This year,
Not only do you get the Solstice,
But a Lunar Eclipse as well.

May they,
and the anniversary of your birth,
be harbingers of a really Wonderful Year
Beginning for you.

May your Dreams come true,
With new Dreams to reach for,
And the ways for it to happen
Never cause you distress
And be easily at hand.

May your Birthday be happy
And your celebration ( Read more... )

This is different from the normal state of affairs how?

It's a 1st Amendment Issue...

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

United States Constitution, First Amendment, ( Read more... )

A Baroness Pelican gives a red belt she had received from her Pelican (who also happened to be a knight) to her first student, and a tempest is born (in some quarters). What does it mean that some people are so threatened by this they try to create trouble for this Lady? How does it demonstrate 'peer-like qualities' (required of all peers - Knights ( Read more... )

Sometimes, no matter how you've planned things out, the Universe has other plans.

I planned to do my present wrapping ( Read more... )

Stop panicking already!  It wasn't my  wedding, it was a wedding I officiated.  The couple are lovely together, and wonderful friends of mine, so 'yes, I'll do it' was a no-brainer.  The interesting part was the families.  Two completely different styles.  Differences between the groom and his immediate family.  Several different religious ( Read more... )

Thought I'd try this Johari window thing Patrikia did a while ago.  Have at it, my friends....

http://kevan.org/johari?name=RevAuntieAdrian

If you're good, I'll let you know what I think in a few days or so.

I'm on several 'click to donate' lists, and one of them is holding a 'contest' that will donate to animal shelters people vote for. Here's the link for 'my' shelter.


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