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Happy the womanand happy she alone,She who can call today her own:She who, secure within, can say,Tomorrow do thy worst,for I have lived today.Be fair or foul or rain or shineThe joys I have possessed,in spite or fate, are mine.Not one of us upon the past has power,But what has...

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This is why I read Twitter: Check out the CAT adoption page for some wonderful stories about cats who find their forever homes through this no kill shelter. (1) Their twitter site also offer great articles on cat health and well being, photos & bios on cats you can...

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Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economyI admit it, I have a crush on Neil deGrasse Tyson. What can I say? I like funny, brainy guys with a flare for fashion, which explains why I married one. Here is Dr. Tyson on The...

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Today I would like to share an article from Tree Hugger titled, Can Animals Foresee Natural Disasters? Excerpt: When officials from Haicheng, China, observed wildlife and livestock acting strangely in 1975, they decided to evacuate the city's 90 thousand residents. Only 10 percent of the city remained after...

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Charles Schultz was right; happiness is a warm puppy.This is Sherman the Airedale babysitting some Scottie puppy friends. Enjoy.Rex the Blind Airedale: Meet Rex, another great dog. He is blind. Rex was left in the woods to die but was rescued by kind people. We met him at Doggie...

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Over the course of my life I have seen too many places called "Deer Hollow" where developers have chased out all the deer by destroying their habitat. Don't get me started on places called "Green Meadows", "Mountain View" or worse yet, "Happy Acres".Today the Vancouver Sun notes in an article...

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Well said, ThornExcerptWhat makes a “serious seeker” and at what point does someone cross that invisible threshold from casual to intense? As a person who is drawn to those with diligent practice who dedicate time and energy to their personal and spiritual quests, I comprehend wanting to celebrate with the...

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Here in Oregon we are doing the Happy Dance at news of a new 43,000 acre national forest near Bend that will help protect against urban sprawl and give wildlife room to roam. With that in mind, I would like to share this essay by author Barbara Kingsolver titled...

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I loved, just loved, the Spirit Bear rising up from the dark, illuminated against the stars, and each star was a different human being. Together they formed a great constellation of light, joined in peace. ...and did you see the Pacific Northwest totem art displayed on the floor? Glorious. ...

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Going to PantheaCon? Here are some notes that might help: To Newcomers:Not every person you meet there will be true tribe for you. Use good personal boundaries and some common sense and you will find the empowered, ethical, creative, fun loving, balanced Pagans you knew were out there but had...

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Best commercial *ever* (1)I laughed so hard you could hear me three blocks away. When I showed this to our 83 year old elder she laughed so hard she 'bout fell out of her chair. (2)It almost makes up for all those Victoria Secret ads....but not quite. For an...

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Youth social networking researcher Dana Boyd has observed that many people presume the way they use social networks is the way everyone uses them ... Now picture our perspective leaving our own experiences, zooming out and up until we can see how all the different groups are interacting on a...

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NADWCon 2011At the end of NADWCon 2009, during a wonderful lunch with some exhausted and very happy people, Terry Pratchett asked certain members of the core staff to offer their expertise to the next group wishing to host the North American Discworld Convention. To quote Mrs Palm, "When...

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Today is Old Imbolc, the actual cross quarter day in the Wheel of the Year. Today in honor of Imbolc, I am cleaning house, both inside and out. Today I am mediating and letting go of some old hurts and some disruptive/negative attachments. I am also working...

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I have another offering to make for Imbolc. This is JK Rowling giving the Harvard Commencement speech. She choose to talk that day on the power of failure. This heartfelt talk is something every artist, writer, speaker, activist and organizer will appreciate:Text & Video: J.K. Rowling Speaks at Harvard...

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As Hecate has noted, it's time for the 5th Anuual Brigid Poerty Festival, a tradition begun by Anne Hill. Hecate has written (her usual) inspiring and insightful posts on Imbolc and poetry. Take the time to read those and then check out the original poem written by Anne Hill at...

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Folks at that Spiral Steps online support group are discussing how to hook up with others who want to stay clean & sober, keep on their food plan, handle the energy or just otherwise deal with some things (mental, emotional, physical and spiritual) that might come up at PantheaCon this...

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HBO has made a film about the early life of activist, scientist and writer Temple Grandin. It airs Feb. 6th. Catch it if you canThe NPR Blog notesHer improbable life story is the subject of a new movie starring Claire Danes as the woman who overcame the odds to earn...

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Hello, Dear Hearts, how are you? I've missed you.Like most folks I've been following the news from Haiti, especially the on-going rescue efforts and heroic medical care for both people and animals. What I could usefully glean these last few weeks, I've posted here @birdgarden: http://twitter.com/birdgarden(If you are looking at...

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This Yule blessing comes to us courtesy of the good folks at the Portland Revels. It is a poem for the New Year by Irish poet and spiritual teacher John O'Donohue. I would encourage everyone who reads this to make a donation to a charity of your...

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Folks,The illness of an elderly love one requires my presence so the blog will lie dormant for a time. We do not yet know if this situation is the beginning of a longer journey or if we will again take the version of Mr Toad's Wild Ride that passes...

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Unseen Academicals is now available in bookstores. I predict that you will love two new characters: Glenda the pie maker and Pepe who is...many things.Here's to all those who climb out of the crab bucket....Sia The wizards at Ankh-Morpork's Unseen University are renowned for many things—wisdom, magic, and their love...

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Today I would like to share a wonderful program on PBS titled Craft in America.You can check your local show times by clicking on the link above.Enjoy,SiaRelated Articles: Etsy: Buying and Selling Handmade Items Sia@FullCircle...

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Calling all animal lovers: Tomorrow is the day that United States Solicitor General Elena Kagan will stand before the Supreme Court and argue that the federal Depiction of Animal Cruelty Law is not only constitutional but urgently needed to stop the abuse of animals. Congress passed the law by overwhelming...

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It's that time of year...Pet costumes seem all the rage right now and not just for dogs; more than one cat is into hats these days. Meanwhile, I spend my free time at local stores looking for pretty witches to add to my collection, cute (not scary) black cat images,...

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