A good friend wrote this article about rituals. What they mean, why people do them, and how to go about doing one. I found it to be very insightful and full of good advice. She also has other magickal articles on her blog as well.
Cynnara
Michelle
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Changeling Press Gingersnaps and CONTEST
Our Fifth Annual Very Changeling Christmas Contest begins December 1st
with the first of 12 Gingersnaps:
Gingersnaps: Santa Paws Lena Austin
Gingersnaps: Canine Cop BJ McCall
Gingersnaps: Serendipity 5A Dawn Montgomery
Gingersnaps: Christmas Knight Alecia Monaco
Gingersnaps: Another Chance L. Shannon
Gingersnaps: Cupid Sierra Dafoe
Gingersnaps: Serendipity 7C Lexxie Couper
Gingersnaps: Sophie’s Present Anne Kane
Gingersnaps: Summoning Leila Brown
Gingersnaps: Sugar Plums Kate Hill
Gingersnaps: Pole Serpent Renee George
Gingersnaps: Christmas Party Moira Rogers
12 Changeling Gingersnaps, 12 Chances to Win!
Grand Prize: Free E-Books For a Year
(All Changeling 2009 e-book releases)
Five First Place Winners will each receive free E-books for a month
(All Changeling January 2009 e-book releases)
10 runners-up will receive Five Free Downloads of their choice.
Buy any Changeling Gingersnap during the month of December and you're automatically entered to win. Every purchase of a Gingersnap counts as a contest entry. Winners to be announced at our Changeling New Years Eve party, located at the Changeling Bar and Grill -- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChangelingPress
Who’s coming down your chimney this year?
The First three to release are:
Gingersnaps: Santa Paws Lena Austin
Gingersnaps: Canine Cop BJ McCall
Gingersnaps: Serendipity 5A Dawn Montgomery
I've already had the pleasure of reading Serendipity 5A and man oh man did I need to fan myself! With the added benefit of the contest - what winners!
Michelle
with the first of 12 Gingersnaps:
Gingersnaps: Santa Paws Lena Austin
Gingersnaps: Canine Cop BJ McCall
Gingersnaps: Serendipity 5A Dawn Montgomery
Gingersnaps: Christmas Knight Alecia Monaco
Gingersnaps: Another Chance L. Shannon
Gingersnaps: Cupid Sierra Dafoe
Gingersnaps: Serendipity 7C Lexxie Couper
Gingersnaps: Sophie’s Present Anne Kane
Gingersnaps: Summoning Leila Brown
Gingersnaps: Sugar Plums Kate Hill
Gingersnaps: Pole Serpent Renee George
Gingersnaps: Christmas Party Moira Rogers
12 Changeling Gingersnaps, 12 Chances to Win!
Grand Prize: Free E-Books For a Year
(All Changeling 2009 e-book releases)
Five First Place Winners will each receive free E-books for a month
(All Changeling January 2009 e-book releases)
10 runners-up will receive Five Free Downloads of their choice.
Buy any Changeling Gingersnap during the month of December and you're automatically entered to win. Every purchase of a Gingersnap counts as a contest entry. Winners to be announced at our Changeling New Years Eve party, located at the Changeling Bar and Grill -- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChangelingPress
Who’s coming down your chimney this year?
The First three to release are:
Gingersnaps: Santa Paws Lena Austin
Gingersnaps: Canine Cop BJ McCall
Gingersnaps: Serendipity 5A Dawn Montgomery
I've already had the pleasure of reading Serendipity 5A and man oh man did I need to fan myself! With the added benefit of the contest - what winners!
Michelle
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Wacky Wednesday
Every year since Harry Truman was in office, the president pardons a turkey.
President Bush pardoned Pumpkin the turkey (named by the American people via Web vote on the White House website) Wednesday morning.
So what happens then to a pardoned turkey?
It goes to Disneyland.
That's not a joke. The turkey really is going to Disneyland.
To see more read the entire article.
Man I love reading stuff like this. It makes the end of the work day seem that much closer!
LOL
Michelle
President Bush pardoned Pumpkin the turkey (named by the American people via Web vote on the White House website) Wednesday morning.
So what happens then to a pardoned turkey?
It goes to Disneyland.
That's not a joke. The turkey really is going to Disneyland.
To see more read the entire article.
Man I love reading stuff like this. It makes the end of the work day seem that much closer!
