I met a squirrel today !

 (This actually happened a couple days ago )

I'm very sad to be writing this blog !

My dear friend died today, I met him while he was dying. I didn't know him long at all.It's so hard to talk about and it's harder not to talk about him . 

  Josh found him by the road .I was told he was there. He was lying there with blood coming out of his nose. It was like  he was coughing and gasping . He was choking and trying to breathe enough .

  We put him in a box and got him away from the road pollution. Vehicle after vehicle drove by . It was not clean air ! I brought him up a hill and to my porch . I didn't know what to do .

  Josh went next door to ask the neighbor if she'd take us to the animal hospital up the road . He came back saying no. I was searching briefly for an eye dropper to try to give him water  . Briefly because, I was sure we didn't have one anymore.

  I pet his back and told him how sorry I was that this was happening to him and happened . I visualized a healing symbol and projected an offering of healing energy through my hands . He died within a few minutes after that . 

  Now I wait for Josh to get up from a nap and to help me clean the porch . I have cried out loud for my dear friend. His feet so small and wonderful, his being, this wonderful creature. 

   I see myself in him and in all here . It is more obvious perhaps , to some that humans mirror other humans in our relationships and we can see ourselves in them . But, nonhuman animals also,  mirror us . It is not hidden - pulse, and nerves, and faces, extremities, mobility , families, desires, sensation, emotions , fears, communication, I could type a page or more on this note .

   I did not take a picture because, it felt in the moment better to be there and not go away to get a camera and snap it while he fought to live . He, I thought does not need to be a show, a piece, a thing to pass around and share on the internet in his dying moments . I didn't want to take anything ,I just wanted to help .

  ( I have received word that a part of me is deeply remorseful about this ) because, pictures speak louder than words and I want people to be careful driving for the sake of the squirrels and all sentient beings .

  I am very sad ! I am very sad for his death . I am very sad that in a world of billions of people I don't have anyone near me moved by this . I am sad that there isn't local healing for injured woodland creatures advertised as commonly as anything else , clothes stores, vets, physiologists, post offices , and so on .     

I fell in love with this sweet  and magnificent being so, quickly , naturally . Anyone with an open heart would have . 

" Being open to the wind " ....poem

Air ,Gemini's giggle when I write about the sun here in this beautiful air sign ,
Like butterflies and moths ,
yet fickle ,
Yet all,
Being open to the wind the cool breeze on the hot day ,
on the warm day
Open to the air in all its colors and flavors ,
Open to what it has to say ,
And Ether too ,
and all you do
Open to hear it ,
Element speaks ,
all do ,
Happy Happy Litha season,
 Any season to you ,
Color me with your poetry and twirl in free -dome ,
The Sundial appears in rhythm and harmony to the birth of your creation ,
Stop the time and observe your day ,
Creation
Being open to the wind on a Spring day ,
The wind can take us away ,
and each cloud we appreciate ,
Create it your own way .
Solar exaltation we dance toward ,
Creating , it's ok.

Balsamic Salad with Brown Rice Pasta - Delicious Quick Summer Dish

Which ingredients are missing ?

Ratings : Pers. # 1 gave  8,  Pers .# 2 gave  9 ( On a 1- 10 scale where the higher the number the better the food ) 

Recipe  

Salad ingredients: 

I used ,

1/2 Large cucumber - Cut into slices 

Mini-Heirloom tomatoes

Carrot shreds 

Sunflower seeds ( though I forgot them . You won't see any in the photo 

Scallions 

Salad mix ( I used Olivia's Organics brand " Spring Mix with Herbs" 5 oz. ) It is a wonderful combination with this quick meal . 

Dressing : 

Balsamic vinaigrette  see the photos in the photo album section of the group ! 

I also added coconut oil ( NOT EXTRA VIRGIN) - 1/2 tsp. per bowl 

Sea Salt pepper to taste if desired. But, I don't think it needs it . 

Other ingredients: 

Care, a side of attention, and Organic Brown Rice Pasta see photos !

Directions: 

1. Cook brown rice pasta according to directions on package . Take off burner and allow to cool while you prepare the vegetables and seeds if using. You can add coconut oil at this stage if you'd like . 

