tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70666082451079834362024-03-14T02:30:38.997-07:00The Earth Realm GuideRecipes for how to live a magical life.Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16228555995035375699noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066608245107983436.post-13165026063722908672016-02-08T10:59:00.000-08:002016-02-08T10:59:31.794-08:00Pictures of Wonderland<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Good news everyone. Last week I had a unique opportunity. It
turns out that the fashion designers in Wonderland may want to sell their wares
to the rest of the Nether Realm again. I was asked by my scroll mason, Edward,
to go to Wonderland and scout out locations for a photoshoot. A
scroll mason is the Nether Realm equivalent of a newspaper editor in the Earth
Realm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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Since the 19<sup>th</sup> century, Wonderland has kept its gates closed to
all beings including mystics, humans, aliens and even gods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is because of an incident that involved
two humans coming into the Nether Realm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For months, a man and a little girl kept coming to Wonderland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No
one knew how these two humans got in but there are theories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think they both were astral projectors to
be honest with you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because they kept
coming, they discovered Wonderland’s deepest secrets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both of these humans wound up telling
everyone in the Earth Realm about Wonderland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The residents saw this as a threat and took drastic action.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rappin Sticky Roses</td></tr>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzziDvxpiyszdOEXhkLURy9oPZ54FbI9KKgfBr1bIlAcIA30vmpuyw-E-UH-a7dxjGFl12wenaUuAw_Mfzu5OtNQkXZ61FBjYtzFE1JadnMBwwYC5ed34L6RNvvz9XchEcdmS1-wY6FP5/s1600/IMG_0169.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>Now that is beginning to change and I got to be one of the first outsiders
to go there in about 200 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was
quite honored.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had an anthropomorphic
squirrel named Tula to serve as my guide to show me around and tell me about
this land.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anthropomorphic means a
creature that is not human but takes on human traits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wonderland is a magical place full of
fantastic and wondrous oddities. It is a land shrouded with
mystery. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1XkDQFwyB4_Og-Yih0Xd_cdgq3tkIoRhqdit0MYx1S_wpnPiDeE99U3_any-_seMYMLRm6h-1MT-xztLWejhaIt4EXNgFlzsemcwCXqE_zhoMXDanlt2u0tQnClpU94ThDe3NKm-Blq1Q/s1600/IMG_0170.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>My big responsibility in being there was to make a good impression on the
residents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I had to<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1XkDQFwyB4_Og-Yih0Xd_cdgq3tkIoRhqdit0MYx1S_wpnPiDeE99U3_any-_seMYMLRm6h-1MT-xztLWejhaIt4EXNgFlzsemcwCXqE_zhoMXDanlt2u0tQnClpU94ThDe3NKm-Blq1Q/s1600/IMG_0170.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a> play by their
rules and show them that they could trust outsiders again. I had to get
special permission from both the proper authorities of Wonderland and
the Ambassadors of Nether Realm Relations to show you my pictures and tell
you my story. Luckily for me they approved of this post.<br />
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One of the first things that happened was a frog in a trim grey suit and
boulder hat approached Tula and I.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
said to us, "Logging for a haren, milady." I had no idea what
that meant which is not surprising because Wonderland has its own unique
language.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But my guide looked rather
alarmed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She told me to ignore him so
that is what I did but because of her expression, I was not completely
comfortable about it. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWLcT5AXCnbeEVvvBkQGV9v9U1wQ6Zcq-Jh15b5aFEXclb0A82xcEwYitRUJD5g2B0_7fkv5YGpjr0ZSFCdR8KO_VmBFZOiauUI3f-Sgi9txyawBijV0iYTyyRn3Kod5MRQ6NRY8A5v9L9/s1600/IMG_0172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>During the two days I was there, I met some interesting anthropomorphic
animals that I had a cuckoo, high tea with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Apparently, logging means looking and haren means high tea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The tea and cakes were wonderful and
beautifully presented.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The company that
I kept gave me some hints of what to look for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Then they decided to talk in the Wonderland language for about ten
minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before I knew it, my companions
dumped their teas over their heads, jumped up on the table and did some break
dancing on the food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The high tea ended
rather oddly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tula and I made an abrupt
departure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No wonder Tula was a bit
concerned about going to a high tea. <br />
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Early the next morning, we began the search for locations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We went to the areas that were suggested to
us at the high tea and what I saw was awe-inspiring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We came across trees that had small, glowing
growths.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They looked like stars arranged
in a pattern on the tree’s bark.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tula
told me that these trees are called the lituous trees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They were very cool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next we came across an unusual vine that had
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bright red pointed flowers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are
called rappin sticky roses and they are highly poisonous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From a distance you can smell their musky
seductive scent but if you get too close, they will knock you unconscious for a
week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am told not even the bulbut
lightingales would wake you up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
bulbut lightingales grow wild but they also grow on people’s houses and they
are the brightest things I have ever seen. They shine their brightest at
night when the sun is completely down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It brings a whole new meaning to a nightlight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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I saw a lot of beautiful things in Wonderland but what captured my heart was
the Stifalin Waterfall. It was a waterfall that has been frozen in time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At one time there was a war between two
kingdoms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both sides suffered great loss
and many people died.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The conflicting
royalties called a truce and froze this waterfall as a symbol of this
truce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However the war was not ended and
I got the sense that they are still on shaky ground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A beautiful symbol to remind them that war
has terrible consequences that should be avoided.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A frozen waterfall is unnatural and so is
war.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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To be able to go to Wondeland and get some pictures<br />
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of possible locations
for a photoshoot was a chance of a lifetime. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although I was happy to go, it was not an
easy trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People speaking in a language
I don’t understand and engaging in some really bizarre behavior can be off
putting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, I am happy that Wonderland
is looking to trade their fashions again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Wonderland has always had beautiful and enchanting clothes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve seen them in my Mom’s old scrolls and I
wished I had some of those dresses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Luckily, I might be able to buy one now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Hopefully, Wonderland will hold to their decision to trade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only time will tell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <br />
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<br />Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16228555995035375699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066608245107983436.post-21019565313286938642016-02-01T08:56:00.006-08:002016-02-01T08:56:56.954-08:00Fun and Practical Ways of Getting Rid of a Cold <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Forgive
the tardy post but as you may have guessed from the title I have been sick with
the cold. As I have been lying in bed coughing and hacking, I actually
discovered many ways you can feel better. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Rest-</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"> I hate to state the
obvious but any doctor, naturopath, or witch doctor will tell you that the
ultimate way to get rid of this nasty virus is to stay in bed and sleep
lots. Phone in sick, let TV babysit the kids and forget all your other
troubles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Liquids, Liquids and more
Liquids-</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"> Yes,
it is important to stay hydrated especially when you spend a lot of time
coughing and choking. Your mouth will feel dry, your throat will be sore and
you will find yourself sweating a lot. So be sure to drink a lot of
fluids especially hot beverages. I happen to know the best hot beverage
you can take for such a nasty cold. That is my <a href="http://earthrealmguide.blogspot.ca/2015/11/dragon-fire-tonic-fights-cold-and-flu.html"><b><span style="color: orange;">Dragon Fire Tonic</span></b></a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Let off a little steam-</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"> If you have a humidifier or some
kind of steam maker then use it! Please know that you can put some
wonderful aromatherapy to good use with this. Personally, I like to use
Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Rosemary and Pine. These work the best when you
are congested. If you don't have anything like this, then never fear just
take your dear sweet time in the shower. Believe me this helps too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Watch some good ghost movies</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">- This is just my movie genre
preference but they always seem to make me feel better. They don't have
to be ghostly but if you're going to lie around all day, you might as well
enjoy yourself. Besides, all those ghost movies remind me of my home
world. And when you are scared, you may forget that you are also
miserable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Meditate</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">- This may seem unnecessary to
some but many studies have shown that the mind and body are connected. If
you take care of your mind, your body will start to take care of itself and you
will get better faster.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Put Vicks under and around your
nose</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">- this is
something that I just tried. It was suggested by a friend and it works!!!
