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Native American Encyclopedia

Native American traditions were not based on a fixed set of beliefs or on an interpretation of sacred writings, but on the knowledge of the rhythm of life which they received through the observation of Nature. More of Medicine Wheel http://bit.ly/Nibp6b#NativeNovember

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21 days to go till Yule for the Northern Hemisphere and 21 days for Litha, for the Southern Hemisphere. Who is excited?? What plans do you have for this special time ♥

The Gundestrup Cauldron is a religious vessel found in Himmerland, Denmark, 1891. It was deposited in a dry section of a peat bog, dismantled with its five long

rectangular plates, seven short ones and one round plate. Each plate is made of 97.0% pure silver and filled with various motifs of animals, plants and pagan deities. Sophius Müller(1892) reconstructed these plates into the present form of the cauldron: five rectangular plates are placed in the inside of the cauldron leaving 2cm of space between each, and the seven (originally eight) plates form the outside of the cauldron. The round plate is assumed as the base of the cauldron. The reconstructed cauldron with its spherical base and cylindrical side is 69cm. in diameter and 42cm. high; both the inner and outer plates are almost of the same height ( about 21cm) forming the cylindrical side of the cauldron.

As the largest surviving piece of Europian Iron Age silver work, the Gundestrup Cauldron has been given a special interest by many scholars. Especially, its high quality workmanship and iconographic variety have generated an incessant inquiry into the origin of the cauldron. Though the date of the cauldron is generally attributed to the 2nd or 1st century BCE (La Tène III), there still remains much room for controversy concerning the place of its manufacture. The main problem comes from the fact that its style and workmanship is Thracian rather than Celtic despite its decorative motifs manifestly Celtic. So far, scholastic opinions have been largely divided into two groups: those who argue for the Gaulish origin and those who argue for the Thracian origin. The former locate the manufacture of the cauldron in the Celtic west while the latter opt for the Lower Danube in southeastern Europe.

The proponents of the Gaulish origin put emphasis on the Celtic motifs depicted on the cauldron such as a horned deity, torques and musical instruments called carnyx. Most representative of all, Klindt-Jensen (1959) sees a horned deity as Cernnunos, the Celtic god and argues that it points toward northern Gaul as the area of its origin. However, even among those scholars who opt for the Gaulish origin, iconographic interpretations largely vary with one another. Instead of reading the horned figure as Cernunnos, Olmsted (1979) suggests that it is related with the Gaulish Mercury and its Irish counter part Cu-Chulainn. Actually Olmsted reads the whole iconography of Gundestrup Cauldron as an illustration of a prototype Tain Bó Cuailnge, the Irish tale. Though his interpretation is no more secure than those of the others, Olmsted makes a notable case for the coherent narrative of the cauldron.

Those who argue for the Gaulish origin usually locate the cauldron in the final stage of late La tène period, because by this time, such non Celtic elements as fantastic animals began to appear in the diverse representations on the Celtic coinage. They also draw analogy with other bronze cauldrons of Late La Tène period from central and western Europe. The Rynkeby Cauldron which also comes from a Danish bog is the closest example to the Gundestrup Cauldron: they are almost of the same size; both have decorative plaques forming the interior of the upper cylindrical wall; they share some motifs such as a human bust on the outer plates. Since the Rynkeby Cauldron is assumed to be made around 1st century BC, in northern or central Europe, Olmsted argues that the Gundestrup Cauldron, like the Rynkeby Cauldron, has a La Tène III origin.

On the other hand, proponents of the eastern view base their arguments on the cauldron’s silver smithing techniques and its portrayal of fantastic animals which are commonly observed in Thracian metal work. Powell(1971) claims the Thracian heritage by demonstrating a strong stylistic analogy between the Gundestrup Cauldron and Thracian phalerae. The techniques of decorating bodies of animals with hatching lines and punched dots are common in both. Most recently, Bergquist and Taylor further developed his argument. By locating the cauldron in late 2nd century BC, they claimed that silver-smithing techniques used for the cauldron such as high repoussé, pattern punches and tracers, partial gilding, and insetting of glass are as yet unknown from the Celtic West. Bergquist and Taylor divide the Thracian style into two periods: earlier style by the fourth century BC when, after Persian invasion, distinctive and original animal style art had emerged in Thracia, and later style at the turn of the 2nd and 1st century when the hoards of silver vessels reappeared after two hundred years of absence. They consider that the two styles are basically homogeneous except that in the later style, human figures are emphasized and usually rendered in high repoussé and they conclude that the Gundestrup Cauldron shows the traits of both styles.