2.Rinse and dry veggies and put them in a large bowl also, add sunflower seeds ( shelled ) into the bowl and combine ingredients into a salad with a fork or tool of choice .

3. Put cooled pasta in container and mix in dressing . Coconut oil if you held back .

4. Add desired amount of salad 

5. Combine again . Taste .
Add more Balsamic Vinaigrette to it .

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How to make a Magic Shaker

How to make a Magic Shaker 

You will need

1. The cardboard tube of a paper towel or toilet paper roll depending on the size you want 
2. Colored paper appropriate to your intent 
3. Poster or acrylic paint in the color (s) appropriate for your intent 
4. Rubber bands ( My fav) or duct tape or other tape that can withstand the shaking 
5. Filler dependent upon your intent . - Dried foods such as lentils, beans, and seeds are a great place to start for checking correspondences . Below is a small list of some . herbs can also be added . I would avoid crystals because, they'll likely get ruined and I don't think they'd react well to this. But, perhaps, sand or pebbles wouldn't mind.. not sure you should ask them and wait for an answer before you try if that appeals to you . 

Step one : Decide what your intent is and select your materials
Step two : Paint the cardboard tube and allow it to dry
Step 3: Cut out colored paper to cover the ends of the tube and you will need to have some hangover probably too.
Step 4: Secure onto one end the paper either with rubber bands or tape .
Step 5: Fill the shaker from the other end ( Don't actually "fill" it as in full . Leave room so, it can make sounds when you shake it .
Step 6: Seal the other end as you did the first one .

Wah- lah  and tah-da . You've got your shaker !

Some Correspondences :

 Sunflower seeds - Friendship

 Rose petals - Love

 Black lentils - Protection:

 Rice , golden flax seed -Wealth

Pumpkin seeds - Healing, Divination

Sesame seeds - Money, sex

Sea Salt - Purification, Cleansing

Whipped potatoes with horseradish

Whipped potatoes with horseradish

* note -Requires electric mixer

 Ingredients:
1.) Potatoes (5-6)med/lrg russet potatoes'
2.) horseradish (Not sauce ! Just pure root stored in vinegar) 2tsp-3tsp. /to taste
3.) thyme to taste (I used approx. 3tsps.)
4.) hemp seeds( Optional) 4tbs or to taste 
5.) celtic sea salt (Or another salt if you must lol ) a few pinches to taste
 6.) pepper to taste
 7.) 1/2 to 3/4 C. Soy or other unsweetened vegan milk 

Directions:
1. Wash potatoes
2. and than cut into one inch cubes
3. Place in a pot of water and boil until very soft
4.) Drain any excess water'
5.) Place potatoes in a large boil
6.) Add in about 1/3 of the vegan milk and horse radish
7.) with electric mixers mix together adding vegan milk as needed.
8.) When smooth and well whipped add in remaining ingredients and
9.) whip briefly to incorporate everything . 

"April Wind Vignette "

"April Wind Vignette "

                           Originally written by Sabrina Hull on April 18th, 2012


Whispers softly within the wind.
Twirls gracefully ,
dances youthfully,
spirals wisely,
whispers softly within the wind

Ostara tree - Outdoor tree for the animals

Please do not do this before animals in your area come out of hibernation !!! 

See my youtube video Ostara for more information on making an Ostara tree for the animals ! Below are recipes and suggestions for ornaments and offerings for such a tree .
My youtube channel is Toadstool Mushroomgazer .

This is where you can buy vegan suet ! http://www.veganstore.com/product/596/vegan-dogs-and-cats

This is how you can make vegan suet !

http://thriftyliving.net/2009/02/20/vegetarian-fat-cakes-for-birds/

Pine cone bird feeder - http://www.marthastewart.com/270700/pinecone-bird-feeder

Pine cones- http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Peanut-Butter-Pine-Cones-for-Birds

Trail mix bowls or hollowed coconut halves for birds and squirrels fill with homemade trail mix
http://youtu.be/pqHHPu9ChfM    or  http://youtu.be/XeSvdg2o1Bs

Soft things - Scraps of soft things and your hair trimmings even make wonderful additions to bird nests so, they are likely to collect some offerings of the sort you leave out for them ! Please use care though and don't offer toxic things !