It stings the nose a bit (if it's red) but it heals faster, stops running
and makes it so much easier to breathe. Don't forget to put Vicks on your
chest and back as well. Every little bit helps and reminds you of what
your mother did when you were a child.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Cough and Hack until it's out of
your system</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"> – This is
pretty self-explanatory. The reason why you cough in the first place is
to get the virus out of your system. So let it all out! Blow your
nose as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t be dainty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be loud, long and strong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Vitamins, Herbs and Minerals -</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"> You will need to take Vitamin C,
Echinachea, Ginseng and Zinc. These four will help boost immunity
and get rid of the cold faster. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">9.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Drink some wine</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"> - It may not cure it but it
sure feels good until you pass out. (See #1)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">10.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">If all else fails call an
Exorcist</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"> - Why
not? You've tried everything else.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">You want to take special care of
yourself. A little pampering, indulgence and T.L.C. will go a long
way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Treat yourself as you would treat a
child. In the end, you will not only feel better but you will have experienced
a little love as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s almost like
a vacation except you suffer instead of your wallet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do you
like wildflowers? Do you ever imagine being surrounded in a sea of them
while you look up at a clear blue sky? Or do you want silky smooth skin
that sparkles like sunshine? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If it
is yes to any one of these questions then this is the beauty recipe for
you. This formula is said to be Queen Maeve's favorite beauty product.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">It was
created by her seven fairy maidens who have served her since the beginning of
time. Their names are Candite, Coulante, Fleur de Farine, Miettes qui
Tombent, Canari qui Chante, Violente and her most trusted
messenger, Fee des Lilas. After Queen Maeve’s son, Oberon took over
her throne, he sent her into exile but her fairy maidens never left her
side. To make a long story short, Oberon botched things up with the
humans and many mystical clans when he was king of the fairies. The fairy
kingdom saw that Queen Maeve was the better ruler. So the fairies in
the fairy kingdom sent for her and voted her back as their queen. Oberon
was forced to step down and do 10,000 years of good deeds to mortals to make up
for his mistakes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">It may
have taken 500 years but Queen Maeve happily took back her place as the queen
of the fairies. To celebrate the queen's return the fairy maidens created a flower
fairy scent and mixed it into a gentle scrub. This scrub
will give you the glow, sparkle and smell of a fairy with the
beautiful soft skin to match. Just follow this recipe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">2 cups Raw sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">1/4 to 1
cup Sunflower oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">1-2 drops each of Essential
oil (<span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>Lilac</b></span><b>, </b><span style="color: purple;"><b>Lavender</b></span><b>, </b><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Rose</b></span><b>, </b><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Lily-of-the-Valley</b></span><b>,
</b><span style="color: lime;"><b>Gardenia</b></span><b>, </b><span style="color: yellow;"><b>Honeysuckle</b></span><b>, and</b><span style="color: cyan;"><b> </b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Jasmine</b></span>)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">green tea leaves</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="color: red; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">*Some
of these essential oils are easy to find while others you will have to search
for. A lot of what I get are from farmer's markets, travel expos or
online.*</span><br />
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<i><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Directions</span></u></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Mix the raw sugar and oil
together in a container.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Add the essential oils and mix
well with a stirring stick (I use the stir sticks because the essential oils will
stain cutlery and it’s difficult to get rid of)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Take the desired amount of green
tea leaves and sprinkle them into the mixture. Mix well.</span></div>
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<a href="https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/v/t1.0-9/1044481_10152948758835024_957991049_n.jpg?oh=d6fee28dc002d77c4319c1c488d97b60&oe=570F65C9" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">There is a reason why fairies
love all of these ingredients. The raw sugar strips away all negativity, the
green tea livens up the skin, while the sunflower oil brings on the smooth and
the sparkle that every fairy needs. What truly makes this a fairy potion
is the scents. These fragrances are very special to the fairies because the
fairy maidens are in charge of these particular flowers. Due to their
love and loyalty to their queen, they managed to protect her from danger, teach
her the ways of the world and sneak her back into the fairy kingdom when the
timing was right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She would never have
gotten her throne back without their help. When it comes to beauty, I
find that a little help goes a long way whether you are mortal or
immortal. </span></div>
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<br />Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16228555995035375699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066608245107983436.post-60820516199214988872016-01-11T15:14:00.000-08:002016-01-11T15:14:27.217-08:00Mystical Minis<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Calibri;">When people think of magic, they often think a
complex ritual of spells. I am here to say that is not always true.
For example, these mystical minis are a simple dessert that can bring a touch
of magic into your life. With a little love, a dollop of creativity (or
whipped cream), and a pinch of whimsy (or salt), you can have delightful
delicious desserts that can do wondrous things for you and those around you.</span>
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<u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Calibri;">MARVELOUS
MYSTICAL MAGICAL MINIS</span></span></u></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></span></u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Calibri;">Preheat oven to 350 F. Bake for 18 -20 minutes. Use
mini tart pans lined with mini cuplets or 1-2” foil and paper cups (a good
place to find them is Michaels). Makes about 60 -72 tiny bite sized desserts. I
often divide the recipe in half but the mini cheesecakes do freeze very well.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Calibri;">1¼ cup graham
wafer or Oreo crumbs</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Calibri;">¼ cup melted
butter</span></span></div>
<span style="color: #cccccc;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Calibri;">Mix together and press about 1 tsp. into each
cuplet.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"></span><span style="color: #cccccc;"><br /></span>
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<li style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">2- 8 oz. pkgs. of brick cream cheese</span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">1 cup white sugar</span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">4 eggs</span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">2 tsp. of lemon juice</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Calibri;">Beat well and fill each liner about ¾ full. Bake
until tops look set and have a touch of golden color. Cool completely.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span>
<i><u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Magical Touch</span></u></i><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br />
There are a variety of things you can do to add magic to these tasty
treats. It would take forever to list them all but here are four to get
you started. <br />
</span>
<b><span style="color: lime;">Apple</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="color: red;">Cinnamon </span><span style="color: #e69138;">Caramel</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;"> -</span><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Calibri;"> Attracts love and passion and calms
anxiety.</span>
<b><span style="color: #cccccc;">Apple</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #cccccc;">Cinnamon</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #cccccc;">White sugar</span></b></span></div>
<span style="color: #cccccc;"><br /></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">
<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Caramel
sauce (make your own, melt soft caramels, or use sundae topping)</span></span></b></div>
<span style="color: #cccccc;"><br /></span><br />
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<li style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Core and pare apple and cut into
little tiny pieces.</span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Mix in cinnamon and sugar to
taste.</span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Put in the microwave and cook for
one minute.</span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Spoon your apple mixture into the
center of the mini.</span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Pour the caramel sauce on top.</span></span></li>
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<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">
<b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Sea
Salt</span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">
</span></b><b><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Chocolate
- </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Calibri;">Cleanses the
soul.</span>
<b><span style="color: #cccccc;"> Milk
Chocolate bar</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #cccccc;">Pinch of Sea Salt</span></b></span><span style="color: #cccccc;"><br /></span></div>
<ol start="1" type="1">
<li style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Cut the chocolate into small
pieces.</span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Add 2-3 drops of vegetable oil.</span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Put in the microwave for 20 second
intervals. Stir after each interval until melted.</span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Spoon the melted chocolate into
the center of the mini.</span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Take a pinch of sea salt and
sprinkle on top.</span></span></li>
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<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 12pt;">
<b><span style="color: yellow; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Lemon</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="color: #cccccc;">with</span> </span><span style="color: #741b47;">Berries - </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Calibri;">Gives a surge of joyous energy.</span>
<b><span style="color: #cccccc;">Lemon Pie Filling</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #cccccc;">Raspberries and Blueberries</span></b></span><span style="color: #cccccc;"><br /></span></div>
<ol start="1" type="1">
<li style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Spoon lemon pie filling into the
center of the mini.</span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Place one blueberry and one
raspberry in the center.</span></span><span style="color: #cccccc; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></li>
</ol>
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<b><span style="color: #274e13;">Mint</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="color: #cccccc;">and</span> </span><span style="color: #38761d;">Basil:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;">
- </span><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Calibri;">Protects against negativity.</span>
<b><span style="color: #cccccc;">Mint Jelly</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #cccccc;">Pinch of dried Basil</span></b></span><span style="color: #cccccc;"><br /></span></div>
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<li style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Spoon mint jelly into the center
of the mini.</span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Sprinkle the basil on top.</span></span></li>
</ol>
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Simple right? But what makes them so magical? The beginning
of all magic comes from intention. Arrange the desserts on a pretty
plate, and play a little music. Concentrate,
wave your hand over the minis, and put your energy into them. When you
put in love and joyous energy, they instantly become magical. </span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><br />
<span style="color: #cccccc;">I hosted a Boxing Day Party and served the desserts.
