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    Sunday, December 25, 2011
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    Sunday, December 25, 2011
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    Wednesday, December 21, 2011
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An Extra Assignment For You

For all those that have little to nothing to do this weekend and would like to do something other than look for furniture los angeles areas online why not take the time to set aside a bit of time to send some positive energies towards the family that the announcement is all about.

Taking about 15 minutes of your time could mean the world of difference to this family having the problems.

If you do take on this assignment let us know and we will add it to your student site. No scores will be given though!

Please send blessings of Protection, Healing & Well-being to Ginger Strivelli of Weaverville, North Carolina & her family.

 
Ginger is co-founding priestess of The Appalachian Pagan Alliance. Her writings have appeared in CIRCLE Magazine and other publications.  She lives with her husband and six children in rural North Carolina near Asheville. 
 
Last month, Ginger challenged the policy that permitted distribution of Gideon Bibles at the local elementary school after her fifth grade son came home with one on December 19, 2011.  When the school stated that any religious literature could be available for students to pick up, Ginger brought Pagan books to the school for distribution.  However, the school refused to accept these books and have them distributed in the same way they had been distributing the Bibles, indicating that a new policy was being crafted.
 
This separation of church and state situation has been covered in various media reports for several weeks, and on Thursday was covered by national/global television news:
 
That evening, Ginger received a death threat phone call while at home with her family.  She immediately contacted the police who have begun investigating. A news article has just been published:
 
Lady Liberty League is among those in the coalition that has formed to provide support to the Strivelli family and the quest for fair and equal treatment of students of all beliefs in the local school system.  Byron Ballard, a writer & Wiccan priestess from Asheville, North Carolina, is coordinating the coalition and helping to administer the Strivelli Family Support page on Facebook.
 
HOW TO HELP:
 
(1) Do prayers, meditations, rituals of Protection, Healing, & Well-being to Ginger Strivelli & her family.
(2) Learn more & Post words of support for Ginger & her family on their support page on Facebook:
(3) Speak out in support of separation of church & state in comments sections of media sites carrying news and editorials about this issue.
(4) Those with interfaith and/or law enforcement contacts in North Carolina interested in working with Lady Liberty League in providing support to the family and this situation should contact:liberty@circlesanctuary.org as soon as possible.

Pagan Spirit Gathering 2012 Registration

Registration begins today for Pagan Spirit Gathering 2012, June 17-24 at Stonehouse Park near Earlville, Illinois.

PSG is one of America’s oldest and largest Pagan festivals. Pagans from many traditions and from across the USA join together to create and live in PSG’s magical village community during Summer Solstice week. This year’s theme is “Tribe & Spirit Through the Ages.”

PSG 2012 includes:

Rituals * Workshops * Concerts * Leadership Training * Youth Activities * Fire Spinning * Bonfires * Dancing * Drumming * Networking * Merchanting * Candlelight Labyrinth & More

REGISTER: Register through FEBRUARY 29 for discounted rates. Final Deadline is June 4. www.circlesanctuary.org/psg/register

DETAILS: about guest authors, musicians, the site, & more: www.circlesanctuary.org/psg

PROGRAM PROPOSALS: Want to present a workshop, ritual, or other program activity? After you register, submit your program proposal on-line. Deadline is April 30.

SPREAD THE WORD: Help us get the word out about this year’s festival – forward this email to lists, blogs, websites, others you know who may be interested in taking part. Free brochures and flyers are available upon request for distribution to festivals, classes, centers, and other places.

Contact: psg@circlesanctuary.org

Up

Content by Mitch Osborne

I rented the movie “Up” for my nephew because he would love the movie because he loves balloons. I was right. He wanted to watch the movie over and over again. Unfortunately, we had to return the movie to the store and he was disappointed when he could not watch it anymore. My sister has DIRECTV and one of the movie channels started playing “Up.” My sister was able to record it and now my nephew can watch the movie any time he wants to. It is so funny to hear him laugh at the movie. Every times he watches it, he is as equally impressed and excited to see the balloons lifting the house up. I actually even enjoy watching the movie too. I think that most of the movies they make for kids today also have some adult humor in it. It is probably a good idea to include some adult humor for the sanity of the adults who have to watch over and over again. However, after watching “Up” about a hundred times, I am ready for my nephew to move on to his next movie obsession.