If the Cauldron was made elsewhere than Denmark, then how did it make its way north to Jutland ? To explain its discovery in Denmark, several options are brought up. Klindt Jensen assumes that the cauldron was a Celtic object imported into Denmark. Olmsted suggests that it was a war booty because the Romans employed Germanic cavalry in Gaul. Bergquist and Taylor propose that it was made in southeast Europe by a Thracian silver smith, possibly commissioned by Celts (Scordisci)and transported by Cimbri who invaded the Middle lower Danube in 120 BC and looted the Scordisci. They make conjecture that since the cauldron takes the 4th century BC Thracian style and lacks the Roman tradition, it was made between fourth and first century BC.

We've posted about this spider before, but I couldn't resist these amazing photographs!

Meet the Peacock spider (Maratus volans) a species of jumping spider na

tive to eastern Australia. Only 5mm in length, it is only the males that have this bright colouring.

The males also have extensions on their abdomen that can be folded down. They use these to display their colours and markings to females, earning them their name of 'peacock'. The male will first raise his abdomen, then raise his flaps forming a veritable field of colour. The male will then vibrate his raised legs and tail and dance from one side to another in an attempt to impress the female.

Ways to Tell if Your Relationship is Toxic
1) Your partner puts you down verbally, in private or in front of others.
2) Your partner tells you he/she loves you but behavior shows otherwise.
3) Your partner doesn't want you to see or talk to friends or family.
4) Your partner is jealous of the time you spend with your kids.

5) Your partner shows up often at your work unexpectedly or opens your mail.
6) Your partner calls you often to see what you are doing.
7) You cry often or feel depressed over your relationship.
8) Your partner says you would have the perfect relationship if only you would change.
9) Your partner wants you to be dependent on him.
10) Your partner does things for you and then uses them to make you feel obligated.
11) Your thoughts, opinions, accomplishments, or words are devalued.
12) You don't know who you are anymore without him/her, or how you would survive.
13) Your friends/family don't like your partner or don't think he is good for you.
14) You have changed things about yourself to suit your partner, even when it is not your taste.
15) You always go where your partner wants to, like movies, restaurants, etc.
16) Your partner has made you feel afraid or unsafe, and you have been afraid to speak the truth at times for fear of upsetting him/her (walking on eggshells).
17) You don't feel you have control of your life anymore.
18) Your self-esteem is lower since you've been with your partner.
19) You think it's up to you to make the relationship work.
20) You keep secrets about your relationship from others who love you because they wouldn't understand.
21) Your partner makes you feel unattractive or stupid.
22) Your partner accuses you of cheating and is overly jealous.
23) Your partner can be really sweet to you one minute, and really mean the next.
24) Your partner seems really sweet/loving to you when he/she thinks you are about to leave the relationship, or after he/she has been mean to you.
25) You can't remember the last time you felt happy for more than a few days straight xx Hannah xxx

Fred Martinez 
The Modern Two Spirit World

After years of assimilation from Western European culture, the Two Spirit people who were once seen as shining light in the Native American community are now arguably one of the most marginalized groups in all of the Americas.

Below is the trailer for a heart wrenching documentary that tells the story of what it means to be a modern Two Spirit person through the case study of Fred Martinez a Two Spirit person brutally murdered in Cortez, Colorado.http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lpKaP6-1Bus

Fred was murdered June 16th 2001 and was not found for 5 days. His mother was not contacted by the police in June 25th after days of calling the department and filing a missing persons case. Fred's attack was not ruled a hate crime because at the time in Colorado an attack on a person based on gender identity or gender expression was not considered a hate crime.

Fred's story is too real for far too many folks within the Native American community. The lack of acceptance he experienced as a gay Two Spirited individual is something this community is dealing with everyday.

Since the colonization of the Americas native peoples have not only had their land and water stolen from them but also their culture. The case of Two Spirit people is an example of this. In 2006 it was recorded that Two Spirited youths have fair higher risk of suicide than any other group in the Americas. This group is continuing to be neglected. There is little to no research or literature that exists about GLBTQIA identified Native folks and their heightened risk, almost every case (including Fred's) is linked to the native and person of color status totally neglecting their gender identity or sexual orientation in the case. As Western European Christian ideology was forced on Native culture Two Spirit people slowly began to loose their status.