They were big hit and everyone was happy and having a great time. Of
course, I also served wine and cocktails. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Because
it is the holiday season, I recently went to see the movie "Krampus"
in the theater. I was interested see how closely the movie followed the
real story of our Christmas Devil. It turns out it is not very
close. The moral is the same but not the story. <br />
<br />
The real story of Krampus is simple. He is both a companion and rival to
St. Nicholas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We ladies of the Nether
Realm love St. Nicholas. He is the perfect man. He listens, gives amazing
presents, and makes his living by travelling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
Anyway, </span>St. Nicholas sees to the good children and rewards them well; Krampus on
the other hand punishes the bad children. There is a lot of exaggeration
as to how he punishes them. Truth be told, he does not kidnap them or eat
them. He never did that. He used to put them in a sack and beat
them but that was during the dark ages. Now, he's the one that leaves
coal and ash that is meant for the naughty children to clean up
in their stockings and around the house. <br />
<br />
Krampus is a unique demon in that he can be reasoned with and you can get
rid of him fast. All you have to do is give him a drink of
schnapps. Too bad most exorcisms aren't that easy. He'll be happy with you for the following year because of that lovely little fruity liqueur
and will leave you alone. However, he and Santa will still watch you
over the year to know if you have been bad or good. <br />
<br />
This Krampus in the movie is much more evil and more brutal. Yet he isn’t
as fearsome as I thought he would be. There is a lot of humor considering this
is a horror movie. It reminded me a lot of another Christmas horror
movie called "Gremlins." It may have been meant to frighten but
the execution made it a hilarious spoof. That is not a bad thing, in fact
I found it to be a breath of fresh air. Whenever, you see movies about
demons (holiday or otherwise) you expect that there will be a lot of gross-out
scenes that could result in nightmares. I'm glad this wasn't the
case. <br />
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The
one thing that the tales of Krampus and this movie have in common is what
Christmas truly involves. <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">That is being together with your family, sharing the love that the season brings, and giving rather than receiving. These are the things that good people do and what we should strive for all year round. So be good for goodness sake. A little bit of naughty should be accompanied by a whole lot of nice. We don’t need to have a demon remind us of that do we?</span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” Edward Pola and
George Wyle wrote it, Andy Williams sang it and almost everybody agrees with
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am one of those who very much
agrees with the saying.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This festive
holiday brings a joyous energy that fills the air.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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finally relax and enjoy the season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
snow falls outside as I sit inside with a nice cup of hot cocoa and with the
smell of baking in the air.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I watch the
snow sprites dance outside on the snowflakes while “Imagine: John Lennon 75<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>
Birthday Concert” plays gently in the background.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It seems appropriate to watch something
beautiful and magical while listening to something that is equally
beautiful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>John Lennon shared a message
of peace and love to all through music.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It lifts you up and pulls on your heart strings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Speaking of lifting you up, I can’t help but think of our
constant December heartthrob, Saint Nick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sure he’s married but we ladies of the Nether Realm cannot help but love
a man who is a perpetual gift giver and philanthropist with a soft spot for kids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Right now he is probably traveling the world
and giving out the best gifts for his greatest fans (I hope he gets me
something good).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I wonder what he
does on his off-season times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have tried to contact him by bluebird and butterfly but I
have yet to hear from him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps I
should try a wisp or maybe the snow sprites will deliver the message for me. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One day I hope to contact him for an interview
and we can all get to know the real Santa Claus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep your fingers crossed for me, my friends.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigG5CmSNR0YAZAS3Qg1LPsq2xDAwXRa3Qcv2_if2O2FkdwxNK8V-wnwbtdwbRekNTG5dvOdJLu6HvC3Qd7iLXkF4mwcffosbijmGM_VU7EVw9mY66Lq_S_oau3IfK5OMr6gJXYoXpDShiF/s1600/reindeer.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigG5CmSNR0YAZAS3Qg1LPsq2xDAwXRa3Qcv2_if2O2FkdwxNK8V-wnwbtdwbRekNTG5dvOdJLu6HvC3Qd7iLXkF4mwcffosbijmGM_VU7EVw9mY66Lq_S_oau3IfK5OMr6gJXYoXpDShiF/s320/reindeer.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In the meantime, I will enjoy the traditional holiday
festivities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The games, the food and of
course, the Christmas lights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The lights
remind me of the glow that all fairies possess.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Each fairy is unique and shines in its own beautiful way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This holiday season I’ve driven around in my
car (yes driven a car, not flown a dragon, ridden an equine or been fired from
a cannon).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of all the lights I’ve seen
this year these that are pictured are my favorites.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_shovvyVtvv1Hv8T-KzHoq_4jsW24TbqV0pDijn4or24kTcdYYPmVgB7w4tBgxalvTLve6k8__u5qANn32DkOYI1vkqyRvGPHaS7rdJNwN2GIYTfTYyw9k_KpgR8ukapezg5T7hU0jN-C/s1600/Christmastrees.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_shovvyVtvv1Hv8T-KzHoq_4jsW24TbqV0pDijn4or24kTcdYYPmVgB7w4tBgxalvTLve6k8__u5qANn32DkOYI1vkqyRvGPHaS7rdJNwN2GIYTfTYyw9k_KpgR8ukapezg5T7hU0jN-C/s1600/Christmastrees.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">So to all of you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16228555995035375699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066608245107983436.post-1672031419438431662015-12-14T07:38:00.000-08:002015-12-14T07:38:22.602-08:00The 536th Annual Vampire Awards<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vampire's Castle aka The Tower of Shadows See more of this artwork at <a href="http://redhoodstudio.pl/o-firmie">http://redhoodstudio.pl/o-firmie</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Every year, The Nether Realm has a gothic,
luxurious banquet for vampires and their guests. It is a “by invitation
only” gala event. You cannot get past the lion statues poised at the front
stone gate without producing the written invitation. It is rumored that these
lions will come to life and attack you if you are caught attempting to crash
the party.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It may be worth the risk. There
are glamorous gowns, elegant tuxedos, divine decor, the most wonderful
wine any world could offer, and food that is a feast for all the
senses. Yes, they have real food there (for the guests not the
vampires) and no they are not trying to fatten people up to
drink their blood. They have not done that for over 300 years despite
what Bram Stoker says. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The Nether Realm’s 536th Annual Vampire Awards Night
was held on Saturday, December 12, 2015. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The theme at this year’s event was: “Be
responsible. Be kind.” A grand prize was given to the vampire
who had drawn the most blood without turning or killing its donor. The
grand prize was a fabulous all-inclusive trip for two to the romantic
resort known as Camelot for an entire week of feasting, jousting, dancing, and
hunting. Here are this year’s winners: <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">1st place
Lucius DuGreco aka the King of Vampires<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Lucius has been successfully draining
blood since the late 17th Century. With the help of an influential physician,<span style="color: red;"> </span>Lucius has developed a system to perform blood
transfusions. These transfusions were often very dangerous to the
subjects. Knowing that this procedure would help his kind and the human
race, Lucius worked diligently to perfect the procedure so that no one would
get hurt. Because of his perseverance, determination, and compassion for
all living things, he succeeded in his quest. Since then, blood is
donated, the subjects are safe and vampires are well fed.</span></span><br />
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<u><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">2nd place
Nico Adessi, Vineyard Owner</span></span></u><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><br /><span style="font-family: "calibri";">
Nico has always been a strong supporter of the blood drive in Europe.
He and his wine company have what many people call "Blood
Parties”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He supplies good food at the
blood drive for those who give and a small bottle of champagne to every 15th
person for their troubles. <br />
He also throws lavish fundraisers where he encourages others to donate blood.
All the proceeds are sent directly to the blood bank. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">3rd place.
Jaqueline Mallory, Famous Artist<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">A blood drive activist, Jacqueline volunteers for
any blood donor clinic in the Nether Realm or Earth Realm that she happens
to be near. She watches over the people giving blood there to reassure
and comfort them with her gentle but witty bedside manner. She uses her
influence in the art world to spread the word about the need for blood. She
rarely fails to bring up the subject. She mentions it in all of her
lectures at art schools and during her art shows, classes and workshops. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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It's true that the way vampires get blood hasn't always been humane. But we
shouldn’t be too judgemental because historically humans haven’t always been
particularly humane in getting their food either. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We need to eat to survive and will get our
food wherever and however we must. Thankfully, we all have grown and
evolved. We now live in time when we have more options and most of us try
to do things (even hunt) in the most benign way possible. So for the sake
of both vampires and humans be sure to donate at your local blood
clinic. We need it. Blood is the gift of life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wouldn’t this be a fabulous Christmas gift?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<li>When choosing your clothes, pick multipurpose items that can be used more than once.</li>
<li>Plan to dress in layers because you never know what you will need. The weather can change like the flip of a coin. </li>
<li>Roll your clothes rather than fold them. They are least likely to wrinkle, crinkle or other annoying "inkles". </li>
<li>Bring toiletries but keep them to a minimum. Take small, multipurpose items. If you run out, you can usually replace these items at relatively inexpensive prices. Also you will often find complementary toiletries in your hotel room. </li>
<li>Leave room for gifts and be sure to make them small. Your friends/family will love you for an exotic present and its a good way to share your story. </li>
<li>Bring a small and simple first aid kit. These are easy to find. You can get them at the drug store but as I am into green living (I think that's what the humans call it), I prefer to make my own with what I get at organic health food stores. I feel it's always best to go as natural as you can, so I prefer to pack things like witch hazel extract, lavender essential oil, aloe vera gel, etc. Don't forget the practical things as well like band aids, rubbing alcohol, scissor/tweezers, etc. </li>
<li>Accessorize but leave the bling at home. A little jewel here and there is fine but when you wear something that has alot of rinestones or real stones, they can snag on your clothes and just otherwise annoy you. Pack things like a scarf (multipurpose and classy), elastic bracelets (can be really nice hair ties), and a colorful necklace (one I never leave home without) that is more portable. </li>
<li>Have a swiss army knife with several functions in your suitcase. You will find that this comes in handy so many times. For example, If you have a spork on yours, you can eat out a little easier. And a corkscrew may be essential. </li>
<li>The best of best packing advice comes from a very wise woman that I met at the "Prickly Apothecary" told me this. Put everything (clothes, jewelry, toiletries, etc) in ziplock bags. Mark the bags to record what is in them. For example, I usually have one bag for panties, one bag for bras, one bag for socks, and several bags with t-shirts, dresses, and blouses. I even put my shoes in ziplock bags. Then you can rifle through your suitcase to find a specific item <span style="color: #cccccc;">without messing everything up. If you do this, your clothes will stay fresh, pressed and it will keep anything nasty from crawling in there. You will still have to wash everything after your trip is over but life will be much easier with this piece of advice.</span></li>
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</span><span style="color: #cccccc;">Those are some of the best tips I can give you when it comes to packing. Being an avid traveller is fun but it isn't easy especially when it comes to wrangling suitcases. That is why you will want to pack light and smart. Happy packing friends and keep everything light!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">PS: Birthday suit is good but keep it in your room because humans go crazy at the sight of it (no matter who you are).</span> </span></span><br />
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Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16228555995035375699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066608245107983436.post-50321048203586375232015-11-23T08:05:00.000-08:002015-11-23T08:05:19.097-08:00Dragon Fire Tonic: Fights a Cold and Flu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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miserable when you get sick with these two ailments. That's why I have a
recipe here from the Nether Realm that will help. It is a very simple
recipe and a surprisingly tasty one too. According to all the best
wizards, witches and witch doctors it is the best tasting medicine in all of
the Nether Realm and fast acting too. It has been developed and adjusted
over centuries and with a little help from the dragon's fire, we got the best
medicine we could ask for. Here is the recipe:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<i><u>Ingredients</u></i><br />
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1 cup of Orange juice<br />
1 teaspoon of Lemon juice<br />
1 squirt of Honey<br />
1/8 teaspoon of Ginger<br />
1/8 teaspoon of Turmeric<br />
1 tiny pinch of Cayenne Pepper<br />
1 stick of Cinnamon<br />
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<i><u>Instructions</u></i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">If you are in the Nether Realm and have a
dragon present or have access to a dragon's den, have the animal breath
fire for about 2 seconds to heat the concoction. If you are in
the Earth Realm, put the mixture in a microwave safe container and heat for
2 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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to stir.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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focusing on its power to heal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
will transfer your positive energy into it and therefore making it more
potent.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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possible. It works better this way.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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You may never find a dragon in the Earth Realm but that doesn't mean you can't
have a spicy tonic inspired and perfected by them. It will fix you
right up and have you feeling great in no time. To quote the witch
doctor that first gave the recipe to me, “<span style="color: orange;">The heat
of the dragon energize thee."</span> </span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: red;"></span><br />Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16228555995035375699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066608245107983436.post-16514440560066259672015-11-16T07:47:00.000-08:002015-11-16T07:47:02.087-08:00Bluebirds, Butterflies and the Nether Realm Social Media<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">With
winter approaching here in Calgary, I am reminded of how much I miss forms
of communication that we use back in the Nether Realm. Here in the Earth
Realm we have tweets, texts and other social media but in the Nether
Realm we rely primarily on bluebirds and butterflies. They all
fly, flutter and flit through the sky seemingly as free as free can be. I
love watching all of the butterflies and birds in the sky. It's like watching
a firework display in the daytime. I'm always happy to see one of these
creatures perched on my window sill. They usually bring good </span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">news.
