Merry Christmas 2024

Wishing everyone a wonderful festive season and all the very best that life can bring to you in 2025. To me Christmas is about just being with those you love, whether it is family or those that we care about, animals included.

It's an opportunity to relax if possible and have some fun. It is also an opportunity to thank people for their hard work, service to others  including postal workers, trades people and retailers, those that rescue and look after animals, charity workers and all of those amazing people that work tirelessly for others, including parents and carers. I thank you for your service.

Thank you to everyone who read my blog this year and takes the time to read my psychic predictions and Tarot Card of the month. It is truly appreciated, thank you.

Blessings and warm and fuzzy hugs

Alex
 

Miss Ruby's Doggie Advent Calendar And Spreading Her Love

 

I bought the first doggie advent calendar this year for Miss Ruby. I have just never been lucky enough to find them in the shops until this year. So every morning Ruby has her Schmacko treat when she wakes and an extra seasonal treat. I sit on the floor so that she can see the little doors being opened and sees the treat inside. She gives the calendar the vacuum cleaner sniff of sniffs to examine the calendar and wonders what it's all about. The problem is what happens the day after the treats are gone. Will she think she is being gypped out of treats? I can assure you she definitely is not lacking in treats and goodies, she is spoiled rotten every day. 

Ruby wishes to send her seasons greetings to all fur babies  around the world spreading her love. Ruby hopes one day that all animals (fur babies) of the world will have a better life and have equal rights enshrined by law globally to be free from hunger, sickness, homelessness and abuse, and that no animals ever suffer. 

Silent Night or Still the Night?

 Singing this hymn used to do my head in as a child. In Scotland we sing Still the Night not the English version called Silent Night. The words are similar but there are little differences, and when I attended school in Australia I would get confused because the words weren’t quite right. One of my music teachers in high school said to the entire class that everyone knows the song. Not so, there are multiple versions of the song. 

I remember asking my dad about this and he said we sing the German version in Scotland. That was what was taken as a given, however the wording is slightly different again, perhaps due to translation. 

This is the Wikipedia page for the German language and English language versions.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Night

It turns out the version I know is one of the Presbyterian versions. We used a Scottish Hymnal or hymnary of the Church of Scotland in our schools and churches when I was a child. I remember my parents buying my brother and I our own hymnaries (Hymnals), when we started school. I came across these books when my father was moving into the retirement home a few years ago. Old memories came back in a flash and it all seemed like a million years ago. 

http://forum.ship-of-fools.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=print_topic;f=70;t=024981  #1

https://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=41727     #2

Above are two an interesting discussions on the history of the song and the confusion surrounding the wording.

Some of the words that I remember are below. 

Still the night, holy the night (the opening line)

Sleep in heavenly peace / heavenly rest (part of the chorus)

In the version that I knew we sang, “Christ the redeemer is here”, at the end of the song. 

It’s all as clear as mud to be honest, but the Scottish versions are much closer to the original German version. These days I am more familiar with the English version when listening to Christmas music, but I still mentally insert the Scottish version 🤣🤣🤣🎄🎄🎄

I hope everyone enjoys the silly season. I personally do not observe the religious side of Christmas. To me it is an ancient winter season celebration in the northern hemisphere countries and the winter solstice which much older than Christianity.  But what ever floats your boat is what matters. 

Warm and fuzzy hugs 

Start the Christmas memes time

 

What too soon? 🤣🤣☃️❄️🎄🎄 Let the shenanigans begin!

Remembrance Day November 2024, Lest We Forget

Remembering those that gave their very lives, that we may live.

They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.

                                                                    Lest we forget

11th of  November at the 11th hour. The armistice was signed in Compiegne, France at 5.45am for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front. To take place at the 11th hour of the 11th day of 11th month.

An interesting fact is the numbers, 11/11/11 add up to the number 6, which is a feminine number which is all about love and is ruled by the planet Venus. 6 is also related to luck and service to others.  

The number 6 relates also to healing, as in the 6th house of the zodiac ruled by Virgo. It means, to take care of loved ones, and is very compassionate, nurturing energy.  This is just what was needed after all this suffering. 

There is no accident in picking this particular time, day and date for the powerful esoteric meaning. It's also about righting the balance of energy after so much bloodshed. 

For more esoteric meaning to when a war starts and ends see the links below. You can see why numerology and astrology is very important in starting and ending a war. The energy is vital and that is why there is a delay in taking action to declare a war. The numbers must be correct to ensure a successful outcome. Winston Churchill was known for his use of the occult in relation to favorable dates. The stars and numbers do not lie. 

