The bane of Americans is overwork--and the ruin of any work is a divided interest. Concentrate-concentrate. One thing at a time.

As far as I know it is not my "fault" that I suffer from migraines. The medicine I take either puts me out for 2 hours (shot) or upsets my stomach (pill). Yesterday, I had another headache. I had one 2 weeks ago - it was around for 2 days. I then had one start on Sunday; yesterday, it was very bad.

I couldn't take my medicine right away - Husband decided it was more important to go pick up the car that was in the repair shop than for me to get over my headache. When we returned, I took my medicine; which meant that I'd have to sleep for 1 hour then have a 1 hour recovery time. Apparently my saying, "I am closing the door and no animals are to come into the room" was not clear enough. After 20 minutes of animal chasing, I closed and locked the door.

During the second hour, Daughter and I watched some television. This gave me time to eat crackers and drink Coke (non diet). Husband did not understand why I had to be "out of commission"; I told him I'd be more than happy to be up and around, dizzy and throwing up if he liked. He was not amused.

As far as I know it is not my "fault" that our money situation has gone down hill, again. I kept to my self-imposed spending limit on gifts; I put nearly all my earnings into savings. Oh, wait - the car "broke" and my step-son moved - that's where it went. (Sorry, had to bitch.) I don't see how this gives you (husband) the right to bark and show no mercy. (OK, that was a bit dramatic; but that is how I'm feeling at the moment.)

I had no clue that husband thought he was not going to work today so that we could all do something "family". Being out for a day meant nothing got done around here; and with people coming tomorrow, I have a lot to do. Comments like, "If I had known we weren't doing anything, I could have gone to work," just aren't helpful. If you want to go to work, then go; wtf do I care at this point.

These mixed messages are becoming unbearable. I'm all for compromise, but this is just $h1tty and tiresome.

And, for those of you following the story, Husband has once again decided that "we" cannot afford to get a lawyer to bring Daughter here. Apparently, he has forgotten who I am...

Over every drowsy thing - And buries them up quite - In a labyrinth of light

My Daughter arrived yesterday.

My heart is happy.

I may not blog until the New Year (by the Gregorian Solar Calendar).

Peace

Truth is the highest thing that man may keep.

At this time of year when many give each other gifts of tangible sorts, I am blessed with gifts of heart.

I do not know why others insist on using lies and self-indulgent justifications to bring harm to me and those I love. I cannot take the precious time I have to figure it out.

I have recieved comments and emails and cards and letters from those who love and support me. For this, I do take the precious time I have to say a public "Thank You"

To L, it is best to howl at the full moon - more people are doing it at that time, so you won't look as crazy.

To Peabody, I will be strong - apparently, I don't know how else to be.

To S, knowing you are in my life gives me joy beyond belief.

To Willow, thank you for travelling so far to find yourself.

Peace.

Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once

Again, I consider, giving up -

• On the hope of having my Daughter where she belongs
  
• On the hope of having financial security
• On the hope of not being part of a Tragedy

I will do myself no physical harm; nor will I give into the Depression Demon. On the latter, I cannot promise the incident will not occur after January 3.

Why, you ask, do I make this dramatic statement? For this reason:

My husband, who is the most honest man I have ever met - he will give you the truth, if you ask, even if it is not pleasant - has been accused of wrong-doing. Those who do not appreciate his honesty and committment have accused him of something he cannot prove the truth of. 'They' claim he did not appear at a particular place; he did appear, but has no proof. My husband must now hire an attorney and wait.

I am sick - hipocrasy makes me want to throw-up - as does the thought of going 3 steps back...again.

If this unfounded accusation is followed through, it will cost us the balance of our Daughter fund (of which most went to moving husband's son), I may need to ditch classes to work full-time, and proof again that those issues not resolved in my Past Lives are a force to be reckoned with.

I was hoping for a more light-hearted and intelligent post. To my reader's, I apologize.

Peace

The yeoman, the summoner learns, is a devil

Quick List:

• Have been laid-off from job. Depending on the workload, I will return to work the second or third week in January.
• Tree is up! Ran out of lights; usually do; can't figure out that one.
• Daughter arrives in 8 days. May I have a resounding "HOO-RAH"
• Waiting for snow
• The ex's wife is trying, again, to screw me over; all while smiling and playing nice. And, no, I'm not surprised.
• I'm happy!
  

How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop? Let's find out...wo-one, too-who...

Over the last 3 days I have made valiant attempts to post to my blog. I don't think I've ever received so many different error messages from an on-line program.

And, all the fun posts I had in my head are now in the outer space, never to be found again.

Today's post is quite ho-hum - I've been laid off from my job. I'm told it will only be temporary - 2 to 4 weeks. I won't mind having the time off - with Yule and Daughter visiting and many Winter projects to do, I'll be quite busy.

I'm changing my profile pict for a bit; something more Winter-Yule-Solistice-ish.

Trials and Tribulations of a Wiccan/Pagan working her way through this life thanking the Goddess each day for more cartoon heros

I've got much going on - much to share - much to write.

For now, here is a link to one of my cartoon heros from the past...and present.

Daughter Update

Note: I love comments! I'm almost as bad as another blogger who considers herself a "comment whore". I wouldn't go that far about myself; but one of the reasons I started this blog was to get outside opinions - to think about my situations from different perspectives.

I miss my Daughter. I will see her in 19 days. It isn't soon enough.

Her latest 'problem' is school. And, yes, if she were living with me, the issue would have been handled expediently.

She is pulling up her grades in school. She was sinking, which most middle-schoolers do. I can only throw a life-line so far - I cannot go into her school to talk to her teachers and I'm not there when she gets home to work with her on school-work. The 'people' that are there to do that decided not to - let her sink, she'll figure out how to swim. NO, NO, NO, NO, NO! Well, 'they' finally became "concerned" about Daughter's grades (a 'D' in Math) and, since her father has shown some interest in whether or not she got her work handed in and if she needs help, her grades have improved (now a 'C' in Math). Kee-riste! Oh, let's not forget - this is my fault.

Why? Well, she has my genes; she is a girl, the type of girl I was at her age. Her logic/reasoning for doing/not doing makes perfect sense to me. Very scary but, helpful. When she explains to me why she was sent to the principal's office and how unfair it is, I understand. I also know how to explain to her - in a logic she will understand - why, no matter how unfair it is, she needs to follow rules/directions, etc. This was something that her father and his wife could not figure out how to do. They were at a complete loss - they didn't act like this in school. They may have gotten in trouble, but never acted the way she does. They didn't raise her to be this way.