As a queer identified mixed race man (being White and Cree American Indian) I can speak first hand to this lack of support from both within the native community and outside. The love for Two Spirit folks is something that has been stolen from our culture. Often times folks who identify this way are seen as going against tradition or bringing the wrong type of attention to the community. The hardest part about this is the fact that our history is so deeply rooted in an appreciation for Two Spirited folks and this is something that is evident when speaking to elders. It is the younger generations of Native folks who have been indoctrinated to believe the gender identity that are furthering this oppression within the community.

The stories of folks like Fred cannot go untold. It is important that all people no matter how the identify know about the history of acceptance towards Two Spirited folks and work to bring that back. We can no longer think that gender identity falls into two categories and that is how it has always been because that is not the case and that thought process is what has made Two Spirit folks one of the most oppressed communities in all of the Americas with the highest suicide rates, high rates of alcoholism, drug use, diabetes, and one of the highest rates of depression (all of these are already high in Native American communities but are unfortunately even higher in among these folks).



Written by Corey Wiggins
http://embracingtwospirit.blogspot.com/2011/04/modern-two-spirit-world.html

Native American Encyclopedia

The most widely used version of the Medicine Wheel comes from the Lakota tradition. At its most basic, it consists of a large or special center stone to represent Wakan-Tanka, the Great Everything, and four smaller stones to represent the cardinal directions (N, S, E, W). Learn how to make a #MedicineWheelhttp://bit.ly/NjVPqH #NativeNovember

1. The side of the good and the bad
2. The side where you sometimes have to fake it to make it, put on a brave face, be it at work or where ever, then you have the side where you want the ME TIME/TIME OUT, where you can let your emotions down in your own space for REAL..

The way you are feeling is the way you will perceive it for the NOW.

Amanda

The Story of the Snow Man
(Menominee Legend)

Once there was a hunter who with his family lived in a lodge apart from the other lodges of his village. And why he lived apart was this:—

One day in the early Spring he was hunting in the woods. The Sun shone warmly, and the snow was melting. As he walked along he heard the lumps of snow go "Snip! Snap!" with a zipping sound.

"Ah! Ha! Master Snow," laughed he, "so you are afraid of the Sun, are you!"

Immediately a voice replied: "Oh, you need not speak that way to me! I come because I am sent by my master the North; he tells me to stay only a little while, and I must obey him. The Sun helps me to disappear. But since you have made fun of me, I will put you to a test. NEXT WINTER, BEWARE!"

The hunter stopped, stared, and listened, but did not see any one. And as he turned to hurry away from the spot, he heard the voice say again: "We shall see who is the greater, you or I! NEXT WINTER, BEWARE!"

The man was frightened out of his senses, and ran home with all speed, and when he reached his lodge in the village, he told his wife and children all about it. After that he went to the next lodge, where lived a very old man together with some ancients, and told them what had happened.

"If you heard the Snow Man speak," said the ancients, "what he said he will do, that he will do!"

But the old man said: "It is no wonder that the Snow Man was angry with you if you made fun of his melting away. But since he has made a wager with you, my Grandson, you must be ready to meet him next Winter. Indeed, all your time from now on must be spent in getting ready."

"What shall I do to get ready?" asked the hunter.

"You must begin now," said the old man, "to kill Deer, Bear, Buffalo, and all other large creatures that you can find. You must press out their fat and oil, and put it all in skin bags. You must also fill some bags with pitch. Then you must cut and lay aside a great deal of gummy wood full of knots. After that you must build yourself a lodge apart from every one, with a door to the south. Take Pine pitch and fill up all the cracks in the walls, and hang a closely braided mat before the door, so that nothing can get through. Inside you must build a fireplace with a small smoke-hole. Then carry into the lodge your supply of wood and the skins full of fat, oil, and pitch. You will need all you can get, for the contest will be long and hard."

"All right, Grandfather," said the hunter. And the poor fellow immediately fell to work, and spent the whole Summer and Autumn hunting by night, and cutting wood and preparing the other things by day. He made a great quantity of grease and tallow cakes and bars of all sizes, and filled skin bags with oil and pitch. And he built his lodge as the old man had told him to do.

