to: Be more organized, be a better wife and mom... 23. I have come to realize that, working out: BLOWS but it's necessary 24. I have come to realize that, friends:Are hard to find so hang onto the ones you got! 25. I have come to realize that, the person who might repost this is: I hope a lot of people do! Myspace Graphics

My life is a whirlwind*******WEE******

So, I used to freak the hell out when I was in a state of disorganization and lack of perfection! I couldn't take it - everything had to be "ready" - for what, I have no idea but, I ALWAYS "sweat the small stuff"...this year has taught me alot. Between my Mother in law being diagnosed with breast cancer and having seen all she has had to endure, my sister in law and her illness as a result of her gallbladder, going through bankruptcy, etc....I have learned that our incarnations here are short...and precious...and can change courses quicker than Brittney Spears changes her wigs. You have to enjoy LIFE - you can't panic because of minor things that, at the end of it all, won't matter a lick anyway. So chill. In that vain - what a week! Between having our cable, modem and phone shut off because I forgot to pay the bill (fortunately we got an ext. 'til next payday), to getting threatened w/eviction if we didn't pay the three late fees we had - never mind our rent was up to date, and the house look like it was taken over by house of mischevious Faerie Folk - I honestly thought I was losing my mind. But...it'll all get taken care of! THIS IS THE SEASON OF MIRACLES RIGHT???? On a brighter new note, Wee Witch got her teeth cleaned and she did great! The dentist said everything looks wonderful! She has also been very good lately as we cut back on treats to pay bills and buy gifts for Yule...can't complain! We have a major storm headed our way so I am hoping that Jim can make it home tonight - 16 to 18 in of snow they are calling for - eek! But, this is Buffalo, after all ;) I also found a very unique find at my favorite haunt on Elmwood Ave - Inspiration Point. Mala Beads - the "rosary" of the East..used in Hinduism, Buddism, and some ancient, not well known Chinese Religions - I love them! They are beautiful! Well - gotta get to gettin' Take care :) Myspace Graphics

Justice is Served! Blessed Be!

Today, Wee Witch asked my husband a very pointed question that I knew we would eventually have to address....NO - not that one! She asked why the houses around our building are decorated with "Christmas" decorations and people are singing "Christmas songs" and we don't (yes we do have our Fiesta tree up and yes she sat upon Santa's lap and it is adorable)....I understand, it' s hard for a 7 year old to NOT feel "odd" that Mom and Dad have taught her about Yule and Solstices and moon phaeses and Esbats and Sabbats and the rising of Father God and the Union of the God and Goddess as she is rebirthed in her Maiden form on Yule - ready to blossom into "Motherhood" at Spring's arrival while everyone else is talking of of Mangers and Jesus's birth, etc...The reason I understand this so well is that I was raised with a Jewish father and his family (my Cousins, Uncle, Aunt and Grandmother) celebrated Hannukah - my cousins lamanted my stash of gifts and the whole Christmas Eve anticipation and all of that (they are well past that now of course). So, I had to explain to my Wee One that this Holiday season represents many things to MANY people - The Jewish people celebrate Hannukah and light a Mennorah for 8 nights, African families celebrate the Season of Kwanza wih ritualistic dancing and light the Kinara, Islamic people celebrate Ramadan for a whole month with special prayers and then exchange gifts and - we Wiccans celebrate Yule. We have some holly and "seasonal plant decor" but not much else. She seemed pleased with my minimal explanation and reading her Elsie and Pooka Yule edition (a Pagan eZine for kids) and went about her way. Then this morning I caught a news story that truly enlightened me. In a small town here in NY, a private citizen put up a manger scene in front of a public office. This was roughly 2 weeks ago. As usual and as it should, this caused havoc and the mayor, David Carusso, invited people of ALL faiths to do the same - until last night no one did and that disappointed me. Well, lo and behold, with the dawning of this day, there is a BEAUTIFUL Penticle next to the manger! I was thrilled because to me it's less about validation as an AU feild activist and a believer in Freedom of Relious choice, it's something I can show my daughter and say, "See, Honey, lots of families celebrate Yule - just like us!" We are ALL Brothers and Sisters in the eyes of Gaia...What a wonderful way to show that - Blessings of the Yuletide season to you, Mr. Carusso! Myspace Graphics

50 years well lived - a tribute to Roman and Dorothy Schmitz!

You don't know them...they live on a dairy farm in Richmond, MN. They have suffered through harsh winters, 2 stillborn children and the untimely death of an adult "child". They have had health problems and never had the best "money could buy" - not with 11 mouths to feed and animals to tend. But Roman and Dorothy Schmitz would never tell YOU any of that - they would tell you that their life together, all 50 yeras of it, has been a fairytale! There old farmhouse (built in the late 1800's and the birthplace of Roman Scmitz) is their palace, their family is their riches and their faith is their sustenance. They have been together through the bad and the good, the sick times and well times, they have laughed together and cried together.....they are One Soul, One Heart in two bodies! They are the picture of the American Dream - not cars and houses and cellphones but love and family.....Aint nothing better than that! Congrats to Roman and Dorothy Scmitz - may happiness find you for another 50 years! Myspace Graphics

Just say NO - to Mitt Romney

Please, everyone, keep Church and State separate, pick a candidate who allows a woman to decide if SHE is ready to be a mother or not (so our tax dollars don't have to pay for yet another "victim 0f the system"), pick a candidate who is not a mini-me of President Bush and all of his abhorent polices, choose anyone you like....JUST NOT MITT ROMNEY!!! By the way, for those of you who care, Papa Witch is a registered democrat and mama Witch is a reg. Independant. Myspace Graphics

Wee Witch Health News

Just to let everyone know, Wee Witch is doing very well this year healthwise (except for some minor things here and there...)...she just had her IVIG and did well. She was a little wiped out the next day and stayed home to rest but is back at school today and doing great! She has also been loosing teeth faster than the tooth fairy can coime up with dollar bills :) It brings me so much pleasure to see her so healthy and thriving so well...we have come so far! She's still on all of her 13 meds. and her shot 2 x week but it's all worth it to see her be able to be as "normal" healthwise as she is now! Blessings answered! Myspace Graphics

An update On The Witch Family....

So, as you all know, this really is Mama Witch's least favorite time of year with all of the hustle and bustle and spending and corporate greed and rudeness and ignorance, etc....That's why I haven't posted in awhile. This time of year really puts a damper on me...you see the worst humanity has to offer over what for many is supposed to be such a "blessed event". It really is an oxymoron - "celebrate the season" as we strategically hire people to get you to SPEND way more than you can affoard, not hire enough staff to bepful nor courteous in ANY fashion and advertise items and terrific prices that we either don't have or "ranout of" 3 months ago! I just really think the focus has been taken away from what this season means - it is a celebration of LIFE! It is s a celebration of family, of friends, of making it through another year, of helping your Brothers and Sisters who are less fortunate.....It is the rising of the Great Father God and the Maiden Spirit with more daylight. With the exception of the last sentance which is in keeping with the Wiccan/Pagan faith, these are all basic "mitzfas" THAT APPLY TO EVERYONE! Please keep in mind that gifts of the heart and memories that last a lifetime are far more important than that game system or that doll or that big screen TV....embrace humanity, celebrate love, laughter and life!