World War 1, numbers to end the war. A zero adds intensity and magnifies the energy of the digit with the force of the universe /god no matter what the purpose is

https://medium.com/the-vinci-town/numerology-and-world-war-i-the-hidden-meaning-of-numbers-in-history-678b8cd9716d

WW1, WW2 Ukraine and Russia war 

https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2022-03-07/local-news/What-s-common-between-World-War-I-World-War-II-and-invasion-of-Ukraine-the-number-68-6736241216

Our universe is mathematical by design and works with very powerful spiritual energy. 

I also want to say that I see Remembrance Day for all of humanity not just the victors. Everyone lost loved ones in war. We ordinary people are never responsible for war either, we are collectively all victims of evil. 

 

Happy Halloween 2024

 Wishing everyone a beautiful, happy Halloween. Have fun and stay safe. It is at this time of year that I miss Scotland the most. I love the autumn colours and walking through crisp dried leaves. But I have the cold Canberra winters to enjoy though.

Warm and fuzzy hugs 🤗🤗🤗

https://www.scotland.org/inspiration/halloween-traditions

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samhain

Turnip or neep lantern which is a lot more difficult to carve than a pumpkin

Bobbing (Dooking in Scottish) for apples

This was still done in the 1970's and 1980's in Scotland when I lived there

Warning over 'harmful' garden trend as Aussies partake in Halloween celebrations

 https://au.news.yahoo.com/warning-over-harmful-garden-trend-as-aussies-partake-in-halloween-celebrations-001744501.html

Unfortunately people don’t stop to think about the dangers of using fake spiderwebs or other decorative items that are harmful or potentially deadly to wildlife. We need an education campaign as well as laws that protect wildlife from being killed or injured by banning dangerous items outdoors in peoples gardens. 

Orange led lights would be a better choice on shrubs and trees if you want to decorate them. It’s better to hang the fake spiderwebs up at windows inside the house and highlight them with a string of lights. Get creative with window displays instead of hanging dangerous fake spiderwebs in your garden. That way people can look at your window displays at night time without worrying about harm to wildlife. It’s a win-win for wildlife and people celebrating Halloween 🎃 

Floriade 2024 in Canberra

 We went  to the annual Floriade spring festival on my birthday last Tuesday for the 37th anniversary of Floriade. The weather was perfect  and it wasn’t too busy as we went very early for it opening. Every year Commonwealth Park near the Australian parliament, hosts a spring flower festival which attracts  people from all over the world as well as locals 

I took a few photos of our morning visit to share  online. However I don’t think the flower displays are as big as they used to be, which is a big upkeep really. And there is a definite reduction in the stalls compared with how it was originally. Still it was a lovely morning outing and a beautiful view of Lake Burleigh Griffin. 

Time capsule installed in 1988 in Commonwealth Park to be opened in 2088

Happy International Dogs Day 26th August 2024

 Happy International Dogs Day to all the beautiful doggies all over the world. Thank you to all service dogs and therapy dogs world wide and those amazing military, police and and all our beautiful and brave dogs of the world. 

                                            Miss Rubby (Madam Minx) sends you all big doggie cuddles 💝🐕🦮

Warm and fuzzy hugs to everyone 

Alex

Mother's Day 2024

I have just seen ungrateful women whining about a getting a bunch of flowers on facebook (whine-book). I don't get anything for mothers' day, I don't even remember when I did. I am a 60 year old mother and grandmother. Never met my so called grandchildren and I don't want to meet my grandchildren because their father is pure evil. 

I don't celebrate misery thanks, be thankful for what you have and think yourself privileged! Check your damn privilege and stop whining over a bunch of flowers ladies. 

Do not expect anything and then if something nice does happen see it as a privilege that many don't have.

Do you think women in Ukraine, Palestine or other war zones are thinking about trivial nonsense like this? I hardly think so. Get some bloody perspective in your privileged lives.   

Purple Poppy Day 2024

 https://thepurplepoppy.com.au/

Today is Purple Poppy Day in honour of all tha animals that have served in the military. They didn't get the choice to do this service they were brought in to humanities conflicts. But they have done tremendous work and at times highly dangerous work that took their lives. We must give thanks and great honour to these selfless sentient beings.

I bought the Purple Poppy Day badge last year and wear it with my family of a veteran badge. 

Our love and respect for all sentient beings is vital, no matter if they are involved in the military or a casualty of any conflict caused by humans.  

