Friday the 13th is often associated with superstition and fear, but this day was once, and still is by many, regarded as a sacred day.
Category: Very Old Quotes
Blessed Brigid
Hello February! Wherever you are in the world, you're surely feeling the warmer weather, whether it is incoming or outgoing. In the Northern Hemisphere, spring is on the horizon, while the Southern Hemisphere is in the heat of summer. Here in sunny Queensland, Australia, I'm certainly looking forward to the cooler months. As I swelter,… Continue reading Blessed Brigid
Yuletide Blessings
I have lived most of my life in sunny Queensland, Australia, where Litha/Summer Solstice falls close to Christmas. While I sweltered through heatwaves and sheltered from summer thunderstorms, I dreamed of colder places and experiencing a White Christmas. This year, I'm swapping Litha for Yule.
The Cold Plunge: Road Tripping to Banff
In this post Janine, Maddie and I set off on a girls road trip to Banff, exploring rural townships in BC and Alberta along the way.
Happy New Year from the Frosts
Happy New Year! Ded Moroz, or Father Frost/Grandfather Frost, is a legendary figure of Slavic pagan mythology associated with New Years Eve. The tradition of Ded Moroz is mostly spread in East Slavic countries and is an important part of Russian culture. Although at the beginning of the Soviet era communists banned Ded Moroz, he… Continue reading Happy New Year from the Frosts
Merry Midsummer
Happy Summer Solstice from the Southern Hemisphere! I live on the Gold Coast on the east coast of Australia. While our British and American friends are feasting on roast turkey, baked potato and hot chocolate, us Aussies are packing up the Esky with cold prawns and ham for a picnic or setting up folding tables… Continue reading Merry Midsummer
Yuletide Blessings
Yuletide Blessings to the Northern Hemisphere! My love for the fairies has been with me all my life. Over the last few years, as part of the expansion of my spiritual journey, I have set the intention to honour the fairy festivals, marking the dates in my diary. My celebrations have not reached the levels… Continue reading Yuletide Blessings
And Now For Something A Little Darker…
My supernatural suspense short story, Grave Bargains, is FREE to download in October. In the wake of a devastating act of betrayal, Dylan is determined to bury the past and start fresh. His good intentions are challenged by a sinister stranger, who is determined to dig up his sins, and threatens to jeopardize his efforts… Continue reading And Now For Something A Little Darker…
The Musical Notes of First Love – The Wilted Rose
From the Simply Story Poetry Blog: The story of Sarah continues. Since moving to Brisbane, Sarah has completed a secretarial course, and six years of piano examinations to fulfil her love of music. She also qualified as a registered nursing sister and is working at Brisbane Royal Hospital. Now in her mid-twenties, back in the… Continue reading The Musical Notes of First Love – The Wilted Rose
Dawn Riding
When Sarah was a young teenager, still living in Maleny, Queensland, in the 1940s she was given a spirited horse that her elderly neighbour didn’t have the time to train, or the time to take care of. Sarah called her Dawn. She rode her at every opportunity and loved and cared for her more than… Continue reading Dawn Riding