Yep, that last one got me boiling.

They didn't raise her. That's another post.

Back to school...

Now that Daughter is pulling up her grades and the 'people' she lives with are taking responsibility as 'parents', she is doing better. She asked me (ME) to help her while she is here - she needs ideas on better ways to study and her spelling.

Did I mention: she asked ME.

I love my reason for living.

Of Comments and Beta and Yule and Other stuff

Follow the bouncing ball...

• I've been submitting comments to someone's blog and the comments are not appearing. I am hoping it is because the comments are not making it thru to the person, and not that the person has decided that my comments are not worth approving.
• I'm considering moving to Beta, just so I can have categories. Opinions?
• Due to some unexpected huge expense, I will be unable to create my primo Yule decoration. I wanted to make it last year, too, and no money for it then, either. Perhaps this is a pattern/sign? Maybe I'll just create an animation and put it on my blog.
• Had a conversation with my Daughter's father and his wife last week. The conversations were "pleasant". Considering the history, I'm concerned this is the Dr. Jeckyll part of the latest encounter. Mr. Hyde always shows up. Shame, really.
• In reference to my first bullet, I thought about asking said person whether or not person was receiving my comments. However, I'm not sure I'd be ready for, "Yes, but, decided not to publish them because...(a) you are lame (b) you are stalking me (3) I do not succumb to drivel."

Peace

Julie Andrews on the Mount

I took the final test in my "self-directed" H&D-in-S course at the local U. It was a course not worth my time and energy. I'm not 18 and having my first year away from Mommy; I'm an adult who has been exposed to all types of things discussed in this class. The class was just an overview of a particular part of US life. I learned nothing; the course re-iterated my knowledge that I will do my level best to never administer a multiple choice or T/F test to students. Sheesh!

So, to the self-important instructor, " So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye"

Winter

Jonathon Art

I enjoy visiting this artist. The reasons are many, here are a few:

• I'm reminded that the Goddess is in, through, and around us in many different forms.
• His drawings and paintings are so "real" I could reach through my computer and touch the trees, animals, people.
• I am calmed on those days that are so full of stress, I could burst.

There is new Daughter "stuff" occurring and I may post about it, just to get it out. My Daughter is the love of my life and my reason for living.

Yule's Coming! Yule's Coming!

In the year 2006, Yule arrives on December 22 instead of the usual 21st. This pleases me - it gives me one more day to prepare!

I've got all my books dusted off and gathered
I've got my Wicca Jouranl ready
I've even got a Green pen to write it all out

Now, off to the races!

p.s. As seen on many, many blogs this week

How evil are you?

Update...

Wish I could put an audio here of Walter Cronkite saying, "Today in history..."

Cutting Slack: Gave a little. It is stressful when your child is moving and you have a crazy mother.

Not Cutting Slack: However, there was no excuse for taking it out on me. I talked, he said he listened. Of course, he had to do the, "I'm 8 and now won't talk to you for fear of making you mad." He got over that very fast - spending the night in the garage wasn't a pleasant idea for him.

Step-Son: Is moved. It cost us a lot of money we didn't have. His job starts Monday; I'm praying the Goddess will give him direction.

Daughter: She will be here December 26. I'm thrilled - so is she.

Thanksgiving aftermath: All furniture is back where it belongs. Dishes - including roaster and platter - are clean and put away. Later today, decorations will be re-boxed. Time to find Yule deocorations...

Speaking of Yule: Have decided to make it more festive this year. Although our house cannot be seen from the road, I am planning to decorate two or three outside trees. I'm also going to make a "string art" Pentacle to place on the deck. I was inspired by something I saw this summer - I'm going to get a piece of plywood, slather it with polyurethane, place nails in strategic places, and wrap a strand of lights to form a Pentacle. Also need to find Yule Log...

School: I'll be taking 2 classes next semester! I've already ordered my books and plan to pre-read - I'm such a nerd.

Weather: No snow yet. Odd. I'd rather have 30 F and snow than the 30 F and wind.

Readers: Would like to know how you are and any comments.

Peace

How Much Slack to Cut

One problem with an anonymous blog is that when "stuff" that I really need to get out comes about, I cannot be 100%.
I need to get it out, though, so, I will do my best.

I've been giving my husband slack for the last year. All relationships - especially those that are marriage/committed - require slack. If not, the relationship breaks. I've been through too many broken relationships - marriages/committed and other. Some were totally my fault, some totally theirs, some equal.

Anyway, it seemed to have started when I lost a job early in '06. The sexual harrassment just wasn't worth the paycheck. Husband got very worried I wouldn't find work and, in his words, we'd be "out in the car living". I did get another job right away - less money, but a job. Still, husband full of stress. Because of the financial stress, husband's fuse grew shorter. Me, being who I am, dealt with it.

Then, his dog passed on. It is always so difficult to lose an animal we love. He wanted to wait to get another dog but, I saw an ad in the paper and, we now have a beautiful female Dog. Husband has only recently bonded with the Dog. Bonded is probably too strong of a word - he is past tolerating but sees Dog as more soemthing to keep me happy than anything else.

Husband has been in pain since before I met him. Lately, it has grown worse. He has been to the doctor, had a battery of tests. At first, it was something serious - then a test proved that wrong. Then, it was something less serious but would need surgery - yesterday he was told that wasn't it either. The doctors here have given up. So has husband. He is in constant pain, but will do nothing more about it. He expects me to give him sympathy, but, if he won't do anything about it, I can only give so much.

Husband's mother (HM) has always been needy and pushy and nosy. Over the last 5 months, she has become more so. She refuses to take responsibility for her actions and expects Husband to be there and do things for her at whim. She shows no appreciation for his/our help and actions. When Husband's Son moved in with her, HM became downright nasty - she complained when he worked, complained when he didn't, complained that he wanted to cook his own food, complained that he wanted the heater on (even 55 is cold for Eskimos). Her newest thing: Husband and I are keeping secrets from her and Son is messing up his life by taking a better job. Unfortunately, husband gets the brunt of this. Talking to her is futile.

