I recently received the invitation to review a gift from Prestige Flowers. Who doesn’t like to receive a bouquet of flowers during an average working week?
I jumped at the chance, especially since I can’t remember the last time I received the gift of flowers. I always buy them for myself!
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#ProductReview: A Beautiful Bouquet of Flowers
Imagine my delight when the courier appeared on my doorstep carrying a huge box. The flowers were packaged carefully, presented beautifully, and have so far lasted for quite some time. They even came with a special vase that fits them, and it’s a good job, because I didn’t have anything big enough to display them in, having never received such a large bouquet before. They smell divine
To sum it up, I love my bouquet of flowers from Prestige Flowers. They look beautiful, they were well presented and packaged safely for delivery, they smell gorgeous, and the overall effect is impressive. Visitors to my house have even expressed their delight on the wow factor of this lovely gift. Let’s see if they help me to sell my house…
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I recently relaunched my LGBT fantasy book Vampire of Blackpool, and I have to say, I am very proud of this one.
I am proud of all my books and short stories, but this one in particular has been a labour of love. It also perfectly fits the theme of the season as we approach Halloween, don’t you think?
Take a look at the book, and do share your review if you happen to read it…
LGBT fantasy novel set in Northern England. “Vampire of Blackpool” by Catherine Green.
LGBT Fantasy Book Vampire of Blackpool by Catherine Green
The vampire, the witch, and the hunter battle it out in a contemporary Gothic adventure in Northern England.
Meredith Hanson lives in Blackpool, the former Victorian holiday hotspot of Northern England. She masquerades as a reclusive author, feeding on the blood of unsuspecting tourists without remorse. Her life takes on new meaning when she meets a young witch in a local pub one evening. Despite Meredith’s cold demeanour, she finds herself oddly fascinated with Samantha Morris, and falls into an accidental relationship with the girl. It is at this time that a vampire hunter arrives in Blackpool. He is tough, he is determined, and his next target is an ancient vampire that has been spotted in the tourist town. He intends to bring her down and destroy her to save the lives of innocent humans.
Will he succeed? Or will the experienced vampire seductress be the cause of his undoing?
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It began on 1st November 2016, and I have completed a Tarot reading for every day in the year since. I admit that I haven’t always read on the day in question. Life happens. Tarot doesn’t need linear time. It simply tells us what we need to know, and shows us what we could be doing to improve or change a situation.
My #365DaysofTarot Challenge
My #365DaysofTarot challengehas been a strange one. At first I meant for it to be something I could share in the public domain, perhaps doing readings that would resonate with different people. I soon learned, however, that this Tarot challenge was a very personal journey. It has helped me to make sense of my confused emotions, my moods, my life situations, and all sorts of other daily events. The Tarot always speaks the truth. I just need to learn to listen, and maybe sometimes, to obey.
Tarot cards give personal insights
I suppose we are all the same, really. We don’t like to be told when we are being immature, or unreasonable, or when we simply refuse to acknowledge our part in a situation. For many months I was determined to blame other factors when my life wasn’t going the way I wanted it to. Then I began to listen to the Tarot. I actually studied the cards that appeared in my readings. I noticed repetitive patterns and sequences, and I realised that I had to change my behaviour. It seems to be working, slowly but surely. Let’s see how the Tarot sums up my #365DaysofTarot challenge as we count down to Samhain…
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How did you find your life partner? Did you meet them long ago, when you were teenagers, did you meet on a night out, or maybe you worked together for a while before love blossomed.
Perhaps you are still seeking a partner, or maybe just a friend for casual fun.
Passionate Love inspires the Redcliffe Novels LGBT fantasy book series (Image credit unknown)
Finding the Right Dating Website
More and more people are finding love via dating websites. I am fascinated by the variety of social networks and forums where you can meet people that share your interests and hobbies. There are even places to visit if you have a particular gender preference, of if you are an older single person looking for a companion.
If you fancy a bit of casual adult dating, visit No Strings Dating adult dating. You can make some new friends without the need to pursue anything too serious.
Perhaps you are older and wondering how to meet people and make new friends. For over 50s dating you could try Older Dating over 50s dating in the UK.
Are you gay and living in Leeds and the surrounding areas? Gay dating in Leeds is made easier online, take a look!