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's just
like the song "The Bluebird of Happiness" by Sandor Harmati, Edward
Heyman and Harry Parr-Davies: </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Be like I, hold
your head up high, <br />
Till you find a bluebird of happiness.<br />
You will find greater peace of mind<br />
Knowing there's a bluebird of happiness.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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to you,</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"></span></b><b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Though you’re deep
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<b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"></span></b><b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You will see a ray
of light creep through,</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"></span></b><b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">And so remember
this, life is no abyss, </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"></span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Somewhere there’s a
bluebird of happiness.</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Charles Dickens wrote, </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: magenta;">“I only ask to be
free. The butterflies are free”.</span></span></b><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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a responsibilities in the Nether Realm. They are more than
happy to carry out their duty as messengers of the Faye Clan.<span style="border: 1pt windowtext; color: blue; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; mso-no-proof: yes; padding: 0cm;"> </span>Back in the Nether Realm I would send off
a blue bird and two butterflies in the morning. The bluebird was for
"The Parchment News" (who I also write for) and my butterflies went
to my mother and my friend. While I waited for my little messengers to
come back, I had a cup of tea with a little breakfast and got ready
for my day. I usually got my return messages after
I left my home and while walking through the Mystinia
Forest. The butterflies would land on my shoulder to whisper in my
ear. The bluebird would land on my finger to tweet his message. Often these
creatures brought small gifts with them. The last time I was there,
I got a magic ring from a butterfly. I wear it all the time and I
consider it my totem.<br />
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When there is an emergency or urgency, we call upon the wisps.
These orbs of light are almost as fast as telepathy. Only Mystics are
actually capable of telepathy but we do not use it for frivolous matters. We
Mystics are rarely concerned about whether or not we get a quick message because
we know that we will get it when we are meant to. Back in the Nether
Realm, we view time very differently than the Earth Realm. I find that
the Earth Realm is really rushed. Like most mystics, I'm not a
rusher. I like to take my time. So you see, the bluebirds and
butterflies may not be as fast as an email but they are reliable and
effective. And we fairies love them!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Like Carrie Bradshaw (from Sex in the City) says, <strong><span style="color: lime;">"Don't settle for anything less than butterflies."</span></strong>We mystics don't settle for anything less but we like our bluebirds too. </span></o:p></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My advice to you my favorite readers is to remember these words. <span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>These creatures are light,
beautiful, and happy. Make time for the birds and the butterflies.</strong></span>
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Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16228555995035375699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066608245107983436.post-62804530177476793552015-11-09T16:52:00.001-08:002015-11-09T16:52:37.077-08:00Remembrance Day<a data-cthref="http://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRxqFQoTCPmJoIjIhMkCFQTfYwodGRoJZQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timeanddate.com%2Fholidays%2Fcanada%2Fremembrance-day&psig=AFQjCNHYRsfbJfm2eC-se4SVYm-ILGr0Qg&ust=1447200445457613" data-ved="0CAcQjRxqFQoTCPmJoIjIhMkCFQTfYwodGRoJZQ" href="http://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRxqFQoTCPmJoIjIhMkCFQTfYwodGRoJZQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timeanddate.com%2Fholidays%2Fcanada%2Fremembrance-day&psig=AFQjCNHYRsfbJfm2eC-se4SVYm-ILGr0Qg&ust=1447200445457613" id="irc_mil" jsaction="mousedown:irc.rl;keydown:irc.rlk;irc.il;" style="border-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img height="265" id="irc_mi" src="http://c.tadst.com/gfx/600x400/remembrance-day.jpg?1" style="margin-top: 37px;" width="400" /></a><strong><u><span style="color: red;">In Flanders Fields </span></u></strong><br />
<em><span style="color: red;">by John McCrae, May 1915</span></em><br />
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<span style="color: red;">In Flanders fields the poppies blow<br /> Between the crosses, row on row,<br /> That mark our place; and in the sky<br /> The larks, still bravely singing, fly<br /> Scarce heard amid the guns below.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">We are the Dead. Short days ago<br /> We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,<br /> Loved and were loved, and now we lie<br /> In Flanders fields.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">Take up our quarrel with the foe:<br /> To you from failing hands we throw<br /> The torch; be yours to hold it high.<br /> If ye break faith with us who die<br /> We shall not sleep, though poppies grow<br /> In Flanders fields.</span></div>
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The poem of Flanders Fields honors the soldiers that are fallen in war. These soldiers paid the ultimate price to preserve and protect our way of life. But let us not forget the brave soldiers who are alive and are still fighting for our freedom. Lest we forget, war is hell. We lose good people to it and damage those who live through it. I describe myself as a carefree spirit and many people have fought hard to make that possible. So to all of you who have served our country...Thank you. Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16228555995035375699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066608245107983436.post-16637635780806671162015-10-30T05:59:00.000-07:002015-10-30T06:03:24.552-07:00Monster Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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October is all about monster mayhem. Monster movies, monster costumes and (as I have discovered) monster trucks. Now that November is here and the festivies are done, we have to forget all of that until next year. Luckily, I have a monsterously magnificient momento to remember the Halloween season. A recipe for monster cookies. Everyone is afraid of a monster but these monster's are friendly and yummy. Don't worry they like to be eaten so its not animal/monster cruelty. <br />
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<em><u>You will need:</u></em><br />
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 Angel Food Cake Mix Box (I prefer nice monsters)</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 Cups of M&Ms</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">½ cup of softened butter (take out first thing in the morning and let sit) </li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">½ tsp. vanilla</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 softened 8 oz. Cream Cheese Bar (take out first thing in the morning and let sit)</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 egg</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">Powdered Sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">Food Coloring </li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">Candy Eyeballs (I found these in Michaels but you can find them in any craft store)</li>
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<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Beat butter, vanilla, egg and cream cheese together in a large bowl until fluffy.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Add the cake mix, then divide batter into bowls for the amount of colors you want.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Add food coloring for your desired color to each individual bowl and mix until all combined.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Divide M&Ms into different colors (This is optional) and add them into your cookie mix. Stir</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Put batter in refridgerator for 30 minutes to chill.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Take out of Refridgerater, roll into balls and dip in a bowl of powdered sugar.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Place the balls on greased cookie sheet and pat down slightly.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Add candy eyeballs on while cookies are still warm. </li>
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Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16228555995035375699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066608245107983436.post-89480648986477425242015-10-27T16:35:00.000-07:002015-10-27T16:35:18.855-07:00Apple Peel True Love Reveal <a href="http://images.all-free-download.com/images/graphiclarge/apple_fruit_kitchen_238381.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="apple fruit kitchen" border="0" class="img-responsive" src="http://images.all-free-download.com/images/graphiclarge/apple_fruit_kitchen_238381.jpg" height="200" width="149" /></a>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Who wants to find out a little something about your future life partner?
There is a spell we use back home to find out who our mate for life is
going to be. The humans in the Earth Realm like to do this
on Halloween but you can do this anytime in the autumn. It
is very simple. You take an apple and peel its skin off in one long piece
with a paring knife. As you do this, say: <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">This apple that I peel<br />
My true love's letter I reveal<br />
As it finds its way to the ground<br />
Help my love mate's name be found<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">When you
drop the peel it will land in the shape of the first initial of your true
love’s name. It is only a clue but now that you know the first initial
all you have to do next is find your soulmate. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">At least
you will be able to keep this in mind when you meet new people or look at your
friends in a new way. Now go on and have a glass of wine with your apple
and cheese to celebrate. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16228555995035375699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066608245107983436.post-1163058570388049512015-10-22T16:39:00.002-07:002015-10-22T16:39:29.283-07:00Screamfest is the Best!
