Christmas Wrap Up 2022

 

WE DID IT!!!

We pulled off a Christmas!

Still not able to gather etc…

Last year we didn’t even put up a tree…

The results were dire

A depressed and empty existential crisis 

That I was determined to avoid the repeat of!

Look! Even the cat had fun…

Doesn’t take much, but y’know what I’m saying…

Lil felty folk 

Snagged the very second they were on sale late in summer.

This wee one holding a star has been here for two years…

Waiting to be in its glory…

He looks so happy.

Luna moth because they hang out here in our woods…

Scarab, because they are witchy and beautiful…

Squirrel, because we didn’t have one yet…

Husband surprised me with this lil beauty.

7 pointed star

Because if you know…

Lil mouse, so cute with glasses and bouquet.

This bee with its jewels 

Love it!

It’s been waiting for over a year as well, just watching through the glass of our kitchen hutch… 

Happy black cat is ready for the holiday party 

With pie in hand 

Hopefully for sharing 

And they have a lil antler headband on 

Precious.

Planning ahead for next year…

Before Christmas eve 

Stuff was on sale!

We snagged this for even cheaper than that $79 label!

$45!

We were struggling 

to get all of our ornaments 

onto this pencil style tree…

I had only brought up a select amount of baubles.

We have a couple of other faux trees…

But they are table top types… 

Still not able 

To hold 

All that we have collected 

Over the years…

Fingers crossed 

that the problem is solved with this new tree…

We loved changing up the lights, sometimes every night…

We finally tried the Empress Gin

And the way it changes color when 

Mixed with tonic!

Very yummy with the lime tonic… 

Perfect sipping moments were had! 

We made a favorite meal!

Baked pasta!

We made it together as well, which made it so much quicker 

And easier! 

We assembled two of these…

And I’m about to go get the other one out of the freezer to thaw

For the new years cozy times!

Planning…

Who would have thought 

It would set us up so well… 

And Mr Kit has his first sweater.

Like most cats, 

wearing clothes doesn’t come automatically…

But 

he did appreciate the warmth 

while he napped.

Then 

he just slinked his way out 

as he got up 

to go about his business… 

lol

All in all 

We planned ahead 

Built our lists of must haves 

     for our idea of a fun Christmas…

I began saving up some cash 

way back 

in prep…

And we both made some wishlists

So there wasn’t a lot of shopping 

Or wondering 

What 

or how much 

the other person was buying etc…

We put a couple of big things 

A couple of medium things 

And

A bunch of small stuff 

As well as stocking stuffers in the list

And 

For approximately $200 each

We had a really successful 

and fun time 

Waiting till Christmas morning 

In our pjs

Looking at the lil pile of gifts…

It’s almost enough to distract me 

from noticing the laundry basket in the background 

Lol

And I’m definitely glad 

that I spent a lot of time 

collecting 

wrapping paper…

Every time I stood in line at tj maxx…

Always gravitating toward 

The black and white 

With bits of metallic…

Well played past self…

Well played…

And even though this holiday was not as originally planned.

Missing our lovely Charli Girl

So much

And our hearts 

felt already bruised 

by the passing of Mr Mars 

Back in August…

It was more important 

than ever 

to have plans.

Something to look forward to 

And curate for ourselves. 

To make sure we had a solid bridge 

To carry us 

From one event in life 

to the next chapter 

Or challenge…

Whatever may come.

Odd how a few lights 

And 

Knick knacks

On a tree

Drinks and snacks 

Can rejuvenate.

We feel renewed.

Now 

we watch the weather 

And 

The birds 

And enjoy 

as the sun starts to fill the sky 

With light 

     Longer and longer…

And start planning plans for next year. 