And, finally for now, there is a website for lesbian dating in Lancashire. Date Lancashire Singles has a separate forum for lesbian dating where you can meet someone new.
Enjoy your new friendships!
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Doing the laundry is a big part of my daily routine as Mother and Wife. After spending the last four years dealing with cloth nappies and all the associated wet clothing, my youngest child has finally potty trained and the load has lessened – mostly. We still have a few “accidents” while she is learning bladder control. It is easy to forget what a challenge our bodies face when we are growing.
Finding the right laundry detergent is a big challenge when there are so many aspects to consider: is it suitable for sensitive skin? Does it smell nice and fresh? Is is environmentally friendly?
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Now it seems I have the answer. I was very excited to receive a new bottle of Non-Bio Concentrated Laundry Detergent from Ecover in the post last week. They have developed a new fragrance, Lavender and Sandalwood, and I love it! This morning I put our bed covers in the wash, and now my kitchen smells like an aromatherapy sanctuary. So the detergent had a dual purpose – it washed my clothes, and it makes everything smell beautiful. Bonus!
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Washing school uniforms
So far I have tried my new detergent on the school uniform, and it seems to be working well. My elder daughter developed a little rash around her neck early last week, possibly a result of wearing her polo shirts and cardigans every day. It seems to have calmed down now, and I think it was assisted by the change in detergent, which left her school clothes feeling soft, smelling pretty, and evidently, not rubbing her sensitive skin.
Ecover is a favoured brand for me and my husband because of its mission to work with Nature as much as possible. We prefer to use environmentally friendly household products wherever we can, and this sweet-smelling detergent could be the answer to our laundry quest. Now, I wonder if I may get some sheets on the washing line before it rains again…
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It seems that the world is in a state of transition once again. Does it ever really stand still?
I am intrigued by the headline news that a once-revered figure in the New Age world has now renounced her previous work involving Tarot, fairies and fortune telling. Doreen Virtue has fully embraced her Christian religion, and is now wholly aligned with God and Jesus.
I read a very interesting article on The Wild Hunt blog last week, and I find myself both a little bemused, and a little concerned about the messages being perpetuated by Doreen Virtue and her organisation.
Mermaid Oracle card reading by Catherine Green
Is this the Death of the New Age Movement?
Doreen Virtue was a very influential teacher for me many years ago, when I first discovered Hay House and its authors. I began to collect Doreen Virtue’s Oracle card decks, I read her books, and I followed her meditations. I would even have signed up for her Angel Practitioner training course, if I had enough funds at the time. There must have been a reason why I did not pursue it… Now, I accept that throughout all of her teachings, Doreen Virtue has talked about God and the angels. I always knew that she was Christian, and that was fine. I come from a Christian background myself, so she offered comfort and guidance when I ventured into something that my family might consider “the dark arts.”
Now it seems that Doreen Virtue is actively encouraging people to stop using Tarot cards, to rid themselves of her earlier books and card decks, and to embrace Christianity just like she has. That sounds very oppressive to me, and I do not feel a connection at all. But will I stop using my Doreen Virtue oracle cards? No. They were made at a time when she fully believed in what she was doing, or at least, she convinced me and millions of other people that she did, and I like to work with them on my own intuitive level. I will certainly never give up using Tarot cards, that’s for sure.
Farewell, Louise Hay
Moving on from that story, we also heard the sad news that Louise Hay, founder of Hay House, has died at the ripe old age of 90. Although I never met her, I felt a kindred spirit connection to Louise Hay, as did so many other people all around the world. Her affirmations brought me out of many dark places, and her book You Can Heal Your Life remains the single most inspirational handbook on my bookshelf. I discovered her at a time when my life was dark and I was deeply unhappy, and she brought me out of it. I used Louise Hay’s affirmation and meditation techniques to release old hurts, refresh my Self, and for lots of self-healing.
Now that Louise Hay is gone, while her company remains huge and influential in the New Age world, I wonder if perhaps it is time for a change? We have moved on from those dark days when we needed a guiding light and a starting point. Many of us in the New Age world regularly practice meditation, affirmations and energy healing. Perhaps it is time for us to step up and become the teachers, now that our elders are moving on. Do you agree? Could I be a teacher?