We must continue to support not just those  humans that serve and protect us in conflict, but all the animals too as sentient beings. Yes they do have souls too, I see them in spirit often. Animals just don't have the complexities that humans have emotionally but they are very sensitive, loving , acutely intuitive and know good people from bad people. Animals are always loyal to the very end because of their pure and unconditional love. We must demonstrate our pure and unconditional love to them too.

Lest we forget 

ANZAC DAY 2024

 

     This is my first ANZAC DAY without my dad, he passed away on 15 December 2023. I bought this rose last year for my dad

                                     

                                                                  Lest we forget

Binging on lovely romantic movies over Easter

 Happy Easter everyone, 

I do enjoy the vibe of Easter from a seasonal perspective, the atmosphere and the weather at this time of year is sentimental to me, remembering childhood in Scotland. Spring in the northern hemisphere is lush and green with beautiful spring bulbs in bloom, especially daffodils, hyacinths and crocuses. I fondly recall visiting my grandparents at Easter and giving both of my grandmothers bunches of daffodils and chocolates every year. I love the fragrance of daffodils and hyacinths to this day and grow them in my garden as a wonderful memory of spring in Scotland. 

In Australia these flowers don’t bloom until August, September and October; so when it comes to Easter in Australia it’s still pretty hot in the mid to high 20’s Celsius, although if you live in the southern regions, the mornings are cooler. So I like to have a day to reminisce about childhood memories and watch old romantic movies while enjoying goodies.

Enchanted April is one of these feel good movies, about a small group of women that want to have a nice Easter holiday in Italy away from the rain and gloom of post WW1 England. It’s a warm and feel good movie where a beautiful romantic transformation takes place in otherwise dull and uneventful lives of these women. 

If you have never seen this 1991 movie, I highly recommend it as a must have in your DVD collection, to watch on a day when you feel flat and need a pick me up movie to bring back the warm and fuzzy vibe. 

Above is the cover of the DVD that I have, there are a few other covers, but the cast is the same. Joan Plowright, Miranda Richardson, Josie Lawrence, Polly Walker, Alfred Molina, Jim Broadbent and Michael Kitchens.

Another great favourite is Chocolate with Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche. A different world away in  a simpler time and place with a message of acceptance. There is nothing nicer on a relaxing day to enjoy these quality movies and sipping tea from your favourite fancy tea cups while eating hot cross buns, or enjoying a bottle of sparkling wine in the afternoon. 

 Make it a day of fun doing what makes you happy. I hope Easter Bunny stops by on Sunday with plenty Easter eggs for you. 🐇🐰🐰🐣🐥🐤

Warm and fuzzy hugs everyone 

Happy Spring Equinox and Autumn Equinox 2024

 Wishing everyone around the world a beautiful day and a happy Equinox, whether it’s the Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere or the Autumn Equinox in the Southern Hemisphere.  At the season be a beautiful, peaceful and joyful to everyone.

Warm and fuzzy hugs 🤗 ❤️🌹🪻🌷

Smudge the cat says, clean your toilet

 

Good advice, because sooner or later you will be driving the porcelain truck 🤣🤣🤣 AKA talking on the big white phone talking to god….. omg, Jesus…never again 🤣🤣🤣 

The hangover from hell the next morning. Nothing like getting maggoted or as the British and Australians say Rat arsed 🤣🤣 

Actually I don’t celebrate the murder of the Irish people by St Pat. I prefer to call it Irish Day and celebrate being Celtic. Not the brutal murder of people that refused to convert to Christianity, a religion of peace. We come in peace, shoot to kill (metaphorically speaking) 

HAPPY EASTER 2024 EveryBunny

 

Wishing everybunny a very happy Easter even if you are like me and don't do the religious side of the event. Just enjoy eating chocolate and the beautiful spring flowers if you are in the northern hemisphere.

Spring is a beautiful season of colour, so I hope everyone has beautiful weather over the Easter weekend. I hope you get to do something nice that brings you happiness and joy. I am off on a steam train for the annual picnic train again as both my husband and I love trains. Here is hoping he will be well enough to have a few hours outdoors, as we booked the train in advance before he was ill, because seats sell fast on this steam train.  

Don’t forget your fur babies like Easter treats too, doggie chocolate bunnies and eggs are available in Big W and Petbarn if you live in Australia.                                                                  

🐣🐣🐣🐥🐇🐇🐣🐣🐣

Individual little Easter eggs in a bone shaped container 

🐣🐣🐥🐥🐇🐇🐇🐇🐣🐣🐥🐥