Happy and healthy times to you all!

x~J 

A Room Gone Dark

Reach

Out

Towards each other 

As the grip

Of light

Decays

Fill the hall

With

Music

Now

As shallow inlets 

Tell 

More

About 

Small sweet nothings 

Than

Truly 

Deep waters 

Keep your own self dry

Tallying 

The best 

And worst 

With charitable blankets 

Made of glass

Into the portico

You are all

Meant to pass 

Through 

Power Outage Poetry for Christmas

 

Within one day of a warm nor’easter: at least 8 trees gone, one arch bent, planters cracked, lights broken, power out- but- thank goodness the ham had spoiled in the fridge because of faulty packaging instead of being in the oven tonight during our blackout… I’m having ice cream for dinner the second we light up again… 

Cheated 

Out of time 

Cheated out dime

Running 

Out of slime

Connected to whirlybirds

Suckling turds 

And 

Herds 

Of Mari Lywds 

Parading

In search of 

Drink

The Days~ from ‘Results’

 

The days

Of sandpaper 

On sunburnt skin 

Begin again 

And 

Fade again 

As foundational 

Suspensions 

That I 

May make 

That I 

May

Take 

Me away 

As an order 

With strict 

Instructions 

From those chains

Of souls 

Knowing well

Of who

They were

And 

That came before 

Lure me in 

With their secrets

Poetry : Hear No Evil~ From ‘Results’

 

We walk

A strange road 

Alone

With

Filaments 

And 

Follicles 

Thru blades

And 

Glades

Plateaus 

Deltas 

Bogs

In tattered rags

Trivial 

Vitals

Left unattended 

Now stranger truths

Invented In fiction 

I see you 

Hear no evil

I see you 

If you 

Could 

Only 

Hear 

Me

Simple and Odd ~ She Has Flown

The days have been simple and odd. 

Our dear soft lady has flown. 

Her frailty grew throughout the last 3 years, as did our resolve to retain the undying and loving commitment we had for her. As she left one aspect of living behind her, and then another, and another… we built and rebuilt ourselves around her and her needs. We would not ascend the stairs, we would not be on the couch, the rubs, the tubs, clips, and conversations became fewer, and scarce. 

The greatest gifts and trials came from my knowing her. 

The tangible context that had run through the fabric of our lives in this period, like a thread. Not holding it together, but adorning it, like a fine embroidery. Telling us for the rest of our days of the sweet stories long passed. 

It may feel like a disconnection out of sync with its full concept.  Maybe spelling out only a phrase, that once acted as a daily mantra. Edges frayed, and bits lost to wear and time. The original message obscured to you. 

I squint now at this muddled joy, gaps left by the integrity, or lack there of… 

Having leapt through this passage so quick, I now dream of the cherished freckles that gathered on that muzzle, through a lifetime of chewing on sticks while basking in the sun. Covered in leaves and pine needles, only taking a break to drink in the breeze and all of the data that could fit in a contented whiff. 

~Charli Girl~

Willful beastie 

And compulsive cuddler 

Sweet like chocolate 

Playful and smart

You will always know 

That we miss you 

By the hole you’ve left 

In our hearts

Memories at Christmas

Giant cycles 

Fluffy stuffed animals 

Games

Song and dance

With 

One 

Ouija Board

All thru silent nights

Lost in trees

Hearing angel voices 

As it came

In a box 

Sat on a shelf

Coveted for years 

Until it broke 

Lost

And the letters

Of wish

Hooves 

On the roofs 

And socks 

At the end of the bed

For another 

Accumulation 

Of time

Transformation Magick for Christmas

In the gaze of collective gatherings, former intelligence may have you giving away your agency. Sometimes doubting your own instincts as to how you fit within the constructs of the many. Practice knowing, every day, with precise language, what you like/need/want. Stick the emotional labels in your back pocket, they are not to be discarded. But, they won’t help you in your moment of need. 