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During the school summer holidays, I finally found time to catch up with my reading. I took a non-fiction book on holiday that I had been meaning to read for a few months, but never quite found the right time.
It seems that “Perilous Path: A Writer’s Journey” by S.C. Skillman, was waiting for a time when I was feeling out of the writing habit and needed a pick-me-up. It was great!
“Perilous Path: A Writers Journey” by SC Skillman
My Review of “Perilous Path: A Writer’s Journey” by S.C. Skillman
As an experienced writer, I found this book very enjoyable to read at a time when my writing practice had stalled. It inspired me to get back to work, and it reminded me of why I write, and what a wonderful process we engage in when we explore words and prose. This book is great for people at all levels in the writing world, being both entertaining and informative.
You can find more about S.C. Skillman and her books on her website, and she has a new release out this week: Mystical Circles.
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Well, I suppose really I should not be contributing to Zero Waste Week, if you get my meaning! Have you heard of the challenge?
Environmental waste management is a big deal in the Green household, because my husband is a Chartered Waste Manager. He scrutinizes every item that we use, he monitors the products we buy (and refuses to purchase items with excessive, unrecyclable packaging), and he tries to encourage reuse as often as possible.
Read on to see how we contribute for Zero Waste Week.
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How I Contribute for #ZeroWasteWeek
When I received the Zero Waste Week newsletter inviting us to do a waste audit, I decided that wasn’t really an issue for me. As a family of four, we dispose of just one black plastic bin-bag of general waste each fortnight. Our biggest waste challenge is plastic food containers and cardboard packaging, but we recycle almost all of it. But there is an area that I feel needs improvement. I am the only person in our household that eats salad, and I often throw out half a bag of the stuff because I cannot eat it quickly enough before it spoils and goes soggy.
My solution to the salad issue is a little wild, quite literally. I like the idea of foraging for food, just like our ancient ancestors used to. I want to break free from the supermarkets, and find my own natural, vegetarian food. I just haven’t been brave enough, because from a young age I have been taught that anything growing wild could be poisonous, or carries germs, or is otherwise bad for me. That is a cultural issue, I believe. There are lots of green plants, berries and flowers growing alongside the canal and river in my hometown, and most of those contain edible components.
So here is my challenge, and this seems the best time of year to try it out, with Autumn fast approaching and all those winter fruits and berries beginning to ripen. I will seek out overgrown and little used places, and I will attempt to forage for foods that can accompany my meals. I’m not sure how successful I will be, or indeed when I will try it out, but that is my plan. Watch this space for updates!
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I recently read a blog post from a pagan who was very keen to assert her practice of “real paganism.” Now, she professes that most people who identify as pagan don’t do it properly.
By that she means they don’t get out in nature, they don’t truly appreciate or try to help Mother Earth, and all they do is buy into the consumerism from a capitalist society. At least, that is what I inferred from her article.
Paranormal Author Catherine Green
What is “Real Paganism” Anyway?
I must admit I found myself feeling rather irritated about her judgments. I come from the background of consumerist pagans. I like to surround myself with crystals, incense, singing bowls and other trinkets, because I use them in my spiritual practice. Does that mean I am not a real pagan? Absolutely not! I make time to sit out in nature, even if only in my back garden. I walk barefoot in the grass, on the beach, in the mud on some occasions.
But I cannot get into a mine and carve out my very own piece of Quartz crystal, for example. I do not have the tools, the materials, or even the knowledge to create a singing bowl (unless I utilize a kitchen pot). And I do not know how to make incense or candles. I tried to make candles once. It did not go well. Besides, I would rather support small, independent businesses and allow those people to earn a living doing something they feel is fulfilling, while providing me with the items that I desire.
Something you feel inside
Being pagan is something that you feel inside, just like it is to identify as religious or non-religious according to your personal beliefs. I do believe that we all embark on a path of self-discovery and learning when we “come out” as pagan. Some of us identify as witches, warlocks, fairies, mermaids, shamans and any number of other mystical beings. It is our personal choice to purchase items that enhance our spiritual practise as we desire. After all, I believe that being pagan is about choosing to live in harmony with nature as much as possible, while feeling free to live life the way we want. What do you think?
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