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The First and Best Haunted House</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">October is a
great time for mystics. It is one of the few times we get to travel freely
between the Nether World and the Earth Realm. Most of us try to get home to the
Nether Realm to enjoy our huge party “Centennial Celebration”. Unfortunately,
this year I was not able to be there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Three
of my dearest friends in the Earth Realm invited me to go with them to
“Screamfest”. They told me that Halloween themed fun included games, rides and
haunted houses. From what they said, I thought it might be a little dark but I
was so homesick and feeling sorry for myself, I decided to give it a try.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dragon Monster Truck Ride</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Magician</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is a
very popular event and line ups are typically quite long. General admission is
$25 but my friends recommended that I spring for the extra $20 to purchase a
Speed Pass. So I did and received a bracelet and 16 tokens to use as I pleased.
No waiting in line for me!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We entered
the grandstand building and had a quick look around. We decided that we would
explore the six haunted houses that were included in the price of admission first
so headed outside where they were located. “What Lies Beneath” was the first
house we toured and we were very impressed. At the end of the day, we decided
that this was our favorite attraction.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">As we
explored the outdoor attractions, we found the “Monster Truck Rides”. Although
it cost a whopping 12 tokens, we decided we had to give it a try. After a brief
wait, the four of us climbed into the very front of the large vehicle.
Immediately after buckling our seat belts, we began one of the most exciting
rides of our life. The spins, skids, donuts and the speed are not something we
encounter in our everyday lives. It was like riding a dragon except we did not
actually fly. It only felt like it. I ran into an unexpected visitor from the
Nether World. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Andromeda, Princess of Dragons</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Andromeda,
the Princess of Dragons, is a minor celebrity in our world. She is named after
Andromeda, daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia and the wife of Perseus.
Andromeda was chained naked to a rock near the port city of Jaffa and Perseus
rescued and then married her. She had a long life and many children. After her
death, she was placed among the constellations in the northern sky near Perseus
and Cassiopeia. Her namesake, the Princess of Dragons, is a bit of a loner but
every now and again she does briefly visit the Earth Realm to walk anonymously
and explore this world. We did get to speak to her and shake her hand but she
had to leave rather quickly. She did not enjoy the crowds and all the noise. It
was a thrill for me to meet her.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mad House and Buried Alive</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We went back
into the grandstand building to experience the games, more rides and haunted
houses. I tried the “Witches Brew Game” and the “Archery Game”. No prizes for
me but I did have fun. We tried a couple of rides. “The Screamer” is an aptly
named orbital apparatus that spins in every direction so fast that you feel you
have entered another dimension. “Neighbors from Hell” was a 3D ride that
required you to flee from hellish demons that are definitely out to kill
you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We toured the haunted houses “Mad
House” and “Buried Alive”. We also saw zombies, a shape shifting gorilla woman,
and a magician. We made it out alive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Will you?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Screamer</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In the 4 ½
hours we were there, we did not take in all the available attractions. This is
not an inexpensive evening out. Admission plus 16 tokens cost $45. Visiting the
outdoor haunted houses was included in admission and did not require tokens.
The two indoor haunted houses cost 4 tokens each. Monster Truck Ride cost 12
tokens and other rides were 8 tokens each. Games were generally 4 tokens each.
Food services were limited and costly so I did not indulge. I estimate my total
cost to be $70.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Neighbors From Hell Ride</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">To enjoy the
experience, it is necessary to leave your “grown up, responsible, judgemental,
adult” self at home. Come prepared to laugh, scream, jump, and defend yourself
and your friends with your purse if necessary and you will have a wonderful
time. We all certainly escaped our real world and left with smiles on our
faces. Will I go back next year? Absolutely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was Spooktackular!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16228555995035375699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066608245107983436.post-54210159368297465152015-10-13T17:14:00.002-07:002015-10-13T17:14:36.646-07:00Loki the Vampire...Cat?<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loki the Vampire Cat. See her on <a href="https://instagram.com/loki_kitteh/?hl=en">https://instagram.com/loki_kitteh/?hl=en</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">In the
Nether Realm, we are aware that the Earth Realm has vampire bats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are there other animals that are vampiric?
This is a mystery that many of us have been pondering for centuries.
There is a group of scientists in the Nether Realm at my old school, the
University of Atlantis, that is trying to figure this out. I may
have the answer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loki saying,"Hello!" Say hello to her on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lokithevampirecat">https://www.facebook.com/Lokithevampirecat</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">There is
a cat in the Earth Realm named Loki who just might be a vampire
cat. Her companion Kaet says she got this cute little critter from
an animal shelter and has several pictures of Loki posted on
Instagram, Facebook and other social media.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although vicious-looking in her pictures,
this unique cat has the sweet personality of most other kittens. Luckily,
Loki has no taste for blood (that we know of), just kitty treats. Still,
I wouldn't make this feisty feline feral. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loki in a Bathrobe. See her at <a href="https://twitter.com/loki_kitteh">https://twitter.com/loki_kitteh</a></td></tr>
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Kaets’s permission, I tried to look further into Loki's origin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is shrouded in mystery. So I inquired about
any missing cats in the Nether Realm who resemble Loki. There are
animals everywhere in the Nether Realm. They are very well taken care of
and comfortable but every once in a while, like me, they will run off and
explore other worlds. I wanted Loki’s friends, companions and family to
know that she is well cared for and loved in the Earth Realm (if indeed she
once lived in the Nether Realm).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
haven't heard from anyone in the Nether Realm as of yet. I still can't help
but wonder. Is Loki from our world? What do you all think?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16228555995035375699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066608245107983436.post-65274675155011351842015-10-02T17:10:00.001-07:002015-10-02T17:10:28.557-07:00Black Magic Smoothies
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Feel like you are in a spell? Feel like you are in a web
that is weaved so well? Like the song written in 1942 and sang by Judy Garland,
Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, and even Marilyn Monroe in the
movie “Bus Stop” says, it must be that Old Black Magic. As many of you know, I
believe in kindness, compassion, joy and light. I am no fan of black magic. But
with Halloween just around the corner and winter fast approaching, it makes
good sense to take measures to improve your own health and strength. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So I have a solution for you. This “Black Magic Smoothie”
will smooth over any spells or curses and help you avoid colds and flus. The
recipe makes 4 servings but I like it so much it is really about 2 servings for
me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 cup of black cherries<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 cup of blackberries<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 cup of blueberries<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 cup of greens (try spinach, kale, or Swiss chard)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 cups of pomegranate juice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 tablespoon of chia seeds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1/3 cup of black beans (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Throw everything into a blender and blend really well. Drink
and enjoy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Put leftovers in a jar for
the next day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFN4_isZw3esldd2a9SNaehL59KEZ2MUZ2Rt9XuCmFPU80FUg-lLdki-oNMG3WER59GhIuL4yOWbAkgoJ1DxfTvcl9F-heJTG-NwtXHcvvHSpcI7cUu-jQV7MlRjif2VRzrItaN1PnTTkz/s1600/IMG_3455%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFN4_isZw3esldd2a9SNaehL59KEZ2MUZ2Rt9XuCmFPU80FUg-lLdki-oNMG3WER59GhIuL4yOWbAkgoJ1DxfTvcl9F-heJTG-NwtXHcvvHSpcI7cUu-jQV7MlRjif2VRzrItaN1PnTTkz/s200/IMG_3455%255B1%255D.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I highly recommend frozen fruits and vegetables. Unless they
are in season where you live, frozen is a more economical and nutritional
option. Less preparation and waste too. I often buy mixed fruits and pick out
just what I want for a specific recipe.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-VvdYFry2mv4sMC5dAyOX_g7iLdMfvOzAWFTchl33pQhHHIZQf9INrKWfHqsiWRxajQ7CGKEb27GrQlktmmYLNh1h1_sp2i88pIM8_KrPFtbEJn-uRi1Ccp8Y3-F8gOHBQSY4mKPjwPhY/s1600/IMG_3458%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-VvdYFry2mv4sMC5dAyOX_g7iLdMfvOzAWFTchl33pQhHHIZQf9INrKWfHqsiWRxajQ7CGKEb27GrQlktmmYLNh1h1_sp2i88pIM8_KrPFtbEJn-uRi1Ccp8Y3-F8gOHBQSY4mKPjwPhY/s200/IMG_3458%255B1%255D.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The black beans are optional but they are the “secret” ingredient
because they are magical. And not in the sense of “Beans, beans, the magical
fruit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The more you eat, the more….”
well, you know the rest. More relative to the fairy tale about Jack and the
Beanstalk. Beans provide a wealth of fiber and protein and help you feel full.