Go forward with new vision, from your perspective. You have passion for your being whole, knowing fully who you are. The pain to power mode is now switching on. You have felt the one, you can now start feeling the other. My Fire to Your Fire  

x~J

Transformation Magick 

Is for every being 

As you walk

Your journey 

Through chapters 

Of life

Bridges you build 

From place to place 

As you remain an island 

A private island 

Adorned with what is you

What belongs to you 

Only 

The things 

That you 

Want and are about 

Can make it over Your Bridge

And can stand

To be

Fully 

In steadfast in footing 

In the sand

Grounded 

And within 

The complete and total knowing 

Of who you are 

And can be

In this world 

In absolute authenticity 

With no question 

No doubts

Live there now

Truly Free People

 

Truly free people 

Are Cats

Never to suffer 

An Imposter 

Never living 

Outside from their 

Authenticity

I have waited 

And wanted 

To place and build 

A thing

Knowing 

Plotting 

Gathering 

Materials 

Each time 

I’m ready 

Something comes

Prowling 

Pauses

And as I lay

Listless 

In knowing

One cat like feature

That has made a nest

In my mind 

Perks up

And 

Says

Anticipation 

Is building 

Until then 

We wait

Wicked Wednesday WWYD

 

What if you could do anything you wanted?

What would it be?

Despite reality….

What is that?

What does that thing, moment, place, time look like?

What does it feel, smell, taste like?

Can that depth translate to where you are now…?

Knowing that there may be someone somewhere right now, 

Who is wishing that their be/do anything… is where you are…

Does it change your perception…

Or is the next level of choice enough to sweeten where you are?

Maybe the fact that this place to look forward to or fantasize about exists… gives a spark to feed your fire.

Beyond that fantastic thinking…

Do you feel then a longing to have what you want?

Some research on the subject… book, film, video, friend with personal knowledge… maybe this gets you more interested, or adds depth to your vision. And try not to listen to those who would yuck your yum~ if you get my meaning. They have hurt inside that isn’t resolved and zap those around them out of that unhealed wound ~ not your fault/responsibility.

Collect these bites of information, collect enough to feel if you have authentic need to make a plan.

Warning! 

There may be adversities in the way…

For most of us hitting this wall, that seems ever-present, this  will send us clear out of the dream.

But hold on!

Maybe at first impression, you don’t have the resolve to try to find a work around. In most cases there are ways to get from point A to point B… in a lot of cases it can/will be obscured by obvious hindrances. 

The ignition though ~when the plan becomes apparent is almost better than achieving the thing as a whole.

Perhaps just subverting the gate kept secrets to getting the once perceived un-gettable makes it worth the trouble… and even in this stage… sends a ripple out through the community and collective unconscious… messaging to others with a whisper…

Anything is possible… 

The effort taken, will never be in vain. 

But really. What would you do today, right now as you are reading this, if you could do anything? 

My Fire to Your Fire 

x~J

Fire

 I built a fire

With burning hot coals 

My embers 

Just

Waiting for fuel

I watched 

Waited

And found

The kindling

I needed

That belonged 

To only me

Sleeping 

Waiting 

Patiently 

For me

The anticipation 

Between us

Sparked

A great inferno 

And behind my eyes 

All can see

The fire

That now

burns bright

Inside of me

Christmas is Getting Closer!

Plugging away!

Plugging things in!

bonded pair of calicos....?

cornu copia?

a woolen zoo...

askew view with energy capsule renew... 

A well dressed mess...

And the MARI LWYD

pronounced 

Mary Loyd

Amazing how I find new things to learn about the world I live in every year.

I have heard about it before

BUT

This year I was really curious!!!

I mean, if there are memes, I am endeared to it.

Folklore.

LOVE IT!

The Kit has managed to hear something...

what is it???

or 

He is pretending to 

just so we don't make him come away from the stove pipe...?

The path

that leads to...

we are all waiting for it...

Is it a sunset?

I think so...

For now...

The bit of lights

missing on the left...

why 

solar lights

why

why do you decide to quit now

just when I need you most???

To keep me on my toes...

k 

I get it.

The Universe has spoken

I haven't actually stressed over this...

I have observed it...

I have thought of possible solutions...

And as I yawn...

waiting for my coffee to kick in...

I bide my time.

