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Friday, November 17, 2006

Thursday, May 25, 2006

7:57PM - I know this is off topic but it's very important

I've had personal experience with cancer and this is a very important cause. I'm soon to be losing my autn and this event is the 10 year anniversary of a one of my best friends being diagnosed with this horrible disease. I'm asking everyone in every community to please help us find a cure!

Thank you so much! Below is the generic letter with all of the info.

www.stopslocancer.com, we are the Castaways!
http://www.acsevents.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=140227&lis=1&kntae140227=BC182DA22288440C9BA6BE2F80A6521D&team=1206861

> This year I’m participating in the American Cancer
> Society’s Relay For Life®. I’m part of a team that
> is raising money to help in the fight against
> cancer.
>
> More than one million people will be diagnosed with
> cancer this year. One of them could be someone you
> know. That’s why I’m asking all of my friends and
> loved ones to join me in supporting the Society’s
> important work. The Society works every day to
> prevent cancer and save lives through groundbreaking
> research, public education, and better laws that
> protect people from cancer -- as well as helping
> people who are diagnosed with cancer. The Society
> has already helped save millions of lives from
> cancer. If we all join together, we can do even
> more.
>
> I sent you an earlier email asking for your support.
> I am following up with you because I feel so
> strongly about eliminating cancer. I hope you can
> help me with a donation to this incredible cause.
> Your support will help people in your community
> every day.
>
Thank you!!!!

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

4:29PM - Gypsies of Jazhan Belly Dance Show

Hello everyone!
Here is the information for the belly dance show. I've included the flyer so you can print it out and hopefully invite more people!
June 17th 7-10pm
Coffee & Tea provided by Kat's Coffee of Livermore
Live drumming
Tarot readings
Let me know if you have any questions!
Thanks!!!
~Sara

Wednesday, March 22, 2006

11:07PM - hello all

If anyone has any contacts or refferals that would be wonderful and I truly appreciate it. I'm getting married in September of this year and I'm trying to find and officiant to perform a pagan wedding ceremony. I live in Livermore so I'm hoping to find someone in the bay area.

Thanks and blessings!

Monday, December 12, 2005

2:20AM - Question

I realize this is the Ancient Ways community but. . .I happen to live & work in Livermore at a shop that is pagan and supports all different religions. I'm working on a website an was wondering if I could post the link here? If not I totally understand but I was just hoping to help spread the word to those who might be interested, I don't want to step on any toes :)

Current mood: grateful

Friday, November 11, 2005

12:41PM - More books for sale

Magical Aromatherapy by Cunningham SOLD
Magical Herbalism by Cunningham SOLD
The Complete Book of Incense Oils and Brews by Cunningham SOLD
A Witches Bible Complete by the Farrars SOLD
The knitting Goddess by Deborah Bergman (hardback)
Magical Fabric Art by Scarpa
Magical Needlework by Morrison

These are all in excellent condition and larger so I will be charging 5eacheventhoughtheyarepaperbackwiththeoneexceptionbutitwillbe5 each even though they are paperback with the one exception but it will be 5eacheventhoughtheyarepaperbackwiththeoneexceptionbutitwillbe5 too. Just let me know :) Thanks for looking!

Payments can be made via Paypal

12:37PM - New Worlds Magazine almost 10 yrs worth up for grabs

From April 95 through december of 04 only missing one issue for Feb of 03 (no one got that one, lol)

All are in good condition if you give me say. . .ONE DOLLAR and pay for the shipping you can have them ALL :)

Payment can be made via Paypal

11:05AM - I have some books for sale since I'm moving

I thought some of you might be interested, please let me know if this is not ok to post here.

Reflexology for Beginners by David F. Vennells -Paperback (practically new)

Earth Power Techniques of Natural Magic by Scott Cunningham -Paperback (some highlighting and dogeared pages)

A Century of Spells by Draja Mickaharic -Paperback (practically new)

Eight Sabbats For Witches by Janet & Stewart Farrar -Hardback (practically new)

Practical Solitary Magic by Nancy B. Watson -Paperback (practically new, there are some erased pencil marks)

You can pick them up or I can ship them cheap through media mail. I'm only asking 5forthehardbackand5 for the hardback and 5forthehardbackand2 for the paperback :)

Monday, May 23, 2005

4:08PM - Greetings to the AW Tribe!

