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March 13th, 2025
February 14th, 2025
09:22 am - Friends Locked
For personal reasons I've got about 99% of my stuff friends locked, so if you want to read what I write, just reply to this and let me know how I know you, if I do, or why you want in if I don't and I'll probably say sure.
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March 21st, 2012
09:30 am - Coven Seeking Fresh Blood
The decision to open up our coven to fresh blood has been a difficult one. But, we're in agreement, so I am letting it be known.
Who we're looking for: A person or three of intelligence and wit. Serious, but not too serious. You'll have a good working knowledge of general paganism with a focus on the Irish (and Pan-Celtic) deities. You will not be afraid to work hard and read a LOT. We're willing to train the right person, though experience is a plus. Fitting with the coven dynamic is more important than extant knowledge. Interest in history, language, reconstruction and comparative mythology is a plus.
Gender is not important, though we could use more masculine presence. More people, period, but we're a little estrogen dominant at the moment.
Must be located in the general area of Grundy County Missouri. Age 18 or older only, please.
Interested parties may post here or email me at matrinka@NOSPAMhotmail.com ,take out the NOSPAM. Please use Coven Interest in the subject line so I won't miss it. Tell me a little about yourself, your history as a pagan, where you're located and we'll take it from there.
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December 6th, 2009
09:30 am - Holiday Shopping Deals for Today
www.youravon.com/jaclynspencer Free shipping on any $10+ order. RFSC26 is the code. There are a ton of great beauty and scent bargains right now. Eyeliners and mascaras 2/$7.99, lip and nail products 2/$5.99, plus the entire SkinSoSoft line at the stock up price of 4/$15, and with that you got a zippered vinyl case for when you're on the go.
www.zazzle.com/matrinka* Use code EMAIL12FOUR9 for 30% off postage, mousepads, keychains, buttons, magnets, stickers, bumper stickers and for free shipping on $25 or more
www.cafepress.com/mattiesplace Last chance on this weekend's deal. Free shipping on apparel orders of $50 or more. Use code WKNDDEAL
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December 4th, 2009
10:23 am
www.youravon.com/jaclynspencer
Free shipping on orders over $30 is still available. Today's products that I'm in love with are SKIN SO SOFT Signature Silk Replenishing Hand Cream 559-608, which smells incredible and, like all SSS, works brilliantly. It normally runs $3, but it is on sale for 50% off! Pair that with a pair of Cable Flip Top Gloves 557-720, at $9.99 and you've got a super gift. I love these gloves. They're glittens, actually, with that cool fold back mitten and bare fingertips so you can actually do stuff while wearing them. Really, I love the entire Signature Silk line. The fragrance is subtle but lasting, and it is really is just incredible. There's also a fabulous gold wire basket that you can add to make your gift gorgeous- it comes with the tissue, cello bag and bow for a buck with purchase. The site will automatically tell you when you qualify for some lovely bargains.
www.zazzle.com/matrinka*
Today's holiday deal: buy one, get one free on mugs, plus you can still get yesterday's 50% off on 10 or more cards. Use code EMAIL12MUGS9 to get either deal!
www.cafepress.com/mattiesplace
This weekend CafePress is offering free shipping on apparel. The code is WKNDDEAL plus today you can get keepsake boxes for 20% off and that code is FRI20
If you're still shopping for gifts, or know someone who is- shop through me. Pass the links on.
Need cosmetics? Shampoo and conditioner? Bath stuff? Buy it through me while it is on sale. Avon has everything in the skin, hair and body care department that you might want, and all of it smells good- a huge plus in my book.
If you're looking at stuff on Zazzle or CafePress, come through my page first, as even if you buy from someone else, I get a few pennies, and every penny helps.
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December 3rd, 2009
06:26 pm - Holiday Shopping Deals for Today
Avon: http://jaclynspencer.avonrepresentative.com/ Buy $10 in beauty products and you can buy the Gift of Beauty collection, a $100 retail value, for $24.99! And you'll get free shipping on any order over $30, too!
Zazzle: www.zazzle.com/matrinka* Today's Holiday Deal: Get 50% off on 10 or more cards today with code 12DEALSCARDS
CafePress: www.cafepress.com/mattiesplace THURDEAL is the code to get a free small mug when you buy three. Make sure you have four in your shopping basket.
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December 2nd, 2009
12:20 pm - Holiday Shopping Deals for Today
Avon: http://jaclynspencer.avonrepresentative.com/ Buy $10 in beauty products and you can buy the Gift of Beauty collection, a $100 retail value, for $24.99! And you'll get free shipping on any order over $30, too!
Zazzle: www.zazzle.com/matrinka* HOLIDAYSHIPS is the code to get free shipping on any order from Zazzle.
CafePress: www.cafepress.com/mattiesplace WEDDEAL is the code to get a free porcelain ornament when you buy three. Make sure you have four in your shopping basket.
I'll post the deals as I get them in. Lots of sales at Avon right now, making it a good time to stock up on your favorites.
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November 16th, 2009
September 17th, 2009
04:23 pm - Gratitude Project 2009
My Gratitude today is that so many people around me are genuinely decent people who will do what they can for their neighbors, human and animal.
Our neighbors lost their house today. The gods had them out of the house- all but the fish. The dogs are safe, we've got one of the two cats and the other has been seen, the kids, and both adults were all out of the house when the fire started. They are fully insured.