Our Wee Witch w/our Yuletide Fiesta Tree

Isn't she cute???? The tree is awesome! Myspace Graphics

Just got this mailed to me and had to share.> > The embers glowed softly, and in their> dim light, > I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.> My wife> was asleep, her head on my chest,> My daughter beside me, angelic in> rest. > > Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,> Transforming the yard to a> winter delight.> The sparkling lights in the tree I> believe, > Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.> > My> eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep,> Secure and surrounded by love I> would sleep. > In perfect contentment, or so it would seem,> So I> slumbered, perhaps I started to dream.> > The sound wasn't loud, and> it wasn't too near, > But I opened my eyes when it tickled my> ear> Perhaps just a cough, I didn't quite know,> Then the sure sound of> footsteps outside in the snow. > > My soul gave a tremble, I> struggled to hear,> And I crept to the door just to see who was> near.> Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night, > A lone> figure stood, his face weary and tight.> > A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty> years old,> Perhaps a Marine, huddled here in the cold. > Alone in the> dark, he looked up and smiled,> Standing watch over me, and my wife and my> child.> > "What are you doing?" I asked without fear, > "Come in this> moment, it's freezing out here!> Put down your pack, brush the snow from your> sleeve,> You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!" > > For> barely a moment I saw his eyes shift,> Away from the cold and the snow blown> in drifts..> To the window that danced with a warm fire's light > Then> he sighed and he said "Its really all right,> > I'm out here by choice. I'm> here every night.> So that your family can sleep without fright. > It's> my duty to stand at the front of the line,> That separates you from the> darkest of times.> > No one had to ask or beg or implore> me, > I'm proud to stand here like my fathers before me.> My Gramps> died at 'Pearl on a day in December,"> Then he sighed, "That's a Christmas> 'Gram always remembers" > > My dad stood his watch in the jungles> of 'Nam',> And now it is my turn and so, here I am.> I've not seen my own> son in more than a while, > But my wife sends me pictures, he's sure got> her smile.> > Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag,> The red,> white, and blue... an American flag. > I can live through the cold and> the being alone,> Away from my family, my house and my home.> > I can> stand at my post through the rain and the sleet, > I can sleep in a> foxhole with little to eat.> I can carry the weight of killing another,> Or> lay down my life with my sister and brother.. > > Who stand at> the front against any and all,> To ensure for all time that this flag will not> fall."> "So go back inside," he said, "harbor no fright, > Your family> is waiting and I'll be all right."> > "But isn't there something I can> do, at the least,> "Give you money," I asked, "or prepare you a> feast? > It seems all too little for all that you've done,> For being> away from your wife and your son."> > Then his eye welled a tear that> held no regret, > "Just tell us you love us, and never forget.> To> fight for our rights back at home while we're gone,> To stand your own watch,> no matter how long. > > For when we come home, either standing or> dead,> To know you remember we fought and we bled.> Is payment enough, and> with that we will trust, > That we mattered to you as you mattered to> us."> > Season's Greetings> This is an absolutely BEAUTIFUL Yule poem from one of my listservs ForestMoonGrove@yahoogroups.com. Just wanted to share it all with you. Please remember our troops this time of year... Myspace Graphics

Update on my Sister in Law

I have ANOTHER busy day looming - yesterday we wer out for 8 hours doing some holiday shopping, grocery sghopping and today I have cleaning, Ash has a party to go to at 2 and organizing what we got yesterday! Oy vey! Anyway...Just wanted to let everyone know that their thoughts of Healing and Comfort have worked! My sister in law did very well during her surgery and had a nice, easy evening at Children's Hospital - she will be leaving today! The surgeon is confident that everything is going to be just fine for he and that she will be feeling great very soon....Blessed be to the Mother! So thanks for all of the vibes! By the way - when we were out and about, I found an awesome find - a Michael Jackson Thriller (the album) record!!!!! Can't wait to pop it in! Myspace Graphics

A favor to ask....

Please send Loving, Peaceful and Healing Vibes to my sister in law as she undergoes a cholocystectomy today at 1pm! Thanks all - I'll keep you posted... Myspace Graphics

A new pic of my Wee Witch!

Isn't my little Wee Witch cute????? I love this picture - she was giving a singing performance! Myspace Graphics

Something GOOD :) Something Bad :(

For those of you following AMSM on VH1 (and can peel your eyes away from Andre and his amazing body for just a second - I know it's so tough...damn the boy is fine) what do you think of the B.S. that IS Mary Alice and cutting Pickle?????? I was P.O'd!!! I am putting a Sicilian curse on VJ (too much Sophia Petrillo, I guess - TeeHee) - he will never beat the Russian. SOVIET! Ok, now something good - I have found the most amazing gift for Wee Witch and cannot wait until Yule to give it to her - it is a small Penticle!!! I am so excited and I know she will be - it's amazing how her concept of Wicca has grown by leaps and bounds! I can't wait :) OK signing off for tonight..... Myspace Graphics

An Interview With WEE WITCH! This is a real rip!

OK, Wee Witch is sitting next to me... Mama - Hello, honey, will you answer questions for me? Wee - (after some protest) OK, what questions? Mama - What religion are you? Wee - A Witch Mama - What does that mean? Wee - Some are good and some are bad but we are good ones Mama Witch - What is Church? Wee - A house of seats and microphones (previous answers: caves, where dogs live, castles) Mama - Who is Buddah? Wee - A statue Mama - Was he ever real? Wee - Yes but he was killed into a statue Mama- Who is Jesus? Wee - He is nice to everyone Mama - How old are you? Wee - 7 Mama - Do you think everybody should be nice to each other? Wee - You should be nice but you can punch people sometimes Mama - Where do babies come from? Wee - Mama's bellies Mama - How do they get in the belly? Wee - Mom's put them in there Mama - What do you do if someone is mean to you? Wee - Walk away and say I on't want to talk to you but, cut them in line at lunch so you get your food first Mama - Thanks for your time Wee - FINALLY! Mama - Homework soon... Wee - C'mon Mom (stalks off...) Kids are amazing little gifts of the Goddess :)

A Papa Witch EXCLUSIVE: Androgynous Dressing (as told to Mama Witch)

You know...my mom was telling me a story a few weeks ago about how her family used to go shopping once a week at a plaza that had a grocery store, a five and dime (and no, I don't mean marijuana - 5 and 10 CENT ITEMS!), a few other shops and a women's boutique that specialized in selling those little "boxy" type hats women used to wear to Church along with costume jewelery, blouses, skirts, etc...A women's boutique in every sense! It seems like such a foreign concept nowadays with stores like Aeropostale, Hollister, Pac Sun, and others. When Papa Witch walks into these stores, he genuinely doesn't know which way to go - I mean, on the left there ARE yellow and pink shirts so that must be for the girls right? So...why are they next to men's cologne and ties? Ohhh, there are some darker color tops, ok, this is it - next to denim mini skirts? What the hell? This genuinely confuses my dear Papa Witch. You see, he is Old Skool - when men dressed like - "kick your ass" men so this yellow sweater and paisley undershirt w/ oatmeal colored dress pants is as foreign to him as eyebrow tweasers. And a man wear pink? Well, Papa Witch just can't grasp! Another thing is that every store has a "signature scent" - Hollister is the freakin WORST! We honestly thought it was bug spray - like an outdoor, ambiance sorta thing - that cost a trillion dollars a bottle! So, I asked Papa Witch were he would shop... he contendly replied that he was happy with his MALE bargain finds, Casual Male every 2 years or so, and T's from AJ Wright from the MENS DEPARTMENT! Ok - I got the hint. And as far as perfume/cologne for all? That is the thing of Papa Witch nightmares! So, that's about it from this very exclusive report from our loved Papa Witch. He is ALL MAN! By the way...as an aside, if you ever looking for a good movie, Mama and Papa Witch recommend Riot (1997) - 5 stars and very thought provoking! OK, dinner time.......Bright Blessings :) Myspace Graphics

Black Friday - Cool Name, Miserable Gimmick!

So, today was Black Friday.....the day where insane people line up at the doors of Walmart and Target at 3am for their $40 portable DVD players and $10 Espresso makers, etc...I absolutely LOVE to watch the madness on news shows! I laugh until tears are pouring out of my eyes at the fools scooping this crap up like it may contain their Golden Ticket (Willie Wonka Factory reference) to unending fame and fortune. And then there are always the poor sad souls who didn't get THEIR Espresso maker so they blast and curse the wretched fools who did - ah, craziness. When are people going to wake up and smell their Starbucks and realize - HELLO?!?!?! It's all a gimmick! "Yeah, I'll lure you in with promises of glistening electronics (well, for the first 20 people in the door anyway) and when we run out, you can soak up all of the festive spirit and buy other things - and buy.... and buy.... and buy...mwahahahahah" says the man with the Armani suit sitting in his posh office worth more mony than the Witch family will see in this Incarnation. That is the basis and the very foundation of these corporate giants - lure them in and then get them to spend - on EVERYTHING! Everything from buy 4 get 1 free bottles of shampoo to $1 items galore to decorations that will make your house "unique" and "Martha Stewart-sh" and surely the envy of the block. Guys and Dolls, why do you fall for it? Why do you feed these corporate beasts as they destroy our small shops and sense of community and beautiful landscape? Let "Black Friday" be the day you mourn for the jeans that you can't wear for a few days because you ate too much the night before, stay home, and do something enjoyable...walk outside, play with your kids, spend time with family....stop feeding the corporate monsters!!! Don't "buy" their gimmick! You know, I just talked to a friend of mine, Sandy, who owns a New Age shop down town. She says her sales catalogoues are FULL of tips on "how to get people to spend more w/product placement, lighting, etc."...her and I scoffed at the ridiculousness of this - she said that she wants people to come to her store, look, enjoy and buy only what calls to them - not just buy because it was on a shelf next the register and oh, what the hell it's only $2.....that's 2 loaves of bread at Save a Lot! I really admire Sandy - she maintains the values of the American consumer/supplier relationship! L'Chaim Sandy - I love ya! OK, time for Mama and Papa to go spend time....YAY! Pap Witch is the best, he brought home some treats for his girls tonight - I love that Man!!!! Myspace Graphics

Anyone going Shopping on Black Friday?????

If you are psychotic enough to do it - I wanna hear all about it :) Myspace Graphics

A fireside chat with Mama Witch - If the Prez can have 'em then so can I!

