Monday, September 28, 2015

Romantic Vignette # 15: Merman

I walked along the shore nursing my broken heart when I found him. At first, I thought it was joke being played on me. It was me and him under a misty gray Friday sky. He was bleeding on his torso. What strength I had, I dragged him back to the cottage. I ran the bath, cleaned his wound and let him soak. It has been two days. 48 hours. Who I was then and now are different because of him. Kai.


Now, I know the world is more than what we are taught. There is a magical beauty that lies within our reality. Finally, I have found my way to it. To Kai. To myself.

Shellsigna

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Harvest Moon

Happy Harvest Moon, everyone. I know you have been hearing a lot about this Moon also being called the Blood Moon. It is also a lunar eclipse.



Full Moons can be as intense or fun as you wish it to be. It all depends on you and how the full moon makes you feel.

This Harvest Moon is special to me because its in my Moon sign of Aries. All my fellow fiery and adventurous Moon and sun babies in Aries this is our full moon. Of course, everyone can partake in this Harvest Moon.

Here is a simple exercise to do:
Remember, even if you can't see Lady Luna she is still up in the sky.

Lay down. Close your eyes. Visualize the Full Moon energy merging with your own personal energy. Then stay open to anything you hear, seel, feel, taste. I heard the message of letting go of all those fears locked inside of me. Then the warm voice and image of a good friend came to me.

For me, this visualization brought things that I obviously needed to know. As well, as a nice surprise too. You can do this visualization for five to ten minutes. Whatever you get, know that it is meant for you to know.

If you want more inspiration, click here to an another post about the Aries full moon

Remember the energy of the Full Moon lasts three days: day before, the day of, the next day. As always, I wish you a wonderful Harvest Full Moon.

Shellsigna

Friday, September 25, 2015

Childhood Favorites

Happy Friday, my friends. Today is the birthday of two of my lifelong favorites since childhood. Happy Birthday to Mark Hamill and Christopher Reeve. Mark is 64. Chris would have been 63 today. Thank you both for being a constant source of inspiration to me then and now.



I had the good fortune to meet both of them. Here is my story about Chris here. I met Mark about 20 years ago, he was so sweet to me. It is a memory I will cherish always. Last Thursday, I sent Mark a tweet. He actually favorited it. Made my whole day.

Enough gushing. Have a great Friday. Please share with me your childhood or lifelong favorites.

Shellsigna

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Autumn Begins...

Happy Autumn, my friends. It is the time of sweaters, falling leaves, apples, pumpkins, longer nights and cooler weather.



How I do love this cozy scene up above. One day, I love to have a nice fireplace to sit by where I can dream, plan and read. Doesn't that sound beautiful?

This day is the time of equal day and equal night. It is a special time full of balance, beauty, and magic. Decorate with sunflowers, pumpkins, apples, grapes. Burn candles in the colors of falling leaves: orange, red, yellow and green. Also candles in black and white symbolizing the balance of night and day. Burn incense or ,my favorites, tarts in cinnammon, apple, pumpkin, caramel and any other favorite Autumn scents.
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"Equal dark, equal light
Flow in Circle, deep insight
Blessed Be, Blessed Be
The transformation of energy!
So it flows, out it goes
Three-fold back it shall be
Blessed Be, Blessed Be
The transformation of energy!"
- Night An'Fey, Transformation of Energy



Here to end this post and celebrate this beautiful day is one of my favorites: Nat King Cole. Singing "Autumn Leaves."


Enjoy. Have a Happy First Day of Autumn, my friends.


Shellsigna

Monday, September 21, 2015

Keep Dreaming

I have might of shared this story with you all before. I came up with my blog name in part because Swan was my last name at the time. Now it's my maiden name and my last name I use still for acting. The dreamers part came from that I'm a big dreamer. Always have been. I know I get that dreamy side from my mom. She loves to think up new dreams and make them happen. My mom is a big inspiration for me in doing that.



I was always the kind of kid who could finish a conversation with you then effortlessly slip into a daydream. ( Confession: I still do this now!) I love daydreams. They give me inspiration and guidance what to focus on next. Dreams: day or night are like inner angels whispering to do this or do that. I may dream of things that may take days to weeks to even years to manifest. Eventually they do.

When you drift of to your favorite dream, tune in and wonder. And reflect on this...

What are your favorite dreams and fantasies?
What are the common themes in your dreams?
Are there parts of your dream that can you bring into this reality?



Keep dreaming, my friends. Your dreams are waiting for you to bring them to our world.


Shellsigna

Friday, September 18, 2015

Dream Roundup for July and August

Happy Friday, everyone. Sweet Summer's time is winding down, my friends. I feel every season has it's own beauty and charm. Here is My Dream Roundup: some of my favorite posts for July and August. Enjoy. Click on the picture to be taken to the blog post.

Actors on Acting:#3



Mae West Monday


All about Jake and Jet



Summer Pretties


Happy Tuesday


Somewhere in Time Music


Shellsigna

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Tea time Thursday

Happy Thursday, my friends. Before I even liked drinking tea, I enjoyed the whole romantic feeling of it. The pretty tea cups, saucers and kettle. The feeling of taking time for yourself to enjoy. The idea of dressing up with a long skirt, with hint of lace somewhere on me drinking tea.


(Yes, I have read way to many regency romances!) Which is explains why I am a fan of Betty Neels sweet romantic novels. One of things she does best is the cozy scenes she writes especially about food. When the heroine takes Tea, it is always especially delightful for me.


They had it in the sitting room, sitting by the fire with Beaker's efforts on a low table between them. Tiny sandwiches, fairy cakes, a chocolate cake and miniature macaroons, flanked by a silver teapot and paper thin China cups and saucers.
- The Mistletoe Kiss by Betty Neels



Aunt Thisbe was old fashioned; the younger generation might like their dinner in the evening, but she had remained faithful to high tea.

The table was elegantly laid, the teapot at one end, a covered dish of buttered eggs at the other, with racks of toast, a dish of butter and a home-made pate. There was jam too, and a pot of honey, and sandwiches,and in the centre of the table a cakestand bearing scones, fruitcake, oatcakes and small cakes from the local Baker, known as fancies.

- Always and Forever by Betty Neels


Shellsigna

Monday, September 14, 2015

Back to School...

Hi, everyone. I've been quiet on the blog just enjoying the last few days before Jacob went back to school. He is in second year of Pre-K. I know all a lot of parents were celebrating their children going back to school. I miss Jake when he's at school. What can I say I have a lot of fun with my Jake.

This is Jake and I attempting a selfie together.



This is Jake coming back from his first day of school on the elevator. As soon as he sees the camera, he is ready to smile. Guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!




Can you feel Autumn coming? Though it was 75 degrees, I could feel the nip of Autumn's kiss in the air. The leaves are turning and falling all over the place. Jake loves picking them up.

I will be back with another post on Wednesday. I am thinking up some cool posts for October. It's always been a favorite month with Halloween in it. Jake's birthday is in early October. So the month is extra special to me.

Have a great and wondrous Monday, everyone.


Shellsigna

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Happy September




"By all these lovely tokens
September days are here
With summer's best of weather
And autumn's best of cheer."
- Author Unknown


Shellsigna

Wordless Wednesday: Spring