Patriotism Week
All week I was super excited to share with you about a rite of passage I went through last week. And then, I attended the Canada Day festivities…
Mary’s Musings
When I Grow Up…
When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a ballerina. Or an actress. Or a nurse. Or a teacher. At one point I wanted to be the President of the United States.
It’s Not About the Money
When you’re working with a deity of prosperity, you don’t go in making demands asking for money. It’s not as simple as lighting incense, saying a prayer and poof!
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Crossing Over
Content Warning: Death and Dying – Last week, a friend of mine crossed over, and I helped her do it. I am grateful and honoured to have been able to give her one last gift.
Girls Weekend!
I don’t often take a trip just for pleasure. I travel often for festivals, and rehearsals, and sometimes for work. Seldom for pleasure though. This past weekend, the friend that I stayed with in Schenectady came to Victoria (Sophia). She was visiting another friend of hers in Seattle (Tara), and they planned a quick trip
Lakshmi: Goddess of Abundance
As I’ve been contemplating which Goddess I would like to work with next, one has been right in front of me, and making herself known more and more. She’s been with me for quite a while. I’m not quite sure why I didn’t think of working with her more closely. Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of abundance and prosperity.
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Who’s Next?
For several years, I’ve had a particular Goddess that I’ve worked with closely in preparation for festival. Athena, Ereshkigal, Aphrodite, Demeter, Hekate, Persephone. I don’t have any particular deity that I am working with for the first time in years. This is weird for me.
Jet Lag!
I’m tired. So very tired! I have to admit, I’m a little bit crazy. I had a wonderful time in New York. And I was silly enough to get up early for a Spirit Fair on the weekend…
Fan Girl Moment
After a long night of travel, and navigating through NYC, I met Wendy and Richard Pini, creators of ElfQuest. ElfQuest is the one comic I have followed, admittedly on and off, since I was a young girl. I’ve wanted to meet them for a very long time.
I’m Happy For You!
I’ve noticed an interesting shift in myself recently. I’m genuinely happy for other people’s successes. Not that I wasn’t happy for people in the past. It’s different now, though.
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