Well, as Winter approached, the hunter trembled with fear, and bidding his family good-bye, entered the lodge and shut himself in. At first he made only a little fire, but by and by, as the cold increased, he heaped on more wood.

One night a fierce wind arose, and tore around outside the lodge, shrieking, "Boo-oo-oo-oo!"

"He is coming, now!" thought the hunter. But no one came.

Then the wind blew and blew and blew,&$8212;"Boo-ooo-oo-oo-oo-oooooo!"—and the hunter felt himself getting very cold, so he made a rousing fire. The trees and bushes outside snapped and cracked louder and louder, as the wind tore through them. "He is surely coming, now!" thought the hunter. But no one came.

The hunter stirred the fire, and the cold grew worse and worse, and the wind howled and shrieked, and tore the trees apart. "I wonder what he looks like," thought the hunter. But no one came.

The time seemed very short, but it was already Mid-Winter, and the hunter did not know it!

Well, at last he saw him. In the tightly pitched and chinked lodge, with its closely woven mat over the door, a Manlike-Object-of-Snow walked about. It passed close to the hunter, and at the same moment its icy breath filled the lodge, and the fire began to go out.

But the hunter rose up, and threw on more wood keeping back the better sort. The Manlike-Object-of-Snow sat down opposite him, and stared at him with its icy eyes. The lodge grew colder and colder, and the hunter shook in every limb, and the fire shrank and almost went out. But the hunter remembered what the old man had said, and he piled on more wood.

The time seemed very short, but the Winter was almost over, and the hunter did not know it!

After that he felt his limbs getting numb, so he piled on the best wood, and stirred the fire, and the flames sprang up and threw out heat. And the Snow Man groaned. Then the hunter began to throw the grease and tallow on the flames, and they shot up and blazed and sputtered, and threw out a fearful heat. And the Snow Man groaned again, but still he sat there with his icy stare, and his breath numbed the hunter's limbs.

The time seemed very short, but Winter was just over, and the hunter did not know it!

At last the man began to throw on the pitch, and piled up his largest logs, and the Snow Man groaned horribly, and grew smaller and smaller, and gasped and groaned again. Then the hunter poured on the oil, and soon only a little lump of ice lay where the Snow Man had sat. At that a voice cried out:—

"Ho, my Grandson! You have conquered! You are greater than I, so I give up to you!"

But the man did not stop. He continued to pour on his oil, and throw on the pitch, and heap on wood; and the Snow Man cried:—

"Oh, stop, my Grandson! I have spoken the truth. I will return to the North where I have power. And you shall live in this lodge, and become a great hunter. Your wife and children may always go barefooted in the snow, and I will not hurt them. Your name from now on shall be 'The-Man-who-Mastered-the-Winter.' "

Then the Snow Man disappeared, and the hunter lifted the mat at the door. And, lo, the Sun shone, the grass was green, the flowers were blooming, the birds were singing, for Winter was gone and the Springtime was there!

 — with Lisa Burkhart.

I am not beautiful like you. I am beautiful like me.

Rose quartz stones

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Aged Wisdom

Fear is unfortunately a void that many can not cross over.
If only they could see a way to build a bridge to understanding.

Lady Abigail
Copyright © 01242010

Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.

Roald Dahl

Yule Calling of the Lord and Lady

Many of us like to have a special blessing on Yule at diner or for Ritual. This calling is written to be used as you like to give honor unto the Goddess and God during this time of year. Perfect for your candle ritual or blessings in respect of Yule.

Calling

Lady: you who are the beauty of the snowy earth and the silver moon among the stars, known by many names. We invite to you to come among us and attend this rite, for you are the soul of nature that gives life to the universe.

Lord: You who are the freedom of the wild things the golden sun that lights the day, known by many names. We invite you to come among us and attend this rite, for you are the body of nature who gives life to the universe.

Release

We who are gathered here, give thanks unto the Goddess and God. We give them thanks for watching over us this day. With blessings and love in our hearts to stay.

Blessed Be.

