Around 10 pm last night: [audio:https://www.archive.owlsdaughter.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Back-Yard-July-2012.mp3|titles=From the Back Deck] [audio:https://www.archive.owlsdaughter.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Front-Porch-July-2012.mp3|titles=On the Front porch] [audio:https://www.archive.owlsdaughter.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/From-the-Bedroom-July2012.mp3|titles=The Open Bedroom Window]
I have already heard this poem several times this week, in celebration of the Solstice. I have even posted it myself, some three Summers ago. But I can think of few others more perfect for this magical time. Speaking at least for myself, its question is one I keep spiraling back to, with ever renewing … Read more
Summer Sun by Robert Louis Stevenson Great is the sun, and wide he goes Through empty heaven with repose; And in the blue and glowing days More thick than rain he showers his rays. Though closer still the blinds we pull To keep the shady parlour cool, Yet he will find a chink or two … Read more
Blessings of the Full Aquarius Moon! I am back from my retreat, but not quite back into the full swing of things! And besides, by now you know that on the weekends, I like to offer this as a place to showcase the views and voices of other artists, innovators and creators. So I hope … Read more
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[audio:https://www.archive.owlsdaughter.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Wings3.mp3|titles=Hummingbirds This Morning on our Front Porch] (You will probably need to turn your computer’s sound up all the way).
Threshold Invocation for Lughnasadh from A Celtic Devotional: Daily Prayers and Blessings, by Caitlín Matthews To be spoken at the front door of the home on the eve of Lughnasadh (July 31), in the evening: Lady of the Land, open the door, Lord of the Forest, come you in. Let there be welcome to the … Read more
I just feel like sometimes I’m a force to be dealt with. My talents are sometimes overused and also sometimes underused. It’s not easy being me. Ben Affleck – Leo (Aug. 15, 1972) Today, the Sun moves into the sign of Leo. The famed Lions, so the tradition goes, are “on” 24 hours a day, … Read more