Where did Thanksgiving Go?

Today I stopped by my local Wal-mart to pick up some office supplies, now this is exactly 4 days after Halloween, 22 days before Thanksgiving’s Day and a colossal 51 days before Christmas.

Passing through the store I overheard a couple of clerks having a panic attack on where they were going to put everything, and when I mean everything I am referring to all the holiday gift items, decorations, candles, etc.

I start to look around and I feel like I am going through a time warp. Everywhere I look there are red and green decorations. Christmas trees, ornaments, garland, little Christmas villages and all the Christmas candies to fill the stockings.

It seems that every year, Christmas keeps getting earlier and earlier. Perhaps I need to recheck my calendar, but I think it still lands on December 25 of every year, right? Every year we hear about the over commercialization of the holidays, especially Christmas. We place the blame on the stores. Each year they put out the decorations and gifts earlier, Right?

I tried to keep up with the pace of the pack, not yet crazed with the frantic holiday shopping sensation.

As the twinkle of the lights and tinsel memorized them with subliminal messages, “Buy me, buy me.”

There was a crowd huddled around the small snow village, as if they had never seen such a thing before.

Well, tonight I took my dog for a walk/run, as I do every night. Surprise, surprise! As I ran around my neighborhood guess what I spied. Christmas lights hanging from houses, illuminated reindeer and Santas, Christmas decorations lighting up my neighborhood homes one by one. These were the same homes covered in scarecrows, pumpkins, witches, ghosts and goblins last night.

Maybe what's actually driving the race car of a holiday season faster and faster down the track of time are the consumers. Let's face it, if people aren't buying it, stores won't be selling it. Its simple economics folks.

Now, I love holidays as much as the next girl. Dressing up, decorating the house, buying presents for my family and friends, and of course, the little baby Jesus. In fact I have been told that my home looks like Santa’s home at the North Pole during the Christmas Holiday. But I like to take my holidays one by one. It seems we go from bats and goblins to Santas and snowmen all in the course of less than a week.

You see folks for me the holiday seasons are oh so very special, holding for me many fond memories from my childhood and the childhood of my son. It always seemed to me that fall was the time of years to slow down, the leaves fall leisurely from the trees, squirrels and other wildlife prepare for winter’s cold. When that first cool breeze of fall begins to blow, it makes me stop, think and relax. For me this is the time to take a break from my crazy life, to reflect on things before the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season.

The last thing I want to see is the fall season turn into a launching pad for Christmas. I want to sit on my porch and breathe in the fresh air of morning, open the windows and not run the air conditioner for a few months. I want to be thankful for what I have before rushing into the Christmas melee. Speaking of thankful, where exactly did Thanksgiving go this year? Because in my entire Wal-mart shopping I didn’t find Thanksgiving decorations, oh wait here they are one small table, and 50% percent off. I do enjoy a good turkey.

What were you for Halloween?

Wasn't He Cute?

Waiting for Trick or Treators....

I of course was a witch...

Full Harvest Moon tonight enjoy your evening.

When I think of Halloween, I think Witches...how about you?

In William Shakespeare's England, the practice of Witchcraft was already ancient. The celebration of nature—the worship of earth, sky, and the changing seasons—is humankind's oldest faith.

There is no question that Witchcraft exists. The rites, probably best known in the United States in regard to a non-traditional religion known as Wicca, are practiced in societies all around the world. Many objects associated with witchcraft are commercially available; charms and spells are invoked for both good and ill.

Today, there are approximately 1.3 million practicing Witchcraft (Wiccan) in the United States alone. Witchcraft (Wiccan) is the fastest growing religion in the United States; it is practiced by various nationalities, cultures and races. Some would guess that teenagers are responsible for the increase in the following of this religion, but that is not the case. Most individuals convert between the ages of 21 through 45.

The origins of Witchcraft, originally called the Pagan religion, dates back to the Paleolithic times some 25,000 to 30,000 years ago. It is considered to be the oldest religion know to man. Christianity brought a new spiritual order to Europe, declaring that heaven is ruled by one single God consisting of three persons, God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The Virgin Mother represented a female role in this religion with lesser power than the original Goddesses, and they mainly appealed to the Virgin Mary for help and mercy.

In 312 AD the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great converted to Christianity, and by the end of the 4th century AD the worship of all the old Pagan Gods and Goddesses had been outlawed and their ceremonies and rights forbidden. Those worshiping the Pagan Gods and Goddesses were called Witches by the Christian Followers. Constantine in his attempt to convert many Pagans, adopted many of the Pagan holidays into the Christian Faith.

Keep in mind however, that up until the 1300s, the services of Witches as healers and diviners or the future were used by the church and noblemen alike.

How many individual have been murdered due to the witch hunt craze? It is estimated, according to the “Burning Times Magazine,” 9 to 11 million, 85% of them being women. I myself have a relative that was hung in Salem on October 19th, 1692. The sad thing is in an attempt to devalue and denigrate the elderly women in the church, removing them from any kind of authority in society, many elderly women were tortured, burned, hanged simply because of their age, not their religion.

