tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30291664571792336092024-03-19T02:35:09.997-07:00Lost In The AtticA collection of my wild ramblings ranging from every day events, baking, crafts, Paganism, Feminism, Gluten/Wheat Free, Dairy Free and any other topic that happens to catch my interest!The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-8240151679268656832011-07-02T09:34:00.000-07:002011-07-02T09:52:08.395-07:00Weird Dreams and Wildlife SightingsThings have been a little bizarre in my head as of late. I'd like to blame it on the meds I take, but even when I dont take some of them it happens. So here's a recap.On the Summer Solstice, June 21st, was visited by hummingbirds.On my birthday, June 30th, a little blue and white swallow swooped past the car as we were driving to the In-Laws place. Also saw a little sandy coloured bunny and a The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-9484136295662344492011-06-30T09:56:00.000-07:002011-06-30T09:57:26.287-07:00Recovery - Step 1Step 11. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable.It's been a year since I took my last drink and it seems fitting that on this day that I reflect on the steps I have done. Like coming full circle.June 30th, 2010 was not the first time I had admitted this to myself. Well to be specific I had admitted I had a problem, but not that my life was unmanageableThe Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-18997660708232170492011-06-29T15:31:00.000-07:002011-06-29T16:13:07.769-07:00Head CoveringsI've drawn to the idea of head coverings for quite a few years now. Besides having a small amount of knowledge on The Amish and Quakers, I didn't really know a thing about it. One day while I was out perusing the Interwebs for information on how to live frugally, I found the website of a woman who besides being incredibly good at stretching her dollar, wore a head covering on a daily basis. Now, The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-73586374818194468482011-06-28T09:49:00.000-07:002011-06-28T10:56:52.122-07:00Healing trauma through violenceI found this today on Feministing today and was fascinated and intrigued. First I'll give my thoughts, then feel free to go read the article.First off is the warning: This post will involve some pretty intense triggers for those who have experienced rape. Also a note to my family members who may read this, it does involve my sex life, so unless you feel the need to know these things, you might The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-83754285699441512412011-06-28T09:27:00.000-07:002011-06-28T09:38:31.903-07:00Where Does The Time GoGoodness me!I didn't realize it had been that long since I posted in this blog. I will definitely make up for this hiatus. I now have a fancy new phone that I can post from, so it will be MUCH easier for me to update.So let's see, what has happened since November?I went back to work in December of last year after a 5 month stress leave. Ignoring the fact you've had a miscarriage is really bad forThe Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-49207562110420895912010-11-14T20:44:00.000-08:002010-11-14T20:58:07.521-08:00Apple ButterI've started going to the Winter Farmers Market in Vancouver. It is held in the parking lot of Nat Bailey Stadium, every Saturday. Not only is it a wonderful event that helps me support local farmers, supplies me with amazing produce and various goods, and helps to create a sense of community, I grew up right down the street. It's nice to wander the old neighbourhood and see how much has The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-43411250735721345372010-10-29T07:45:00.000-07:002010-10-29T07:48:09.595-07:00ChangesHello all!So life has thrown me some pretty intense curve balls this past year.The loss of our first child(miscarriage), depression, anxiety, rheumatoid arthritis flaring up like mad, and then just recently my Grandfather passed away.Needless to say I've been a bit preoccupied.I WILL be updating this blog within the next couple of days. I might even change my whole theme. We'll see!The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-20101516294718687752010-02-02T08:00:00.000-08:002010-02-02T08:01:08.089-08:00ALTER NET/By Andy Wright <!