Associated Press Release 2/1/2010

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By DAN ELLIOTT, Associated Press Writer – Mon Feb 1, 5:53 pm ET





DENVER – The Air Force Academy has set aside an outdoor worship area for Pagans, Wiccans, Druids and other Earth-centered believers, school officials said Monday.

A double circle of stones atop a hill on the campus near Colorado Springs has been designated for the group, which previously met indoors.

"Being with nature and connecting with it is kind of the whole point," said Tech. Sgt. Brandon Longcrier,… Continue

This was a dream I had on 1-19-10. Grace is a gothic girl that I attended High school with. She's a year younger than I am. She's the only person I know in this dream.



I don't know where to start for there is no start by rather an end and a new beginning.



It ended with a fight. A large room filled with people dressed in nothing but black, with chains, jewerly, make-up and everything that reminded me of goths. They were watching us. I never really counted their numbers but… Continue

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http://factoidz.com/an-urban-wiccan-imbolc-ritual/

http://www.adf.org/rituals/celtic/imbolc/slg-solimb99.html

I went grocery shopping last week and while at one store I noticed a basket with Christmas things in it and at very reduced price. There were two Poinsettias in the basket normally priced 10 bucks and now they were one dollar. I picked up one and put it in my shopping cart. When I got to the check out I mentioned to the girl that it was so perfect it almost looked fake! I was surprised that it was in such good health. I also noticed how light it was and said to myself I will have to water it… Continue

Prayer Candle for Anna.... In our Prayers Sending Love and Light for ye be blessed with regained sight...

In our prayers here Anna....

Support for Guardianlight

45 Lessons in Life By Grandfather Oak on another site that we belong too...Enjoy this power point presentation.

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Our New Grand Daughter

http://secure.smilebox.com/ecom/openTheBox?sendevent=4d5451794d5463334f54673d0d0a&blogview=true&campaign=blog_instructions_directurl_makeyourown&playAgain=true… Continue

Attempting to quit smoking........ AGAIN..... Quit date set for May 1, 2010.



OMG after 30 years is not going to be easy...quit couple times before with no success but the price of cigarettes are so high, wonders why firearms and ammunition don't have the same increase !



Cigarettes over the last 6 months have taken a 400 % increase...where Guns and Ammo 3 %...Sup with that. Locally cigarettes $ 4.85 a Pack. Where as of 3 months ago $ 2.85 a pack, six months prior $ 1.85 a… Continue

Yule is the time of the Winter Solstice, and for some Wiccans, it's a time to say goodbye to the old, and welcome the new. As the sun returns to the earth, life begins once more. This ritual can be performed by a solitary practitioner, either male or female. It's also easily adaptable to a small group of people.



Difficulty: Average

Time Required: Varied

Here's How:

Perform this ritual on the evening of the Winter Solstice. If you normally wear a ritual robe or… Continue