So, OK, husband has a lot to deal with. I'm working again (although temporary and part-time) and, yes, Thanksgiving is this week - which he feels he has to make a big deal about.

BUT

Asking him to pick up after himself, take care of chores he said he would help with, and asking him to not wake me when he can't sleep...apparently I'm the bad guy. I'm really tired of hearing the f-word fly, the banging of boots on the floor, the bright lights at 4 in the morning - all because he tripped over something that has been in the same place for 3 years or "my dog" is drinking water.

I could go on...I won't.

So, how much slack do I cut?

Where I've been...

...around

I just haven't had anything to blog about.

I've been so busy with work, getting ready for Thanksgiving, getting (step) Son ready to move, collecting information to get Daughter where she belongs...

Peace.

They must have been thinking of me!

Thank you, Propter Doc!

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Alive and Kicking*

I'm here.
Just nothing worth blogging about.
I'm sure something will come up soon, with Thanksgiving and Yule on the way.
Thanksgiving is happening at my house this year, much to my dismay.
I don't understand how the one person who does not care for the holiday, out of the 6 who will be gathering that day, gets to have the biggest "to do" list.
Peabody, if you are reading, please forgive my horrid grammar in the last sentence.

Peace.


*Simple Minds

This is NOT a political blog

Amazing to me how people how some people graduated from high school.

If you go HERE you can read what Mr. Kerry actually said, not what Little King Georgie and Rushie believe he said.

Perhaps Mr. Kerry's use of higher proper English doesn't work for people who had their education purchased for them. I'm referring to the line, "I can't overstress the importance of a great education. Do you know where you end up if you don't study, if you aren't smart, if you're intellectually lazy? You end up getting us stuck in a war in Iraq."

Pardon me, Roy, is that the cat that chewed your new shoes?

I seem to remember punchlines but never the jokes.

Things happening I can share:

> Why do bullets not work in Blogger?
> My Son got a job in a city 3 hours away. We are thrilled for him. It is a good paying job, working for a University.
> I just might get to take a class or two this Spring semester.
> I received the repair bill for my Nikon - $150, not including shipping. Would have liked it to be less, but, I miss my camera!
> Taking peasants, er, pheasants to my Mom this weekend.
> It is unseasonably warm this week. Will have to ask the Goddess to talk to the Weather God and ask we don't get bombed with negative temps this Winter!
> I'm going to search the net for a bit of picture or something to place here

Sharing

I made this recipe for a pre-holiday 'gathering'. It turned out much better than the pumpkin fudge.

You can find the original recipe at the Betty Crocker website. I've made some slight variations.

Enjoy!

Pumpkin-Spice Dessert

Crust

1 cup Low-fat Bisquick® mix

1/2 cup quick-cooking oats

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup firm margarine

Filling

1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)

1 can (12 oz) fat-free evaporated milk

2/3 egg substitute

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons firm margarine

1. Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix all crust ingredients until crumbly. Press in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 10 minutes; cool slightly.

2. In large bowl, beat pumpkin, milk, egg substitute, granulated sugar, salt and pie spice until smooth. Pour over partially baked crust. Bake 20 minutes. In small bowl, mix pecans, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons margarine until crumbly; sprinkle over pumpkin filling.

3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until filling is set. Cool completely.

4. Store in refrigerator.

Finally

It's times like this that I want to throw Blogger in the dumpster!

Here is Supper from Samhain.













And here is my mini-altar.



Next on the list...

S.O. wants to have Thanksgiving (American) dinner. This 'holiday' doesn't 'do' anything for me.
I will help prepare the menu - so we have some healthy foods - and I will clean the house and set the table. Oh, yeah, and clean up afterwards, too. I will ask the Goddess for help in getting through it all!

The next big Pagan/Wiccan holiday is Yule. If any one is interested, I'll be happy to discuss my preparations and such for Yule.

Peace

As Promised

Last night's 'celebration' was low key but enlightening.

In lieu of a Dumb Supper, I served our food backwards: dessert, main course, soup, bread, appetizer. I also served counter-clockwise (Windershins, I believe), and did my best to eat with my left hand. As Blogger will not let me upload a photo, you will have to deal with an explanation.

Food Served =>

Cranberry-Raisin Pie
Chicken Breasts with Brown Rice & cream sauce
Vegetarian Vegetable Soup
Sunflower Bread
Saute'd Mushrooms with Parmesean
Littel Penguin Pinot Noir, 2002

To begin Supper, I lit the white candle then the Yankee Candle, cast a circle, invited those who had passed to join us. As I said, I served Windershins, with my left hand. I said a brief blessing for the food and for those who have passed.

After Supper, I cleaned the dishes, saved some chicken-bits for our animals, and prepared for ritual. Again, no photo allowed. So =>

A special scented candle North, Black candle in votive holder to East, Wheat candle to South, Black candle in pumpkin to West. All on an altar cloth that looks like fire.

I won't go into the finer points of my ritual here; that is private. I will tell you I set up a mini-altar as, throughout the day, I "knew" more and more I needed to perform ritual in a different place in my house. I now know why, and it makes perfect sense. I allowed the black candle in the pumpkin to burn out, which made a very cool effect - black wax oozing out of the pumpkin. Kind of creepy, but very cool!

I wish you each a wonderful and fruitful year!

Blessed Samhain

Blessings and Greetings to All on this Day of Samhain / Hallowe'en

Tonight has been a night of surprising events with more to occur, I'm sure.

Enjoy your evening!

Preparations

Hello Everyone.

I am in the final stages of Samhain preparation. I'm quite excited about this year's celebration. S.O. has agreed to a bonfire. I get my Samhain fire and he gets rid of all those limbs and that brush.

I'm also preparing for a short trip. We will spend a long weekend with my parents. I'm not sure what we will be doing but, I plan on sleeping as much as they will allow me to! Oh, there may not be blog entries for a few days, then.

It seems a cold has attached itself to my sinues. hoo-rah Suppose that means I'll have to go purchase that anti-cold medicine and some with-cold medicine. Why do they call it a "cold" anyway? I'm not cold and people get them in the summer.

Peace

For the Love of Friends

Someone I admire and respect is experiencing something awful - the prospect of a friend's death. I won't give you the details; they are not mine to give.

I want to share my beliefs on death; something I'm comfortable doing here, but not giving him directly. They are my beliefs and I will not impose them on anyone.

