tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post6132706879341284906..comments2024-03-28T17:00:31.402+01:00Comments on Interim arrangements: Don't be afraid.Sabinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09015827501648296977noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-5836083582853891242020-02-16T22:06:47.867+01:002020-02-16T22:06:47.867+01:00I'm going to put that in my calendar so I can ...I'm going to put that in my calendar so I can celebrate it next year - anything to honor the light returning is good by me.Secret Agent Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564690116156754219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-26447664564339067842020-02-12T19:27:35.798+01:002020-02-12T19:27:35.798+01:00Very interesting. Thanks a lot. That was a very in...Very interesting. Thanks a lot. That was a very informative post. :-)<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-69767856762612798622020-02-12T16:52:34.221+01:002020-02-12T16:52:34.221+01:00Are you ok?
Are you ok?<br />My life so farhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721270441968035994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-9342041856795399422020-02-07T10:10:56.990+01:002020-02-07T10:10:56.990+01:00Interesting to read about 2/2 where you are. In t...Interesting to read about 2/2 where you are. In the U.S. 2/2 is Groundhog Day. They pull this poor creature out of his habitat to see whether or not he sees his shadow. If he does, that means more winter, if not -- as it was this year -- winter is supposed to be over. Interestingly, the area is currently experiencing heavy-duty winter weather. Just can't even believe the groundhog apparently! Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-56893315362577956192020-02-04T16:42:39.754+01:002020-02-04T16:42:39.754+01:00You are Irish in your soul.You are Irish in your soul.37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-4101269354521899002020-02-03T17:58:06.207+01:002020-02-03T17:58:06.207+01:00Our February 2nd was spring-like, indeed: 70 degre...Our February 2nd was spring-like, indeed: 70 degrees in Colorado. Everyone was in shirtsleeves only - no sweaters or jackets to be found. Of course, this morning, we have snow. But yesterday, ah, that gave me hope.<br /><br />Wonderful song, thank you. I celebrate the light that shines in us all!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052375488090209961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-79210095402400016772020-02-03T00:51:32.724+01:002020-02-03T00:51:32.724+01:00my sister had some other interesting facts about t...my sister had some other interesting facts about today I thought you might like to read. http://screamingdownstreet.blogspot.com/2020/02/prognostication.htmlellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-42783473054519254632020-02-03T00:50:59.017+01:002020-02-03T00:50:59.017+01:00"Brigid, holy or not, is known as the patron ..."Brigid, holy or not, is known as the patron saint for good crops and healthy babies, for bountiful milk supplies (both in cows and nursing women), for children born out of wedlock, children born into abusive families, children born after the father has left. She is the patron saint of blacksmiths, boatmen, brewers, fugitives, and travellers. She looks after midwives, nuns, poets and the poor."<br /><br />She sounds like a wonderful saint to have your back. Apparently children who are abused and born out of wedlock is not a new thing, sadly. <br /><br />Perhaps I'll remember this for next year and mark the day in some way. The light is definitely coming back. Sunset tonight is 5:17 pm. <br /><br />I hope you're feeling better. Take care.My life so farhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721270441968035994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-14197537570655782512020-02-03T00:46:48.774+01:002020-02-03T00:46:48.774+01:00the days are steadily getting longer and so much i...the days are steadily getting longer and so much is ready to burst, even if it is early. I noticed today that the maple tree is blooming.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-78497018365195304762020-02-02T23:40:12.318+01:002020-02-02T23:40:12.318+01:00"Out of the cold, dark winter space
We come t..."Out of the cold, dark winter space<br />We come together, looking for Brigid's grace ..."<br /><br />Heartening to hear Luka Bloom's voice and then the many voices joining in. All that light shining.<br /><br />Although we had frost on our cars early this morning, the sun was out and is warming the day to almost 50 degrees this afternoon. The migrating Canada Geese will be arriving any day now.<br /><br />It's good to celebrate Imbolc with you and R again, Sabine.amhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09212213177713917828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-24730030566396032082020-02-02T22:13:35.852+01:002020-02-02T22:13:35.852+01:00I love the idea of having my own saint, and on ste...I love the idea of having my own saint, and on steroids since I fit a number of those categories. We need a lot of hope right now. I’ll take it where I can get it. Thanks Sabine. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09895379382598203558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-1274874889245820002020-02-02T18:52:47.544+01:002020-02-02T18:52:47.544+01:00When I lived up north I'd cut and bring in for...When I lived up north I'd cut and bring in forsythia branches in late February or early March to force a bloom. And later in the winter (which went on for-freaking-ever), I'd cut flowering quince. It all helped call spring back, I'm quite sure of it.Colettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929646037752189809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-32499760121393096012020-02-02T18:41:03.130+01:002020-02-02T18:41:03.130+01:00Loved listening to the music. Thank you for this.Loved listening to the music. Thank you for this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-63469460748928878332020-02-02T18:38:18.376+01:002020-02-02T18:38:18.376+01:00Yes Imbolc! I love this day, the true beginning of...Yes Imbolc! I love this day, the true beginning of spring. It is so good to see the return of light. We are already seeing buds and flowers. It is so uplifting in every way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-63814790866118659862020-02-02T18:08:58.658+01:002020-02-02T18:08:58.658+01:00Hazel branches? Interesting. I am definitely notic...Hazel branches? Interesting. I am definitely noticing a lot more light and a move toward warmth, though we could still get some pretty harsh cold snaps before it's all over.Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.com