Lady Abigail
Copyright © 12122000

As the end "Adopt a Senior" month comes to an end, Alexandra Mattioli wanted to share her Senior adoption story of her very dear Precious. ~Jacquie

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Having recently lost my own GSD of 14 years to degenerative myelopathy (DM), I didn't think I was ready for a new dog just yet, but I'd been told about the need for foster homes for rescues. Soon after contacting a GSD rescue organization in Toronto I was told about Precious, a 10 year old GSD that had been surrendered to the Ottawa Humane Society. I immediately drove out to meet her and I have to admit, it was love at first sight. I went back the very next day to pick her up. She paced anxiously the whole car ride back home, smothering me with kisses. From that point on, everywhere I went, she was right behind me.

Things were fantastic as she settled into our home, until she started showing signs of DM. I r

ealized it was unlikely she would find a forever home that could offer her the love and attention I knew I could give her having become an expert on dealing with DM. We continued to go out for our walks every day, which seemed to get shorter and shorter as her disease progressed. I spent countless dollars on booties to prevent the scraping of her knuckles and to keep her mobile, until one day an acquaintance we had met at the local dog park offered to loan us a doggy wheelchair. It was a little big for her, but given my limited student budget, it was better than nothing at all. Friends helped me rig it so that it fit in all the right places and off we went. Not only did she live for another 6 months, she thrived! Not only could we go on long walks, we were also able to go on hikes in the nearby conservation area and even play fetch. She was the most amazing dog I have ever met full of love and adoration. She taught me to never give up. Even when the body fails, the spirit keeps going. Although heartbreaking, the time I spent with Precious was the most fulfilling experience I’ve ever had and I miss her with every passing day. I’ve included a picture of her hamming it up in the mud on one of our hikes.

A Hopi Elder Speaks

"You have been telling the people that this is the Eleventh Hour, now you must go back and tell the people that this is the Hour. And there are things to be considered . . .

Where are you living?

What are you doing?
What are your relationships?
Are you in right relation?
Where is your water?
Know your garden.
It is time to speak your Truth.
Create your community.
Be good to each other.
And do not look outside yourself for the leader."

Then he clasped his hands together, smiled, and said, "This could be a good time!"

"There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel they are torn apart and will suffer greatly.

"Know the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above water. And I say, see who is in there with you and celebrate. At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally, Least of all ourselves. For the moment that we do, our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt.

"The time for the lone wolf is over. Gather yourselves! Banish the word struggle from you attitude and your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.

"We are the ones we've been waiting for."

-- attributed to an unnamed Hopi elder
Hopi Nation
Oraibi, Arizona

Enjoy today, be in the moment with your kids.

Thank you "Native American Encyclopedia" for sharing this with us.

There are many Native American symbols that are frequently in use today, especially in a lot of southwestern style art. There are many places in the southwest where you still find many Native American symbols carved in stone, these are called petroglyphs. Learn morehttp://bit.ly/SuIr8o

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There are many Native American symbols that are frequently in use today, especially in a lot of southwestern style art. There are many places in the southwest w

here you still find many Native American symbols carved in stone, these are called petroglyphs. Learn more http://bit.ly/SuIr8o #NativeNovember

Dog shaming? Not so much! He's pretty proud, lol!!! Yep, this is my Havok. Just goes to show that even the most well trained dogs can wreak havoc when left unattended for five minutes. He was running around the deck, so proud of the little flower roots in his mouth, throwing them up in the air and then catching them again. Hey, he's got to live up to his name every once in a while! ;) ~Cheryl

Dog shaming? Not so much, he's pretty proud of himself! Yep, this is our Havok. Just goes to show that even the most well trained dogs can wreak havoc when l

eft unattended for five minutes. He was running around the deck, so proud of the little flower roots in his mouth, throwing them up in the air and then catching them again, lmao. Hey, he's got to live up to his name every once in a while! ;) ~Cheryl

Morning Blessing

Witches love the seasons,
as they come and go.
From Springtime’s awakening,

to Winters glistening snow.

We celebrate each new day,
In the moonlight from above.
Giving honor unto the light,
The Goddess and her love.

Lady Abigail
Copyright © 11302012

Silver RavenWolf

Time to smile. Brings back memories, lol.

This is awesome!

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~♥~ 'Twas The Night Before Yule ~♥~

'Twas the night before Yule, and all through the Coven,

The cookies were baked and removed from the oven.

The bayberry candles were lit on the table,

The altar was wrapped in a new cloth of sable.