And let's face it, they are delicious!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Remember that in the Earth Realm, we are more susceptible to
illness and injury. We are approaching a season of superstition, cold weather,
and change. Be aware, keep fit, and stay strong.</span></div>
Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16228555995035375699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066608245107983436.post-56929915282811626082015-09-27T10:34:00.001-07:002015-09-27T10:34:52.469-07:00The Blood Moon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Attention all mystics! Attention all mystics! The Blood Moon is tonight! It happened in 1982 and it's happening again. You know what that means? Grab your binoculars, stand outside and enjoy the show. It is very beautiful but lets not forget how powerful it is. It may not bring the Apocalypse as many believe but do expect a lot of supernatural activity. I'm talking poltergeist activity, strange orbs flying around and perhaps an apparition or two. Not to worry though, usually these things are harmless and only last for the night. They are extremely annoying and will probably keep you up but at least you will not be bored this Sunday night. Have a pleasant evening my friends and please share your blood moon story. After all, we won't see the next one until 2033. <br />
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Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16228555995035375699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066608245107983436.post-46429988795901886832015-09-21T13:54:00.000-07:002015-09-21T13:54:22.990-07:00Hades and Persephone Renew their Wedding Vows<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Artwork provided by Sandara in devianart; <a href="http://sandara.deviantart.com/art/hades-and-persephone-1-91425066">http://sandara.deviantart.com/art/hades-and-persephone-1-91425066</a></td></tr>
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That's right folks! Hades and Persephone, the Nether Realm's hottest couple have just announced that they are renewing their wedding vows on Halloween. Can you imagine a better time for these crazy love birds to do that? This is the biggest news from the Greek gods since Zeus and Hera's divorce. Some of us saw their divorce coming while others (not me) were very surprised. No one was surprised by the confirmation of Persephone and Hades continuing love. <br />
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The story of how Hades met Persephone is well known to all. Hades saw Persephone wading in a fresh spring and immediately fell in love. He quickly kidnapped her and she became a bride by abduction which was legal back in those days. Hades also had Zeus' (Persephone's dad) permission to marry her. Demeter was very angry when she found out Hades had taken her daughter and made her his queen. But there is a part of the story that she didn't know.<br />
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<a href="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/69/0d/5d/690d5de8e25c5c5f171b2630bae80b39.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hades and Persephone. Interesting perspective from the artist because it makes Persephone appear as though she actually loves Hades.: " border="0" class="pinImage rounded" data-load-state="pending" height="400" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/69/0d/5d/690d5de8e25c5c5f171b2630bae80b39.jpg" width="281" /></a>Persephone was falling in love too. At first, she didn't know what to make of Hades, then she saw that he was a sad, broken and lonely man who needed some feminine light in his life. He was also very kind to her. He never pushed her to sleep with him, he tried to do little things to make her feel at home and he gave her space when she needed it. She noticed all of this and it touched her heart. One day she told him that she loved him and wanted to stay with him forever. According to legend, if you eat anything in the underworld you do stay there forever. Hades offered her a pomegranate and Persephone willingly ate it. <br />
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Upon hearing the news that her daughter had eaten there, Demeter demanded that Zeus return her daughter to her or else she would destroy all crops and the world would be nothing but a wasteland. She wasn't kidding and when Zeus did not go back on his promise to Hades, the world became more and more barren. Times were very hard for humans and mystics alike. Zeus relented and ordered Hermes to go to the Underworld and retrieve Persephone. However, Hermes was caught and brought before Hades to explain himself. <br />
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Hermes told both Persephone and Hades everything that was happening because of Demeter's anger. They all agreed that the best thing for everyone was that Persephone stay above ground for six months but the remaining six months she stay with Hades. Demeter and Zeus agreed to this and the arrangement has continued since then.<br />
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<a href="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a8/1a/98/a81a98f4d04530d69da7d080d26f7ecb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="This picture tells a story all on its own. It is simple, but elegant... To take the hand of a Master/Dom... He will guide you as you give him the gift of your submission..: " border="0" class="pinImage" data-load-state="pending" height="320" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a8/1a/98/a81a98f4d04530d69da7d080d26f7ecb.jpg" width="213" /></a>Back to the present, Hades and Persephone are going to have an actual ceremony to celebrate their love. <br />
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"The thing is, I always felt bad that Persephone and I never really had a wedding ceremony." Hades explains, "She has brought so much beauty, kindness and vitality into the Underworld and to me that I want to do this for her. "<br />
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Persephone's work to make the Underworld a beautiful place makes a big difference to those who have passed on. Not to mention the beauty she brings when she comes back to the surface. What she does makes a difference to everyone in the world. She is the epitome of charity, congeniality and lightness.<br />
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"It's been a long time and finally getting both of my parents' blessings, Hades and I decided that it was time to celebrate the thousands of beautiful years we've had together." Persephone states, "It will be a wonderous night."<br />
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It is romantic isn't it? After all these years, these two immortals are still holding strong and holding hands. It's their story that is my favorite of all the Greek Myths. To have an actual ceremony for their union is something special. The celebration is for the Greek Gods and Goddesses only. It was important to the couple that they keep the party private. Fortunately, there is a way to celebrate it with them. If you do this correctly, the Greek Gods and Goddesses will bless you with good luck.<br />
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<a href="http://moshlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Wine-Photography-Food-And-Drink-Images-Wallpaper-HD-Free-Download-Free-7169002384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://moshlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Wine-Photography-Food-And-Drink-Images-Wallpaper-HD-Free-Download-Free-7169002384.jpg" height="277" width="492" /></a>You must wear a white flower wreath in your hair (look for things like narcissus, lilies and daisies because they are Persephone's favorite flowers). Make a mixture of pomegranate juice, nectarine juice and champagne in equal parts. At midnight on Halloween, hold your mixed drink up to the stars and give this toast;<br />
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"To true love that transcends the tests of time. May all creatures, mortal and immortal, in the stars, on the ground and under the ground, find the light that only love can bring."<br />
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After you say your toast, you may notice some starlight appear before you. Don't be afraid, it's just the immortals saying "Thank you" for your good wishes. Drink the rest of your cocktail and feel free to have your favorite food with it. Lets face it, you are blessed by the gods. Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16228555995035375699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066608245107983436.post-25938308941052518282015-09-11T16:57:00.001-07:002015-09-11T16:57:22.995-07:00Protection against Nightmares<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Everyone has nightmares and they can be very frightening. Luckily, there is a magical way of getting rid of them with out any risk, little expense and no big bang that shakes up your house. It works for all ages and is completely safe.</span> </span><br />
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<a href="http://images.iimg.in/c/5444a11ce3eed48c12244e3c-4-501-0-1413783841/google/dream-catcher-hd-wallpapers-download-free-dream-catcher-tumblr.img?crop=1" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://images.iimg.in/c/5444a11ce3eed48c12244e3c-4-501-0-1413783841/google/dream-catcher-hd-wallpapers-download-free-dream-catcher-tumblr.img?crop=1" height="320" width="240" /></a><em>You will need:</em><br />
A Dream Catcher <br />
Chrysoprase Stone<br />
Lepidolite Crystal<br />
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<em>Why will you need these items?</em><br />
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<strong><span style="color: magenta;">A Dream Catcher =</span></strong> This is crucial in getting rid of nightmares. Have you heard of an Ojibwe enchantress named Asibikaashi? She makes all the dream catchers in the Nether Realm. She is a beautiful Native American woman who many have dubbed "the Spider Woman." I know it sounds dark but she is actually a very warm, wonderful and welcoming woman. She weaves these enchanted webs, puts them on hoops made of willow and decorates them with various feathers, crystals and colorful ribbons. She began doing this because the children of her tribe were suffering from terrible nightmares and she needed to help. The dreamcatchers trap the nightmares and only let the good dreams come through and trickle down the feathers into a sleeping person's mind. So there you have it and that is why you must have a dream catcher.<span style="color: #cccccc;"> If at all possible</span><span style="color: #cccccc;"> get a Native American shaman or medicine woman to bless this for you. It will strengthen its powers, make it last longer and help out a great deal.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: lime;">Chrysoprase =</span></strong> This stone is used to combat restlessness and bring joy, hope and peace of mind to its owner. A great detoxification stone, it helps relieve anxiety-provoking images and to cope with them. If you or your children are having reoccuring nightmares or night terrors, this is the stone you need. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: purple;">Lepidolite =</span></strong> This lovely crystal will calm a hostile enviroment and get rid of any negativity. It's a good preventitive for nightmares, releasing the fear of unknown and slowing a person's mind enough so that they just live in the moment. <br />
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<em>What you will do:</em><br />
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<li>Hang your dream catcher over your bed</li>
<li>Charge your crystals with sunlight for at least 8 hours</li>
<li>Place your stones underneath your pillow</li>
<li>Sit on your bed and meditate. When you first see an animal (of any kind) that will be your spirit animal. Focus on your spirit animal and ask it to guide you to that peaceful place in your mind where you are completely safe. </li>
<li>Once you make it to that place, slowly open your eyes, and lie down on your bed.</li>
<li>Keep your spirit animal and peaceful place in your mind as you allow yourself to drift off to sleep.</li>
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I have found that this really works whether you are in the Earth Realm or the Nether Realm. If it is your children having nightmares please explain the powers of the dream catchers and crystals. Assure them that they are safe and protected. So you can't go wrong with this one. Sweet dreams my dear readers and please let me know if this has worked for you. Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16228555995035375699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066608245107983436.post-69796415710788177072015-09-01T15:40:00.000-07:002015-09-02T18:30:12.599-07:00Interview with A Unicorn<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Most people would
recognize a unicorn if they saw one but do they truly know what a unicorn is?