Yes, I hope he reads this entry, just so he will know his difficulty is breaking my heart.

Since I understood the concept of death, I have believed that our Spirit leaves our bodies and goes...somewhere. The idea of 'somewhere' has changed a lot over 30 years. I suppose a lot can change in 30 years. Initially the somewhere was Heaven. But, then, I realized I'd have to believe in a polar opposite and I couldn’t fathom the concept of Hell. Biggest reason: I couldn't understand why a "all knowing, all seeing, all loving God" would allow His creations (people) to be in such agony. That's about the time I started my journey into Earth-Religions.

After experiencing Earth-bound Spirits and a few other 'anomalies', I understood more about the separation between our bodies and our Spirits/Souls. It may sound trite, but, I do believe that the death of our bodies is just another transition for our Spirit/Soul. I've experienced myself that Spirits do sometimes have more 'work' to do for those of us in this Life and Universe. My Grandfather knew my Daughter was growing inside of me when his body died. His Spirit stayed with me and eventually moved to watch over my Daughter for the first several years of her life. I don't know if his Spirit has moved on to another life, or if he is just 'hanging out' waiting for his next 'assignment'.

It is long and complicated, I know. I cannot believe that the Life within someone just goes away. Each person is different and unique and may have some of the same qualities, attributes, or mannerisms as someone we once 'knew', but they are not the same 'person'. Spirits are placed in people's lives - and at times in our hearts - because they are still on the Learning Path, and they help us in our Learning Path. I don't know when the learning is over or where Spirits go once they have completed their missions. I trust the Goddess and the God to know these things and to take care of it.

I still do not believe in a Hell. I cannot say I don't believe in Heaven - perhaps it is more a Heaven-like place.

I sincerely believe that the friend of the person I respect and admire has a Spirit that will need to return...if only to give this respected man comfort.

Jump in the Air Happy

Got word today that my Daughter will definitely be here for her Christmas-trip. On the day SHE wants to be here!

Anyone else wish to join the celebration?!?!?!?

Thank you, Goddess!

Sure, I'll take your money

Now that things have calmed down at "work" - R is gone - I have agreed to work 3 or 4 more days next week. It is much better than a burger joint and more money.

Frustrations? I'm sure there will be a few. But, I'll take them along with the $$

Disgust and Frustration

I haven't written about this subject in a while. But something happened today that I need to get off my chest, so to speak.

For those of you who do not know the story of why my youngest daughter lives with her father, I apologize. I don't elaborate on it much to "strangers" as some of those "strangers" might actually be possible friends. Giving too much at once scares people.

Anyway, it is that time of the year when I make plans for my daughter to come for her New Year's Visit. I call it this because it is after Yule and Christmas that she arrives. She is only here for 7 days - 2 of those being travel days.

Last year, my daughter's father's wife pissed and moaned that if daughter was not there for daughter's sibling's birthday, daughter would be "traumatized". Bull-freaking-$h!t. I asked daughter what she wanted. She said she would be upset if she missed sibling's birthday. Now, because of the way the dates fell and because I didn't want anymore venom spewed on me, I agreed.

This summer, I asked daughter why she wanted to be there for sibling's birthday. She said she didn't - it was just more convenient for father's wife if she was. I left the room, and screamed bloody murder into my pillow. Then I told S.O. (I've got to get him a name :) and he took a long walk around the property - twice.

So, this year, with the way the dates fall, and, having the summer information, I informed (I thought) my ex. Well, the wife replied with something to the effect of, "You said last year we would do it this way forever because it will scar my daughter for life." OK, venom spewer - first, she isn't your daughter - second, I save every email and there was no forever in there.

I'm working on my reply. I have to be oh so careful - can't give them ammunition. I'm thinking of calling instead. And, yes, that would be poking wife with a stick. And, don't fear, I can document the phone call.

thank you for reading

And more answers

I'm going to answer the comments from my last post in a new post.

• Yes, I will post photos. I don't post many, and, this will be a good one to post :)
• Pronouncing Wicca/Pagan terms is tricky; although not as tricky as those Greek and Roman Supernaturals.
• I have been researching the Internet for Wicca/Pagan info a lot over the last 4 years. It keeps my book purchases to a minimum.
• If you are interested in Paganism/Wicca, I would highly recommend that you (a) read, read, read - choose the Internet, it's cheap and (b) start simple.

I wish you all Peace.

Answers

For Loralee...

Loralee asked "I am interested in what part each of these items play in Samhain?" I am thrilled to share my information! Here are some answsers (most of which I collected from About.com in the Religions link):

*First off, as with all Pagan/Wiccan holidays/Sabbats, this is a celebration. My celebration is geared toward life and abundance and looking forward to a new beginning (new year) and leaving the hurts of the past behind (banishing).

*Although part of the celebration has to do with the old God dying this day, and the Goddess mourns him until his rebirth at Yule. We use this day to honour and remember our loved ones who have passed on.

*The word "Samhain" more likely came from "samhuinn", which is the Gaelic word for "summer's end". And, is pronounced with in the Gaelic tongue - SOW-een.

*Pumpkins and gourds represent 2 things - one is the fruits from the last harvest. The other has to do with carving. As we believe the spirits of those have passed can easily "float" between us (living) and their state of being, we don't want the "bad" ones to come back for us. So, we carve pumpkins (or other gourds) to ward them off. My belief is a bit different than that. I do believe that those spirits who have passed can contact us again, I also believe that the spirit will be re-born (reincarnated) at some point. This means that, as much as I miss my Grandfather's spirit, if I can't "reach" him, he may have moved on to another human. Complicated, I know.

*The candles and herbs part has to do with ritual more than anything else. Although, if I can, I burn candles for as much of the day as possible. Black candles are for grounding, meditation, banishing, and protection. Orange candles represent prosperity, abundance, justice, and luck. I use sage in my ritual for protection and prosperity (usually in the form of a smudge bundle). And mugwort to increase psychic abilities and protection.

*As with most other people, I enjoy making a "fuss" over a colorful and fun holiday. The altar cloth is not necessary, but adds to the color and festiveness of the day. For some people, (US) Thanksgiving is THE Autumn holiday. For me, it is Hallowe'en.

Photos and more information upon request.

Hope that answers some of Loralee's - and other's - questions.