The children were nestled, all snug in their beds,

While visions of Yule time danced in their heads.

Their stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

In hopes that some presents soon would be there!


With Rocker in his new robe, and I in mine,

We were asking our Goddess her blessing divine.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,

We sprang from our Circle to see what was the matter.


Away to the window, tripping over my sash,

My eyes were a-glamoured with a bright silver flash.

The moon on the breasts of the Goddess and God

Drew my eyes to behold the blessed Circle they trod.


When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,

But the manifestations of all those we hold Dear.

The physical forms of those whom we pray to,

Even Saint Nick, and his miniature sleigh, too!

Jehovah, Mohammet, Shiva, Hera and Thor.

Zeus, Freya, Brahma, and many, many more.

All the Spiritual Entities who'd ever been mentioned.

Even some, like dear Loki, who sowed seeds of dissension.


They greeted each other with smile, warm and sweet.

Then, forming a Circle, they all took a seat.

With multiple Voices all joined as One,

The Corners were Called. And, when that was done.


The Chalice was passed from Hand to Hand.

Then, a blanket of silence enfolded the land.

A crystal clear Voice began to hold sway.

Which Deity spoke? I could not say.

But, clearly, I heard all the love in that Voice.

It caused my tired heart to take flight and rejoice.

"Our Children, it seems, have missed the whole point.

"We now join together, their hearts to anoint.


"Pour all of Our love O'er their hearts of stone.

"Let them see that together they're never alone!

"Show them it matters not which of Us that they choose.

"Their sad hate and mistrust cause each of Us to lose!"


As I stood there transfixed, I could suddenly see

If we all stand as one, what a world this could be!

Put ALL of our differences well behind us.

Let the love of the Gods enfold and remind us.


We ARE all the same, though varied our skins.

We all dream the same dreams, we all sin the same sins.

With a look of enlightenment etched on my face,

I beheld all the Gods in Their glory and grace!


They all bowed Their heads then said” So mote it be!"

They all smiled at each Other bestowing winks on me.

One by One they disappeared from my sight.

Just the Goddess and God were left in the light.


As slowly They twinkled, fading by degree,

"Happy Yuletide to all!!

Blessed be times three!"

~Written by Mary, a.k.a. Wandering Poet, a.k.a.littlebit~
Permission to reprint granted to all who keep keep this credit line by the author

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Artwork: Unknown

Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura on truTV

Examine and Display the ROOTS of the New World Order to your family and friends. It's Important. Thank You!

New World Order: Blueprint Of Madmen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJHgoIRjlVo

Invisible Empire A New World Order Defined
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO24XmP1c5E

EndGame: Blueprint For Global Enslavement
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-CrNlilZho

The Turning Point (Bilderberg 2012 doc)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcHszo89ugc

Don't Miss http://ShadeTheMotionPicture.com/ Will Expose The Eugenics Agenda WIDE OPEN Coming this Winter!

Wow- very interesting....

ONIONS! I had never heard this!!!
PLEASE READ TO THE END: IMPORTANT

In 1919 when the flu killed 40 million people there was this Doctor that visited the many farmers to see if he could help them combat the flu...
Many of the farmers and their families had contracted it and many died.

The doctor came upon this one farmer and to his surprise, everyone was very healthy. When the doctor asked what the farmer was doing that was different the wife replied that she had placed an unpeeled onion in a dish in the rooms of the home, (probably only two rooms back then). The doctor couldn't believe it and asked if he could have one of the onions and place it under the microscope. She gave him one and when he did this, he did find the flu virus in the onion. It obviously absorbed the bacteria, therefore, keeping the family healthy.

Now, I heard this story from my hairdresser. She said that several years ago, many of her employees were coming down with the flu, and so were many of her customers. The next year she placed several bowls with onions around in her shop. To her surprise, none of her staff got sick. It must work. Try it and see what happens. We did it last year and we never got the flu.

Now there is a P. S. to this for I sent it to a friend in Oregon who regularly contributes material to me on health issues. She replied with this most interesting experience about onions:

Thanks for the reminder. I don't know about the farmer's story...but, I do know that I contacted pneumonia, and, needless to say, I was very ill... I came across an article that said to cut both ends off an onion put it into an empty jar, and place the jar next to the sick patient at night. It said the onion would be black in the morning from the germs...sure enough it happened just like that...the onion was a mess and I began to feel better.

