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The Old Soviet Man First of all, let me say that I am an American, living in Moscow. I am an executive with a major U.S./Multinational company, dealing with imaging technology. I hold a PhD in European History, and am a decorated veteran (officer), and active in my religion. I have lived in the Russian Federation for over ten years, and have lived in my current appartment for that entire time. I am married, and have four children, one of whom is currently “at home”. My wife is Russian, as are our two youngest kids. I say this to establish the fact that I am not prone to exageration, or…

Once upon a time there was a very small cat, Fairly thin …and not very fat. He lived in a very large cave, And for his size, he was very brave. From within the cave his cry sounded like thunder, A legend grew that made people wonder….. No one was brave enough to venture near the hollow, Except one small boy…but no one would follow. He would sneak near the opening and strain his ears, His imagination would form his fears. He saw an enormous shadow on the wall, And turned around and stumbled with a fall. He ran back and explained what he had seen, Telling “this creature was…

Astral Travel: Greatest Method with the Worst Consequences Guided meditation and hypnosis. Same thing, in my opinion. I’ve wanted to become a certified hypnotist for a very long time but don’t have the thousands of dollars to spend on the classes so I’ve had to make do with library books and the internet for my hypnosis/guided meditation education, which is fine. I just don’t get the nifty certificate certifying my completion of lessons. 😉 Up until recently I’ve used guided meditations from other people but found a great deal don’t really have an effect. Imaging myself walking through a forest and coming to a stream is neat, don’t get me…

Darkened skies fill this night, Cool north-winds hold you tight. All the trees are black as ink, They go unnoticed as you think. Tonight she wears a long black gown, Quickly turning, there is no sound. Reddish hair flies round and round, Dark red roses on the ground. She clears a spot, just for tonight, That’s hidden and away from sight. With her sword she cast her space, Now each element, she must face. Her thoughts are gifts to the Air, Fiery passions are also there. Emotions flowing every-where, And grounding Mother, Oh so fair…. She calls out in an ancient tongue, Hidden shadows start to run. Her arms raised…

Finding the Divine During the course of my life, I have never really been to far away from those people who walked the path of the Ancient Ones, although for the most I never fully realised it. My best friend back in New Zealand, mother’s family who, due to geographical distance I never met but they to had practised an old, earth based religion, perhaps this is the reason why I to have finally chosen this spiritual path – the Teutonic blood of my ancestors running through my veins. While I was drawn to a pagan way of life, I was also apprehensive at first, as much of the information…

The Ghostly Side of Michigan State University To most folks Michigan State University represents many things: a top-rated education, a sports Mecca, even a party school. But there’s another side of the hallowed college campus that few ever see; and of those who have, most wish they hadn’t. Michigan may be the 26th State to enter the Union, but it’s in the top 10 for the most haunted. Stroll with me as I explore the ghostly side of Michigan State University. The first stop on our tour takes us to Fairchild Auditorium, which is rumored to be haunted by a young boy wandering around the stage and seats. Some report…

The Magician The Magician is the first card of the tarot deck marked with the number one above the image. The image shows a man standing behind a table one arm stretched upwards holds a wand the other arm stretched downward points towards the ground.  Above his head floats a symbol of infinity around his waist a snake also a symbol of infinity. He is surrounded by a white halo and on his table are the four suits of the tarot the chalice, the sword, the staff and the pentacle. The magician is a spiritual being when I encounter the Magician while doing a reading he represents the all.  He…

I stand inside the emerald woods In the twilight of the day I breathe in the ancient smell of trees And watch the squirrels play As darkness comes and the woods grow quiet I reluctantly must go Then as I turn to make my way I see a form I know Tall and stately, broad of chest Ancient wisdom in his eyes He gazed at me  and then he said “You’re a child of the wise” An antler crown sat on his head And he was beautiful to see And as we stood together there, I felt him study me Then he said to me ” you love the earth,…

Spirit guides I love birds. Every morning, weather permitting, I sit on my great grandmother’s glider on our deck. I have a need to breathe the air and hear the stirrings of the birds as their day and mine begins. On days I can not be outside, I sit in front of my open bedroom window. The wrens and chickadees as well as the humming birds are used to my presence and enjoy the bird feeders and bird bath while I sip my coffee. This past year was extremely difficult as I had a great disappointment with a potential job which followed with three months of caregiving for my elderly…

The Stanley Hotel Redrum, redrum!  Horror movie fans will remember those words vividly from Stephen King’s The Shining, a story about a man who slowly loses his sanity as the caretaker of a large hotel, The Overlook. Did such a place really exist?  A hotel filled with spirits and ghostly activity? Actually King was partially inspired for the story while staying at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park Colorado. King even reports an encounter with the ghost of a distressed young boy calling for his nanny. The Stanley Hotel was constructed after F.O Stanley was diagnosed with tuberculosis.  His Dr advised him to take in the clean mountain air though…