It's Groundhog Day, St Bridget's Day, Candlemas, Imbolc - at least in Australia where the second of February has dawned. And where this festival of encouraging the sun back to warmth and light to defeat winter's cold, is a little bit topsy turvy. Here, some of us are more interested in encouraging the cool breath of autumn to soften the summer heat.. or, more probably, loving thosehot days and heading to the beach.
I got to see Punxsutawny Phil a few years ago. I don't think he saw his shadow that time. Weird and wacky, with town dignitaries in full evening dress for the celebration, and kids selling cupcakes, the local ladies flogging recipe books, and ice carvings everywhere. Much dancing too.
Happy Groundhog Day
Happy Groundhog Day
"Life is too short to ski with ugly men"
Happy Groundhog Day
Imbolc Ritual
I am East.
I am the Golden One.
Bringer of the Dawn
where new beginnings emerge
and all things are possible.
I am South.
I am the Brilliant One.
Caretaker of the Day
where life is transformed.
I am West.
I am the Shapeshifter.
Usher of Twilight.
Bringer of tranquility
where we learn stillness.
I am North.
I am the Nurturer.
Keeper of the Night.
Creator of the Sacred Spaces
where we rest our hearts and spirits.
I am Center.
I am the All.
Guardian of the Mysteries
where time and space are infinite.
Author Stardancer
I am East.
I am the Golden One.
Bringer of the Dawn
where new beginnings emerge
and all things are possible.
I am South.
I am the Brilliant One.
Caretaker of the Day
where life is transformed.
I am West.
I am the Shapeshifter.
Usher of Twilight.
Bringer of tranquility
where we learn stillness.
I am North.
I am the Nurturer.
Keeper of the Night.
Creator of the Sacred Spaces
where we rest our hearts and spirits.
I am Center.
I am the All.
Guardian of the Mysteries
where time and space are infinite.
Author Stardancer
"Life is too short to ski with ugly men"
Happy Groundhog Day
Tan;1287527 wrote: SO MUCH FUN:yh_dance
it is, but ours won't be showing his shadow tomorrow, to much cloud!
poor Wiarton Willy, getting drudged up from his winter sleep!:wah:
it is, but ours won't be showing his shadow tomorrow, to much cloud!
poor Wiarton Willy, getting drudged up from his winter sleep!:wah:
Life is just to short for drama.
Happy Groundhog Day
AussiePam;1287480 wrote: It's Groundhog Day, St Bridget's Day, Candlemas, Imbolc - at least in Australia where the second of February has dawned. And where this festival of encouraging the sun back to warmth and light to defeat winter's cold, is a little bit topsy turvy. Here, some of us are more interested in encouraging the cool breath of autumn to soften the summer heat.. or, more probably, loving thosehot days and heading to the beach.
I got to see Punxsutawny Phil a few years ago. I don't think he saw his shadow that time. Weird and wacky, with town dignitaries in full evening dress for the celebration, and kids selling cupcakes, the local ladies flogging recipe books, and ice carvings everywhere. Much dancing too.
We have it here to Pam!
Wiarton Willie, but he won't show his shadow tomorrow as its going to be cloudy here.
He lives in Northern Ontario and they also have a huge festival each year.
I got to see Punxsutawny Phil a few years ago. I don't think he saw his shadow that time. Weird and wacky, with town dignitaries in full evening dress for the celebration, and kids selling cupcakes, the local ladies flogging recipe books, and ice carvings everywhere. Much dancing too.
We have it here to Pam!
Wiarton Willie, but he won't show his shadow tomorrow as its going to be cloudy here.
He lives in Northern Ontario and they also have a huge festival each year.
Life is just to short for drama.
Happy Groundhog Day
AussiePam;1287480 wrote: It's Groundhog Day, St Bridget's Day, Candlemas in Australia
Thats the best one Im sure of it.
Thats the best one Im sure of it.
I AM AWESOME MAN