Knowing that as the slack in the leash

the calm yet assertive

nature

at 

my 

core

says

With the echo 

of an authenticity

long remembered

cherished

and 

fully 

recognized

It will happen

get ready to catch it 

as it comes by

Until then

Until next time

My Fire to Your Fire

Tomorrow's post will be about just that.

Fire.

x~J

 

Holiday Struggles

 Taking care 

To fill my cup

This year 

More than ever

To boot

Knowledge 

And waiting 

Patiently 

For more 

Knowledge 

Listening 

And watching 

When the tag

And label 

Reads

Click click click

I am ok

With turning 

Going

Leaving 

The old road 

Behind 

I will remember 

How I remembered 

You

x~J

Secret Post for Christmas! Shhhhh…

 This is my lil gift to you!

I’m glad you found it!

I have not posted the link anywhere! So if you’re reading this… well, I guess it was written in the stars. 

How are ya? How ya been? 

Me? Well, I’ve had a bit of a rough spell, within a rough spell…

And all the universe wanted to do was say the ride ain’t over- watch this!

I found a stabilizer tho… it was focus. Listen. To myself. Only myself. 

There were many moments where I forgot to do meaningful things just for my benefit during all of the hubbub. I got lost there. And it made everything little that I used for tools to stay my course seem harder to employ.

My resolve was to eliminate as many short form quick fixes, for steadfast long term solutions. And knowing myself well enough to know that where the temptation to linger on the whys and oh no’s, gloom and doom offered up 24/7 at the tips of our fingers…

The little voice inside said, you don’t need that… you should cut ties. You need to simplify the situation. Bigger things are coming. Get ready so you can grab on and hold tight. 

If this is something that you needed to know, think about, or wonder on… I hope it can be a gift from me to you. 

As this year winds down, I hope my inspiration can help fuel your inspiration~ ❤️‍🔥 My Fire to Your Fire ❤️‍🔥

x~J

Blogmas???

VLOGMAS

Blogmas???

 Is that a thing? Like VLOGMAS? But blogs? Hmmmm… 

IMA DAY LATE THEN!!! lol

Anyway…

Scenes of Christmas past…

I was thinking of sorting through some decorations yesterday to start the festive month off… BUT

We had quite the storm the night before…

Lil concrete bunny 

Heavy but tossed to the ground!

I had to put the wreath the right way around… 

Where’s the pic of the wrong way tho…? 

Maybe the wind blew it down the other end of the blog…?

Flipped pot.

Tossed pot.

Had to move the bike

The bike that no one wants

Who has a twin 

Living in our cellar…

Oh the carnage!

Nature placed.

Holy Hell!

How much of this can I take!

Here it is!

You know what they say about 

A wreath facing the wrong way…

Log holder cover

Gone walkies.

Another pot done.

Two new leaning trees 

For me to chop on!

Do you see 

Twig trellis and arborvitae 

Reaching for each other 

In their moments of distress!

Don’t blow that ikea lantern!

It’s been in the family since 2016!

The lounge chair had it coming.

Always lazing about.

Spiffed.

Right as rain…

Maybe this lil one needs accompaniment?

Across the street there were several leaner trees 

All caught up in the trees next to them…

See!

The men with the biggest chainsaws came out in service!

To cut the smallest of trees, that could have killed somebody 

As they drove down the street.

Luckily no one was hurt…

And the crew that had just come through the week before to preemptively trim the dead standing just feet from these

Murder weapons…

 I guess maybe they weren’t wearing their glasses that day.

Right.

Lol

Funny but not.

Sorry 

But 

Not.

Oh well.

That’s all fodder for the whatever right…???

Let’s end on a Xmas note. 

Omg, Charli Girl from 2014!!!

No grey in her muzzle…

Ack! So cute.

Kk, so I’m rushing off to get some Christmas in our decor.

Deck the halls and presents for pretty girls, etc…

May your fire burn bright my friends!

x~J

Ps~ VLOGMAS has begun on my channel d’Youtube.