-- start: headline --> The 6 Weirdest The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-2057794645576111562010-02-02T07:50:00.001-08:002010-02-02T07:50:52.577-08:00Meet the Scientists Who Think the G-Spot Doesn't Exist Meet the Scientists Who Think the G-Spot Doesn't Exist By Dr. Susan Block, CounterPunchPosted on February 1, 2010, Printed on February 2, 2010http://www.alternet.org/story/145504/ I'm not surprised when politicians, religious leaders, military chiefs, mafia bosses, corporate CEOs or media pundits make ignorant, misleading statements with great and somber certainty. But when people The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-14028923478015831502010-02-01T07:51:00.000-08:002010-02-01T07:56:51.250-08:00My EXTREME HATRED of Twilight continues, another installment in my collection of Twilight bashing! (It's mean of me I know...but I just can't help it...IT'S SO BAD!)."Robert Pattinson was nominated as worst supporting actor for "The Twilight Saga: New Moon." Co-star Kristen Stewart is in the running for worst screen couple paired with either Pattinson or "New Moon" player Taylor Lautner."See the The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-199208574941769662009-12-26T11:12:00.000-08:002009-12-26T11:13:51.367-08:00Pakistan Eunuchs Get Own Gender Pakistan eunuchs get own gender Pakistan's Supreme Court says eunuchs must be allowed to identify themselves as a distinct gender in order to ensure their rights. The eunuchs, known as "hijras" in Pakistan, are men castrated at an early age for medical or social The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-30396127530933576102009-11-21T08:43:00.000-08:002009-11-21T08:46:12.096-08:00Army Sends Mom to Afghanistan, Infant to Protective ServicesFound on ALTERNET.COMThis is so NOT right!Army Sends Mom to Afghanistan, Infant to Protective Services <!-- end: headline --> <!-- start: byline --> By Dahr Jamail, AlterNet. Posted November 21, 2009. <!-- end: byline --> <!-- end: headline and byline --> <!-- start: teaser --> "This would do irreparable harm to her child. I think they are doing this to punish her."The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-88291094900859494102009-11-06T09:28:00.000-08:002009-11-06T09:30:34.229-08:00How I Realized I'm BisexualI love finding articles like this out of the blue.Makes me all happy inside.Maybe one day I'll write my own!FOUND HEREHow I Realized I'm Bisexual <!-- end: headline --> <!-- start: byline --> By Rabbit White, SeXis Magazine. Posted October 21, 2009. <!-- end: byline --> <!-- end: headline and byline --> <!-- start: teaser --> I wanted to have sex with both women and men. The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-29452506506341057862009-10-20T17:46:00.000-07:002009-10-20T17:48:54.660-07:00Rape Culture 101Just read this, it's an amazing article. The only thing it lacks is more emphasis on the fact that men get raped too, it is mentioned in passing though.Originally posted HEREFAQ: Rape Culture 101 Posted on October 19, 2009 by shakesville This post was written by Melissa McEwan and originally published at Shakesville on October 09, 2009Editor’s note: this post does not The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-86137816288338255082009-08-30T08:44:00.000-07:002009-08-30T18:01:21.190-07:00'Crude': The Film Chevron Doesn't Want You to SeeI put a link to the site over in the side bar.Originally posted HERE'Crude': The Film Chevron Doesn't Want You to See <!-- end: headline --> <!-- start: byline --> By Han Shan, AlterNet. Posted August 26, 2009. <!-- end: byline --> <!-- end: headline and byline --> <!-- start: teaser --> The new film exposes an environmental tragedy experts call the "Amazon Chernobyl," and The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-25211712254619660362009-08-30T08:21:00.000-07:002009-08-30T08:27:45.306-07:00The 'Perfect' Porn Vulva: More Women Demanding Cosmetic Genital SurgeryAt the risk of sounding like a militant feminist, I love my vagina. I love being a woman. I like the way it looks and wouldn't change anything about it. I've heard of genital mutilation women, but naievely thought this primariy happened in Asia and Africa. Well apparently the practice has moved to North American shores. The only difference, and a fact that makes it worse in my opinion, is that The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-91524295978167736972009-08-30T08:04:00.000-07:002009-08-30T08:07:35.574-07:00Why Are People So Afraid of Bisexuals?This is a REALLY great article! I can relate to a lot of what she says! And it's written well and funny in a warm and friendly way.ORIGINALLY POSTED HEREWhy Are People So Afraid of Bisexuals? By Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. Posted August 5, 2009 <!-- end: byline --> <!-- end: headline and byline --> <!-- start: teaser --> GA_googleFillSlot("alt_reproductivejustice_btf_right_300x250"The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-57382803466164411392009-08-30T07:44:00.000-07:002009-08-30T07:53:30.017-07:00Stop the Humiliating 'Sex-Testing' of Champion Runner Caster SemenyaORIGINALLY POSTED HEREStop the Humiliating 'Sex-Testing' of Champion Runner Caster Semenya <!