The World of Ancient Archery

Starting a new book....Part I From tylluanpenry in Writers (6 hours old)

My publishers were really pleased with the way my second book sold on its first day. So they've asked me to write another (my third). That means putting the book I was working on (about Runes) onto … more

Witchfest International 2009 - Protective plants workshop From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (6 hours old)

It's always tricky doing a workshop rather than a straightforward talk. Partly because when you have a large group of people you want to get everyone involved and doing something in a workshop - but … more

Blasphemy From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (9 hours old)

I see that a group of 56 Islamic countries want the international community to implement laws making blasphemy a crime. This won't do. While I can respect people having belief they must not be allo… more

Pudsey Police From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (10 hours old)

They were round this morning going from desk to desk with their little bucket. Look I have nothing against charity but it pisses me off when people are coerced into it by exerting peer pressure at… more

Hello Honey Virus! From moonwoman in Wise Woman in Woods (16 hours old)

There is a little known Maritime malady that creeps up unawares on those over 40 years of age.  I kinda knew about this, but it was one of those deep dark family secrets that all Canadian Maritimers k… more

A roof over your head From miramaze in miramiramazing (16 hours old)

Switched on the TV this morning and learned that ; There are about 17,000 homeless people in Sweden, the exact number is not known as people refuse to take advantage of shelters as there are too m… more

I'm a Celebrity Get me in Here From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (1 day old)

where the expenses will be brill. Call me Dave's latest idea is to put Carol Vorderman in the Lords so that she could be Minister of education in a Tory cabinet. Is he having a laugh, at this ra… more

Scorpio Sun, Capricorn Moon From moonwoman in Wise Woman in Woods (1 day old)

Saturn self discipline?  The teacher cometh! The Moon dances into Capricorn in a few hours.  Water-Earth Energy!  If your Sun, Moon or Ascendant is in earth signs of Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn, you no… more

The radon man cometh From miramaze in miramiramazing (1 day old)

*yawn* in case you are wondering why am the early hour of this post - it is because the Radon man cometh ;) : In July 2004 the Swedish government set new detection limits of 200Bq/m3 for private re… more

18 November and my Latvian wound From miramaze in miramiramazing (2 days old)

There was chaos today ue to the Russian presidential visit. The whole of the centre the centre of Stockholm was cordoned off and police escorts out to Arlanda airport. I waited ages for a bus and f… more

Swordfish From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (2 days old)

Will I ever stay awake beyond the bit where Halle Berry is wearing those little orange pants?… more

Lunatic Drivers From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (2 days old)

What is the problem with waiting at Traffic Lights? On my way to Sainsburys tonight this mad bitch decided not to wait at the lights but drove her fucking enormous pig ugly Rangerover around the th… more

Candle Making Playday! From moonwoman in Wise Woman in Woods (2 days old)

Candles & fire ~ ah breathe in the creative energy of a fiery Sagittarius Play date!  So today is when I make my candles with soy and others with beeswax.  The soy candles I put in wide mouth jell… more

Problems replying to messages From tylluanpenry in Help (2 days old)

I am having problems replying to messages this week. I receive a message, reply to it, press send and the whole thing disappears. No error messages, nothing. People are going to think I'm rude by n… more

Do you believe in evil? From tylluanpenry in HOPE FOR THE FUTURE (2 days old)

At the moment I've been asked to write another book - this time on psychic self defence. And while researching it I've come across quite a lot of interesting info on exorcisms. Belief that humans ca… more

Moorcock to write Dr Who Novel From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (3 days old)

Reading the BBC News pages today I discovered that Michael Moorcock has been asked by the BBC to write an all new Dr Who novel. Ohhhhhh I thought that will be interesting given Mike's interest in mult… more

Scents to seduce your lover From miramaze in miramiramazing (3 days old)

This was sent ( no pun intended) me by a friend and sparked off my previous post on Scent :) Hope you find it useful. As always ... discernment, in all things ;) Scents to Seduce Your Love… more

Scorpio Sun, SAGITTARIUS Moon From moonwoman in Wise Woman in Woods (3 days old)

Playing nicely in the sandbox? Mind your manners and share with your team! The Moon danced into Sagittarius.  Water-Fire Energy!  If your Sun, Moon or Ascendant is in fire signs of Aries, Leo or Sagit… more

Scent From miramaze in miramiramazing (4 days old)

Scent, perfume, fragrance , eau de toilette ... For years .. well over 30 I have been loyal to one in particular. It's been almost like a signature. A friend whom I haven't seen for years gives me a h… more

Scorpio New Moon Composting! From moonwoman in Wise Woman in Woods (4 days old)

Scorpio New Moon is all about shifting one’s thinking.  It’s about changing and transforming how we see our world.  Start your day with things that uplift your soul and spirits.  Find humor in your wo… more

Yesterday From miramaze in miramiramazing (4 days old)

Afternoon tea with The Prof and his lady yesterday was DELIGHTFUL  Having missed the bus I text to say I'm delayed. Text comes back - 8 or 15 minutes ? *thinks* - Wot ? I've never been good at te… more

Scorpio Sun, SCORPIO NEW Moon From moonwoman in Wise Woman in Woods (5 days old)

Opening and transforming Pandora’s Box? Expect tidal waves of emotions!  The Moon danced into Scorpio late yesterday.  Water~Water Energy!  If your Sun, Moon or Ascendant is in water signs of Cancer, … more

Afternoon tea From miramaze in miramiramazing (5 days old)

Afternoon tea , with the Prof and Lady J :) Freshly baked scones ... mmmmmmmm.... Enjoy your Sunday . See you later ,:wave: :) XXX… more

And if you thought the Purplesabs was Weird From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (6 days old)

Here is Joan Rivers introducing Husker Du … more

X Factor From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (6 days old)

Blimey I have never watched the X Factor before ever, but tonight the Powder Monkey was watching it and she is only nine. I think I must be in shock, it was just bizarre as all the acts were coache… more

What can historical fiction do that history can’t? From magistra in Magistra et Mater (6 days old)

Bavardess has just revealed herself as another historian who either wants to or is actually attempting to write historical fiction rather than ‘straight’ history. The rising cultural importance of his… more

Controversy and compassion From miramaze in miramiramazing (6 days old)

Darkness all day long.Not much daylight.Don't feel like doing anything.Sorted the laundry out and did the dishesAlexander phoned to invite me round for tea tomorrow. Phones and broadband workingI'm ta… more

Edinburgh Food Palaces and a bit of Art Deco From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (6 days old)

As readers will know the happy crew spent last weekend in Edinburgh and what a discovery we made. Just over the road from the Cabinet of Dr Caligari Travelodge in St Marys was this place A … more

Star Struck Beauty From moonwoman in Wise Woman in Woods (6 days old)

Hauntingly lovely! The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis are shimmering this morning. Did you know they have their own unique song as they dance through the night sky? Yes, there is a throbbing hum t… more

Witchfest International 2009 - Reclaiming our Herbal Heritage - Part 3 From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (6 days old)

Another way of discovering more about our herbal heritage is to look at plant names, especially the popular folk names. Many of them have Lady or Old Man in the title. So you get Lady’s Mantle or La… more