Call me Happy

Reference is to 7 Dwarves.

My temporary job has been extended for one more week! Whoopee! Now, off to do all my household chores.

Oo how strange

I will answer the questions in Loralee's questions in the next few days.

Right now I'm in the "I've had 5 beers" stage.

Call me a lightweight. I usually have one and stop.

fun, fun...well, not like I remember it.

Perhaps, this makes sense, then.

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More Preparations & Correspondence

Decided to combine 2 subjects that don't relate to each other. My blog; my perogative :)

Preparations for Samhain continue.
I have collected many ideas for ritual and prayer. Next week I'll take my shopping list to the local craft store - one of the few places to purchase candles of different colors. It is difficult to find black candles that are fully black - not just white ones dipped in black.
I have also started to make my Hallowe'en/Samhain greeting cards. I consider this part of my ritual - just as Yule cards are part of that ritual. Spreading smiles and good cheer makes my Spirit feel great!

Correspondence has suffered - because of work and lack thereof.
When I was unemployed, the only news I had to share was, "I'm out of work, S.O. is still working, animals are all well." Now, I'm working and even though not much has changed, I now don't have the time to respond.
Well, those of you who have written, have no fear - my temporary job is coming to an end soon. I'll have time to respond with, "Was out of work, then had work, now out of work again, animals are fine."

Oh, one other thing that relates to Samhain & Writing - I'm willing to post my Samhain Verse, if anyone wants to read it. I've also got some sort of poem/story sitting inside me, waiting to get out. Would you lilke to read that, too, once it is complete?

Peace

p.s. Would someone please email me on how to expand the width of my posting block. All I seem to manage is to stretch my words/letters. Thank you!

I Aim to Please

Even though I am a terrible house-keeper and spend all my S.O's money*, I will not deny my reader's their requests!

So, for Autumn, here is what I have so far for Samhain:

• I have a recipe for Acorn Squash and Apples
• Another for Pumpkin Fudge
• I'm in search for a main dish recipe
• My S.O. will not participate in a Dumb Supper :(
• I have an outline for ritual
• I bought a pumpkin :)
• I've got my shopping list of candles and herbs
• I'm debating on whether or not to make an altar cloth

Ain't much, but, it's a start!

*According to my MIL, she can take better care of my S.O. than I can; implying I am selfish and lazy. Off to find my bon-bons!

What's My Line

Sunday arrives tomorrow.
Due to a debilitating migraine, I missed the full moon.
I experienced something incredible Thursday night.
I'll be reading up this week on Samhain.
Anything you want to know?

Beware of Helpers wearing jeans

In an effort to help all those living with Signicant Others...

Remember that if you ask the SO for help - following their directions EXACTLY on how to let them know what you need help on/with - the help will last for 2, 3 days, tops. Be prepared to continue to do most of the work yourself.

Life on the Road

I'll be out and about for a bit.
I'll be blogging, if something strikes me that belongs here.
Still looking for suggestions on Samhain.
Wondering if anyone would be interested in knowing what I do for the holiday - of course, I can't post that until after November 1.

Update on job: Seems R really screwed things up. B and I (with the help of Q) were able to put the pieces back together. Today, tho, R returns to work. I'm not sure what the day will hold. I just plan to be straight with R - this is what Q (who is the ultimate authority on the project) told me was the correct procedure. If R doesn't like it, she and deal with Q. I'm staying out of it!

Perhaps if I were Catholic, this would be easier to deal with :)

Note: For those of you keeping track, I have not talked to my daughter in 6 days. And, no, I still don't have the means to change the situation.

You Are Expressionism

Moody, emotional, and even a bit angsty... you certainly know how to express your emotions. At times, you tend to lack perspective on your life, probably as a result of looking inward too much. This introspection does give you a flair for the dramatic. And it's even maybe made you cultivate some artistic talents! You have a true artist's temperament... which is a blessing and a curse.

What Art Movement Are You?

Your Summer Ride is a Beetle Convertible

Fun, funky, and a little bit euro. You love your summers to be full of style and sun!

What's Your Summer Ride?

You Are Jan Brady

Brainy and a little introverted, you tend to think life is a lot worse than it actually is. And while you may think you're a little goofy looking, most people consider you to be a major babe.

What Brady Are You?

Oh! This last one would shock the pi$$ out of my arch-nemesis - the ex's wife!
Ha!

You Are Very Honest

You tell it like it is, no matter what. Even if the truth hurts, you'll dish it out. And while some may get hurt by your honesty... At least everyone knows where you stand!

How Honest Are You?

All Hallow's Eve

I'm beginning to plan my Samhain (Hallowe'en) celebration. Anyone got an idea to share? I'm a clean slate this year - I want to do something different and fun. I've even thought about contacting those who have passed.

All ideas welcome!

p.s. If anyone has some live newts, I could use those too :)

You're Catholic, aren't you?

J - "I don't care what happens after I die. I'll be dead."
E - "Johnny! How can you say that? It's unholy to not be buried."
G - "Not in all religions."
E - "Well, if you are Christian."
G - "What about all those knights in the Middle Ages who were burned. They claimed to be Christian."
E - "Well, that was before they knew how to bury people."
L - "There are some Christians who are cremated, too."
E - "Well, I know you don't believe in God..."
L - "I don't believe in a Christian God. I beieve in a God and..."
J - "She doesn't believe the way you do, Mom."
E - "You're Catholic, aren't you?"
*L drops fork on floor*
*G chokes on meat*
*J turns red*
L - "I'm almost as far away from Catholic as you can get! If I were any further away, I'd be a Satanist! Catholics are Christians, by the way."
E - "No they're not. "
G - "Grandma, Catholics believe in Christ."
E - "But they pray to him differently. It doesn't bother me, but they are Catholic, not Christians. Well, if you aren't Catholic, what are you?"
L - "I'm..."
J - "Not what you are Mom. Want more meat?"

This was the scene (or close to it) at last Sunday's dinner. The participants were me, Significant Other (with a name change), SO's Mom, and SO's Son. SO's Mom still has no idea what I believe; I don't know that she would understand past the fact that I don't believe in the divinity of Christ - although, she has trouble with that, too.