First of all, I am so crazy stufed full of amazing food right now (dinner w/Mama Witches inlaws) that you'll have to excuse me if I doze off during this post -HeeHee! The diet starts tommorow...well...no it doesn't really but I'll tell myself that anyway. Hope you all had a great day. So, onto my fireside chat...This topic is near and dear to me and it honestly shocks even myself that I have yet to mention it so hear goes. In this day and age of internet, talk shows, "drive thru psychologists", more self help books published then I could build a medieval fortress with - people have a hard time with a very basic element, their own identities. We have all of the "newfangeled" mechanisms coupled with the omnipresent "helpful advice" of others and we feel like our head is spining with thoughts of "who am I?" "what am I?" "what do I believe?" " what's on Court TV?" You know, the answer is really very simple to come by. Here is an excersize published by a noted psychologist which I believe to be brilliant! Take a plain old notebook...On the first page write the name of an important person or entity (internet, talk show host, etc..) that you feel has contributed to your mixed thoughts...we'll say for instance "Dr. Phil". Then write what you have heard on his show or read in one of his books that you question about yourself (about your appearence, parenting, etc..), then on the next page, conteract that with what you feel...Let's say for example Dr. Phil says "All children should be raised the "XYZ" way" (obviously made up), on page 2 you could write " So long as the child's needs are met and the child is safe and loved, who THE FUCK cares what anyone else thinks".....Do this until you feel you have sufficiently filled the book! Close it. Mine took me hours to compile so do this when you REALLY have time to devote to the excersize. Then, reopen the book and read aloud the things that discourage and hold you down, Ask the Mother to release their hold over you and rip the page out of the notebook. Then crumple it good and tight (or use another binding method) and burn it in a FIRE SAFE conainer (I use my cauldron but you can use anything that is flame retartdent) - then read allowed YOUR affirmation (DO NOT tear this out!)...ask the Mother to help you to be strong in adversity and let go of slights - remember your Mission in this Incarnation is to Learn and Grow which means adversity so there is NO getting around it, just acceptance of it! Do this until you have a notebook or "blueprint" of YOU! Read it as often as needed, within a Formal circle or not, to the Mother or in your heart, through song and dance or at your altar...whatever will help these affirmations to take hold inside your Soul! You see, we are what we are, we have that luxury and that duty as Created in our Charts long before we were incarnated! It's ok if other's disagree with YOU and are even verbal about that - don't discredit another person's opinion because you CAN learn things and MUST remain open but don't EVER let it impede the essence of you! You are unique, you are special and NEVR LET ANOTHER PERSONS CHART AND SOUL OPPRESS YOURS! Respect and Love - but never, ever give up YOU! With Love and Blessings to those who love and respect us and those who do not......May the Blessings of the Mother be yours..... Myspace Graphics

Happy Turkey Day...Remember what to YOU are grateful for...

Eat up, Ladies and gents! It's Turkey Day! The Witches are going to Mama witches inlaws for a HUGE spread which is guarenteed to be FUN! Hope you all enjoy the same.....Be sure and give thanks to Mother both for the bounty you are about to consume and all of the many blessings in your life! The Witches are thankful (among others) for.....FAMILY, good friends, new life brought into the world this year, lives gone Home to be Reborn, health, happiness, our Soldiers at home and over-sea, serving and retired, new friends, old friends, lessons learned, experience gained, stength deserved, and making it to one morer FEAST! ENJOY! Loving Blessings to all of you..... Myspace Graphics

Another "hurdle" to jump.......But what else should we expect?

So, we get a letter in the mail from none other than the dependable Social Security branch of the govenment explaining that we are no longer eligible for our monthly payments! WHAT?!?!?! That is the money we use for the care of our Wee Witch! Soo.....Papa Witch goes down to their local "newly remodeled, convienient branch" to try and explain to "new, well trained courteous staff" (HA - I have hemmoroids that are friendlier than these jerk offs) that there is an obvious miscalculation as we certainly do not make the additional $1,000/mo. that would cause our payments to cease....He goes armed with all necessary paperwork and and waits to speak to an SSI caseworker who he is told will be with him shortly....AN HOUR AND A HALF LATER (and being late to work!) he is informed that our worker won't be in until tommorow and since they are still in the process of setting things up, our payment may be delayed anyway - Soooo, again, Papa Witch returns and is informed that while our worker isn't in (is government work optional?) we could meet with an SSI secretary - whatever, better than nothing! Well, NATURALLY due to this "more convienient move" and "friendlier, more knowledgeable staff" this dipshit knows NOTHING but didn't figure out that her stupid ass brain doesn't work until Papa Witch missed our Parent/ Teacher conference at school (I am home w/ a "still recouping" Wee Witch) and again had to leave in a mad dash to work. So, our caseworker will DEFINITELY be in tommorow - we'll have to see what can be done then - never a dull moment here. Oh, and as an aside...you CAN eat Poprocks and drink soda I did about an hour ago and you just get wicked gassy - but that is always fun :) Myspace Graphics

Wee Witch is down for the count!

Please think of my little Wee Witch who is fighting a stomach flu right now.....I did try some mild Reiki but she is hurting and "feels yucky". Thanks all :) Myspace Graphics

Myspace and YouTube - I MUST opine....

On Monday, I watched a very upsetting story about a young girl who, at 16, had obtained the funds and "know how" to purchase a passport and plane ticket to leave her home here in the US to Pakistan, and the home of the "man of her dreams", Abdullah. Being that Pakistan is currently considered a "hostile territory", it was no easy take to retun her to the US. However, at 18 she has left for Pakistan and to Mr. Al Wonderful yet again and NOW there is nothing anyone can do to compell her to return. And, if she is in danger, there is little to protect her. Then today I hear the very sad story of Megan Meier - a 13 year old who had fallen for her "Prince Charming" and carried on a "dream-like, fairytale computer romance" for almost a year - until Prince Charming went the other way and Megan, sadly commited suicide. The clincher? there was not even a "Prince Charming" - it was the neighbors down the street playing a MEAN joke the whole FRIGGIN time! What do these 2 awful stories have in common? Their genesis: Myspace, the megalopoluos that connects the average "joe" or "jane" to other average "joes" or "janes" or, if your lucky, famous people! With all kinds of fun surveys, glittery graphics, fun chatting, and the possibility of reinventing yourself (i.e.selling yourself to the masses) - the possibilities are endless - unfortunately! Now, in the spirit of fairness, I,do have a Myspace page as does Papa Witch. The difference between us Witches and these young victims? WE ARE ADULTS! We make choices on who to and not to consort with, we make the rules, and we know what's right and what is flying off it's rocker. A minor (any person who is not yet age 18) does NOT have such faculties - no matter how mature they may seem.....Their brains are still growing and their esteem is very vulnerable - most teens can be convinced of ANYTHING! Plus, they do not have the benefit and wisdom of life experience to guide them in the right direction! It's not their fault - they do not have the "brain power" yet....It's akin to sending my Wee Witch into Walmart with an empty shopping cart and a blank check in the toy aisles while I "monitor" from the book section a few paces away. Can she differentiate the difference between wise spending and impulse "Gimmies"??? NO - she's 7!!! Every toy in reach is a "must have"! I cannot imagine her sweet little mind thinking "well, I have so many Bratz already but fewer V-Tech educational toys so maybe I should look at those and play-doh is just to messy to buy in bulk....." HA! ADULTS MUST SET LIMITS AND BE ON THEIR MINOR CHARGES LIKE WHITE ON RICE! I don't care if it's parent/child, grandparent/grandchild, older sibling/younger sibling, etc....The adults must set limits. NO Myspace for children under 18 - if they want to talk, I'm sure they have a cell phone...If they must be on a computer, that's fine - WITH ADULT SUPERVISION RIGHT NEXT TO THEM - not on the easy chair watching the game!!! It's not Myspace's or any other sites' responsibility to watch YOUR child! Be nosy, pry, it's not your right it is your OBLIGATION! And for those of you who think it is so adorable to "little poopsie" on YouTube with her little pink dress on and little rosy cheeks doing "booty dances" - what the hell is wrong with you???? Where do you think child porn is bought and sold WORLDWIDE?!?!?!?! From people who makes these scumbags job so easy! ADULTS (yes, you, the over 18 one) WATCH YOUR youngins' actions - no Myspace, no FaceBook, No AIM or Yahoo 360, or MSN Profiles - they are children - what do they have to composite in a profile? And no more YouTube videos that are going to end up sold at a market in Singapore featuring your adorable little 4 year old pop-n-locking to some PERVERT! Take responsibility for your Wee ones!!! Just as Marilyn Manson did not compel the Columbine shootings of 1999, Myspace does not compel these henious acts to occur -irresponsible guardianship DOES! Myspace Graphics

Asking for continued prayers and Blessings....