Happy Yule To All

From the staff and administration of Modern Witchcraft School we would like to wish all our students a very Happy and safe Yule.

No matter what you are doing take time to give thanks for all that you have!

Happy Yule!

Great Addition For Meditation

Oh my! Do I have something that is truly great to share. If you meditate you might have a hard time finding the right article to sit on. Sometimes the floor or even a pillow can be uncomfortable to use.

Try looking into the zabuton cushions that are designed for those that meditate. They are wonderful and reasonably priced. I know that I actually have one and for the longer meditations they help with comfort. Trying a few other things to use just did not work. This cushion did.

If you get some cash for Yule and looking for something to buy this might be the perfect gift to yourself!

Interview with Selena Fox of Circle Sanctuary

An interview with Selena Fox of Circle Sanctuary on Winter Solstice has just been published on-line by the Los Angeles Times in a blog article, “Winter Solstice: The cold-weather celebration is hot again.”
latimesblogs.latimes.com/nationnow/2011/12/winter-solstice.html

Thanks for your support of Circle Sanctuary!

Solstice Blessings & Best Wishes for a Wonderful 2012!

Yule Office Hours

While I was out and about listening to my son talking about welding supplies and welding safe clothing I realized that the person that sends out the office hours is already off for Yule travels!

Remember that we are a family friendly school so we close up for the holiday so all may do what they need to do with family and friends.

Our office hours are as follows:

December 21-28 Closed
Open 9-1 29th
Closed December 30th-January 2nd

Emails will be answered but slowly so do not think you are being ignored. Corrections will be completed slowly also.

Take the time from your studies and relax a bit

Yule Count Down

Only 5 more days until Yule. Imagine that! I keep thinking that it is still a ways off but we all know that is not true at all.

I still have decorations to put up and away and I do not see that I will have the time.
There is still so much to do with work, children events and other things that the things I want to do is piling up.One thing that I really did want and hoping that one of my children purchased is one of the decorative
house address plaques that I pointed out, sent URL's to and emails about. Yep, I put out enough hints that I am hoping they bought one!

Only a few more days to find out. I know that with everything that I have to do I will not be thinking about it until Yule!

Celebrate Winter Solstice with Selena Fox of Circle Sanctuary

Celebrate Winter Solstice with Selena Fox of Circle Sanctuary on internet radio shows this week.

Listen live or listen later to archived podcasts.
 
Tuesday, December 20, 8-9 pm central: Winter Solstice Ritual
 
Wednesday, December 21, 8:45-9:45 pm central: Yuletide Goddess & Pagan Origins of Christmas Traditions
 
Thursday, December 22, Noon-12:30 pm central: Winter Solstice Celebration
 
More info about these shows & for links to on-line resources:
 
Merry Solstice! Happy Holidays!
from Circle Sanctuary

Last Minute Detail Cleaning

Holidays are so special. With all the hustle and bustle of shopping and baking there is also the aspect of cleaning the home for all the visitors that will start trickling in. I really wish after looking at the http://www.thesteamteam.com/ site that I could have a company come in and clean all my floors for me this year!
It would make it so much easier and cleaner than my doing it that is for sure.

One thing that I did notice is that I needed some quick leather furniture cleaning tips before the Yule holiday hit. No matter what I do this one chair does not look bright and clean. I have looked all over the place for quick tips and nothing seems to work.

Now it's down to a point of having a professional cleaner clean it or just replace the chair completely this year. I will try one more method that I found discussing leather furniture cleaning tips and if that doesn't work, well I guess I will be shopping for a replacement!



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