Shooting the Messenger

So, I got this temporary job, doing something I used to do/am good at doing/get paid well for doing it. (I apologize for the bad grammar)

All was going well, until this morning. Try to follow along, I need all the sympathy I can get. Oh, and, btw, I don't understand all the fine details of exactly what I'm doing - I've given only bits and pieces at a time.

I work primarily with 2 people - B & R - and an outside contact - Q. Yesterday, only B was in the office. B was working on a project R had started. B was unsure about a certain procedure, so, B contacted Q. Q informed her that what R had done was not the way to do it and we needed to do it differently. B gave me this information and B and I proceeded. B then had another question and asked it of Q. Q told her, yes, B and I were to undo something done by R. As yesterday progressed, B began to doubt whether or not we should undo what R did.

Lost yet?

So, today, B is not in the office but R is. I explained to R what B had explained to me yesterday. R contacted Q for verification and Q said, yes, this is what needs to be done. So, R & I continued to do such.

B eventually called R to find out if R understood all the notes. R said yes B did but was confused about the last bit (undoing what R had done). B said, no, that was not what B understood. Can you guess the ending? Yup, R is mad - no PISSED - at me for giving her the wrong information.

Now, as I see it, I gave R information given to me by B given to her by Q. And, if Q is the one who has the final say on what we are doing, and R spoke with him, then, how am I the one in the wrong?

As much as I want this job to turn into something permanent, I'm so disappointed that yet another person (work related) has decided to blame me for giving incorrect information - even though it is the information I was given!

Thank you for listening. Sympathy may be sent in the form of words or money.

Update: R did calm down. R said they asked one question and got an answer for another. No apology, but no pins on my chair, either. Thank you, L!

Encouragement

I know most people don't believe in horoscopes. Those people will say that the scopes fit everyone, everyday in every situation. Perhaps. All I know is that today's gave me a glimmer of encouragement...seeing as how the chain on my talisman broke this morning!

You may feel optimistic today as you continue to gather information about your current emotional situation, especially relating to home and family. Finally you can visualize a path through the mess. It may mean that you need to gloss over some of the details, but this seems like a small price to pay in order to get your life back in order.

For Peabody

Mr. Peabody is someone I look up to It isn't with envy or "school-girl" eyes, it is with respect and intrigue. I cannot allow his questions to go unanswered.

1. Previous experiences : I know that I'm the type of person to allow others to dictate what I do with my life. In my relationships with men, I have always put myself second and, as all but 2 have done, I was third in their life. It also seems that family matters and "have tos" take precedence.

2. In charge : I suppose I am in charge, even if I do not like what is happening. I can make my own decisions and my own changes. I just have to decide what price I wish to pay.

3. Blogging : It is a point of contention with 2 particular people in my life. They do not ask me not to blog, just ask why I do it so much. I also find that when I blog, I put myself "out there"; I get emotionally tied up and it bothers people. If I am going to continue to blog, I will have to keep my emotional self at bay.

I am an emotional person. It isn't drama - I don't contrive situations and I do not share things just to get sympathy. I am better now than I ever was - as far as keeping myself intact and controlled. Unfortunately, this is not who I truly am. I've got so many facets to myself, perhaps I should just pick another when I blog.

Sorry, Peabody, this is a bummer post

I am at the beck and call of everyone else, but not of myself.

Therefore, I am on an un-planned hiatus.

Considering previous experiences, I should have known this would occur.

I am not now, nor will I ever be, my own person in charge of my own life.

I may have to give up blogging, permanently.

I apologize for the doom and gloom. It is how my life appears at the moment.

Blogs and more Blogs

To keep my anonymity (did I spell that correctly?) I cannot reveal all the blogs I read. I can tell you that, as of last count, there were 31 (including the one I'm not 'suppose' to read). I can also tell you that, during my hiatus, and recently due to time on a job, I read and commented only 7 (including the one I'm not 'suppose' to read).

I kept my reading and comments low because I wanted to enjoy what I read and offer intelligent comments. What I found was, that although my reading time was cut by a significant amount, my comments weren't any more intelligent or "quippy" than usual.

I was hoping to learn more about myself, the blogs I choose to read, and the personalities behind the blogs. I learned that I read fast, the blogs I read do not contain violence or extremist views, and the personalities are varied but, at the same time, similar in that they strive for happiness no matter what obstacles get in their path.

So, I can now cross off a few more numbers on my lists. Yipp.

And a new day dawns

The subject/title has nothing to do with this post so don't be looking through my writing wondering, "Hey! Where is that new day?"

Fall has arrived. I wasn't ready for it, but seasons don't set their clocks by what we want, do they? I love the colors of fall and my favorite Sabbat (Samhain) occurs in this season. But, before I get there, I need to experience Mabon with all the other Pagan/Wiccan/Heathens. I don't write much about Sabbats or Esbbats here, but I'm going to make an exception now and more than likely when Samhain arrives.

I suppose this falls under #3 on the What Ligeia Did do list. Hopefully you will find it interesting and enjoyable.

Mabon is celebrated on the Fall Equinox which, this year, falls on September 23. Celebrations include wine, apples, gourds and the calling of Harvest Gods and Goddesses.

Mabon gets its name from the Welsh God Mabon, meaning "great son". Mabon was the son of Modred who was rescued by good ol' King Arthur.

Mabon could be considered the Pagan Thanksgiving as it is a time to give thanks for the end of the Harvest season (the end of time for plants, too) and for remembering those who have left us to go on to the Spirit World.

I plan to make some pumpkin pie, Harvest bread and enjoy a lovely bottle of Australian Zinfandel. Of course, I will take time before bed to thank Mabon, my God and my Goddess for the bounty given to me this year.

I wish you all a Joyous Mabon!

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Greetings & Such

Decided it was important to make time for my blog.

Today I will give you explanations for what Ligeia didn't do #1, 2, 6 and what Ligeia did do #2 - the news.

I suppose HNN and Fox News and CNN morning programs were re-formatted to compete with Today, Good Morning America and whatever it is CBS has. This is a shame. Even people who only watch news in the morning need real news - not just pop culture and cool graphics.

Our local fishwrapper is no better, neither are most of the online news options. Sure, I could subscribe to the Wall Street Journal or New York Times, but, why? My interest is not stocks or pithy comments. I'm also not interested who is dating who in Hollywood. I also want to know what happens with a story after today; there has to be some followup.