The entire Witches 3 and our extended family are asking you to please keep my mother in law in your thoughts and prayers as she continues her struggle with cancer. She is a really amazing woman and is having a very difficult go of things - please light a candle for her. Prayers DO WORK and healing vibes are felt and DO HEAL so please keep 'em comming to her. It would be so very appreciated! Myspace Graphics

For "Devilwithalo666" and any other negative entities....

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A Picture says a THOUSAND words.... ;)

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Nothing Exciting.....

So, Mama Witch had her apt. w/ the shrink on Friday which is always a really creepy experience. You know that you are being "judged" the moment you walk into the room....every step, every gesturte signifies repression, anxiety, pscychopathic tendencies or worse! Now don't get me wrong, I have a great shrink and I think he really is probably a really nice person BUT, the man is pill crazy! I swear, if I had a bloody nose the guy would write a script for it. Anyway so, of course, a few choice comments and I am now on an additional med.! It pisses me off -this whole anti-depressant/anti-anxiety drug market has to be some kind of left over facist ploy.....Oh well. Other than that, Papa Witch is leaving for work shortly and I have to get some things done. Wee Witch is off for the week so I'll have to come up with some activities. Today is too cold to walk anywhere so "home day" it 'tis! Can't wait til Thursday, though!!!!! TURKEY DAY!!!! Ok well, that's about it....Also, please check out my myspace page www.myspace.com/jennspeacepalace and watch the YouTube video I added - very interesting begining Wicca info. for anyone who is interested. Blessings for the weekend!

My Mother in Law pic!

A few have requested a pic of my MIL as it makes visualization easier when prayers are said or during healing meditations.....Yes, that is my mother in law in the middle of my brother in law, Mike, on the left and Papa Witch on the right. Her hair is a little shorter now but she is as glowing and beautiful as ever! Keep those prayers and vibes comming!

A Journey of 13 Months Begins with One Step....

With the passing of the New Moon...I have completed my vigil and Dedication and look forward to dedicating this months (moons) work to Prayer, Journaling, and Creativity as instructed by my Grove Mother. The focus of this months work is to look "outside the box" and to look past "our rote routines" ....this is going to be a challendge for me but, I am ready for it! I look forward to taking the time and effort to consiously commune and change the way I carry about the tasks and events of my life. In fact, during my lesson I thought of my first "experience".... I have always looked at the cluter and stuff all over the place as "messy, not-perfect, un kept", etc....I know look at each strategically placed statue or symbol as a mecca of spirituality, each tou on the floor the pleasurable play of Wee Witch, the collection of ESPN magazines EVERYWHERE an example of Papa Witche's hobby and passion - this house isn't messy or cluttered; it's a picture of a family life lived in the setting of a peaceful, fun, loving, blessed home! Who wants to change that? Sure a little tidying is always a good thing and a necessity BUT, I must not forget to enjoy the beauty and blessings within the clutter :) I am on my way, 1 month and 12 more to enjoy!

Dinner w/the Family Last Night

Yesterday we had dinner (for my brother in law, Mike's bday) - it was all of my in laws and we had a good time. You see, Papa Witch comes from a tough stock. You can clearly see that Jim's grandmother is not feeling well and yet there is a dinner spread that could feed 20 people, my mother in law (in the throes of her own battle w/cancer) is fun and friendly and gives no indication of the hurt she is feeling. It is so inspiring to see so many strong women - it reminds us ALL of what we are capable of when we are willing to "never surrender" - L'Chaim! It was a fun night as always. Unfortunately, Jim's sister has surgery on 11/30 and she must stay overnight at Childrens...but at least this will end her gallbladder woes. All in all it was a fun night - as always, Gizmo keeps us laughing :) After we got home we watched Cat in the Hat w/Mike Meyers and then it was time for Wee Witch to go to bed. Back to cleaning - IT NEVER ENDS.....But, Wee Witch did help today so I can't complain too much :) Blessings, Jenn

Bad DOG! Mama and PapaWitch opine on the famed bounty hunter

I truly did not know how I felt about this very public, God-promoting, "smack my bitch up", publicity lovin', person...Duane "Dog" Chapman. When we first met Dog (not as an actual show character in and of itself but a portion of another show about bail jumping) - he certainly was selling a completely differnt bag of goods. Dressed respectably, non Bible-thumping, no "My Brother" and "brah", just a quick easy take down for the thug and a ride to the jail was all Dof had to offer. Then comes the accalimed A&E series DOG: The Bounty Hunter working from his own company, Da Kine, based in Hawaii. It was interesting but had definitely recieved a "facelift" - Dog had traded in his plain shirt and regular old Levi's for an open leather vest, healed steel toe boots, a mullet the likes of Bill Idol, and in insane need to have everyone be his "brah, "his brother" or something to that effect....Partner and spouse Beth traded in her over sized t's and plain pants for hoochie clothes - her boobies were as gingormous as ever, though. It was good initially but the redundency did it in and the "all too perfect" captures on EVERY episode left some legitimacy questions....I think the only "fans" left are there because they are family of the Dog or are "ooglers".......of a cast mnember; namely, son Leland. In any event, on and on it goes..... THEN came "the call" between Tucker and the Dog in which the "N-bomb" was thrown around more than a ball at an NBA game - it was disgusting - and I am sure mentioned NOWHERE in Dog's beloved Bible. I didn't know what to think at first. Yes, I am not a HUGE Dog fan but, the man HAS done some good, he is a role model to many, WHY would he say and do such a thing???? Sure enough - the release of this recorded call between Tucker (Dog's zillionth son and Dog) reguarding Tucker's African American girlfriend) was followed by a SLEW of apologies by Dog - On Larry King Live, on Anderson Cooper, on Hanity and Colmes - basically anyone who would give him a forum. Mama Witch saw this as an honest attempt at redemption and was begining to actually feel sorry for the Dog - let's face it...we all get angry and make mistakes and say things we don't mean. I'm a second chance gal! So imagine my thrill when I see that Dr. Phil opens his show to Dog and Dog's Minister to sit down with 3 of the most influential people in African American society....Rev. Al Sharpton, Oprah Winfrey and the much revered TD Jakes. What a great forum for Dog to make ammends, learn and grow from his faux pas! But wait...what is THIS?????? Dog and his people back out at the last minute!!!!! No real valid reason given..... I mention this to Papa Witch as I am terribly confused and Papa Witch has a smart noodle! He brings up a good point - why is it so easy and Dog is so willing to make ammends to the African American Community to people like LARRY KING (Caucasian) NAITY AND COLMES (CAUSASIAN)...but not three AFRICAN AMERICANS????? Hmmmmmmm - makes you think???? So, at this time, I do agree with A&E for removing Dog's television show until he has made TRUE ammends to the RIGHT people and the American population as a whole can decide how or even if we will choose to support this dog....a dog we took into our homes, loved, fed, cared for and then had him bite us in the ass! Blessings to YOU, Dog....may you find your way....

Mama Witches Weekend To Do List.....

Tonite (Friday, New Moon) Buy a movie from On Demand Eat Popcorn and drink tea Envy Trish for going out to Karaoke w/out me :( You better sing Country Roads for us, girl...... Saturday Go to Party at Children's for Wee Witch...good eats, lotsa fun! Clean Clean Clean Clean Perform my All Nite Dedication to SSB (only 13 mos. to go!!!) Sunday Watch America's Most Smartest Model on VH1 and fantasize about me and Andre on a deserted island with a bed of feathers and whipped cream, oops...a family site - sorry ;) Clean Clean Bitch at Papa Witch for not claeaning Do homework w/Wee Witch Go to the in-laws for brother in laws b-day dinner Clean Monday Not talk to anyone!!!! Too tired....

BLESSED BE WHEN NEW LIFE ENTERS THE WORLD!

I would just like to take a moment to offer lifelong Blessings to 2 Samhain babies born to friends of mine..... The first is Mark Bouchard Jr. to my friend Melody and her husband Mark in CT - they also have 3 girls who will be great big sisters! The second is to Brodie Taylor Flick to my friend Jenn and her boyfriend Chad - their FIRST! MANY Blessings for life to these little ones and their families :)

The Witch Family In Court.....

