Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Saturday, October 27, 2007
More Dunderry

Here are some more pics of the magical place where I attended a course in advanced shamanism last week. (Did a basic workshop and four modules back in 2000 and 2001. They influenced both The Light-Bearer's Daughter and The Book of Dreams.) The cairn - which looks like a hobbit house! - was built on site to hold drumming ceremonies inside. The holly gate led me down a woodland path where shafts of morning light fell through the trees. For Dunderry's own website see: www.shamanismireland.com.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Corporate Carry On
Wow, they've arrested the 26 year old guy who ran the TV-Links UK, which allowed you to link up to shows and movies available on the Internet. Interestingly enough, the British authorities -acting on behalf of FACT, the entertainment industry watch-dog ("we've got billionaires to protect") - have not raided offices or arrested personnel of those who actually provide the material, i.e. Youtube, google, etc. They're too powerful to touch! Check out the story by searching TV-Links UK and sign the petition.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Conclusion of Rat's Tale
Another small rat under the sofa last night. Dead. Pats on the head to Emma for being a great ratter and consternation about the house being a holiday hotel for vermin. Today, the mystery solved. In from outdoors comes Emma with another rat which she has been play-hunting all day. It's now under my book shelves and she can't get at it. I'm not helping her. I am seriously pissed off. Once this one is caught and dead, the cat door is being shut for good. New homeland security sitch. Emma does not get in unless she is proven rat-free. And where have I been all week? Away in the country doing research and having a ball! Pics to follow.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Little Mosque on the Prairie

Thursday, October 11, 2007
Harry Potter Fun
Potter Puppet Pals in "The Mysterious Ticking Noise"
This is hilarious fun for all you Potter fans. Finn found it on Youtube. (Click on phrase.)
This is hilarious fun for all you Potter fans. Finn found it on Youtube. (Click on phrase.)
Monday, October 08, 2007
Good Morning, Sunshine!
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
New Photo
Check out the new profile photo with my black fedora which I bought from the famous Mr Rothman in Kensington Market, Toronto. Hmm. I think I look like the wicked witch of the West. Cackle. Cackle.
Monday, October 01, 2007
Weekend Off
Spent the weekend in Jampa Ling, my favourite Buddhist Centre in Bawnboy, Co. Cavan. I love staying in the big Georgian house with its high ceilings, wooden shutters that close over the windows at night, wooden staircase, long carpeted corridors. My friend's baby was being blessed by the Rinpoche and there were lots of people there who brought food to share. The desserts were stunning - chocolate biscuit cake, chocolate cream cake, a really moist apple cinnamon tart with cinnamon sticks on top, an apple pie with puff pastry swirls, and thick slices of curranty bread slathered with butter, perfect for this time of year with a cup of hot milky tea. Had a little chat with the gardener whose family adopted Bruce. Eddie told me that Bruce follows everyone around the house and sometimes after he has had his dinner, he jumps into his bed (in the kitchen) and rolls around and makes the funniest noises. My heart nearly burst when I heard that. I can just imagine the once-lonely dog thinking to himself, "I can't believe my luck! Happy happy me!"
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