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kami
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response 200 of 219:
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Oct 16 00:41 UTC 2004 |
Getting old? Or pregnant? (I mean, it really has been a long time since I've
heard from you, and pregnant ladies are notorious for doing simple repetitive
tasks like needle work.)
Been wondering how you were, actually, and Val if you're in touch with her.
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mooncat
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response 201 of 219:
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Oct 18 02:57 UTC 2004 |
Haven't heard from Val in a few years- so I have no idea what's going
on with her.
And no, not pregnant. I used to joke about having to have 'estrogen'
laden activities to balance out the testosterone laden movies I was
watching (lots of Kung Fu action type things). These days it's just
watching whatever and stitching- in part to help keep up with the 'anne
quit smoking' thing. (It's been 3 months now, and I'm quite proud of
myself- no babies until it's been longer than that).
So how have you been?
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kami
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response 202 of 219:
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Oct 19 05:49 UTC 2004 |
Yea! Happy that you're a non-smoker. Tasty!
Bummer about losing touch with each other.
I'm reading a charming book just now. It's called "Seasonal Magic, Diary of
a Village Witch", byt Paddy Slade. It's from Capall Bann books, out of
England. It's a pretty basic meander through the seasons with a marvelous,
slightly acerbic granny who is not Wiccan, but an old-style British Witch.
Fairly similar, but very common sense and amusing.
What's anyone else reading?
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mooncat
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response 203 of 219:
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Dec 20 20:58 UTC 2004 |
Well, not really on topic but I'm reading "Princes in Amber' by Roger
Zelazny (the big book comprised of all the little books). Very good so
far.
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kami
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response 204 of 219:
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Dec 25 04:27 UTC 2004 |
You've never read the Amber books before? Goodness!
They are based on a pretty interesting philosophical premise- the shadows
being less and less like t he original as they get farther away, etc. I
remember being really enthralled with the series.
Hapl Longest Night, etc.
(er, "happy".)
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mooncat
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response 205 of 219:
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Jan 4 17:28 UTC 2005 |
Yerah, I had to put it down for awhile- trying to read the entire thing
in a row defeated me. But I'll get back to it- I really am enjoying it.
The idea of Amber casting all these shadows- but I am thinking Chaos
casts some of it's own.
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kami
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response 206 of 219:
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Jan 5 02:34 UTC 2005 |
Yah think?...
Good guess.
How's life?
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mooncat
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response 207 of 219:
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Jan 5 16:42 UTC 2005 |
Life in fantabulous. I'm getting married in 10 months. Okay, even
typing that still seems weird. It's hard to believe I'm actually at
this point, moreso knowing I'm the one that proposed first. Next will
be kids! Ack! ;) Actually looking forward to that part too.
How's life in Florida and the boys? It's hard to imagine how much
they've changed- I still remember when I met you the first time and how
little Gareth was. Just a carriable-sized baby (and so cute!).
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kami
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response 208 of 219:
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Jan 6 04:22 UTC 2005 |
Wow! Tell me about Mr. Anne <g> So cool. A Samhain wedding? <eg>
FL. is better than expected in many ways. Lots more nature, for one thing.
Come visit...
Still have Tigger.
Tim's at the public high school and doing *amazingly* well (although his
grades could be better). Michael is working free-lance. Gareth had a rough
transition this year to a new school, but today we visited a zoology middle-
school magnet program, and he's pretty psyched to see if he can get in for
next year.
We have a pretty little house (we're renting- still own the one in A2- need
a new tenant. Suggestions?) on a man-made lake, with a hot tub on the porch.
Haven't really found a comfortable pagan community here yet, a handful of
puppies- ok, I guess that's my lot in life. At least I'm not having horrible
migrains while trying to teach anymore- for that, I'm deeply greatful. There
is a public class/circle that I visit sometimes, but it's a bit -hm, sloppy,
I guess, to be really comfortable. So I keep looking and considering what to
do about it...
Reading anything interesting? Or thinking about interesting ideas? Who else
do you see that I'd know?
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mooncat
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response 209 of 219:
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Jan 6 18:34 UTC 2005 |
Mr. Anne, heh, I like that. He's a great guy, funny, too smart for his
own good, a wee bit arrogant, and a million other things. Met him
through some friends almost 3 years ago. He's working on getting into
the RN program at LCC. There's a pic of the two of us on the grexer
page ( www.grexergallery.net ) under my name and then group. The
wedding is on the 3rd anniversary of our first date (sappy romantic
people we are... did I mention that? ;) )
I moved to Haslett, which is near Lansing- so I don't think I see
anyone you know. Though, you remmber Chris Loughlin (Cat)? I see him
from time to time. We just helped each other with the humane society
cost to get cats (they had a two for one deal, so he got Dee a kitten
and I got Mr. Anne a year old cat).