So...It's all over now! Yesterday was probably the longest day I have had in awhile. We left here by about 10am to get Wee Witch to IVIG, got her admitted and all set up by about 10:30, ate lunch and then headed over to court. We definitely knew we were stangers in a different land (or at least the judges parking area) when we found Yukon, after Lexus, after BMW......yes, our dear little Hyundai and it's Witchy passengers were cast to the upper levels no where NEAR the elevators or humanity! I never knew that your status closest to the elevator represented you importance in the incarnation - the "reserved for" spots were BEFORE the handicapped!!! SO by the time we trekked the great tundra and met up with our lawyer, it was about noon so we had a chance to over our paperwork and then we just had to wait for our turn w/the trustee (to give you a hit, the man was a roly poly as...well...us!...instead of a breif case carried a canvas Save A Lot bag, and wore pants that looked that they were purchased at the long defunct Hens and Kellys - my fears were instantly dissapated :) So we waited until our turn ( about 12:45) and then we went up to to the table, reaffirmed what we had already told our lawyer, showed our photo ideas and DONE!!!! So we said good bye to our lawyer, Mama Witch stopped of at her favorite haunt for a celebratory piece of jewlery (only $20!) and then we returned to a sleeping Wee Witch at Children's and that was that! Afterwards we stopped by my inlaws for dinner and a visit and then went to Ashley's School Book Fair (she got a Hannah Montana book and a spy kit...) and they had a craft and refrement table so we finally GOT HOME AT 8:30PM. Ugh! Coffee time. Just as an aside, please keep my sister in law in your prayers as she will be having her gallbladder removed on 11/30 and we are still awaiting the results of the abnormalitites in my brother in law's blood work from his recent illness - when it rains it pours! Gotta go make some coffee...

"These are a few of my (least) favorite things....." (hum the tune as you read)

Gas prices soaring and husbands a'snoring Reality shows that are painfully boring Children who whine and don't help me clean... These are a few of my least favorite things.... Too many bills and not enough cash A million stops to make in a dash Intolerance and greed all by people in "bling" These are a few of my least favorite things.... When the Moons out, when I'm shopping When I'm feeling glad.... I sadly remember my least favorite things and then I feeeeeel so saaaaaaad :( Nothing too exciting going on so I thought I'd write a song - TeeHee

Merry CORPORATE XMAS!

I did it, ladies and gents - I braved one of America's largest chain stores and hated every miserable second of it! In my desperate search for a coffee carafe I braved (oh Goddess, I need to puke...) Target! It was miserable! They were playing Christmas music (have we forgotten about that little holiday called Thanksgiving?) and everything was CHRISTMAS! The horror! I felt like I was in the Twilight Zone and couldn't get out - I cried out in pain and no one from the "anti-corporation society" came to save me - oops, must have forgetten to pay the bill. And they didn't even have the blasted thing! All that for nothing! Now, let me clarify some things. I was raised in a Catholic home (PLEASE don't hold that against me, I've grown, I've changed, I repent...) where Christmas time was filled with cookies and tinsel and trees and decorations and "merry music" and the smells and sounds of...MONEY BEING SPENT AT A G-force YET UNMEASURED! OK, so I do have some happy memories but that is not the point here. The point is is that Christmas =Spending in our money hungry socity! It's about knocking over the dear old Crone next to you to get the LAST must-have doll off the shelf, it's about your house looking more absurd than any other on the block (if I see another damn PVC tree....), it's about obnoxious card with meaningless thought and sentiment being sent just BECAUSE.....Sorry, the Witch family is not having it! We, as Wiccans celebrate Yule, where the focus is on the rebirth of Father, being with loved ones, food o' plenty and happiness. Sure, the Wee Witch will be getting a few gifts (more because I just love her so much than because I HAVE to have her get THE toy of the year...) but that will be a small part of the celebration of life, of family, of Earth, and of giving to others that we will celebrate! So if you insist on running up those debts and and going to corporate crap stores, buy some food for a homeless shelter, buy some socks, jackets, mittens and a teddy bears for a homeless child, buy some dog or cat food for your local SPCA, visit your local Ronald McDonald House with a bag full of donations for those undergoing personal misfortune during a time when everyone else is so obliviously foolish - I mean, happy. Do for others and STOP BUYING PVC TREES AND REINDEER!!!!!!!

Looking for.....

The Witches 3 are looking for the following items: an ice chipper and a coffee carafe that goes under the coffe pot. Any ideas???? And please don't make me go to Wal-Mart, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Mama Witch is NOT a Stepford Wife!

Soooooo - I am just begining to think that the idea of organization and tidiness and are just an illusion after all. A picture an a copy of Women's Day from 1950. And, you know, fuck it, Mama Witch is ok with that.... Now, make no mistake - there is a DISTINCT difference between dirty and messy and dirty is unacceptable and lazy but, messy? Well, that's called living. I used to be neatnik extrodinaiare - in fact, the running joke was that people were known to slip on my floors with SNEAKERS on because they were so shiny and every paper had a place and dust was just simply exstinct in the Witch home! Sure, it was a 8 - 10 hour cleaning sprint daily, sure it was good excersize but it sucked! I missed out on so much.....Wanna get up and go to the flea market? Nope the cupboards aren't dusted. Wanna go to Mom's house for a visit? No way - without vacuuming OUR house? What a waste. I am so sick and tired of little girls being "bred" to be sweet mommies and culinary geniouses and make the house quaint while boys are bred to fight, be aggresive, climb to the top, express themselves and stir the nest! Time for us to stir the nest, Ladies! For all you girls and out there, burn your cookbooks that Mother gave you as a wedding gift, put the spoons in the slot where the forks should go (it'll irritate someone -teehee), take your magazines and stack 'em in the living room, let your Wee one's enjoy THEIR ROOM, not turn it into a tomb where cool toys go to die (not without several good dustings, of course)....Then....go stock up on some TV dinners and Kraft Mac n Cheese, buy paper plates and utensils, plop on the couch with the clicker and pick up this month's issue of Bitch magazine (which has some fascinating articles this month as does Sage Women's issue currently on stands:Mother w/Goddess Rhiannon), grab a Mike's Hard Lemonade and chill.....You deserve it, girl!

Mama Witch is sick....

So sorry if I am not around for a few days, I have a wicked cold..........Thank Goddess I just bought some Vitamin C drops.

My "baby sister" is 12!!!!!!

Today, my "baby" sister is 12 years old! I can barely believe it....I remember the first time I saw her...She was born in 1995 and I saw her first time in March 1996 when I was a freshmen in highschool and visitng over Spring Vacation. I got off the plane to see the cutest little baby in a blue denim dress, a blue bow to match and the biggest, sweetest smile I had ever seen in my life. I had never been a sibling let alone had much experience with babies but I LOVED holding her, touching her tiny little hands, watching her explore with her eyes - she was so fascinataing to me! And, I FINALLY had a sibling! I guess that is why even though we unfortunately live hours apart (I in Bflo. and she in Va) I will always have a special place in my heart for the "little girl" who made me a big sister - a badge I wore proudly then and wear even prouder now! Happy 12th birthday to my sister - much happiness to you and MANY Blessings.....

Missing:One Wee Witch!

So today was Papa Witch's day off PLUS pay day so naturally we had a zillion stops to make! So we had a plan - start the day out early and get as much done as we can before Wee Witch's bus comes at 3:30....Stop one was a quickie, to the mall to pick up some shirts I had been oogling that were on clearence (some amazing Goddess print shirts...love 'em) then it was over to Dollar Tree to pick up some odds n ends. Then, it was over to the inlaws to check up on MIL (who had a rough night unfortunately) and drop off my FIL's 50th bday gift - I'll tell you'd never know he was 50! Well....we had such an enjoyable visit as always (and always so much fun w/their 3 yr old Shih Tzu, Gizmo) that we kinda ran a little late and FORGOT TO GET WEE WITCH OFF THE BUS!!!!! She had to go the whole bus route and then was taken back to school while the school staff contacted everyone listed on our emergency card - panicking them half to death - my poor mom was the most shaken! So, we get to the school, she was fine, we smoothed things over w/the fam. and now we can all laugh about it...right???? OK, I fucked up! Never again! I hate not knowing where Wee Witch is! So then it was off to Supercuts (I have a spikey 'do - AHHHH - I love it), a few other stops, groceries and home. We did homework w/the Wee Witch and I am off to dye my hair as Papa puts the little one to bed. What a day....Tonight I will be saying extra prayers for my MIL who still has a queasy tummy - she is one heck of a lady I'll tell ya and my BIL who has the worst throat infection I have ever seen - and I had 7 strep throats in one year! Good night..... BTW - Make sure to get your Wee Witches Samhain costume for next year NOW - I got Ashley's for $2.75 at Walgreens - YAY!

The downside of sugar rushes.......

