Monday Meditation: Goddess Lakshmi

Happy Monday, my friends. One of my favorite Goddesses is Lakshmi. She is the Hindu Goddess of wealth and prosperity in all forms. For me, she exudes happiness whenever I think of her. What a better way to start of the new week with Lakshmi. Here is a chant dedicated to her that I hope you will enjoy listening. Remember my friends, wealth is a birthright for all of us. Not for a blessed few. You are deserving of all the prosperity you desire!

 

Wordless Wednesday: Black Girl Puzzle

 

This and that on a Tuesday

Happy Tuesday. Jacob is back in school starting 5th grade!!! Thankfully he is use to wearing masks. This era of Covid has been harder on the children and teens to me than adults. Honestly, I don't think we will know the far ranging effects for the newer generations until they are much older. I am vaccinated for those wondering. The recent floods didn't effect me and my family here in the Big Apple. We were lucky. I do hope now people realize global climate change is a real thing! 

 What have you all been watching and reading?

 I watched an old favorite of mine: Summertime starring Katherine Hepburn and Rossano Brazzi. Watching it again, I was hit deeply this time with the longing, loneliness and yearning through out the film. If you have never seen it, you should. I feel it is one of Katherine's best performances! It also reminds me how much I want to go to Venice.

Speaking of Venice, I finally got too see The Tourist starring Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp. I have been wanting to see it for years, I was happy to finally get it from the library to watch on DVD. Most of the film is based in Venice. It is really an enjoyable film. Angelina Jolie is at her best sleek and cool self. The clothes she wears are truly fabulous. Johnny Depp is good in this as well. It was interesting to see them together in a film. I love seeing big stars get to work opposite each other.

I also got the chance to finally watch Emma (2020). I wasn't sure if I like it because I love the 1996 version starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeremy Northam. I actually enjoyed it very much! I adored the color palette used in the film. Anna Taylor-Joy and Johnny Flynn totally enchanted me as Emma and Mr.Knightley. Bill Nightly as Mr.Woodhouse was a delight in the film too. I like both versions! That is a big win for me.

Nine Perfect Strangers on Hulu is also intriguing. I am going to be honest I started watching it for my new found interest in Luke Evans. He plays the sardonic Lars on it. This is a great ensemble cast headed by Nicole Kidman. It is worth watching, I love all these great moments with all the various characters. I have a soft spot for Carmel played by the brilliant Regina Hall. There are two episodes to go, I have no idea what is going to happen. It will be wild for sure.

I was gifted So Potent Art: The Magic of Shakespeare by Emily Cardiff by my dear Neo. If you love Shakespeare and Magick then this book is for you. It has been a delight and inspiring to read. She talks about things I always sensed in the Bard's words.

 Please share with me what you have been watching and reading recently. I love to hear all.

Wordless Wednesday: Early Sunshine

 

Dream Round up: September 2020 - December 2020

Happy Tuesday, my friends. Sharing a few of my favorite posts that you may have missed. Enjoy, my friends.

Manifest Monday: Magnetizing People to you

Happy Autumn

Happy Birthday to Mark and Chris

Nine

Magical Friday : The Velvet Ribbon by Ann McGovern

All Hallow's Eve

Manifest Monday: You are a Magnet

There'll be peace when you are done..

Winter is almost here..

Have a Magical Merry Christmas

Happy New Year's Eve

Sweet Summer Lovin'

 Happy Friday. Here is a sweet song for a late Summer day. Enjoy this lovely song by the wonderful Dolly Parton.

Happy Birthday Mae

Happy Birthday to one of my all time favorites: Mae West. The wit and wisdom of Mae is enduring and still stands today. If you have never seen her any of her movies I suggest : She Done Him Wrong and I'm No Angel to watch first.

"Knowing what you want is the first step toward getting it."

 "No, you needn't be beautiful; you just make the men think you are beautiful, and that's not hard. In the first place, you have to know all about yourself; your good points, and your not-so-good ones."

"Too much of a good thing can be wonderful!"

"Here are things that I never can resist: tall, dark handsome men, diamonds, writing, stories in bed, reading, calling policemen by their christian names, and food, more food."

Happy Birthday Mae. You are still much loved by many fans all over the world!! Here is a song to close out for the Birthday girl.