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Speech Writing: How To Write A Good One?

Speech writing is in lots of ways similar writing a paper, apart from that there is no penalty for spelling and punctuation mistakes. You should not try to write words in your speech that you are not relaxed pronouncing or don't know the meaning of because it can lead to a less fluently delivered speech. To be able to write a high-quality speech is a lot like making a good cake. Having the right elements is key for it's success. Every… Continue

Added by Barbara Wilkins on December 22, 2009 at 4:34am — No Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *YEW

Leave all your worries in the darkness, for now it is time to let your light grow and shine. Have a Merry Yule! Peace, Gwendolyn YEW

Green Man Tree Oracle Taxus baccata Tree of Resurrection, Tree of Eternity Winter Solstice, December 21st Fifth vowel and last letter of the Ogham alphabet - Idho Planet: Saturn and Pluto Element: Earth and Water Symbolism: The Tree of Life, Immortality, Rebirth, Protect… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn on December 21, 2009 at 10:55am — No Comments

The Ride of The Bodisattva

The Ride to the Light is very hard but full of Love and Aventure Please take the Right train to the Light and enjoy the Ride Are you in the Right Train ?

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Added by The White on December 17, 2009 at 9:47pm — No Comments

Have a Cool Yule!

As you celebrate this wonderful December, we would like to wish you prosperity as we get closer to the New Year. Just a note to remind you to check our Calendar to see what's happening at the store this month. We have felting workshops, Herb of the Month club, and a Psychic Development class. Our drum circle this month is on Wednesday the 30th. Also, in the spirit of gift-giving, we are having a tarot swap with our Practical Tarot meet-up on Sunday Dec 20 at 2:pm - so bring your used tarot deck… Continue

Added by Sticks and Stones on December 9, 2009 at 2:58pm — No Comments

Food Drive for the homeless

Sticks and Stones and The Order of the Black Hat are collecting canned food for the homeless.... if you can spare a can of food, please bring it to the store and we will make sure it's delivered in time for Thanksgiving! Thank you Peace, Gwendolyn, Lorelei, GrannyMoon Sticks and Stones, Main Street Center, 9970 Main Street, Fairfax VA 22031, (703)352-2343 Continue

Added by Sticks and Stones on November 10, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Blessings and Thanks!

November is upon us, and we are busy planning and stocking up for the winter. We’ve only just begun, finding great treasures to share with you! We also wanted to thank you… we feel so blessed and grateful for your visits, enjoy your company, appreciate your support and all you share with us. So a great big THANK YOU for helping us make it this far. You bring us joy, and we wish you the same and more! We hope you enjoy this month of Broom, which falls at the end of the Celtic year. Broom reminds… Continue

Added by Sticks and Stones on November 5, 2009 at 7:04pm — No Comments

Hiding Behind a Mask

Two different situations over the weekend made me think about people and relationships. Tying it into last week's post, people come into our lives for a reason, and we often need a kick in the buns to learn the lesson they bring to us. Story #1 One of my karaoke regulars asked me why I wasn't married ... of course he was trying to hit on me. My immediate, smart-aleck response was "No one is good enough!" along with an evil laugh as I swaggered away. He looked shocked and tried to look hu… Continue

Added by Sharianna on November 2, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Can I have a do-over? Take a Mulligan? Go to Take Two?

I know, it's a cliche, but "Haven't I met you somewhere before?" comes out of my mouth when I meet certain people. Or I enter into a friendship or relationship and it feels like I've been with this person forever when it's only been days or weeks. Then there are those people who I have known forever & just know too much about to attribute to this lifetime alone. I've had conversations with a couple of friends about this. It's interesting to hear what others share about their experiences. Ok… Continue

Added by Sharianna on October 30, 2009 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *BROOM

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ BROOM Cytisus Scoparius

Physician's Strength 12th month of Celtic Tree calendar, October 28 - November 24 12th letter of the Ogham alphabet - nGetal

nGetal is a tree-letter of well-being and healing. It counsels… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn on October 28, 2009 at 10:25pm — 1 Comment

Finally! A place to blog!

More to come soon, but I'm so glad to find all this! I've told several friends about the store - both here in Pittsburgh who visit No. VA, and locals down there who need to visit!! Gwennie: recognize the handle? ~ss Continue

Added by Sharianna on October 23, 2009 at 11:24am — 2 Comments

Just wanted you to be the first to know.....

