LOVE BIRDS: Mae West and George Raft

It is not by chance that I posted a picture of Mae West and a few days later a short essay about George Raft. I did not know the connection between them then, but after some research and reading his biography I came to realize the relationship they had with each other. This is how … Continue reading LOVE BIRDS: Mae West and George Raft

Ember, the continuity of an image

This got me thinking about the continuity of an image. An image can fly around through many cultures and not really be understood, even though it sometimes carries great meaning, wisdom and insight. Hudley Watercolor As an older woman I find nothing in my current culture to affirm what I am going through, which is … Continue reading Ember, the continuity of an image

The Marriage of Heaven and Hell by William Blake

I only have a copy of this book from the library. It is one of the most valuable things in my heart. I like this man because he attacks perfection. He attacks technology and he attacks big egos. I think everyone should read this book. Blake is a humorist; he is very esoteric and clever. … Continue reading The Marriage of Heaven and Hell by William Blake

One of my favorite stories.. scary and great reading for this time of the year...

Huckleberry, Buzz, Mikey, Joy and Hud.

Image of Beloved Huckleberry a Flipside Cat by Joy Aoki The 1980s: Cats are a part of my life. They always have been and always will be. This is a short story about Buzz the grey feral cat. He is surrounded with a cloud of mystery and synchronicity. I do not know what became of … Continue reading Huckleberry, Buzz, Mikey, Joy and Hud.

Hubba-hubba

Today was the day of the word hub. I define hub as a center of activity or interest, a focal point. Last night is when the word really started. A friend showed us a picture of the hub where he works. He used the word hub. I was interested in the word instantly. I have … Continue reading Hubba-hubba

Notes from the Book: Jung,

Notes from the Book: Jung, Synchronicity and Human Destiny~The Archetype of the Magical Effect Reflective notes: Archetype of the Magical Effect Thus I have found the diamond within this book by Ira Progoff. Jung calls it the Archetype of the Magical Effect. To understand this concept one has to bring up the background of how … Continue reading Notes from the Book: Jung,

Multiple-synchronicities

The other night at the local Pub, Scotland Yard, my friend, an expert toxicologist, was talking about synchronicity. She seemed a bit frustrated about them. They were happening to her a lot and she did not know what to do about these experiences. “What do they mean regarding to me?” She affirmed many times that … Continue reading Multiple-synchronicities

Two Praying Mantis non-fiction short stories.The Gossamer White Praying Mantis and The Crystal Bowl:

Praying Mantis Mandala Gossamer White Praying Mantis A dream: In this dream I came upon my cat Flash trying to jump up to capture and then eat a big beautiful white Praying Mantis. She was resting on some crawling rosemary in front of the house. I was focused when the Praying Mantis spoke to me, … Continue reading Two Praying Mantis non-fiction short stories.The Gossamer White Praying Mantis and The Crystal Bowl:

Cerridwen & the Cauldron of Cerridwen

http://goddessschool.com/projects/rowenalafae/Cerridwen.html Her name has come up here and there over the last few days. I am happy to have found her. So many elements to her ways ring true to me. Poetry, the underworld , the cauldron, love-death-rebirth, maiden-mother-crone-... I am very in tune with her and she seems to know me better that I … Continue reading Cerridwen & the Cauldron of Cerridwen

The Armhole of Power..

I am not a big follower of Sigmund Fred but I must admit that he had a great understanding of culture, the unconscious and the shadow. His argument is that when society is given a place of immunity, or a place to play without any moral responsibility, wild things will happen. Jiminy Cricket is not … Continue reading The Armhole of Power..

A Mantis Carol by Laurens Van Der Post

"In a sense you're right. I think there is a way in which both black and white did regard the Bushman in his natural state as a kind of wild animal. But to do justice even to the unjust, as we are bound to do, I regret, if we are ever to understand this horrible … Continue reading A Mantis Carol by Laurens Van Der Post