LOL
Michelle
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Tuesday Tidbit
I found an interesting article on yahoo about men and why they cheat.
What do you think?
Dating 101
When you're dating a guy, you can forgive him for some indiscretions, but it's nearly impossible to turn the other cheek if he strays. Well, Cosmo did some investigating to ascertain the traits that may make men more likely to cheat, and some of our findings were surprising eye-openers.
But before you freak, realize that just because he possesses characteristics of a mangy scoundrel doesn't mean he's actually cheating on you. "You have to listen to your gut as well as read the clues," says Gary Aumiller, Ph.D., a psychologist and coauthor of "Red Flags! How to Know When You're Dating a Loser." Run through this list of wandering-eye warning signs to see if your partner is predisposed to prowl... and find out how you can deal.
They go on to list 4 factors and have links to other articles on men cheating.
I have to say that their list doesn't surprise me, and I'm thrilled my husband doesn't fit all of those things ;)
Michelle
What do you think?
Dating 101
When you're dating a guy, you can forgive him for some indiscretions, but it's nearly impossible to turn the other cheek if he strays. Well, Cosmo did some investigating to ascertain the traits that may make men more likely to cheat, and some of our findings were surprising eye-openers.
But before you freak, realize that just because he possesses characteristics of a mangy scoundrel doesn't mean he's actually cheating on you. "You have to listen to your gut as well as read the clues," says Gary Aumiller, Ph.D., a psychologist and coauthor of "Red Flags! How to Know When You're Dating a Loser." Run through this list of wandering-eye warning signs to see if your partner is predisposed to prowl... and find out how you can deal.
They go on to list 4 factors and have links to other articles on men cheating.
I have to say that their list doesn't surprise me, and I'm thrilled my husband doesn't fit all of those things ;)
Michelle
Monday, November 24, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Maniac Monday
Links.
I don't get it.
I write erotic romance. Why would I want to link with a game company? Or any of those other people who email me to ask me to link to them. Erotic stuffies and games. Unless they are sexual games, I just don't think we're compatible, hon.
I've turned down a couple that might have been good, but it was one of those things where I couldn't decide if I wanted to 'endorse' their products.
Guess I'll just keep an eye on my email and look for more offers of linkage.
Michelle
I don't get it.
I write erotic romance. Why would I want to link with a game company? Or any of those other people who email me to ask me to link to them. Erotic stuffies and games. Unless they are sexual games, I just don't think we're compatible, hon.
I've turned down a couple that might have been good, but it was one of those things where I couldn't decide if I wanted to 'endorse' their products.
Guess I'll just keep an eye on my email and look for more offers of linkage.
Michelle
Monday, November 10, 2008
Maniac Monday
Well it certainly has been a maniac weekend. I wrote about 9k this weekend and am feeling really happy that I finished Leandros 3. Now I just need to edit it, and start working on my Jewelry series :) YAY.
Many people participate in NANO. I do as well. Every year I sign up, and every year I fail. I think it is just the knowledge that I have to write 50k or everyone will know I can't, that makes it so I can't. LOL Did I make sense? Well, I'm signed up again even though I know I won't write 50k this month. I can. I could. But because it is Nano I won't even come close.
Rules. For some reason they hinder my ability to write. If you are sitting there thinking that you aren't going to sign up for Nano because you can't possibly write 50k in a month, you should sign up. There is bonding, and speedwriting sessions, there are others you can talk to about writing and your short comings or successes.
Even if I don't win, I'll still be signing up for Nano next year. Winner or not, I enjoy the time I spend speedwriting and chatting with my writer friends.
Michelle
Many people participate in NANO. I do as well. Every year I sign up, and every year I fail. I think it is just the knowledge that I have to write 50k or everyone will know I can't, that makes it so I can't. LOL Did I make sense? Well, I'm signed up again even though I know I won't write 50k this month. I can. I could. But because it is Nano I won't even come close.
Rules. For some reason they hinder my ability to write. If you are sitting there thinking that you aren't going to sign up for Nano because you can't possibly write 50k in a month, you should sign up. There is bonding, and speedwriting sessions, there are others you can talk to about writing and your short comings or successes.
Even if I don't win, I'll still be signing up for Nano next year. Winner or not, I enjoy the time I spend speedwriting and chatting with my writer friends.
Michelle
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