Another thing I read in the article was that onions and garlic placed around the room saved many from the black plague years ago. They have powerful antibacterial, antiseptic properties.

This is the other note. Lots of times when we have stomach problems we don't know what to blame. Maybe it's the onions that are to blame. Onions absorb bacteria is the reason they are so good at preventing us from getting colds and flu and is the very reason we shouldn't eat an onion that has been sitting for a time after it has been cut open.

LEFT OVER ONIONS ARE POISONOUS

I had the wonderful privilege of touring Mullins Food Products, Makers of mayonnaise. Questions about food poisoning came up, and I wanted to share what I learned from a chemist.

Ed, who was our tour guide, is a food chemistry whiz. During the tour, someone asked if we really needed to worry about mayonnaise. People are always worried that mayonnaise will spoil. Ed's answer will surprise you. Ed said that all commercially-made mayo is completely safe.

"It doesn't even have to be refrigerated. No harm in refrigerating it, but it's not really necessary." He explained that the pH in mayonnaise is set at a point that bacteria could not survive in that environment. He then talked about the summer picnic, with the bowl of potato salad sitting on the table, and how everyone blames the mayonnaise when someone gets sick.

Ed says that, when food poisoning is reported, the first thing the officials look for is when the 'victim' last ate ONIONS and where those onions came from (in the potato salad?). Ed says it's not the mayonnaise (as long as it's not homemade mayo) that spoils in the outdoors. It's probably the ONIONS, and if not the onions, it's the POTATOES.

He explained onions are a huge magnet for bacteria, especially uncooked onions. You should never plan to keep a portion of a sliced onion.. He says it's not even safe if you put it in a zip-lock bag and put it in your refrigerator.

It's already contaminated enough just by being cut open and out for a bit, that it can be a danger to you (and doubly watch out for those onions you put in your hotdogs at the baseball park!). Ed says if you take the leftover onion and cook it like crazy you'll probably be okay, but if you slice that leftover onion and put on your sandwich, you're asking for trouble. Both the onions and the moist potato in a potato salad, will attract and grow bacteria faster than any commercial mayonnaise will even begin to break down.

Also, dogs should never eat onions. Their stomachs cannot metabolize onions.

Please remember it is dangerous to cut an onion and try to use it to cook the next day, it becomes highly poisonous for even a single night and creates toxic bacteria which may cause adverse stomach infections because of excess bile secretions and even food poisoning.

Please pass this on to all you love and care about.

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The First Winter

(Nipmuc Legend)

At one time there was only warm weather and there was never any snow or ice. In spite of this, the people complained about their condition. Sometimes they grumbled about the heat, other times they blamed the Creator for sending rain.

After listening to their dissatisfied comments for many generations, the Creator let the sun travel further and further away from the villages. The days grew shorter and colder. Even though they wore extra clothing and added heavy bark and thick animal skins to the covering of their homes for protection many people died from the extreme cold.

In fear, the people called upon the Great Spirit to send the sun back to warm them again. In mercy and forgiveness Manitoo-oo directed the sun to return - but each year there would be a season of short days and cold weather to remind the people of their ungrateful complaining.

From that time on we have been taught to offer thanks for each and every beautiful day regardless of the weather.

Poisonous plants grew from the graves of the rebellious people who had died during the extreme cold as a further reminder of our dependence upon Manitoo-oo to provide for us according to His wisdom rather than to appease selfish demands.

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Today, no matter what….
I have the strength
I have the guidance
I have the truth of Her

Her Light
Her Power
Her Love
She is all There for me
All I have to do is listen…
All I have to do is breathe Her in.
She is there.
Her Love guides with the Strength of a Sword and the Love of Roses…
Lady Patti

I am Your Strength
I am Your Love
I am Your Light
Whether day or night
I am Your Sun
I am Your Moon
Never Alone
Are You
With Sword of Love in My Hands
I will Forever with You Stand.
With This I will Always Be
….Your Love…Your Light
All that You Must Do
Is Open your Heart and See
The Light that is of Me
That Shines Upon Thee…
So Mote It Be

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"Someone must speak for them. I do not see a delegation for the four footed. I see no seat for eagles. We forget and we consider ourselves superior, but we are after all a mere part of the Creation."