-- end: headline --> <!-- start: byline --> By Dave Zirin and Sherry Wolf, The Nation. Posted August 22, 2009. <!-- end: byline --> <!-- end: headline and byline --> <!-- start: teaser --> South African runner Caster Semenya shouldn't be the one humiliated by "gender testing"-- The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-543388883203340062009-08-30T07:39:00.001-07:002009-08-30T07:44:46.832-07:00Just In Case You Needed Another Reason To Be Scared Of Sarah PalinLook a this....I find it nauseating...ORIGINALLY POSTED AT ALTERNET.ORGSarah Palin's Facebook 'Friends' Celebrate Ted Kennedy's Death: "One Less Socialist," "Good Riddens" Posted by Liliana Segura, AlterNet at 9:30 AM on August 26, 2009. One commenter: "Now if we could just talk God into taking Arlin Spector, Harry Reid,and Nancy Pelosi America would be Eutopia!" This post originally The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-70829743610729543982009-08-30T07:23:00.000-07:002009-08-30T07:30:02.209-07:00Oat Bran Banana MuffinsFound this recipe originally at COOKS.com, altered it slightly. These are really tasty AND gluten free! As long as you can handle oats anyway, I'm sure if you needed you could find gluten free oat bran.Oat Bran Banana Muffinsyield: approx. 18 small muffins3 cups oat bran1 cup almond milk1 cup mashed ripe banana2/3 cup white sugar1/2 cup vegetable oil4 tsp. molasses4 egg whites2 Tbsp. baking The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-61795748511215423612009-08-30T07:16:00.000-07:002009-08-30T07:18:55.037-07:009,000 year old Neolithic fishing trap found in Hill of Tara landscape during excavations along path of M3 motorwayHere is an even better article on what they recently found at TaraORIGINALLY POSTED HERE 9,000 year old Neolithic fishing trap found in Hill of Tara landscape during excavations along path of M3 motorway Posted in Archaeology, Events, Historical Importance of Tara, News at 9:16 am by Vincent The Irish Times reported on Friday, August 28 2009 that a 9,000 year old fishing trap was The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-1820351400389220752009-08-30T07:13:00.000-07:002009-08-30T07:15:48.433-07:00Artefacts uncovered during roadworks give fresh perspective on early Irish lifeYet another reason to save Tara folks!Please sign the petition: http://www.savetarapetition.netWrite letters: lettersed@irishtimes.comORIGINALLY POSTED HEREFriday, August 28, 2009Artefacts uncovered during roadworks give fresh perspective on early Irish lifeThe remains of a 9,000-year-old fish trap found in Co MeathTIM O'BRIENTHE REMAINS of a 9,000-year-old fishing basket uncovered at ClowanstownThe Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-8062804563302394832009-07-28T20:06:00.000-07:002009-07-28T20:09:32.147-07:00Searing FleshSorry I've been non existent for awhile now. There's been some heavy duty things happening in my life. I'll write a post on it at a later date.The last few months have been exhausting on all levels, physical, mental, spiritual, you name it.And let's not forget the heat wave. It's been about 2 weeks now of 27-35 degree(celsius) weather, INSANE humidity! It's killing me! Happy global warming The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-9012022150658806012009-05-21T18:16:00.000-07:002009-05-21T18:19:15.563-07:00Vampires, Werewolves, and "Scary" Female Sexuality: the Sexist World of TwilightMORE Twilight fun! Original article found at www.alternet.org, HEREVampires, Werewolves, and "Scary" Female Sexuality: the Sexist World of Twilight By Carmen D. Siering, Ms. Magazine. Posted May 19, 2009. Adults have an obligation to start a conversation concerning the darker themes and anti-feminist rhetoric in the extremely popular Twilight series.In Stephenie Meyer's Twilight saga,The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029166457179233609.post-42868803846185935072009-05-21T18:12:00.000-07:002009-05-21T18:16:30.495-07:00Egypt's "Spinsters" Fight Against Stereotypes and Discrimination Original article posted on www.alternet.org, HEREEgypt's "Spinsters" Fight Against Stereotypes and Discrimination <!-- end: headline --> <!-- start: byline --> By Manar Ammar and Joseph Mayton, Women News Network. Posted May 6, 2009. <!-- end: byline --> <!-- end: headline and byline --> <!-- start: teaser --> Egyptian activists are speaking out against the "spinster" The Morning Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427449792162278821noreply@blogger.com0