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Imbolc inspirations

Merry meet all,

It snowed heavily last night. Halifax was enveloped in a THICK blanket of snow. The snow was beautiful and captivating. Ice lurks underneath like sirens in a lake, intending to bring you to your doom. Be safe, dear readers. 

I created a Facebook group that I linked to my Facebook page The Paranormal Quill. I hope to encourage people to join. I am also working on my arts grant proposal and I met with a program officer today. I hope I do get the grant. I love to write and this would surely be a nice incentive. 

I am also planning on recreating my Published Writing page. I hope to accomplish that this weekend. I need several hours to work on that, not an afternoon. So hang in tight, I am going to bring that back. 

A few days ago, it heavily snowed. I saved the snow in a pot. I left the pot outside. The moon was powerful and full that weekend, the weekend of Imbolc. I left the pot out then the next morning, I brought the pot in. The snow took all day to melt in the pot. The water was imbued with lunar energy. So of course, I want to save it which I strained into a large clear glass jar. I shall use it well. 

I planted seeds in jiffy pots and some of them now are emerging. So far, dill and sunflower sprouts have popped up. I am trying to be careful to not water them too much. I love starting plants from seed. By the time they grow their true leaves, it will be March. We are inching closer to spring! I can’t wait to get to garden again. I have had enough of winter. 

The next turn in the Wheel of the Year is Ostara! Ostara is the second spring Sabbat. The time is flying by. 

Blessings, Spiderwitch

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Merry Meet All,

As I walk along my favorite nature trail everyday or nearly everyday, I hear the tree boughs creaking, leaves swish in the wind, and dry leaves skitter along the trail. Jays and crows greet each other. Dogs bark at passerby and squirrels chatter. It is an ideal trail for a city. I love walking the trail. I love the energy there.

The days are shorter and the wind grows colder. The trees are nearly bare. A few lingering leaves cling to the branches. The dark half of the year is upon us. It is the best time of year for writing. I am writing a ghost story, which I do, once I can tear myself from the lure of the internet. It is a good time to savor hot tea and curl up with a good book. I bought a book by a local author and friend today. It is called An Ogham Wood by Cliff Seruntine. I’ve begun reading it and am already fascinated by the awesome tale. I won a copy of the book by another local author and friend Steve Vernon-the Lunenburg Werewolf. I got that book signed by the author and bought his other book Maritime Monsters for my niece. My niece and sister love the books.

It is a good time to be reflecting on the past year. I am always eager for the new year but I can say that I have had some wonderful times this year. I have realized what wonderful friends I have- human and four-legged and furry, lol. I am realizing how fortunate I am. I hope it is or will be the same for you.

Blessings,
Lady Spiderwitch

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