Hello out there. Not much has been said over the last year. But here we are a mere two weeks from this year's festival. There was a surge of thoughts and ideas at the end of last year's festival, and I am wondering what folks have in mind for this year.

I was hoping that my coven would be up to doing a public ritual at Festival. But, alas, as of a few months back, we are on indefinite hiatus. It is not clear if and when we will regroup.

I remember a lot of other things that folks had to say at the end of last year. Some important questions came out of it. Please feel free to respond to any of these, or remind us all of others, or to and your own:
- The festival has been shrinking over the past few years. Last year, in particular, was very small (maybe 250-300 folks?)
-Is that a good thing or a bad thing? I know that for Glenn, who puts it on, it is making it less and less feasible to continue to have the festival, from a financial perspective. So, should she move it? Change it? Get the numbers back up, some way? Give it up?
- Several folks said to me that the festival no longer offered the kinds of things they wanted. A few were specific. And a few of them had some ideas of their own, on how to make it better/more fulfilling...at least for themselves
- How did folks who were there last year feel about Omer and his wife coming and spinning amplified music for us, last year?
- Would you be interested in some sort of guided hike around the larger Harbin site, highlighting local plant and animal life and key features people-made and natural, alike?

Would any of you like to share:
- What you like most about the Ancient Ways Festival?
- What you'd like to see more of/less of?
- More generally what would enrich the experience for you?
- Something you would like to offer (or suggest that someone else offer) that you feel would add to the event?
- How you would feel if the Festival moved? Were canceled?

Talk to me, my tribe!

Wednesday, February 23, 2005

Saturday, January 29, 2005

11:41AM - A joyous announcement

I wanted to take a moment to announce to the community that my beloved riseorbleed and I will be handfasted at this summer's Festival. Anyone who wishes to lend good energy to our union is invited.

Thursday, January 20, 2005

4:55PM - yes--sir! :)

Well, when you started this community I was completely swamped and running on red-alert 24/7, so I don't know if I ever did an introduction in the first place, and certainly haven't contributed much else. So here is my intro.

I am nearly 29, living in the hills of the Diablo Range between Livermore and Mount Hamilton. I am a country witch. My training is in the Feri tradition. I think of my practice as wild witchcraft because I follow my bones and let my instincts guide me.

My husband and I recently bought a hundred acres of nearly empty land; well, it's only empty of buildings, it's actually quite full of wildlife and subtle magick. The kind that only reveals itself to you as you spend time in a place. We are living there and working on the slow building of what we hope to develop into a pagan retreat and sustainable living center. I don't tend to think small. We have started raising stones for a henge which will eventually occupy a high hill on the land.

I work in natural resource conservation for a federal conservation agency that is under the Department of Agriculture. Basically, I work with private landowners, farmers and ranchers to encourage and help them to do conservation on their lands while maintaining their agricultural way of life and livelihoods. It's work that I love and feel lucky to have.

In lieu of rambling further, I'll leave you all with a quote that was recently sent to me by a friend, that perfectly encapsulates my approach to life, the universe, and everything:

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage. --Anais Nin

p.s: I'm looking forward to Pantheacon!

3:56PM - More Introductions

New Members and Old, please introduce yourselves, if you have not done so already.

Thank You! :)

Shade and Sweet Water,

~ Morgan Anduin

Monday, November 29, 2004

4:59AM - Is anybody out there?

Febuary is not that far away and I was just wondering what kinds of plans people had. I'm hoping to attend Panthea Con again this year. Does anyone have anything exciting planned?

Current mood: curious

Tuesday, September 28, 2004

12:24AM - An introduction

Hello, all. Now that I've gotten around to getting on the Ancient Ways community list, I'll take the time to introduce myself.

I'm Laura. I've been to three Ancient Ways total, two of them as a participant and one of them as staff. This past festival, while small, was my most rewarding to date. I worked Ops and Info and had a great time talking to people and helping them out. I also pinch-hit for the Disability Shuttle, and I ran my first ever Ancient Ways workshop, "Blessed Be Thy Feet".

One of the highlights of my Festival was being able to bless Lisa and Lena's handfasting with music. riseorbleed and I learned a song for them in about four hours, with him accompanying and me singing. That experience proved to have a lasting impact for me, as the gods soon revealed that my accompanist was destined to be the partner of my dreams.