No, it won't replace all the things, but things are just that. Things. They don't matter at the end of the day. You lost your Grandma's things, but there she is in your daughter's eyes. You lost Grandpa's stuff, but look at him there in your son's face. You lost nothing that was genuinely irreplaceable.
They'll be alright, once they get things sorted out.
And their neighbors all rallied to do what they can to help. Clothing, food, shelter, they have. Luckily her dryer was broken so she'd hauled the laundry to her Mom's house, so they have clothes!
They had the adult dog with them, the pup was rescued by another neighbor from the yard. We loaned them our cat carrier from the van (Yes, I do carry one at all times. Why do you ask?)
Erin offered baby clothes, since there weren't many of the baby things in the laundry this time. They'll be okay.
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June 3rd, 2009
03:06 pm - Quick Update
I'm on the library computer, though we should have power back Friday, which will be good.
Tim's surgery on Monday went great. They broke the stone into four pieces and left them in his bladder to pass- none have made it yet, but the bleeding is nearly done with. The stent comes out tomorrow, which he's both looking forward to (having it out) and dreading (having it removed). I'm the lucky duck who gets to do the deed.
Maddy, Gen and Beth's tortie, had her kittens. Six healthy babies, though the last one born could have had trouble if Gen hadn't been there to perform feline resuscetation Maddy was tired by then and the baby had a lot of fluid in his lungs. She got the fluid out and warmed him up and now you would never know. Four males, two females. Two gray, two marmelade, a black and a perfect split faced tortie. Momma is doing a good job.
Not much else to report at this time.
x-posting to LiveJournal.
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May 2nd, 2009
03:53 pm - Samhlaigh
Imagine.
When we imagine, we begin the process of manifestation. We call into existence things and circumstances that never before existed.
Once we've imagined a thing, it has the potential to become manifest.
So, Imagine.
Samhlaigh síocháin.
Imagine peace.
Samhlaigh grá.
Imagine love.
Samhlaigh áilleacht.
Imagine beauty.
(note to self: I need to get a good Irish grammar, and soon. I know the declensions are wrong and haven't any way at this moment to correct them)
(PPS: this idea is going to be worked into this year's Beltaine ritual)
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April 23rd, 2009
01:03 pm - Day 3 of the process.
Three days ago I began quitting smoking. From about a pack a day to 5, then two, and now none.
I'm dizzy, thanks to my blood pressure returning to "normal", which is about 85/60. I hate this feeling. I can't think because the blood is quite honestly not making the trip to my head with a full oxygen load. It'll be a week or so before I get used to the lowered bp again, and I'll have to be very careful not to black out/faint for the rest of my life, since I've never found anything that will keep my bp from taking this stupid nose dive when I don't smoke, but not smoking may mean living without as much lung and heart crud, so I'm going to do my damnedest to get rid of them and keep away from them.
Tim and Gen are also quitting. Neither of them is feening so hard as me, but then Tim's never seemed to develop the addictions and Gen's not a heavy smoker. I want her to quit now, while it is possible to do without going through the stuff I'm going through.
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April 22nd, 2009
09:47 am - A better body fat estimation calculator.
www.stevenscreek.com/goodies/pi.shtml
I've been complaining for years about the simplistic, and inaccurate, height/weight BFI calculators, because they're simply wrong in most cases., especially if you're naturally muscular. This one is far more accurate. Check it out.
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April 20th, 2009
10:10 am
A soft fluttering
Petals drifting
Scent of spring
Promise of fruit
White on green
Pear trees raining
Sweet blossoms
Warm breezes
Another season begun
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April 10th, 2009
04:06 pm - Bananas.
I stopped to pick up bananas at my regular grocery store (potassium au natural) and they had maybe a dozen bananas, period, all brown-spotted and nasty.
So, I stopped at the other store and they charged me too much, but had lots of nice, greenish bananas for me to choose from at least. I got myself 8 big ones.
I don't really care for bananas. They give me indigestion something awful at times. I love the flavor, though.
So, yeah. Bananas.
And this is my meaningless post of the day.
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April 9th, 2009
April 8th, 2009
03:19 pm - And of course there has to be bad news, too.
Flare from hell and weirdness with the ticker. Said weirdness followed climbing a flight of stairs. I'm looking it up to make sure "go to ER, do not pass go" is advised when this sort of weirdness occurs.
I feel like crud, but I'm just not sure why I feel so cruddy, you know? My allergies are acting up, naturally, and my hands are hurting, I've got just that generalized crud going on that might be nothing more than the usual, might be something to be concerned about.
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03:17 pm - The good news is...
We got the referral to the UofM at Columbia, so now he needs to call and make that appointment.
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08:50 am - Doctor Visit Today
Fingers crossed that this doctor can help Tim.
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April 7th, 2009
09:57 am - Fine Weather is Coming...
And so it is time to remember some basic things about car safety for your kids and your pets.
On a pleasant 73F day the temperature inside of a car can reach 120F in half an hour. On a 90F day it can hit 160F in a matter of minutes. Cracking the window an inch DOES NOT help sufficiently.
If you take your dogs with you in the car, as we do, either get a car leash and strap your pet to the seat belt so that they can't jump out and leave those windows all the way down, or leave your pet at home. Bring water. Always. And if you'll need to leave your dog in the car for more than five minutes with the windows all the way down, just leave them home.
As for your kids. Not even for a minute should you ever leave a child in the car alone. No exceptions.
Not. Even. For. A. Minute.
There's already been one death of a child this year that I know of due to being left in the car. It happens every year, and there's no reason for it.
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