So, you may ask, what does Ligeia want to know. Well, she wants to know how plant shutdowns will affect the economy AND what our "leaders" are going to do about it. She wants to know all sides of the evolution/intelligent design battle and how we can come to an agreement. She wants to know about the steps to getting the troops back from "the war on terror" and for someone to explain what we are to do if we are attacked again, without our troops here. I also want to know how a ball of gas can be a planet but not Pluto.

To end on a happy note, my temp job is progressing and, if all goes well, may continue through the Fall. I spoke with my daughter the other day and she is happy and healthy.

Peace

The Temporarily Turning Tide

I have been offered a temporary job. I will work until the early part of October and I will be paid well. If I'm liked, I will get to stay longer.

It isn't much money, but it is money. It is an OK place to work with decent people. I'm just not used to being out of the house for 8 hours a day. I'll adjust, I'm sure.

I will get back to the list in a day or two.

Peace

Relgious Connections

I saw this on the Pagan Sojourn blog and, with permission, will be sharing my ideas here.

**I apologize if I have stolen any of Sojourner's words**

Sojourner read this line “Transpersonal Psychology concerns the study of those states and processes in which people experience a deeper sense of who they are, or a greater sense of connectedness with other, with nature, or the spiritual dimension” on the back of a text book*. She then wrote why the subject of religion interests her.

I liked the line (had heard or read something similar myself) and liked what she wrote - how she dissected it and then expounded. I'm going to do the same.

A Deeper Sense of Who I Am

Learning about Wicca - Paganism allowed me to learn more about my personal/inner self. I have come to appreciate - and not despise - the many facets of me. I am not a one- or even two-dimensional person and that is OK. It is comforting to know that the Goddess knows and loves my true self; this gives me to the courage to accept who I am.

And, as Sojourner said, knowing that the Goddess - and God - are "watching" me, I have learned that it is not just being good, but having good intentions.

A Greater Sense of Connectedness with Others

This may be different than for most people. My connectedness with people is not due to my faith but because of my faith. What I mean is this (please don't laugh):

I am highly empathetic. I figured this out the first time I went into a church after I started learning about Wicca. I had an overwhelming sense of sorrow and contentment and happiness and gut-wrenching fear - it was every emotion all at once. I cried. I always ALWAYS cried when I went into a church. I had a few people tell me it was the spirit of Jesus entering my heart. I knew this wasn't so - this was not something other-worldly.

As I read more, meditated, and talked to my Mentor, I realized what was going on - something I was told was a "bad" part of me was something quite good. Feeling, understanding - empathy - is a necessary part of who I am. I asked the Goddess for guidance and what to do with this "power". Her answer was simple: Be there. So, I use this gift - and many others - to be there for anyone who needs me. This is my connectedness to others.

I no longer cry when going into churches, but I still must meditate on a high level before I immerse myself into collections of people. Otherwise, every joy, pain, fear come flooding in!

A Greater Sense of Connectedness with Nature

Sojourner wrote:"Paganism has a special emphasis on how we are connected to nature. We are a part of the world’s life cycles; we are a part of everything around us. This connection is shown through explicit (Pagan holidays) and implicit (Pagan teachings and values) ways." I could not say this better.

I will add that I look to the Moon and to Birds to heighten and cement my connections. To those who knew me when I was younger, this will seem very odd. I was not an outside person. I liked being outside, but, the messages I received about my capabilities (or lack of) were so damaging, I was very uncomfortable outside...Unless I was alone, in a particular place in the yard, and there were birds. I felt free, I felt strong, I had no fears, I was open to the wind and what the Goddess was saying to me.

I believe it is true that religion is important to people because they need answers to "Why" and "How". Religious tradition keeps us going and keeps us connected. It shouldn't be the 'flavor' of faith that connects us - Christian, Buddhist, Pagan - but the understanding that we all believe in something. I'm not discounting Athiests - they have a belief system, too; it just does not contain an outer-worldly being. We each need our beliefs in ourselves, others, Supreme Beings, and our families - whether by blood or not - to keep us going, to keep us human.

* Daniels, M. (2005). Shadow, self, spirit: essays in transpersonal psychology. Imprint-Academic: UK.

Oh, Lighten up already

You Are From Jupiter

You are exuberantly curious - and you love to explore newness. Enthusiastic and optimistic, you get a kick out of stimulating intellectual discussions. Foreign cultures and languages fascinate you. You love the outdoors, animals, and freedom. Chances are you tend to exaggerate, so try to keep a lid on that. If you do, you'll continue to be known for your confidence, generosity, and sense of justice.

What Planet Are You From?

No Apologies

I’m off the list again. I’ve just got something boiling in me to get out.

I think one of the reasons I stopped watching/listening to the news (or pseudo-news) was my fed-up-ness with intolerant people – especially the ones that claim to be “good Christians” or believe in the First Amendment only if you agree with them.

One of the things that sent me over the edge was the attack by the female human in my daughter’s life. It was nothing new and it was expected. I have not defended myself to this person in over a year – for that, I am proud. But I’m angry – no, pissed – that she is spreading lies and teaching my daughter to be such a hypocrite.

No, I’m not perfect, but I would not spew venom about someone else to make myself feel better and to win approval of my spouse. I also do not teach my child to lie, cheat or to be nasty toward people. Unfortunately, my daughter has learned all of these things, and uses them.

And, still, I’m the Devil Mother.

My Apologies & #9

The title says it all.

After returning home from a not-so-fabulous temp job (I get to go again today & tomorrow), my migraine took full control of my head. Last night I was down AND out.

Some medication, chicken soup and sleep later, I'm here to post the promised post. I just hope my readers are not disappointed.

This post will address #9 of what Ligeia Did Do - she watched movies. This was important to Ligeia. Why? Well, the full story is long, involved, and does not belong here. For now, let's leave it at this: Due to twists and turns in Ligeia's life, she has been denied the pleasure of going to or renting movies.

I love movies. Not for the escapism (although, some are pure escape) but for the realtionships and interactions - how they form, how they change, how people change because of each other and circumstances. I don't think I really appreciated movies for such until I saw "The Grapes of Wrath." I'm sure I read the book long ago, but don't remember doing so. I watched the movie under protest - my Mom said it was what I was going to do one Saturday afternoon. Watching Henry Fonda change through the movie was sad and added to my already teenage angst. But that was it - I felt something (besides "oh joyous, happy ending").

