Speaking of mistaken stars of david... my Saturday aquacize instructor mistook my pentacle tattoo for a Texan state star and asked me if I was from Texas... Boy was I confused!

LOL! Tani that's FUNNY!!!!!!

I've never had it mistaken for a Star of David, or, lol, a representation of the Texas star! Although, 'round here in cowboy-ville the Sheriff star badges look just like a pentagram. My mom used to call one of my goddess pendants a "little girl", which was cute.

Heather, I'm so sorry for your isolation, I know what that feels like. Granted, in the SF area I probably couldn't throw a stick and NOT hit a pagan, I wasn't "allowed" to follow that path because of my idiot ex husband - it was just easier to keep the peace than to cause a ruckus about my faith.
to you for staying op with pizza! I aspire to be so strong around italian goodness....

Speaking of the idiot ex - Evilyn, you're SO lucky to have such an understanding family! My ex was parochial schooled K-12, dad passed out the pamphlets at church (when he wasn't having an affair, drunk or beating his wife) and my ex's response to my first Wicca book (good ol' Scott Cunningham) was "oh great, what, are you going to be a witch now?". Weeelllll, with that kind of reception, I guess not! Hopefully your family's more the norm though - since my ex's family was the definition of disfunction. Good to know there's still some open minded religious people out there!

Ok, should get some work done!

Terri

Tani - That's hilarious!

Evilyn - I remember you and that post and I remember pm'ing you because of the reply you got from one person - eek! Glad you stuck around the boards and that you have joined this group

Lots of Pagans around where I live as well as several bookstores and gift shops.
There is even an annual witches gathering/celebration/party at a local bar each Halloween. I've been to it twice - it was a lot of fun.

I don't wear a pentacle but I wear a celtic cross on occasion and people think I am Catholic or ask me if I am religious....ummmm no, but if you try to explain Celtic paganism to someone their eyes tend to go blank and their jaw goes slack

I did get a weird look and an "Oh " sound from someone once and I think she actually took a step back from me when I explained one of my Goddess bracelets. After that when anyone asks I just say that it is a women empowerment thing and they seem able to accept that. Whatever

Can you think ++++ thoughts for me tomorrow? I have to go repeat my ultrasound. Last Monday I had one and it only showed a yolk sac. Either I wasn't far enough along which is possible, not everyone always concieves exactly midcycle, or it won't be a viable pregnancy.

If I get good news, she or he will have a Halloween name in honor of tomorrow. So, think of names for me. I have a few girl names, and only Jack for a son. (although I prefer the plurl-Jax) I would love to hear more suggestions. i will post tomorrow evening and let you know.

That is why I have been absent, hard to concentrate on anything living in limbo. Oh, my house should close on Nov 11ish.

Good luck tomorrow on your ultrasound!! You could do Hazle for a girl, I like Jack, and Jack always makes me think of Sally..Or Autumn, or Sienna, or Eve (as in all hallows...)

Happy holiday to all !!!!! (almost)

Flower, Many positives going your way my dear!!!!!
Autumn, gee that sounds nice.....Eve is nice too, only I think its too easily connected with Adam.


Mauv, I thank you for the PM you sent back then, I recieved quite a few of them, only two nice ones.

I have upon occasion stated that I practice a earthbased faith, I sort of do a (forgive me) "dumb Blond" kind of smile and say, "you know, the power of the earth, trees, plants and animals, that kind of stuff" I know, bad girl.

This will be the first in a long time that I have to work, although I did inform my supervisor that I normally take off and plan to start again next year. She was pretty good about it. She also has a different religion, so she is probably more understanding than someone else might be.

I was thinking that It sort of sucked that I had to work (new Job), that I would really miss my day of reflection....but in true goddess form, she often gives you what you didnt realize you needed. My office does theme costumes, this year they chose the 80's. So in getting my stuff together, I decided to pull out my year books to look at clothes and hair, and found myself dwelling over other things. I spent quite a while going over the books. Boy do I have A LOT of reflecting to do now!!!!

The whole picture is not all together yet, but I am starting to see the direction I must be supposed to be going. Getting down sized last year was the start of a slow and strange path, that sent me to my current job where my manager was my best friend from grade and high school. Where my customer base is formed of old teachers and students from my past. a couple other employees are ones from my past too. And over this past year there have been other weird things that either made me think of or connect with the past.... Then today......I guess I am supposed to review the past before I can go forward..... OY!!!! Way too much for this time of night!!!

Well good night and again please all have a happy holiday!

Sending good thought your way, Flower.

I really like Jack as well. You have to be prepared for a wild child if you pick that name though, Jacks are powerful. Just think of all the stories with a hero named Jack.

Other halloween boy names... Edgar, Poe & Vincent

Flower - sending good thoughts your way

Evilyn - maybe you are coming full circle and are supposed to be reconnecting with your past?

I'm planning a nice supper tonight and some reflective time candle lighting ritual after the last Trick or Treaters have gone. We did up the house last week and I see that a few of the neighbours have followed suit - they did not do anything last year - maybe we will be setting a new trend on our block

I am also planning on decorating the front porch for yule. I don't do the Santa thing or the Jesus thing so I will put up some garlands and holly berry and a few other items instead.

Happy Holiday everyone

My thoughts are with you Flower!

Terri

Flower - sending you my best vibes -

There are the more trendy halloween names like Mike (myers) or Ichabod (crane) or you could name a girl Jamie after miss curtis of Halloween movie fame or Johnny after mr depps appearancce in sleepy hollow.

Or Candy.

But Jack is good and so is Jackie.

We have heartbeat! Today is good.

Yeahhhhhh!!!!!!! Congratulations! So they were just looking too early last time! *whew* That is awsome!

On a related subject - I was told I have a meeting with my friend's midwife on 11/18 to discuss what my duties will be at my friend's home birth. She's due in December but could go any time after 11/16 (36 weeks). This will be the first time I've seen a baby born (besides on tv, of course) and I'm soooooo thrilled, excited and anxious! I just know I'll be the one weeping in the corner - except her husband's told me that part of my job is holding a leg - regardless, I'll be weeping!

Congrats again Flower on your little miracle!

Terri

Great news, Flower! Blessings to you!

Congrats to you Flower! I am so happy for you. I know you must be thrilled to have seen the heartbeat!! Sooo with all boys are you hoping for a girl this time, or do you want another boy?

Yay Flower!!