A MagiQal Life

I have 50 things to do, 48 of which I need motivation to get to. There is another 50 things I’d like to do but currently have no way to do them. This places me with doing two things and with the stress of the other 98 things I just keep putting them off…so I guess I should just keep them with the first 50

I really need to start delving into the annals of arcane knowledge, especially that of my origins and new (which is becoming old) religion. I can gain the book knowledge, I just need some quiet time to sit down and open a book. The trouble there is, when I find that time I’m generally too busy enjoying it to do anything constructive.

Constructive? Yeah, that’s the other thing…I’ve had a need to build things. Anything! I spent $10 on some craft supplies so I can make a few hand puppets (YAY SOCKS) I have the base of my first one done for the better part though I still need to flesh it out a bit. I think that it will be fun to play with the grandkids with them, and even have them help me make one or two of them.

I have other money that I’ve put aside to build a fort down in the back wood. This fort will be mainly for Lakota, at least till Perrin and Devin are old enough to walk down there and play. We can be Knights or Pirates, we could be Cowboys (or Indians)…we could be anything our little imaginations can think up…but first I need to build it. Our last fort that I talked about had a few issues on survival when we built the Chicken Coop.

I also want to look around to see if I can build a few more bird houses, as I REALLY enjoyed making all the ones I did last year…but costs money *sigh* I also have the plans to build a wheel barrel out of an old plastic [55 gal.] drum. This will most certainly help out around the yard and for hauling stuff around to do other projects…but the only wheels I have don’t really come with a workable way to attach them.

I have this blog, which was an accomplishment, but it still leaves my main page severely lacking. I need to come up with some valid CSS or maybe figure out how to work a simple CMS but reading the manual can be hard…not that I can’t comprehend it though, as that’s generally not an issue. I just can’t read a paragraph without needing to do something else…and I simply can not learn one sentence at a time.

I have some other ideas for web pages, and I can promote them with relative ease, I just don’t have the know-how to actually make them work, and learning to do that would require weeks of study…as I can not even come close to figuring out how to actually code.

I need to head outside and clean the yard, we have all the covers for the plants that died blowing all around…but I can’t go out for more then 2 minutes without Perrin literally climbing up on my desk, or pulling books off the shelf, or having it soooo cold out that I can’t feel my fingers. I do think I can clean the patio off today though, as I can keep an eye through the window…so I think I’ll start there and maybe recompile a to-do list for the morning…

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Why have I chosen to undertake the Dedicant Program?

At a glance the Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship (ADF) seemed to be something that I would find an interest in. While I lived in Michigan my life revolved around streetlights and city life. Once I moved to Tennessee my rural home found me staring off into a different light, starlight. I find that much of what I do is outdoors rather then in, and while I am out there I feel the pull of nature. It’s this pull that I hope the ADF, and it’s Dedicant Program can help me with.

Is this a step on my path, or the path itself?

This would have to be a step in my path, as the pull of nature has reached out and grabbed me, there are other things that have a hefty hold already. I am a Chaote at heart, a researcher into Sumerian gods, and a supporter of many paradigms. Though I do feel that undertaking this program will help me to not only better myself, but also give me a firmer understanding of the natural world around me.

What do I expect to learn?

Many things that only time will tell, though on a more mundane level, I will be learning many things about gods that I’ve never heard of. Some welcoming, and some that seem put off by my presence. In the end though, I expect to learn myself (on deeper levels).

What would I like to get out of my journey?

I do think I answered this in my last answer…

Do I know where this path will take me?

I first really need to start walking the path before it can take me anywhere, but no, I really do not know where I’ll be when I stop walking. Though, from what I have seen, heard, and read, I know that it will be a better place.

Why am I just starting this now?

Honestly, because I am a horrible procrastinator. Though with the aid of this handbook, and the prompting of my wonderful wife to be, I do hope I’ll keep walking forward without so many rest stops.

Do I think it looks hard or easy?

That would depend on which part. My heart has already embraced many aspects and those will be the easy steps. Other parts simply look mind boggling and I’m unsure if I am ready for them. Time will tell, and I know that if I keep moving I’ll push through till the end regardless of difficulty.

What are the hard and/or easy parts?

I’ll likely need to come back and answer this question, as it’s been a while since I’ve bothered to read either. Though, I have found that the parts based on my own opinion or experiences seem to have already written themselves. I think that getting to know the divinity may prove to be a bit more difficult because I place higher standards on those aspects of faith and trust. The book parts may also be a chore, unless I am lucky enough to find an author I enjoy.

Are there any questions or concerns I need to ask about?

Yes and trust me I will ask…but when I get to them or when I am ready to know the answer. If I ask now I fear it will be a waste of my time and yours.

Now if you will excuse me, there are several things I need to start reading over so I can make it to week two.

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Yesterday was strange, Cyndi & I kept Perrin for the evening. It was rather nice. We took him and Devin out to McDonald’s for dinner, then brought Perrin back to the house for a few hours so Amanda could have a nice evening along (which is a different story which did not play out as planned). Around 8 we dropped the little guy off at home so he could go to sleep. About three quarters the way back from dropping him off we realized that we still had his car seat, so rather then back tracking we just decided I’d spend the day at his house to babysit rather then having him here.

Amanda does not have cable so we watched cartoons on DVD. There is one DVD I actually like of various Looney Toons, though there are several on it that are rather humdrum. Ir was during one of these lame episodes that I took this picture of us with my cell.

A bit later I laid him down for his afternoon nap. He went to sleep rather quickly for me having him at his house so YAY 4 that. He also slept rather well… in fact, well enough for me to screw his heater vent onto the floor so he’d stop pulling it up and using it for a toy disposal. I also fixed the bathroom door which would not latch properly (I’m such the handy man). When it was time for him to wake up I made a bit of a ruckus on my way into his room (he dislikes being woke up, but is generally fine with ‘waking up’ hence the noises).

He woke up utterly perplexed as he could not figure out where he was at first, then could not figure out why I was there with him. He was so confused he held a pillow in front of him (as if in protection) and just looked around. Once the fear and confusion wore off he turned into his normally chipper self…but with a horrible case of pillow head…

The rest of the day was fine. When Cyndi and Amanda got out of work Cyndi and I headed out to run a few errands. Then we called Amanda and ate a nice dinner at Western Sizzlen. After that we went shopping, then it wasback home to feed the cats, dogs, and of course the 52 chickens…

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Had a blast today at McDonalds with Perrin & Devin…and by blast I mean the place nearly exploded with obnoxious children. Luckily I have more patience then Cyndi does

It was actually not all that bad of a time for anyone I guess. 

Both kids got happy meals, Cyndi got some wraps, and I got the usual (two double cheese burgers). Devin wanted to head out to play in those strange kid-eating-tubes but from the looks of the kids already out there it was WAY too wet for him. Besides, in one of the bubble window things it looks like someone had lost their lunch, or at least lost a chocolate shake. Those play things, in my opinion, are simply disgusting. At least publicly…I would LOVE to own one myself.

Tomorrow, if I can talk Shannon into it, will be spent at the park with both children. I must enjoy the pain…

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$16,300.00 for Witchschool.com. Sadly that is a VERY good deal and if I had the cash I’d jump on it. No, really, it’s a steal! It comes with a lot, and the re-salability of the bonus domains is worth the 16K and then some. As sad as that seems…

Are you loaded? If so, it’s up on ebay

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