In the days of old, Wiccans would gather in their clandestine Covens in the valley of a beautiful mountain or a gentle clearing in a nearby wooded area in Europe to worship Samhain. They would don their capes and chant to the dseparted souls until they could feel the embrace and love of that Soul sweep through their body, they would mourn those souls recently lost and the resting of Father until he awakens at Yule. They would marvel at the moon, make up their offering to the deceased and uphold a beautiful, sacred, centuries old tradition in honor of the Earth based Gods. They would also remember that this WAS Wiccan New Year, the second highest Sabbat next to Beltane in May. Picture a beautiful dark sky, moons shining, the delicate lull of the Coven chant, the music comming from a lovely hand carved flute, all basking in the glow of Mother moon....(in her Crone phase, of course)... Now, "Halloween" as we know it - Wee Witch and I were invited to a pizza party at a neighbor's apartment which was fun! Afterwards, the kids went trick or treating for almost 2 hours!! Wee Witch was Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz - AGAIN! The $10 I spent on that costume in 2005 has been well worth it....They made out with quite a haul - which Mama and Papa Witch thoroughly enjoyed later that evening - TeeHee! After the trick or treating we went back to the party for brownies and coffee so the girls could play and dance and sort their candy....we didn't get home until after 9pm and PASSED OUT on the couch! Ashley was so excited to get so many Kit Kat bars for Papa Witch - it was cute! After the sugar rush of yesterday I had 2 VERY tired girls this morning to get ready for school - that was as fun as a tooth extraction which Wee Witch will probably need after the 10lbs. of sugar she ate! I held a small Samhain rite and really hope to make my Ancestors proud in our New Year and change some old habits....I was sure to remember the famous, the victims of some of this year's tragedies (like the VA Tech. shooting) and those near and dear who now live Blissfully and at Peace in the Summerland. Hopefully next year, I will have completed my training and will be holding my rite as a Priestess! I start Nov. 9th! Gotta run for now - waiting to hear from my 2 girls, Melody and Jenn who had Halloween babies..... Merry Fall....

HUG your children..the mess will be there tommorow!

I was informed earlier this afternoon that a woman in one of my listservs lost her 6 year old niece after a VERY long battle with cancer among other illnesses. She passed away around 3:45pm EST. Her name was Lilia and I ask that all of my fellow Wiccans remember her tommorow during your Samhain rite and and for everyone else offer up a Blessing to her dearly Departed Soul....may she be reborn into a life of less struggle and pain. Please, right now, whatever you are doing, STOP and hug your kid(s)...who cares if they are making peanut butter and jelly pictues on the TV again or pulling out EVERY Barbie doll in the house, or if you have just had a huge argument. These little (or big) Souls belong to the Lord and Lady, they are ours to love, to nurture, to grow and to hold for just a little while - they are NOT extensions of us, we do not own their Chart, they are their own little Souls come to learn and grow just as you have! So hug them, don't sweat the little things (laugh about them!) and cherish every moment that they are a part of your incarnation.... May you be Held in the Loving White Light of the Lord and Lady, Lilia...

Halloween and Samhain

You know....The cycle of life, death and re-birth is one of those topics that few people like to think about let alone discuss. During this "Halloween" season, we glorify and delight in witches and ghosts and costumes but few (with the exception of Wiccans/Pagans or true Theologians) understand the meaning of all of this hoopla. And that is the cycle I just mentioned... Halloween, All Hallows Eve, Samhain, Dia De Las Muertas are all synonymous with generally the same things but for VERY different reasons. Halloween is what I refer to as a "Corporate" holiday - another trumped up event to sell truckloads of candy, costumes, facepaint, cards, decorations and other "notions". The latter 3 names I mentioned refer to a centuries, milleniums-old tradition of honoring those spirits who have Crossed - a day when the veil between our world and the next is thinned so that the Spirits of those we have lost may walk amongst us and communicate with us. It is traditional to set up an altar (be at a "true Altar" where your routine Magick is practiced or a card table that you have stored in the shed for non Wiccans or practicioners of Erath based religions...) with pictures and small mementos of the Crossed in an effort to entice them to come to you and communicate. It is very powerful and very beautiful! But...leave it to "Corporate America" and Fascist - I mean Christians and other Mainstream religions (non fascist) - to take the beauty of a Soul communticating with a loved one and turn it into a $30 ghost costume. Take the beautiful image of the Goddess, the Mother, Gaia, and her Believers and turn us into ugly old hags.....and you have your idealistic corporate crap! I wonder if anyone purchasing or wearing a costume understands WHY they do...for those who do not, it is to "disguise" yourself from "death" comming to take your soul or those "old, ugly hags" comming to get you and hex you........Well, at least you know know. So, I cannot in good consious say Happy Halloween....but I will wish you a Merry Samhain and may you be openminded enough to feel your Crossed loved ones who are speaking to you and are closer to you than at any other time. So mote it be......

It is what it is and it aint what it aint....

I made an observation awhile back that I hope will help to put some of you at ease. When we Charted to come into this world, we charted good things, bad things, pleasant people, negative people (you know...balance of nature, yin/yang) and even who our family is....sometimes that is a little tough to understand, huh? Why would we CHOOSE parents or sibling or other family members who would be mean or rotten to us? Why subject ourselves to negativity and hositlity from loved ones and friends? Here is why: When times are good, people are kind and understanding, and your family and loved ones accept you for who you are - it feels great BUT..... what are you learning? How is your Soul expanding? How are you fulfulling your Theme? It is through the struggles and patience that is required in dealing with a difficult loved one that we learn how far our Soul and ability to love can be stretched to include those from whom we Charted to be a part of. We get to fulfill our Themes and grow as people; we learn what we WANT to be and what WE DO NOT want to be by watching and feeling how other's behave - ecspecially those closest to us. The bottom line is, if you are struggling to "gain acceptance" or figure someone out or change someone - don't waste your time. Love and accept them as they are, by doing this, you are growing Spiritually....and saving yourself a migraine or five!

Blessings and Healing Vibes Request

I am asking all of you to please send Blessings and Healing Vibes to my mother in law, Rose Anne Golda, as she begins her chemotherapy treatment this week. She is a really wonderful lady and has done so much for so many......In this season of Samhain where we honor the departed and ask for healing for the ill from our Ancestors, prayers for her would be much appreciated!

Busy Weekend for the 3 Witches

So we had a nice but busy weekend! Saturday we took Ashley trick or treating at the mall. I can't help but get caught up in commercial Halloween - I LOVE IT..I love the concept of fantasy and "dress up" and all of it....Yes, I will do my more somber Samhain rite Wednesday with the hopes of communticating with those who have Crossed but, I feel like an appropriate balance of both is nice. After that we went over to a small family owned farm to pick Ashley's pumpkin out and to enjoy the other attractions there - the baby animals (including a one month old cow named Homer who bit a hole in Ash's costume - GENTLY, he was just a baby), the paint-a-pumpkin, free popcorn, the corn maze and MY FAVORITE - the straw "Tee Pee"!!!! It was great! Then we went to a rummage sale, got some groceries and came home. Unfortunately, I picked fashion over practicality on my shoe choice and by the end of the evening I couldn't even walk! Oh well.....Today Papa Witch and I had a bit of a disagreement (ok...to elegant, we were bitching at each other nonstop!!!) and I had a headache, etc....so he and Ahsley went to the in laws for dinner. Then we studied for Wee Witch's math test and now it's chill time - one day this house will be clean :) I hope... Busy weekend and busier week on the way.............

I guess Mama Witchy can be a bit Bitchy ;)

***You Are 47% Bitchy*** Generally, you're an average woman, with average moods. But sometimes... well, watch out!Sometimes, you let your mean side get the better of you. And you enjoy every minute of it. How Bitchy Are You?http://www.blogthings.com/howbitchyareyouquiz/ PS - Papa Witch says it is more than that - HA!

FU President Bush - Why are you hating on AMERICA'S KIDS???

WASHINGTON - House members are about to learn whether some nips and tucks to a children's health bill will be enough to secure a veto-proof margin against a White House that wants major surgery. The White House says President Bush will veto the House's revised effort, if the legislation reaches his desk. The House planned to vote Thursday afternoon on a modestly revised version of a bill that President Bush vetoed Oct. 3. Last week the House fell 13 votes short of the two-thirds majority needed to override the veto, which had been prompted by Bush's objections to a major expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program. The bill's supporters now hope the revisions will attract the seven or more Republicans needed to change the outcome later this fall. GOP leaders urged their colleagues to resist, saying the changes are too minor to justify abandoning Bush on a high-profile issue. NBC News' Mike Viqueira reports seeing a lot of anger from Republican leaders, who are anxious about the prospect of losing more of their number to the Democratic plan and a possible override down the road. The next Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate on Tuesday, Oct. 30th, will broadcast live on MSNBC from 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET. NBC’s Brian Williams will moderate and be joined by Tim Russert. It will be streamed live on msnbc.com. Analysis: Is Iran the top issue in this debate? As before, the bill would add would $35 billion over five years to the State Children's Health Insurance Program. The program, which now covers 6 million children, would enroll 4 million more. The increase would be paid for with a 61-cent increase in the federal excise tax on a pack of cigarettes, which Bush opposes. CompromisesUnder the revisions, the program would exclude families earning more than three times the federal poverty rate. Low-income childless adults, which some states cover, would be phased out in one year. And states would have to be more rigorous in checking the validity of applicants' Social Security numbers, an effort to exclude illegal immigrants House fails to override child health care veto Oct. 18: House Democrats fall short in their attempt to override a veto by President Bush of the children's health insurance program. MSNBC Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt says lawmakers have not justified the need for a $35 billion expansion to cover 10 million children. Democrats and their GOP allies are targeting 38 House Republicans who voted to sustain Bush's veto and later outlined their concerns in a letter. The revised bill "addresses all the concerns that were expressed by our colleagues and by the president," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., told reporters Wednesday night. "This is a clarification of the legislation" vetoed by Bush. The 10-year-old health insurance program is designed for families that make too much money to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to buy medical coverage. The main targets are families earning no more than twice the federal poverty rate, or $41,300 for a family of four. Delay deniedPelosi rejected requests from some Republicans to postpone a vote to give GOP moderates more time to round up converts. Republicans also noted that several California lawmakers will be absent Thursday to review wildfire damage in their districts. Click for related content Children's health deal sought after veto upheldHouse fails to override Bush child health veto New York Times Politics

Can I just go back to bed and start today over...TOMMOROW????