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The word unicorn comes from the Latin term <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">unicornis</i>
which literally means one-horn. This majestic creature resembles a white horse
with a single spiraling horn coming from the center of its head. The
unicorn is a symbol of grace, beauty and purity. <o:p></o:p></span></span><a href="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0224/1915/files/unicorn.jpg?21414" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0224/1915/files/unicorn.jpg?21414" width="450" /></a><span style="color: #cccccc;">
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">On a working
visit to the Nether Realm, I wandered into Elfin Forest in the
hope of contacting the wood elves where they live. I planned to write a piece
about them describing how they track down a precious silver known as <i>Argentum
Lucis. </i>That idea blew away like a leaf picked up by a hurricane when I came
across an extremely rare sight even for us mystics.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">A unicorn was lying
in the middle of the forest with a pillar of light shining on top of him
through the trees. Slowly, I approached the creature, trying to show him
that I meant him <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">no harm.
Suddenly, I heard a voice say, "Don't be afraid." I was
slightly taken aback because there was no one else there with me
in the forest except this unicorn. <br />
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He stood up and looked at me without any fear, almost as though he was expecting
me. As I drew near, I noticed his mouth moving and heard him say, "I
was sent to speak with you. I am pleased to meet you Oracle."
I was in shock. I didn't even know that these creatures could
speak. My curiosity got the best of me and before I knew it, I was
interviewing him.<br />
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<b>Where are you from</b>?<br />
I come directly from the light that creates life. All unicorns do. <br />
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<b>Meaning?</b><br />
The creator of all living things took light energy and molded it to give
us life. We do not have parents. Instead we have magic and we are able to
store the magic in our horns. This magic is based on goodness, purity, love,
and light and is the most powerful magic of all.<br />
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<b>I have heard that you frequently speak in riddles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is this true?</b><br />
Why yes. You cannot expect things to be easy can you? For example, if asked if
we are male or female, we may respond “yes”. If asked our name, we may tell you
that we do not have one. Essentially, we do not need labels.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">You have to look at
world and see the magic already in it if you want to find answers. We
cannot always give a straight answer because you are meant to find magic for yourself
and in yourself. We can point you in the right direction. And some questions
are just not meant to be answered. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">You are very
mysterious.</span></span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><br /><span style="color: #cccccc;">
Thank you.<br />
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<b>Why did you appear to me?</b></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br /><span style="color: #cccccc;">
</span></b><span style="color: #cccccc;">I want you to tell our story. Part of our purpose is to inspire
and give hope to others. We are a lot like guardian angels or
spirits. Everyone needs something to believe in and we want people
to believe in magic again. So by talking to you and sharing our
stories we hope to rekindle people's faith in the light. We want to bring
light to all worlds.<br />
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<b>But it's always been told that only innocent and virginal maidens
can communicate with you?</b><br />
That was a bit of an exaggeration. I think that myth came to be because
everyone always associated light with virginity and obedience but it is
really all about intentions. Anybody who is pure of heart, kind in
soul and has a mind that is strong can communicate with us. <br />
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<b>What is it about pure-hearted souls that draws you?</b><br />
Their passion to make all of our worlds a better place. Our magic may
have come from our creator but it stays alive through the goodness and light of
other beings.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"></span></b></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">How can I find</span><span style="color: #cccccc;"> other unicorns?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b><br />
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</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">You can’t find us
unless we want you to. If you happened to stumble upon us, we would hide our
horns and you would mistake us for ordinary white horses. We have been given
specific instructions on who we appear to and why and would only reveal
ourselves when we were confident that you are one we are seeking.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<b>Are there other animals like you with a singular magical horn?</b><br />
There were but unfortunately they became extinct. The magic that we
carried was too much for them. They couldn't handle it so it eventually
destroyed them. <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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</span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">How did you keep yourself safe?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">
</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">We are able to
become invisible so we cannot be detected by any means, magical or
non-magical. That is very important for our survival. As for
getting around, we can not only teleport but levitate ourselves. We are not
fighters but we do protect ourselves vigorously.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><b></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><b>What kind of magic do you do?</b><br />
We can do many things. As creatures of light we can brighten even
the darkest of places so the lost can find their way. We can heal ourselves and
others. We can guide others even if they cannot see us. But the
most important thing that we do is ensure that the magical life force in all
living things is alive and protected. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"></span></b></span><br />
<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Thank you for
speaking with me today.</span></span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><br /><span style="color: #cccccc;">
You are welcome. I will see you again in the near future. <br />
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This is one of the most amazing things that has ever happened to me. I am
in awe of this beautiful, wise and magnificent creature. As I have said
before, this is a rare occurrence. I did a little checking and it turns
out that only about 30 (I guess 31 now) out of millions of mystics have
reported contact with a unicorn. I hope to see my
new four-legged, horned friend again sometime soon. Maybe even learn
a little more from him. Has anyone else seen a unicorn lately?<br />
<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16228555995035375699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066608245107983436.post-39543071650929518842015-08-27T16:01:00.000-07:002015-08-27T16:01:49.053-07:00Vancouver Island: Tea time at the Empress<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRoId-f3yn7tm-bSGuuF7fsUWmxEO1RkUg48tzE6bp5zzpxgHpJtTteWRjuJehL9RgaZbwaVwtV8mx2kBQtwA-IszMYCDYy5Z0FiaTSAG0__1PWaMaPz5BZzoyB2L5xZF3IhX2HrrbNjRT/s1600/IMG_3076.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRoId-f3yn7tm-bSGuuF7fsUWmxEO1RkUg48tzE6bp5zzpxgHpJtTteWRjuJehL9RgaZbwaVwtV8mx2kBQtwA-IszMYCDYy5Z0FiaTSAG0__1PWaMaPz5BZzoyB2L5xZF3IhX2HrrbNjRT/s320/IMG_3076.JPG" width="320" /></a>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have always been a little bit fascinated with royalty. As
a small fairy, I would slip into their gardens and sitting rooms to determine
how they dressed, what they were talking about, and especially what they ate
and drank. It is therefore no surprise that when I discovered the Fairmont
Empress Hotel in Victoria, Canada, served high tea to anyone who was
appropriately dressed and could afford the experience, I couldn’t wait to get
there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwtlyBUyEwbuZLr2TwWJ8VC4gz5dYMmE9fNwolnJXpntLgsKXKBBS2oVLYYr8QMAWtF-_1l3BLLTV_h9jtShQURedW0Xa3QOdnClRuGMldIa8AslAcOWMVN8VKId8GXL0O9xqeNNV08Bs_/s1600/IMG_3085.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwtlyBUyEwbuZLr2TwWJ8VC4gz5dYMmE9fNwolnJXpntLgsKXKBBS2oVLYYr8QMAWtF-_1l3BLLTV_h9jtShQURedW0Xa3QOdnClRuGMldIa8AslAcOWMVN8VKId8GXL0O9xqeNNV08Bs_/s320/IMG_3085.JPG" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Empress has served Afternoon Tea for over 105 years but
with the massive fire in downtown Victoria in 1910 and the start of the Great
War in 1914, we of the Nether World decided to stay away from the Earth Realm
for a time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And then I just got busy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You know how it is; life happens.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This August, I finally got to go and I was not disappointed.
The hotel is filled with beautiful furnishings and décor from the Victorian and
Edwardian eras. Table cloths and napkins are crisp and white. The china is
produced exclusively for the Empress Hotel and was first used in 1939 on the
occasion of a visit from King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of England.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Silver teapots, trays, cream pitchers, and
sugar bowls are used to pour tea. A piano player tickles the ivories in the
background. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do not see this kind of
elegance very often today and it was like I had actually walked into the past.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My companions and I were taken to our table and seated. Our
server provided us with the carte du jour listing the delicacies we would be
served. We had a choice of teas and my companions opted for the Empress Blend.