After this, I re-watched my 2 favorite movies (which I cannot reveal here) again, but this time, paid attention to the people and relationships. I also got hooked on B&W films. Thinking about it, did GofW get me hooked, or was it the fact that I was no longer sleeping at night and I had a B&W TV in my room...whichever it was, I saw movies in a completely different way.

Back to point. I will tell you what I watched (within 2 weeks):

• What's Eating Gilbert Grape
• Lord of the Rings - 1, 2, 3
• X-Men - 1,2 (is 3 out yet?)
• Unbreakable
• Brother's Grimm (eh)
• 6th Sense (again)
• Constantine (again)

OK, so, no great American or French Films, no classic Sci-Fi, but GREAT relationship films.

Life is all about relationships - it is not something we can escape - even hermits have relationships (not having classified as having) - we need to learn to relate to one another without the fear of retribution - of course, we do not have the right to purposefully harm anyone or be rude or unkind - we have a responsibility to one another.

p.s. I apologize to anyone that now has the 'song' "Number 9" from the Beatles White Album stuck in their heads.

Down, but not Out

Remember this post. It wasn't that long ago.

I'm going to a 1/2 day job today. It isn't something I'd pick to do as a career; but, I get my foot in the door and, perhaps, I'll get better opportunities.

To commemorate this occasion I'll be writing another post today. Yep, 2 posts in one day! And, I'll write about something on one of my lists!

Yes, I can hear the bated breath of my 3 readers, sitting on the edge of their seat, wondering, "What could it be?"

You will just have to wait.

Lost another one to Ditech

No, I'm not promoting Ditech; it just seemed like an appropriate title.

Seems someone who was a friend has decided not to be any more. No, I don't know why. It was their decision, not mine.

I've got to learn not to give myself away in pieces to people who may not stay around.

Perhaps that will be part of my re-learning in Spirituality.

Update: I should have written that I've always had a hard time keeping friends. Well, maybe "keeping" is the wrong word. I will write, call, email, carrier pigeon, whatever; it's just that some people do not "water" the friendship or take offense to something and do not bother to discuss it with me. That is why I have very few close friends (2, now).

Back to the list

Thought I'd get back to the list. In this post, I'll cover #14 and #15 of what Ligeia did do.

Organization started with figuring out what I need to get rid of. They are both works in progress. I did make over $100 on eBay; apparently not much by "real" eBay users but, hey, I now have stuff I no longer want, made some people happy, and have less mess to organize.

I sold mostly music. Music that, although I like it, I just don't have a need for it anymore. I used to live and breath a particular rock group (stating it would give me away). But, I don't need to own collector's CDs (never opened) or interview discs (listened to once). I also got rid of CD collector sets given to me by people no longer in my life and just having them around was painful. Not that I miss those people - I still have the album my high-school sweetheart gave me, will NEVER part with that - but seeing these items and remember the lies that went with them, well, can't deal with that.

I re-organized my kitchen drawers and got rid of things I just haven't used in like forever. And, I really don't think we need 33 (yes, 33) corn holders. Doing the re-org I found lost serving utensils and re-found my favorite placemats. Guess what color they are?

My working area got a good org-ing, as did my daughter's room (easier when she isn't here) and my bedroom. I still have the 4+ rooms in the lower-level to take care of; that will happen over the next few weeks.

The best part of it all was finding the treasures I had forgotten about or thought I lost. I was thrilled to go through my books as I found the first book my father ever gave me. Repairing that relationship has been the second most difficult thing I've ever done; finding the book helped me remember that, even though he was/is a complete f-ing bastard who deserves to pay for his transgressions, he actually cared about me at some point in my life.

Which makes me realize something interesting:

• I can't keep CDs that lying non-related male bastards gave me
• I can keep books, pictures, etc. that a related male bastard gave me

Anyone like to comment?

Hit & Run

Quickly:

Apparently, I've pissed off someone who I thought I had built a friendship with (no, it is not you Loralee :) I have made an apology but apparently it wasn't enough...apparently

I got bad sleep last night - bed at 1030, last clock look at 1130, paranoid all night that my Girl puppy would leave a puddle somewhere (this creates temper on the part of my husband), awake at 1:10 as Boy dog was up and moving; finally got out of bed at 2:30 to find Boy left presents; back to bed, last look at clock 4:45; husband wakes me up at 6:30 wanting to know if I'm getting out of bed soon.

What?! It is SUNDAY dammit! I don't get out of bed before 8 on Sunday - if I've had good sleep - unless it is really that damn important.

So, 7:30, out of bed, found more presents from the Boy (yes, I'm doing nothing so I'm in charge of cleaning), met with eggs and sausage from husband, thank you, made coffee, then the comment, "Do you have a hangover?" "No, I've got 3-1/2 hours of sleep."

Not to worry, husband still has all body parts in the places the Goddess put them. It was a close one. I'm just too freakin' tired to fight.

Oh, goody...off to spend time with husband's mother. I think I'll just walk slowly into the lake...

Yet another quiz

Perhaps I'm taking the easy way on the blog today and the other day...perhaps not.

In order to fulfill my spiritual need, I've got to do some re-connecting with myself. These little quizzes help - they help me figure out where I might want to spend more time building up parts of me or working on what seems to "break" a lot.

Anyway, I like this one.

You Are a Visionary Soul

You are a curious person, always in a state of awareness. Connected to all things spiritual, you are very connected to your soul. You are wise and bright: able to reason and be reasonable. Occasionally, you get quite depressed and have dark feelings. You have great vision and can be very insightful. In fact, you are often profound in a way that surprises yourself. Visionary souls like you can be the best type of friend. You are intuitive, understanding, sympathetic, and a good healer. Souls you are most compatible with: Old Soul and Peacemaker Soul

What Kind of Soul Are You?

This explains A Lot!

Now, I don't expect everyone who reads this blog to take this test, but, if I got to choose who would, I'd pick Mr. Peabody...I'm so damned curious to know how his brain works!

You Are 25% Left Brained, 75% Right Brained

The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning. Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others. If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic. Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet. The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility. Daring and intuitive, right brained people see the world in their unique way. If you're right brained, you likely have a talent for creative writing and art. Your right brain prefers day dreaming, philosophy, and sports.

Are You Right or Left Brained?