So, the day strats out MISERABLE....Mama Witch is apparetly fightingh some kind of cold or seasonal thing but in any event, it's making her quite tired and short tempered....and that's the BEST part of the day.... All morning Ashley and her friend fought over EVERYTHING as they got ready for school - who had better dolls, who was getting what for Christmas, why did one have to copy another, why was the other so "braggy?" Then came the declaration that they were no longer friends (but would probably play school this weekend). Needless to say this carried into the car and on the ride to school leaving Papa Witch a headache the size of the Grand Canyon. So we decide to lay down for half an hour and then get ready for court (bankruptcy) - making good time, we are on our way when of course, the tire goes flat! Since naturally Papa Witches cellphone is dead and Mama Witch's phone is sitting on the coffee table next to her COFFEE!!!!! Papa Witch had to walk to a mini mart to call roadside assisatnce which naturally takes an hour to arrive! By the time they get everything squared away we are an hour late - so we call and find that they have granted a continuance on our case and would be sending us a letter w/a new date soon. So we get home hoping to salvage the day over Ramen noodles and PBJ before Papa drives to work when we get a call from his mother informing us that the pathology reports from her recent lastectomy (due to breast cancer) indicate she needs to begin chemo. immediately (next Tues.) as aggresive, invasive tissue was found and she has a better than 30% chance of a reccurence in another part of her body if they don't hit it up hard now. By now we have lost our appetites and sit quietly, asking the Goddess to be with her. I ask you to do the same! Well, have to go get Wee Witch from the bus stop. I am tapped out...sorry if there are a ton of typos...

D'Souza vs. Hitchens (and other athiests)

Mama witch must INSIST that you please review the recent debate between Dinesh D'Souza and Christopher Hitchens - Religion vs. Athiests. It is a very thorough and arguably one of the most intelligent debates on Darwinian thought vs God that I have seen in a long time. Of course, as a devout Wiccan and firm believer and the loving Lord and Lady, I had to take the side of D'Souza and believe his points of view to much more inlign w/my own BUT Hitchens proved a worthy adversary..... Look, I believe in all forms of worship - anything that makes you a better Humanitarian (see my last post) BUT as an A.U. activist I do not believe religion should be forced on anyone.... Anyway, stop reading that nonsense about Britney and Lindsey (who gives a damn????) and check out this debate - it'll give some food for thought!

My thoughts on Sylvia Browne

I love Sylvia Bronwe! I have almost ALL of her books, her DVD, many of her CD's, a piece from her jewlery line, an actual card written by her, a subscription to her newsletter and on and on. I enjoy listening to her on Hay House radio on Thursdays, I enjoy her Montel appearences, I even had tickets to see her live (and got the worst sinus infection of my life the day before and missed it - GRRRR) - I am a fan! I am also a skeptic....I am a TRUE Taurus (stubborn 'ol bull) and have been a scholar in many lives. I crave truth. I am also very intuitive and well read on many religions. I don't need to to "touch and hold it" to believe it BUT...it needs to "feel" right, it has to seem logical, it has to Sing to my Soul. So...here is my take. I think Sylvia is an AMAZING teacher, a gifted speaker,a healer and councelor, she presents interesting topics, she brings light and truth to long buried facts but a "seer" - I just don't know..... For example, I watched her on Montel the other day (she certainly has a prescence and I love her clothing choices, usually) and decided to be as open minded as I could be - give extreme benefit of the doubt even. The first question was from a woman asking when she would find her man - she was told in 6 months, generic but possible...she was then shown an orb picture - could it have been Angels - yes, it was! (...could it have been dust - yes! says I) The bottom line is with her it is ALWAYS a visitor from the other side with a name, a story, a history, etc.... According to her ALL good things are going to happen to everyone! If only....I have NEVER heard her tell a woman "no, I'm sorry, you just are not meant to have children this go-round" or say to someone "no, I'm sorry, you have Charted a solitary path, you will just have many GREAT friends". There is a happy answer for all - so is this fortune telling or fortune cookies???? I just don't know......my spirit guide won't tell me! I believe in a "religion" called Humanity. I believe in a "religion" of acceptance of any and all beliefs, of kindness, of serenity BUT also, of accepting consequences (or karmic justice), of seeking your own ways of thinking, of the care and love of all living things and Their innate Spirits, in doing good things just to do good things without any personal gain. I don't care if you you use an ornate statue (or MANY as I have) of a specific religious figure or a piece of bark to represent your religion - in Humanity it's all up to you. In Humanity, you can read the Kabbalah, books on Pantheism, on Wicca and blend them all to help you Grow and Love on a Spiritual level.....You could call it Kabpanicca! The essence of this post.....trust YOUR soul, walk your YOUR spritual path, Grow, Love, Accept, in your own fashion at not the way "the book" or "the preacher" says it is to be. With Love, in the name of Humanity BLESSED BE

School Pizza vs. Wee Witche's Belly

Docket#00000000 Plaintiff: Wee Witch Sullivan's adorable little tummy Defendant: Blasdell Elementary Pizza My poor little wee witch! As old as time, kids have looked for to 2 things about school more than anything else: putting boogers on their classmates chair and pizza day at the cafeteria. For our little Witch, one tradition must come to an end :( For the third time this school year, Wee Witch is home with an upset stomach from a lunch of school pizza. I don't get it - This is a child who would live on chocolate milk and ice cream sundaes, a child who can rummage through thrift store baskets that predate the birth of Mama and Papa Witch, eat coins (lest we forget her recent surgery...) and be a-ok.... give the child one slice of school pizza and we are done for! Go figure. So, I guess it's a day of rice, cheerios, and Gatorade here in the Sullivan home. Poor kid!

All is well with Wee Witch :)

Today, Jim took Ashley to her IVIG infusion and her follow up surgical appointment at the hospital and all went just fine...both are resting now! I stayed home to get things here in order....That's what always ends up happening, the place looks like a show piece for Pagan Better Homes and Gardens (Hee Hee), we all vow to keep it this way, we do a Sage cleansing, all feels and looks balanced and wonderful and then within a week....RANSACKED! I don't know how or when it happens, I think the Faeries are up to their tricks again! But anyway, I am making headway and eating Ramen noodles then it's back to the grindstone. By the way, in the Samhain addition of the Elsie and Pooka Pagan Children's magazine, they have some fantastic, easy Kitchen Witch recipes for all of the Sabbats! The Yule fudge sounds easy and yummy...I think we will try it when the time comes. I highly recommend visiting www.elsieandpooka.com for great Pagan themed stories, activities, information and all for kids and families. Wee Witch loves the stories - I wish they made a Pooka stuffed animal!

Dumbledore is GAY and other things for Christians to Bitch About!

