And The Winner Is...

I can hardly believe it is the first day of September. Fall is but a mere 22 days away. Already the signs of it are everywhere. The birds are already preparing themselves for the colder times. I have been tending to my feeders a bit more than usual. I still hold to my prediction that it will be an early fall and winter. The signs are far too apparent.

Today is also the day that I choose the winners to my latest giveaway. Yes I did say winners. When I went to purchase the book “Eat Pray And Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert I was frustrated to find that the book on the shelf had received a new cover. It was a clip from the movie. I have to be honest and say that this somewhat upset me as it was not the movie that drew me to the book and I loved the previous initial cover. I quickly found a clerk and asked her if they were still able to obtain the book with its original cover.

Upon checking her data base she assured me that it was possible. She continued to tell me how the hardback books were actually on sale. The price was too good to pass up. I purchased me a new one so I could finally give the one which had been loaned to me over a year ago back to its original owner. Then I purchased two more and decided to have two winners instead of just one.

And now for the moment you have all been waiting for; the announcement of the winners. I carefully wrote each ones name out and placed them in my trusty little Autumn planter. Shook them around nice and good and also mixed them thoroughly myself.

The first name I drew was no other than Mary from Moontides (which is just one of her many blogs). A wonderful woman whom I have been blessed by so many times...

The second name to be drawn was Leila from Tatoo Tales. A tremendously talented young woman whose work you truly do need to check out if you have not already. 

I will be sending both of you an email to get just a bit more info from you so that I can personalize the boxes a bit more. Congrats to you both, I hope you enjoy your goodies.

I will be posting the details to my next giveaway in the next few days. You may also want to check out another site I contribute to, Ewitch. This week we have three giveaways; #1 – digital art from Sparrow #2 – A new book by Scott Cunningham given by Luna and #3 – A set of the Gilded Tarot  with companion book and handmade Tarot bag by myself.

The Wealth of Wisdom

Ocassionally in our lives when we are fortunate we encounter those wonderful people who are blessed with wisdom.  I truly think they are a gift and too often we neglect to see the true treasure they are.  Wisdom can come in so many forms.  From the bluntness of a child's words to the simple musings of a stranger as they pass by.  Yet one of the most often resources for pure wisdom is from the experiences and life of one who has simply lived.  Gathering in knowledge through the years and learning from it.  Unfortunately we all go through the stage where we think we know it all yet as we start to gain in age ourselves we realize the true value of such things and our minds seem to become a bit more open to things that are not necessarily our own. 

Some time back I was blessed to find Mxtodis123 via blogland.  Little did I know at the time just what a wealth of wisdom she would become to me, in more ways then one.  A very wise woman indeed, at the ripe age of 62.  Now of course with me being 48 I do not see this as old.  It is only a woman coming into the true prime of her life.  Something I truly wish I would have known when I was younger... It would have saved me so much... Believe me... all your younger women... Getting older is a wonderful thing...  Mary as Mxtodis123 is more formally known has several blogs to visit, all of them offering information in regards to some area of interest. Her rich Celtic ancestory and desire to learn of it is what fuels her.  Her blogs are detailed and very rewarding to read. 

Although Moontides is the blog which I feature, there are several others to choose from with more detailed information on specific areas.  Avalon Revisted  is a site dedicated to her Celtic heritage and the history of it.  Inner Journey: The Moon Mythology and You is an indepth blog on the archetypal dimensions of the female self through the cycle of the moon.  Finding Faerieland focuses on the land of faerie and all its wonder and magick.  She even recently stated up a new blog Dreams: A Pathway to the Soul.  Diving head first into the interpertation and explanation of dreams.  I truly think I can easily say that there is something for everyone in Mary's contributions to blogland.  I invite you to visit one or all of her sites.  Personally I think you should take a peek at each one as they are all truly wonderful.  It amazes me at the dedication and time spent on all of these as Mary also works... She truly is a wonder woman... Enjoy