Today, just about every little girl in our society, at one time or another has chosen the costume of a Witch. Even though the taste may run from that of a ugly wicked one with a wart on her nose, to the beautiful Goddess type all represent the Witch.

If you choose a Witch’s costume this Halloween, remember the sobering history of what you are portraying. Remember the millions of innocent women, children and men who were sacrificed because of their religious or cultural preferences or even worse just because they were a little different. As you place that pointed hat upon your head think about that fact that it is a symbol of power, which is the energy a magical person raises to assist her or him in prayers and rituals. Carry that broom with great pride because it represents fertility rites practiced by European peasants to ensure the growth of their crops.

Wishing all a very Happy and Safe Halloween!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My annual birthday post to my son....love you Bud

READ THIS

On October 30, 1981 a loaf of bread cost 53 cents, a gallon of milk cost $2.23, a gallon of gas cost $1.31, a new home $78,220.00 and my annual income was about $45,000.00.

The Dodgers beat out the Yankees at the World Series, Oakland over Philly at the XV Super Bowl and at the Indy 500 Bobby Unser won, which I was there to watch in person…lol.

Number one song – Bette Davie Eyes by Kin Carnes

Number one Movie at the Box Office – Chariots of Fire

President was Ronald Reagan and Vice President was George Bush the first.

The weather in Fort Wayne, Indiana was warm and sunny, a beautiful 55 degrees.

That was the day that changed my life; it was on that day at 6:41 pm, that the best thing to ever happen in my life happened. I gave birth to a 13lb, 8oz baby boy. He was due September 8, but decided to wait until that day or night I should say, to make his appearance.

Looking back through his baby book today, tears in my eyes remembering his birth, I found an entry that I made the day after he was born and today I still wish this for him, so I thought I would share it with you.

Dreams for My Baby –

Has a strong faith in himself and his religion. Make good choices…follow his dreams. Find the right person to spend his life with. Be proud of himself and his heritage. Stay close to his family. Offer a hand to all. Smile and laugh often. Always be willing to learn new things. I love you Anthony.

Today and tomorrow I dedicate my xanga site to my son Tony, I am very proud of him and he has been the light of my life. He has grown into a wonderful man, today he is 28 years old…man am I getting older too?........lol.

A Poem for My Son Tony

IF I WAS A PICTURE THAT HUNG ON A WALL,

SURELY MY EYES WOULD HAVE SEEN IT ALL.

LIKE THE FIRST DAY SHE BROUGHT THAT SWEET BABY HOME,

TO THE DAY THOSE LITTLE LEGS LEARNED HOW TO ROAM.

OR YOU’RE FIRST BIRTHDAY, OH HOW I REMEMBER IT WELL,

THOSE STORIES YOUR MOTHER STILL LOVES TO TELL.

I REMEMBER IN JUNIOR HIGH, YOU STANDING HERE PROUD

THE PARITES, THE FRIENDS, OH BOY WHAT A CROWD.

I REMEMBER THE MORNING I WATCHED YOU WALK OUT THE FRONT DOOR,

MANY TEARS AND SMILES WITH PICTURES GALORE.

THEN OFF TO THE NAVY, AND OUT ON YOUR OWN,

BUT AT NO TIME DID YOU FORGET THE WAY HOME.

OH WHAT A CUTE COUPLE YOU AND SHE MAKE TODAY,

AND HOW HANDSOME YOU LOOKED ON YOUR WEDDING DAY.

TIME IS DOES PASS AND WHAT A FINE MAN YOU’VE BECOME.

I CAN SEE IN HER EYES SHE IS PROUD YOU ARE HER SON.

OH HOW THE YEARS HAVE FLOWN, AND THIS OLD HOUSE IS STILL THE SAME,

THOUGH IT ONLY SEEMS TO HAVE MORE LIFE WHEN SOMEONE IS CALLING YOUR NAME.

YES TIME HAS GONE QUICKLY AND YOU BECAME SUCH A FINE MAN,

CAN YOU TELL IN MY WORDS I AM YOUR GREATEST FAN.

FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS SHE GAVE IT HER ALL,

ALWAYS TRYING TO DO HER BEST, AS I WATCHED FROM THIS WALL.

I, LIKE YOUR MOTHER, HAVE SEEN BETTER DAYS,

AND I SOON WILL BE TAKEN DOWN AND PUT AWAY.

FOR I DO SO WANT TO SEE HOW THIS STORY WILL END,

BUT TODAY I WANT YOU TO KNOW, TONY YOU HAVE BEEN MY BEST FRIEND.

Happy Birthday Bud!!!

For Mature Eyes Only...Halloween Costumes

My site is very mature today...but tastefully done...

dedicated to

Horny Women Unite

And Men!

Anyway, time to make sure we have our sexy costumes ready for that special day!..I mean Halloween....lol.

Use to be we could get away with something like this!

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Guess which one is me?

Doesn't work anymore ladies!

So below are some sexy suggestions...

Horny Women Unite!

We owe it to our men!

Batman

A Sailor

Farmer's Daughter

Cowgirl

Indian

Viking Goddess

Devil

Colonial Woman

Cat Woman

Witch

And Ladies, don't forget to carve that pumpkin!

love and blessings to all!

Have a great hump day!