(the movie-annoucer guy's voice begins here...) First, it was Tinky - Winky, then Burt and Ernie, and now......it's Dumbledore! Yes, he now joins the elite association of "gay lifestyle icons geared towards promoting a perverse lifestyle to your impressionable children"...(movie-announcer guy's voice ends now, thanks movie guy! Your check's in the mail...) Mama and Papa Witch are so sick and damned tired of these high and mighty, Bible thumping, Bible mis-quoting, Bible distorting, stick shoved so far up their ass that they have no choice but to kneel JERK OFFS taking childhood fun and fantasy and imagination and making it political! Do these people really believe that Jesus, whom was a very well versed, intelligent, kind scholar himself, would have cared more that 1 - children were reading and liking it and having FUN with it or that 2- what they were reading and enjoying had words like "magic" and "potions" in it ????? AND...who says that any of this HAS TO BE "witchcraft"? Didn't you have a magic set toy as a child? Didn't your magic set come with a WAND, and POTIONS, and MAGICAL WORDS??? Did that make YOU a practicing witch? And...shouldn't we save politicking for issues like...oh, let me think...the war in Iraq, the healthcare crisis in America, etc...Yeah, I think so. Witchcraft, or as it is called who are those more intelligent - Wicca - is a beautiful, Earth based religion predating Jesus Christ which celebrates the cycles and ebb-and-flow of nature. There is a respect for the almighty powers that Mother creates - their is no EVIL forces or EVIL demons conjured up to go forth with the intent purpose of death and destruction (if you'd like to see a great movie about little "demons" created for death and destruction, I reccomend renting Lilo and Stitch) - that is nothing but nonsense drummed by the Roman Emporer Constantine in an effort to irradicate the female essence and any Pagan refference from ROMAN Catholicism (THE religion) in the 12th century. But enough about that, pick up a Scott Cunnigham book and you can learn all of the simple basics of Wicca. Or Sylvia Browne's The Mystical Life of Jesus Christ.... What disturbs me more is the hatred geared towards the homosexual lifestyle and CERTAINLY when it is correlated to "witches" and pedophilia - one of the most PERVERSE crimes in existence. I watched a "Christian" speaker yesterday admantly condemn Harry Potter, anything promoting homosexuality and such other pervesions as pedophilia....WHAT?!?!?!?!? Where is the link? Let me save you some time - THERE IS NONE!!!! As the sister in law to someone living a homosexual lifestyle, as a dear friend to several people living a homosexual fifestyle let me be the first to tell you - there is no distinction between their lifestyle and mine other than the fact they chose same gender sexual partners and I do not - and that is no one's business anyway! So how dare these "high moral" people imply that there is anything perverse, unusual or disgusting about a lifestyle different than their own. Maybe if they go and crap that stick out of their ass they'll feel better and be kinder *sigh* one can hope any way. As for me, I will still allow Wee Witch to watch her Harry Potter movies, read the books when she can, buy the coloring books,, posters and figurines to play with.....Tinky Winky happened to be her favorite Teletubby and she still has her Bert doll from she was a baby and I have no intention of changing anything. I am going to call one of my gay friends and tell him I love him and I am going to hug my brother in law extra tight next time I see him so....biased Christians and haters alike...put that in your Bible toting pipe and smoke it! Invest your energies and efforts into catching the REAL deamons...pedophiles, rapists, murderers and those who spread the Word of HATE! Peace Out!

Where does the weekend go?

I said to myself on Friday..."self, I am going to have this place spotless by Sunday night". It's Sunday night - it is 8:24pm - and not much has been done...oh well. There is this week, right? Quiet weekend - nothing too exciting. Jim's stepsister Beth got married on 10/20 so Jim went as a representative of all of us as he had to work at 3 and the wedding started at 1pm. Besides, I am not exactly comfortbale in a Church....Apparently it was very formal and very nice. Ashley and I had a bum around day. Today, Ashley and Alex played for awhile while I did some cleaning, worked on this, etc...I am so glad Jim has off of work tommorow so I can really get moving on my pet projects around here! I am so jealous of the"Mrs. June Cleavers"of the world....I am more like "Roseanne"! So...it is homework time for Wee Witch and some more house work for The Mama. Blessings to all of you!

Did you know....20 WILD facts about Mama Witch (Mom, please don't read!)

1. My name was supposed to be Zipporah (I LOVE that name) - my father's side of the family is Jewish. 2. When I was born, I did not cry or make any sound but was "extremely observant" noted the doctor. My eyes were blue and as wide as the moon....just taking it all in.....I was born at Columbia Hospital for Women in Washington DC on 4/21/81 at 9:18pm during Laverne and Shirley (how odd...my stepmother's name is Shirley -hmmmm) 3. I walked at 8 1/2 months old 4. I had a rocking horse on springs that I used to love to rock on. I would get a trance like look on my face according to my mom and just rock for HOURS! One night, I was rocking on my horse and my dad was reading the newspaper nearby and one of the springs shot off of the horse (from over usage probably), hit the ceiling and landed on my dad's head! Luckily, he and I both made a full recovery :) The horse was "put to pasture" on garbage day. 5. My parents divorced in 1986 - I felt like a misfit my whole life.... 6. The last time I wet the bed I was 11. 7. I began my Wiccan path after reading Shakti Gawain's Creative Visualizations that I got for .50 at a used book store. 8. I lost my virginity at 14 years old to a guy named Gary. Jefferson Starship was playing and we were on his floor.....romantic, huh? 9. My first love was to a guy named Brenden - an event that occured during our 5 month relationship bonded us for life......he knows and I know. It's long since ended, but I'll never forget "Our Hope". 10. When I was 16, I cut my screen on my bedroom window so my boyfriend Jeff could sneak in my window at night. 11. I have recurrent dreams that take place in a very large, futuristic city. 12. I love Tidal Waves - I died in one in a previous life.... 13. My teenage hang out spot was a truckstop dinner/bowling alley/hotel called Leisureland or, "The Hole" - Thank Goddess walls can't talk! 14. I smoked pot for the first time at the beach with some friends when I was 15. Only did it about 3 more times after that because I hated it! 15. My middle name is Leigh - after the actress Vivian Leigh! 16. My childhood best friend was named Kristin - I miss her. 17. I have stolen twice in my life - a keychain and hairclips - it was the worst feeling ever.... 18. My friend Molly and I ditched school and hitchhiked home once when we were in highschool...we went to my house, ordered pizza and napped. 19. I almost had a lesbian trist when I was 17 but didn't. Sorry, the door just doesn't swing that way for me.... 20. Ashley, Wee Witch, My Oops Baby, was no oops at all! She was well planned by Mama Witch ;)

Authors and Books

Mama and Papa Witch READ a lot and have over 2,000 books in our home! Wee Witch also enjoys books and has quite a collection on her own.....She can even read some of them by herself :) In Heavy Rotation Books by Scott Cunningham Books by DJ Conway Books by Starhawk Books by Timothy Rodderick Books by Sylvia Browne (the OLDER ones) MANY Spirituality/Religious Themed Books on Judaisim, Kabbalah, Sufism, Ennegram,Hinduism, Native American and Earth Based Religions, Past Lives, ANYTHING about or chronicling Edgar Cayce's trance sessions James Patterson Robert B. Parker John Sanford John Saul Dean Koontz Dan Brown Many Book Club recommended books Janet Evanovitch Jodi Picoult Sophie Kinsella John Grisham - King of Torts is a MUST read! Christine Feehan Many genres, many others..... ***If you ever have books you are looking to get rid of - WE WILL TAKE THEM!

What Mama Witch Listens To.....

My Time Life 80's Collection Wedding Singer Soundtracks 1 and 2 Monster Ballads John Denver's Greatest Hits Live Through This ENTIRE CD by Hole Drive by the Cars (FAVE SONG EVER) I Want To Know What Love Is by Foreigner (and Wynonna) Every Rose Has It's Thorn by Poison Sway by Bic Runga Space Between by Dave Matthews Band I Wish by R. Kelly ("What Does it Prophet a Man To Gain the World but Loose His Soul?" - powerful stuff!) You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel by The Tavares 1-2-3-4, C U When you Get There by Coolio All NKOTB - admit it, so do YOU! Brick by Ben Folds Five (it makes me cry until I wanna puke...because..) ALL 80's LOVE BALLADS! Ethnic/New Age Music Anything by: Audioslave, Daughtery, Evanessence (except My Immortal - that song was very popular during a BAD time in my life and I still cannot listen to it),Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Chicago and I am sure there is more but my mind is tapped!

Papa Witches favorite Sites

http://www.espn.com/ (sports, ugh) http://www.si.com/ (sports and swimsuit models, ugh) That's about it...Papa Witch isn't a big internet junkie :)

Wee Witches Favorite Websites

www.turbonick.com (you can actually watch entire Nick shows there!) www.disney.com (LOVES the music and videos) www.barbie.com (Baries, Polly Pocket, Pixel Chix...)

Websites reccomended by Mama Witch!

www.snopes.com (Is it fact or fiction? Get the scoop) www.tmz.com (for the BEST gossip) www.davidbeckham.com (YUM!) www.youtube.com (I am soooo addicted) www.au.org (Separartion of Church and State) www.eBay.com (Mama witch loves a bargain!) www.circlesanctuary.org (get a copy of their quarterly publication for $5 - well worth it) www.YesterdaysMemories.com (an AMAZING Occult shop in VA) www.cafepress.com (they have GREAT t-shirts and more (zillions of them!) at all sixes XS - 5X and are very reasonably priced!) www.rhapsody.com (25 songs/downloads a month for FREE?? I'll take it) www.FamilyGuy.com (always good for a laugh) www.elsieandpooka.com (great site for Wee Witches) www.sacredspirit.com (great place for all of your Wiccan needs)