Not doing much at the moment- although I'm trying to see if I can get
the Beau's daughter to ConVocation (It is still running, yes?). She's
got definite interest in learning more- and I'd like to get her to meet
some folks- as opposed to everything solely coming from books. (Did I
mention he's a bit older than me? His daughter is 5 years younger than
me).
Oi... don't have time to finish this now, will come back to it shortly.
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kami
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response 210 of 219:
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Jan 7 04:48 UTC 2005 |
Having a "daughter" 5 years younger than you will be interesting. Will he
respect your parenting ideas and instincts, when he already has experience?
Yes, COnVocation is still running. Wish I could be there, but it's too far
and there's too much else going on then. <sigh> Have fun!
Yes, I remember Cat. And Dee. ENjoy the kitties. What work are you doing?
Sappy and romantic is a good way to be. Have fun!
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mooncat
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response 211 of 219:
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Jan 11 19:59 UTC 2005 |
Having as much fun as they'll let me. ;) Currently temping for a non-
profit that helps see to it that the rights of disabled folks are
protected.
We've talked about raising kids and so on- but obviously the real thing
will be different. I'm not worried about things clashing too much, he
respects my concerns with the raising of cats. ;) Plus we want many of
the same things for our kids. Plus, he was the divorced non-custodial
parent, so raising a kid together will be new for him. Though there's a
plus in that he has lots of experience with night feedings, diapers,
etc., so I won't have to train him. ;)
Oh, and the daughter just got married on Dec. 23, so when we get
married I'll have a son and daughter right away. I could be a 'grandma'
and a mom the same year! ;) That would be weird.
Probably won't make it this year- haven't started planning and these
things always take forever. Plus, I usually hung out with smoker people
(step-daugther to be smokes too) and since I just quit 6 months ago
(and still really miss it) I'm a little worried about going. Am still
thinking on it.
Gareth's middle school has a zoology program? Wow. They didn't have
those things when I was a kid! Lucky boy.
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kami
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response 212 of 219:
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Jan 12 03:58 UTC 2005 |
Congrats on being a non-smoker!
Having grand kid older than your own kid would be odd. Entertaining, though.
Is he pagan or pagan/friendly? Religion is another issues that comes up more
when kids are involved.
Yeah, pre-trained mail-- what a treat.
Your temp position sounds really neat. Hope it becomes permanent.
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mooncat
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response 213 of 219:
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Jan 12 15:52 UTC 2005 |
The temp position is covering someone on maternity leave, so I don't
have a lot of hope that it'll be permanent. The woman in question is
the insurance carrier for her husband/self/new baby, so her not coming
back isn't really an option.
Yeah, the Beau is pagan friendly, not pagan himself. It's likely our
children will not be raised to any particular religion
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kami
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response 214 of 219:
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Jan 13 04:22 UTC 2005 |
Ah. well, it's always possible that someone else will leave and need you to
take *their* position at the same office.
Thing about raising kids in a particular religion; it's easier- they know
"what they are". Not necessary, though. But I think kids *do* need the
security of a set of family rituals, around holidays and milestones, life
crises and moments of great happiness. Kids like customs and rituals. So you
will end up building a set of practices that work for your unique family
blend. But (from personal experience), don't let inconvenience keep you from
creating and sticking to whatever you all decide will work.
And the process of developing such traditions will be afun exercise for the
two of you!
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mooncat
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response 215 of 219:
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Jan 13 18:43 UTC 2005 |
re: Raising kids/rituals: Yanno, I hadn't exactly thought of it from
that point of view. Makes perfect sense though. Some 'rituals' around
holidays will likely be in place before we have kids. Definitely
something to think about, thanks. :)
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kami
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response 216 of 219:
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Jan 14 02:38 UTC 2005 |
Yeah, one of the joys of becomming a couple is developing family rituals,
which draw from both your traditions of origin, but are yours alone.
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mooncat
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response 217 of 219:
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Jan 14 19:57 UTC 2005 |
I like the sound of that.
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kami
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response 218 of 219:
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Jan 17 00:54 UTC 2005 |
Yup. It's work, though.
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mooncat
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response 219 of 219:
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Jan 24 19:11 UTC 2005 |
Well yeah, I keep getting told that anything worth doing is. Or
something like that. ;)
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