I had gone to Ancient Ways this year to present myself as me to the community and to take a stronger role in making the festival happen. I can definitely see myself being a mover and a shaker as the guard changes over from the older to the younger generations. We have the fire and the will to keep this festival alive!

Wednesday, July 7, 2004

10:16AM - Introductions now Required...

*moderator hat on*

I hate to be a hard-ass. But I am going to have to insist that everyone please introduce, or at least identify, themselves.

Due to the nature of Live Journal, and the fact that some of you have very limited profiles, I feel I need to ask for this. If I am to be moderator for this community, it is important that safe space exist. And for that to be so, I need to know who everyone is.

So please, take a couple of minutes, really just 120 seconds can do it, to tell us all (or at least me) a wee bit about yourself...your name, and how you came to be a part of this community, at the very least.

If you take issue with this, feel free to comment to that point, as well.

For anyone who has not already introduced themselves, you all have 30 days. After that time, any members who have not yet introduced themselves may be dropped. I intend no ill will, in this. If you are dropped, please do re-apply, and introduce yourself, if you are interested in remaining a part of the community.

Thanks!

*moderator hat off*

Wednesday, July 21, 2004

3:49PM - Ancient Ways Quiz

This idea sprang out of the lack of posts by community members and how people seem to really like answering quizzes -- so here is a quiz which should be fun to answer and might even facilitate deeper conversations on our community issues.

1. Who are you?

2. When did you start going to Ancient Ways?

3. What is your favorite part of the festival?

4. What is your least favorite part of the festival?

5. What is you most embarrassing Ancient Ways moment?

6. Who has the cutest butt you have even seen at Ancient Ways?

7. What has been your most memorable experience at Ancient Ways?

8. What has been the most moving outdoor ritual you ever attended? and Why?

9. What for you makes a powerful ritual experience?

10. What was the most enjoyable, fun experience you have ever had at Ancient Ways?

11. What would be the first thing you would warn someone about if it was their first time at Ancient Ways?

12. What is the most important item to bring to the festival?

13. What is best secret tip for having an amazing Ancient Ways experience?

14. What is the best food you have ever eaten while at AW?

15. If you could grab anybody and run off into the bushes and make them happy enough to drowned the howls of the coyotes, who would that be?

16. Have you ever attended other outdoor neo-pagan festivals, if so how do they compare to Ancient Ways?

17. Do you know anyone else on LJ that attends Ancient Ways Festival and have you invited them to join this forum?

Current mood: contemplative

Wednesday, June 16, 2004

3:11PM - Why so little posting?

Well, I am throwing out all of the ideas I have for discussion topics for this community. Folks seem eager to read, but shy to post. Is it just that the things I am suggesting are not of interest to all of you, to speak to?

If so, please feel free to add your own input. This is not MY community. It is OUR community.

Or, perhaps, I am just being impatient? Maybe these things take more time than I think they do, to develop. I am pretty new to LJ. So if I am just chomping at the bit and need to let it develop on its own, someone please tell me.

Thanks all.

~ M.

Monday, June 14, 2004

11:51AM - Introductions:

It occurs to me that while I know, or am at least acquainted with, each of you, you may not know each other. To that end, and for the benefit of those who will join us, can we do a round of brief introductions? Who are you? What's your public name (if you care to share it)? How long have you been going to Ancient Ways (if you have attended at all)? How did you come to be a part of the "ancient_ways" community? Anything else you care to share. I'll go first. :)

Current mood: Industrious

Friday, June 11, 2004

11:49AM - Feel free to chime in!

Hello ancient_ways members. Hmmmmm...that sounds awfully formal. Anyway, here we are. I wanted to encourage you all to do any or all of a few things, while we are here.

- Write about some of your favorite experiences at the Ancient Ways Festival
- Write about things you'd like to experience at AW
- Encourage others you know to join us here, to further the brainstorming and idea sharing and communication between other AW folk
- Ask questions
- Share visions/ideas
- Conspire with each other to create the most deep and meaningful interactions (ritual, workshops, hanging out, cooperative cooking efforts, you name it) for future Ancient Ways gatherings
- Organize smaller get-togethers with folk you have, or wish to, interact/ed with at AW, outside of the yearly event, or even PanTheaCon
- Anything else you want to talk about, that I have not covered here

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