I chose the Madame Butterfly Jasmine loose leaf tea. Tea was brewed at the
table and poured by the server. My tea was a blend of jasmine and green tea
from Fuijan province in China. The tea’s aroma reminded me of being in an
oriental temple surrounded by trees, little streams, and mountains. How
heavenly and serene!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivhBmn4A2FhAfmrAzdo9E4i53hto54KPA4Fj4vRszLCjw_uGPr__T1TyXMdBpXC0w3TjQsRmJ9d4Wf4nGR3Pg026wvz4P5n7r16XYVrAdmJF-r0t5WA2piTqExl3nMaotyi82f3jzZO8YF/s1600/IMG_3099.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivhBmn4A2FhAfmrAzdo9E4i53hto54KPA4Fj4vRszLCjw_uGPr__T1TyXMdBpXC0w3TjQsRmJ9d4Wf4nGR3Pg026wvz4P5n7r16XYVrAdmJF-r0t5WA2piTqExl3nMaotyi82f3jzZO8YF/s320/IMG_3099.JPG" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">To start, we were served a dish of fresh blueberries with
Empress Cream. Empress Cream seems to be a cross between whipped cream and
Devonshire cream. I made myself take the time to savor each spoonful. Next came
a tiered tray with finger sandwiches, scones, and pastries. My companions are
not vegetarians and their sandwiches included smoked salmon with dill cream
cheese, honey ham with Dijon mustard, egg salad, Moroccan spiced chicken,
cucumber and ginger. Where their sandwiches included meat, the chef replaced
the selections to accommodate me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I got
a carrot sandwich, an eggplant with curry, and a tomato. Each sandwich was made
with a different kind of bread: croissant, butter brioche, marble rye, and
more. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next came scones with Empress
Cream and strawberry preserves. And last, but not least the pastries: chocolate
cup with berry mousse, pistachio cream tart, rose petal shortbread and at least
two other offerings. We had more food than we could eat. Our server graciously
boxed up the extras and also presented us with a souvenir package of Empress
Blend tea. What a lovely surprise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Afternoon Tea is rather costly but it is a wondrous and
unique experience. I recommend you allow a lot of time to fully enjoy the tea
and to tour the flower gardens outside. Extraordinary! Don’t you deserve to be
an Emperor or Empress for at least one afternoon?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16228555995035375699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066608245107983436.post-90819588838818691602015-08-21T15:56:00.000-07:002015-08-21T15:56:34.720-07:00The Oracle's Adventures on Vancouver Island; Supper at the Shipyard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My favorite spots in this world are a beautiful cool forest
where I can listen to the music of a waterfall or a warm meadow filled with the
scent of wild flowers. Both remind me of the Nether World and I seek them out
when I get homesick. Another thing that helps is to seek out someone actually
from the Nether World to spend time with.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Do you remember my mermaid friend Odessa? I first met her 10
years ago when I was vacationing in Cuba. She was on the beach collecting sea
shells as I was swimming in the ocean.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Something drew me to her but when I got near I accidentally splashed
some water on her leg. She immediately became anxious because scales began to
appear where the water had touched her skin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I offered her my beach towel and reassured her by advising that I too
was a mystic. She was the first actual mystic I met when I crossed over to this
realm. We have been in contact ever since but do not get to see each other as
much as we would like.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Odessa is extremely talented. She not only collects sea shells
but makes jewellery from these shells and other natural objects she collects on
her journeys. She is quite the traveller and never stays put in one place very
long.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">During my recent holiday on Vancouver Island, we were able
to get together because Odessa has moved to Tofino and she made a special
effort to come see me. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“The Shipyard” is
a little place in the Maple Bay Marina and Odessa suggested we meet there. The
restaurant is right on the water and surrounded by ships and boats of all sizes
and descriptions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The menu is a true
pescatarian’s dream. Sounds like a good mermaid’s hangout right? It is Odessa’s
favorite restaurant and she comes often.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I do want to warn my fellow vegetarians that our choices are
limited. I did manage to score a nice pasta with a mixture of herbs and rose
sauce that was fresh, rich, and satisfying. Odessa ordered the oysters, shrimp
skewers, and double coleslaw. I could tell that she loved it as she ate the
whole dinner in about five minutes without stopping to talk or even take
breath. We ordered a bottle of white wine that had a fresh crisp citrus flavor
and complemented both our meals. The wine was appropriately named “The Beach
House”. Good food, good wine, and good friends eventually leads to good
conversation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We caught up on what each of us has been doing. I told
Odessa about this blog. Odessa says hello. She told me about the challenges of
operating her business. I suggested she consider starting her own website to
increase sales and leave more time for the actual production. She was hesitant
and thought it would be too much trouble and difficult to manage. I know what
you are thinking. All she needs is a picture of herself, a laptop, and an
internet connection. But I know Odessa well enough to know that it really isn’t
about the amount of work involved. Odessa hates getting her picture taken.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She thinks she has “no good side”. But the
truth is she is a little bit afraid of items that cannot get wet. This includes
cell phones and lap tops. Odessa is of the siren persuasion and her life
revolves around water. It is her favorite place to be and if she can’t make a
splash, she is going to dash. I guess we all have our quirks and it is best
that we respect all our differences. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I need to be near a forest or a meadow to feel at home.
Odessa needs the water. We need each other. What makes you feel at home? Who
makes you feel at home? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"> <span style="color: black;"> </span></span>Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16228555995035375699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066608245107983436.post-20390869968920819032015-08-14T06:01:00.002-07:002015-08-14T06:01:22.306-07:00The Oracle's Adventures on Vancouver Island: The Adventures<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody>
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Vancouver Island is a very memorable place but what I am going to remember the most is the adventures. There are many adventurous things to do on the island but this time I decided to indulge in three things. <b><span style="color: lime;">Hiking,</span> <span style="color: yellow;">Bungee Jumping</span> and <span style="color: cyan;">Ziplining</span>. </b> Two out of these three activities are for <i>fun</i> but one is <i>essential</i>. <br />
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First, I will start with the bungee jumping that I did at <strong><span style="color: magenta;">Wildplay </span></strong>in <strong><span style="color: magenta;">Nanaimo</span></strong>. The cost for this is $136.49 for your first jump and I thought it was worth that price especially since there is nothing like it in our world unless you are a spider demon. So out of curiosity, I decided to try it and I loved it! First is the anticipation, then comes the nervousness, then the fear and finally as you jump, the release. You're as free as a flying fairy on a clear sunny day. It feels nice to have the feeling of my wings again. I'm not allowed my wings when I'm in this realm. Exposure can be deadly to Mystics, so be very careful. Now back to the bungee jumping. What happens is they tie a cord around your ankles. Then you have to waddle (Yes waddle because this cord is tight) to the platform and wait for a moment or two as the instructors tell you what to do. Then you jump and enjoy the ride. You will feel like you are flying again. <br />
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Zip lining is a lot like flying as well. You are attached by a harness onto a long cord that goes from one platform to another. As you soar from one platform to another you will notice that the views are breath-taking. We are not allowed to bring cameras or cell phones for good reason but I snuck mine out to take the picture that you see to the right. I'll never forget the sight of the misty mountains that I saw when I was 1000 feet in the air. The place where I did the Ziplining was called <b><span style="color: red;">Adrenaline</span></b> which is near <span style="color: red;"><b>Victoria</b>.</span> You go on Eleven Ziplines for $88. That is a pretty fair price in this world when you want to fly through the trees in the mountains.<br />
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Now I'm sure you all have figured out what is the most essential of all these activities is hiking. Some of the most beautiful of all sights of this island are captured when you are walking in nature. Vancouver Island is rich with trees, wildflowers and mountains. It's hard to miss these things when you go searching for them. Like the bridge you see in the picture below. It leads to a forest full of different trees, wildflowers, little animals (squirrels, hummingbirds, etc) and a small spring that some people swim in on hot days. This particular place did not have a name but it's popular there and you don't have to pay for it. Let's face it; free is the best price for an activity.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hiking Across A Bridge To A Forest</td></tr>
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I sense there is a great deal of magic on this island. I say this because it's crackling with energy, the land is rich with natural beauty, and everything here is so bright that it glows. Not to mention that this place allows a mystic to feel the joy of flight again when we can't fly in this realm. I guess the real question is, how can this island not be magical? </div>
Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16228555995035375699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066608245107983436.post-24585094185368037212015-08-10T06:09:00.002-07:002015-08-10T06:09:36.106-07:00Elemental Lanterns<div style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKCTU8upekDn5Cg7LGnvvaE6tmTUnI4BU-ANlbBDY9YhRIDA6O1yVUi70YSWLXmLbEvgc1FEOJb16hnPCo1QVfGRiEhs5BvxPPii-RvYypCgzrngWkssO6tuWXUzf3pIGZS4lZ4qK_3N_w/s640/blogger-image-1456769439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKCTU8upekDn5Cg7LGnvvaE6tmTUnI4BU-ANlbBDY9YhRIDA6O1yVUi70YSWLXmLbEvgc1FEOJb16hnPCo1QVfGRiEhs5BvxPPii-RvYypCgzrngWkssO6tuWXUzf3pIGZS4lZ4qK_3N_w/s400/blogger-image-1456769439.jpg" width="300" /></a>I can't believe that I found some elemental lanterns! They are very hard to come by in this realm yet here they are. I find them by chance as I visit Vancouver Island. Isn't that funny?<br />
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We all know that elementals are very special creatures that need some very special attention. They need these beautiful lanterns in order to recharge their energy and rest for at least twenty-four hours. These lanterns are a marvelous piece to have in your home. To watch your favorite elemental light up inside these lanterns is like watching magic come to life. The elemental will glow in a particular color depending on what kind of element that this spirit is associated with. <br />
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It is important to remember that there are eight elementals altogether. The common misconception is that there are only four. The basic four elements which everyone knows are earth, wind, fire and water but the secret elements (or not-so-secret to enchanters) are light, dark, wood, and moon/metal. The next thing you have to remember is what element is affiliated with what elemental. Here is a list of the elements, the elemental that is in charge of it and the color it glows to help you remember:<br />
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<strong><span style="color: red;">Fire = Salamanders</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: cyan;">Water = Undines</span> </strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: yellow;">Wind = Slyphs</span> </strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: lime;">Earth = Gnomes</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: magenta;">Light = Wisps</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: purple;">Dark = Shades</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: orange;">Wood = Dryads</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">Metal/Moons = Lunas</span></strong><br />
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Now how do you get a particular elemental to come into your lantern? To do that you have to put the elemental's symbol on the bottom of the lantern. I can not show you these symbols because it is against the law in the Nether Realm to post, show off or otherwise describe these sacred emblems. You will have to ask someone from the mage clan or find a grimoire that specializes in such things.<br />
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When you have the symbol in the right spot, be patient and elemental will come. When it does, enjoy what you see. It is brief but beautiful to watch the luminous glow of an elemental recharging itself. After it has run it's course, the elemental will leave and take it's symbol with it. Make sure you keep it clean so an elemental can return. Has anyone else found one of these lanterns? Please comment and let me know. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: red;">WARNING: You may look at it but don't otherwise disturb the elemental. When frightened they can be very fierce and cause a horrific disaster that can lead to severe injury or death to yourself and others in close proximity.</span></strong> </div>
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