I like that my mother looks happy there. I remember 1983 was a good year for both of us. I'd graduated from college, had proven myself at my job, and communication was good with my mother.
Monday, September 26, 2005
"Content For Now"
6:14pm
Last night, after some reading in the Ouspensky 'Miraculous' book, (yes, I'm back into it again.), I went to the Setsightings website to see if they had any updates. Updates, they do indeed have! The webauthors recently came back from a trip to New York City, with a generous collection of NYC Set sightings. Their eagle eyes saw him everywhere.
I was thrilled to see the results they had with the Stela of Amaini, the one I discovered.
Photographing the stela through the glass, this is the best detail I could get of the SET hieroglyph:
It looks rather pathetic when I compare it with their results:
Used with their gracious permission
Almost, I could think about upgrading my camera, as well as the late scanner. I learned they used a Nikon D50. At first I thought, "Oh, it's not a whole lot more expensive than my Sony Mavica was in its day." Then I learned the price doesn't include the lens, or the flash, or... Apparently, this camera, called a SLR, is quite a bit more complicated than the 'point and shoot' type which is more my speed. I am usually happy with its results, so I will hang onto my little Mavica for as long as I can. Besides, I have other things I want to spend my money on.
Meanwhile, I am glad to enjoy the fine efforts of others, with their fine cameras.
Sunday, October 2, 2005 A
"Laura Visits"
8:04am
I didn't leave the bed immediately after my dream. I lingered there, remembering Laura's hug. But as I laid there, the details of my dream grew dim. I got up, and left Julia still slumbering. When she arose, she told me that Laura had visited her in a dream. I don't think this is a meaningless co-incidence.
I was at the computer, slowly getting ready to assemble my own dream memory. I then typed quickly while she related what she could remember.
It was an idyllic scene, yet there were the troubling aspects of Laura's last days, with the worrying about medicines and her health. Yet Laura was placid, in good spirits, and in a philosophical mood. We were on a beach resort. Julia said it reminded her of Virginia beach where she vacationed as a child. Where was this beach? Was it in Australia? Was it in San Diego, where the three of us had such a nice time? Julia's not sure.
But Laura was in a good mood. However, she died in this dream, peacefully, but she died. She relaxed, she chatted, and then she passed away while on vacation.
Julia couldn't believe she'd passed away. Then the next dream elements are scrambled, but she's fairly sure they happened afterwards. Julia was looking at a pile of mail, and opened one envelope. The large white text on a reddish purple background was striking. However, the title of the magazine was rather unusual, "I Believe in Reincarnation."
Laura always said she would send us messages if she could, and now on the other side, is sending this.
There was another odd element. Julia often sees coins in her dreams. She remembers handling an old copper Australian coin which said Australia A------ (Adminstration?) There was also a seven pointed star, it looked hundreds of years old, which is impossible unless she were seeing it from a future perspective. However, this is significant, for when we used to speak of such things as reincarnation, we said we'd meet in Sydney.
In my dream, Laura had already passed on and was a ghost, but she was able to materialize, so that when we hugged, I could 'feel' her flesh, the hug felt so real. I was supposed to meet at the movie theater on Main street. (This harkens back to the day we watched the movie Beautiful Mind.)
It is hazy now, it was night time in the dream, I was hunting for her, because I knew I was supposed to meet her there.
I recall a vision of the way Main street looks at night, but hazy, perhaps I was not wearing glasses. Mostly I remember finding Laura, the smile, the joy, she was so happy to see me, mostly I remember how real that hug felt. I think she told me, "Remember this, I'm really here with you." Then after our hug, I woke up.
Isn't that something, Laura comes to both of us? It's not the first time. There was the
Valentine Visits earlier this year. However, those dreams were a few days apart. This morning's had a much stronger presence of Laura. Thank you, Laura!
Sunday, October 2, 2005 B
"Plenty to Occupy my Mind"
10:35pm
The weekend is rapidly drawing to a close, and it is ending on a triumphant note. Earlier today, we saw Serenity. It is good, there's some depth to its underpinnings. However it is very fast paced and hence, a little hard to follow. Those fast switches of the camera eye, whew! Still, it's quite an exciting 'ride', as I felt a stowaway on the airship 'Serenity'.
We went to Mandarin Palace afterwards. I tried to remember to just take A TINY BIT of each thing that appealed, and I did okay. I didn't have a huge pile of leftovers I couldn't eat. It's funny, I eat less at buffets than I do with what they serve as 'normal' portions. Nearly always, I have stuff to take home.
My fortune cookie made me laugh:
"Enthusiastic leadership gets you a promotion when you least expect it."
There's only one problem: I'm always expecting it!
Meanwhile, there's plenty to occupy my mind. There are fascinating conversations going on via the web, which is always intriguing. A show on meteors engaged Julia's mind, and I enjoyed what I could catch of it, while I was busy with other things. I stopped while they showed the meteors at NYC's Museum of Natural History, remembering being in those rooms and touching those gigantic rocks from the heavens, feeling their hard cold surfaces. Many centuries ago, they were not so cold as they were hurled across the sky.
Also, I felt in the mood for some intuitive explorations via the 'automatic drawing', and came up with another of my quirky drawings:
A Sense of Power and Mystery
I must admit this was partially influenced by earlier perusing bronze dragons on Ebay. I do love the dragon energy!
Thursday, October 6, 2005
"A Change of Season"
4:18am
The seasons change gradually. Day to day, perhaps there is not much difference from one to the next. Yet, there is a certain definable moment when the air has truly changed. This morning, I wake to a chilly house. No need of fans, the air through the window is cool enough. Thick blankets feel good.
Under thick blanket,
warm bed partner, nearness nice,
new season so fresh.
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Noting this change, I return now to that cozy bed. I will talk with you later.
Saturday, October 8, 2005
"Just a Little Note"
8:03pm
This has been mostly a day of catching up on email. I've received so many lovely letters, and I think I've answered most of them. If I owe you one, I hope to get to it soon.
During this enjoyable activity, I glanced out the window a little before 6:30pm and saw:
out the window,
strange sky,
white background to black trees...
it is the twilight,
inbetween, liminal time....
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While doing email clean up, I got intrigued by a Cirque du Soleil email. Okay, it was an ad, but I followed the bait anyway. I listened to the music samples and ordered two CDs, a 'best of' and one called 'KA'. No kidding, that's what its name is. I'm not sure if there's any Egyptian association. Anyway, the teaser samples promise music of a most intense and magical kind, sure to inspire my own magical explorations.
And, oh yes, my bid on a beautiful dragon went through. I look forward to its arrival.
You can see where this somewhat influenced my recent dragon drawing!
Sunday, October 9, 2005
"Five Roses"
6:48pm
I did this for the Photo Friday theme of 'FIVE'. Five fingers, five roses. However, there are only three ruby red roses in actuality, the other two are reflected, as is my hand. There's an odd, eerie effect there, like maybe a future Self reaching out to touch me.