....that we now have beautifully made cloaks (just in time for Samhain!) We currently only have 4 lined cloaks in black/purple, black/black, green/green, and purple/black: This striking piece is a long, hooded cloak made from a velvet material (fairly lightweight) and then entirely lined in satin, including the hood. It has shaped shoulders and closes in front with a long tie made from the same black velvet material as the body of the cloak. The cloak lining is fully attached along the front se… Continue

Added by Sticks and Stones on October 16, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *IVY

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ IVY Hedera Helix

11th month of Celtic Tree calendar, September 30 - October 27 11th consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Gort Planet: Moon, Saturn Element: Water Symbolism: Fidelity and Fertility, Protection, Healing Stone: Opal Color: Indigo Animal: Bear Bird: Lark, mute Swan, Swallow Deity: Ariadne, Artemis, Ar… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn on September 30, 2009 at 11:39am — No Comments

Autumn Blessings!

Greetings and blessings to all our friends, and how happy we are to be entering into the month of October! Most of October has us in the Celtic month of Ivy. Ivy symbolizes the wandering of the soul….and reminds us to be certain of our direction to ensure our progress as the darkness falls. (Click here for a dedication to Ivy) May you find joy in the changing of the season, and peace in the cool autumn air. In the st… Continue

Added by Sticks and Stones on September 29, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *APPLE

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ APPLE Pyrus Malus Fruit of Love

Tenth month of the Celtic Tree calendar, September 2nd - September 29 Tenth consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Quert Planet: Venus Element: Water Symbolism: Love & Trust, Health, Garden Magick Stone: Emerald, Rose Quartz Birds: Grosbeak Color: Yellow-Green, Pink Deity: Demeter, Hera, Po… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn on September 3, 2009 at 6:50pm — 1 Comment

Creating A Medicine Wheel

A glimpse into my classes on the Medicine Wheel Medicine Wheels are places to pray, meditate, contemplate and become one with the universe. They become our sacred place, helping us to strengthen our connection to the universe. They help us bridge the gap between the spirit world and the physical world, bringing harmony to both through us. The general Medicine Wheel has 36 (thirty six) stones. Each stone is a “tool” to help us understand ourselves in relation to the universe. They teach u… Continue

Added by Animal Teachers (Va. Carper) on August 27, 2009 at 11:48am — No Comments

Insomnia sharing on the New Moon in nowhere, TX =))

Just sending out good vibes cuz I have too many right now! Lol. Seriously, I'm in nowhere, TX (it's close to Ok, Ark & La in that little corner of TX) & it's pitch black after a series of storms (I'm used to city lights) so the energy is beautiful. I'm here helping my mother by making her booty go to the doctor(been years-sigh) & thus brought her groceries, etc. so she can't complain she can't afford it. I know she has a few skin cancers that need be removed-we're redheads-it happens… Continue

Added by Akasha on August 21, 2009 at 4:50am — No Comments

Discovering Your Animal Teachers (2 of 2)

"Wisdom from Australian Animals" Deck: Goanna A brief taste of what is in store for folks taking my class in September! A popular way of finding out what animals want to be your friend or offer you advice is by using animal cards. Since it is restricted to a fe… Continue

Added by Animal Teachers (Va. Carper) on August 19, 2009 at 12:15pm — No Comments

Glad to know the Hippies are still around

Those of us who were in the counter-culture of the 60s have become Pagans and hang out on the Internet. In the 60s I had mixed feelings about the flower children of the late 60s going into the early 70s. I liked taking showers and baths, still do. Why is it that as you age the site of your chief pleasures changes from the bedroom to the bathroom? Taking a good dump and following it with a shower and self-grooming session can improve the tenor of your whole day. They do for me, anyway.I also like… Continue

Added by Tegwedd ShadowDancer on August 14, 2009 at 11:57pm — No Comments

Discovering Your Animal Teachers: Intro (1)

(Wombat by Mary Ann Sterling) Animals have their own special wisdom and messages that they would like to share with people. Some animals want to be people’s life companions (Animals of the Heart) while others wish to accompany people on a part of their journey (Animals o… Continue

Added by Animal Teachers (Va. Carper) on August 14, 2009 at 11:37am — No Comments

The Great Round of Life

A glimpse into my class in October at Sticks and Stones: Riding the Medicine Wheel The Great Round Ancient peoples perceived the world as the Great Round. Observing the cycles of the sun and moon, they viewed time as a circle. In fact the ancient Greeks called the changing stars… Continue

Added by Animal Teachers (Va. Carper) on August 12, 2009 at 11:33am — No Comments

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