--Oren Lyons, ONONDAGA

Whenever we make decisions, we need to look around to see who would be affected. If we change the course of a river, who, what will be affected? If we put poison on the gardens, who, what will be affected? If wee cut the trees and too many are cut, who, what will be affected? We need to become aware of the consequences of our actions. We need to pay attention to our thoughts. We are accountable to our children to leave the Earth in good shape.

My Creator, help me make right decisions



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George Takei

Let me try to clear something up. "Freedom of speech" does not mean you get to say whatever you want without consequences. It simply means the government can't stop you from saying it. It also means OTHERS get to say what THEY think about your words.

So if someone makes an ass of himself, don't cry "freedom of speech" when others condemn him. It only highlights your general ignorance.

Oberon Zell

Wow--I am just overwhelmed with all the happy birthday wishes! I can't possibly reply to each of you individually, but I really appreciate your well-wishes. Thank you all!

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Someone must speak for them. I do not see a delegation for the four footed. I see no seat for eagles. We forget and we consider ourselves superior, but we are after all a mere part of the Creation."
-- Oren Lyons, ONONDAGA

INDIAN REMOVAL ACT
Author: U.S. Government
Year: 1830

[This was the Jackson-era legislation authorizing the president to transfer Eastern Indian tribes to the western territories promised (falsely) "in perpetuity". The actual relocation culminated in the 1838 "Trail of Tears" forced march, one of the most shameful occurrences in the history of federal domestic policy.]

CHAP. CXLVIII.--An Act to provide for an exchange of lands with the Indians residing in any of the states or territories, and for their removal west of the river Mississippi.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That it shall and may be lawful for the President of the United States to cause so much of any territory belonging to the United States, west of the river Mississippi, not included in any state or organized territory, and to which the Indian title has been extinguished, as he may judge necessary, to be divided into a suitable number of districts, for the reception of such tribes or nations of Indians as may choose to exchange the lands where they now reside, and remove there; and to cause each of said districts to be so described by natural or artificial marks, as to be easily distinguished from every other.

SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall and may be lawful for the President to exchange any or all of such districts, so to be laid off and described, with any tribe or nation within the limits of any of the states or territories, and with which the United States have existing treaties, for the whole or any part or portion of the territory claimed and occupied by such tribe or nation, within the bounds of any one or more of the states or territories, where the land claimed and occupied by the Indians, is owned by the United States, or the United States are bound to the state within which it lies to extinguish the Indian claim thereto.

SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That in the making of any such exchange or exchanges, it shall and may be lawful for the President solemnly to assure the tribe or nation with which the exchange is made, that the United States will forever secure and guaranty to them, and their heirs or successors, the country so exchanged with them; and if they prefer it, that the United States will cause a patent or grant to be made and executed to them for the same: Provided always, That such lands shall revert to the United States, if the Indians become extinct, or abandon the same.

SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, That if, upon any of the lands now occupied by the Indians, and to be exchanged for, there should be such improvements as add value to the land claimed by any individual or individuals of such tribes or nations, it shall and may be lawful for the President to cause such value to be ascertained by appraisement or otherwise, and to cause such ascertained value to be paid to the person or persons rightfully claiming such improvements. And upon the payment of such valuation, the improvements so valued and paid for, shall pass to the United States, and possession shall not afterwards be permitted to any of the same tribe.

SEC. 5. And be it further enacted, That upon the making of any such exchange as is contemplated by this act, it shall and may be lawful for the President to cause such aid and assistance to be furnished to the emigrants as may be necessary and proper to enable them to remove to, and settle in, the country for which they may have exchanged; and also, to give them such aid and assistance as may be necessary for their support and subsistence for the first year after their removal.

SEC. 6. And be it further enacted, That it shall and may be lawful for the President to cause such tribe or nation to be protected, at their new residence, against all interruption or disturbance from any other tribe or nation of Indians, or from any other person or persons whatever.

SEC. 7. And be it further enacted, That it shall and may be lawful for the President to have the same superintendence and care over any tribe or nation in the country to which they may remove, as contemplated by this act, that he is now authorized to have over them at their present places of residence.

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The news later found the NYPD officer who helped the homeless man. When asked about it, he replied,"I didn't think anything of it." His name is Officer Larry DePrimo and he truly shows deserves the appreciation and respect he's receiving. Bless this man.

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