Artifacts are a Fact

I've been going thru my rock finds lately as I'm in the process of moving residences, when I came up-on this forgotten find...
Back in the summer of 2010, I was exploring along the shores of Overton ,Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, when I came across this small artifact. Not 'for sure' what it is but it seems to be some kind of mortar type tool for resin grinding or maybe even a small smoke pipe for a puff of sweet grass/tobacco? What do you think?

Pairing Event Artwork

I attended my Pairings Event on July 26th at the Yarmouth County Museum on Collins Street in Yarmouth to read my two short stories I wrote for local artists, Ivan Blades and Carole Rogers. This is an annual event for writers and artists to get together and work. It was well attended and everyone enjoyed the art and food provided! Here's the paintings, short stories I wrote plus a few pictures of the event. 

~There are also limited post-card editions available at the Museum for those who would like a copy for sharing or treasures. Hope you enjoy!

Dearest

Dearest,

It’s been almost four years. The last time I looked, you were a little older grayer and worse off, maybe, than before. I realized watching you are still hiding behind the mask you wore as a youth. The one I fell for, head-over-heels. Do you remember those first summer days? Basking in hot sun, watching the sea roll up to kiss your toes? Sneaking a peek at me over a cup of coffee?  The freedom of a bridle-less ride on a white horse?  So many things that brought us together, nice and not so nice...

As I sit looking out my window, remembering every word you ever said. There wasn't that many, after all. Phrases that meant the most were never uttered. They burst forth in a vibration of caring that moved the mind, body and spirit for each of us. Every embrace more entwined than the last. Time has gone by. We are different now but still the same inside. A smile crinkles up my lips. Believe that I know it’s still there. Don't think for a moment it will ever stop. We build our relationship on that what we cannot touch with our hands. Speak your truth, if that’s what you desire. No matter what is said, love will return, every morning, in a brilliant white light.

@ BeverlyWells-Pinkney2014

Drum

Darkness. The white crescent moon hangs still in the night sky. Pulling my sweater closer, I walk in silence down the twisted path. The shadows of the forest never hampered my direction. After a few minutes, I hear the ocean. Steadily it rolls in the salty air. Arriving on the beach, the waters dance in the dim moon light. Putting a match to my all-ready prepared pile of driftwood, the flames quickly engulfed the dry timbers, warming my hands as I listened to the woods behind me moan in tune to the waves. Slowly my friends began to arrive though the forest path, each drawn there for their own reason. We talk of our time away from each other, bringing a mixture of knowledge for reflection.

An owl hoots in the old black spruce as clouds pass over. A prayer is offered to Mother Earth as we commence, vibrating the body, mind and spirits of all participants. I start to tap my drum as the other drummers begin. We blend in rhythmic tones. Our hearts combining as one was our souls unite in a sacred bliss of rhythms. As we wind thru the journey of the music, we all reach out to our Master, asking for direction, blending the love and wisdom of ancient ancestors into harmony. Winding down to a soft tap of the drum skin, we end our chant. After hugging, we part ways, again, leaving the dying fire, each belonging to the Sun and Moon cycles, we all agree.

@BeverlyWells-Pinkney2014

Tree Fall

A photo of the black spruce fallen in the wind storm the other week... just missing my bedroom window! Thankfully, everything in and around the house was undamaged by the fall. My alarm had just went off at 5am.Lying there in bed I wondered if I should get up when suddenly there was a large snap out-side. "Crap! Here comes the tree!" I said, just as it hit the side of the house.

September Organic Garden Up-date

 

I've been picking off my fresh tomatoes every day for a week or so and now have to try and can as the weather has ripened them up fast! I stew them and preserve in bottles for cooking later on this fall/winter. Its simply to do.

1. Peel the tomatoes by soaking them in boiling water for one minute. Gently pull away the skin.


2. Place tomatoes in a large pot. Turn on heat to medium.


3. Cover and boil gently for 15 minutes, or until tomatoes are tender. Place in clean canning jars while still hot and top with mason lids. Cool befor placing in cup-board. Their yummy!
 
 



 
 
I few photo's of my garden below. Among the tomato plants and yellow string beans, you will find sorrel and st john's wort. Not to mention evening primrose. I planted some winter harvest veggies, also, parsnip, carrot and beets. My peas have been picked & eaten weeks ago, leaving a spot for new onion bulbs to be planted for winter greens. I'm hoping my swiss chard will grow till January like last winter. I have taken in a few herbs for my window but my sage and lemon balm will have to stay out as it will die anyway in the winter months. Dandelion greens usually turn up in March with burdock root marked by the green house door...just in case I want to try it! My calendula flowers will bloom till well after the first frost and bloom early spring, making every thing sing with orange & yellow for the bees. ...hoping you enjoy!
 


 



 

 


 
 
 
 
 

How to Find Your Holy Grail

                                                                Wood's Walk video by Me ♥

1~Recognize your deep need to find the Holy Grail. Only when your desire to find the grail is all-consuming will you be truly prepared to set off on your search. If you can't tell whether you would rather watch TV or search for the Holy Grail, you probably aren't prepared to start your search.

2~Establish yourself as a hero or heroine. In all traditional Holy Grail searches, only a true hero can actually recognize and keep the Holy Grail at the end of a search. In today's gender-equal culture, a heroine can search for the Holy Grail as well. Either way, you must be sure that you are spiritually and mentally mature before you can expect to find the Holy Grail.

3~Determine what you think the Holy Grail actually is. Because nobody has ever seen the Holy Grail, this step could be somewhat difficult. According to Christian tradition, the Holy Grail is a cup or chalice Jesus used at the Last Supper. It may not be a cup at all...What do you use to represent it? There has always been some confusion about the shape of the actual vessel. In recent years, the term "holy grail" has been used metaphorically to apply to all elusive dreams. Even if you have a burning desire to search for the Holy Grail, you need to decide what it actually is before you begin searching for it.
4~Figure out whether anyone can serve as your spiritual guide. A quest of this nature could involve some supernatural elements, and you need all the help you can get. If you know anyone with strong spiritual abilities, try to convince them to give you some advice and moral support before your search.
5~Consider where the Holy Grail might actually be, depending on what you think it is. Your spiritual guide might be able to help you brainstorm locations in which to quest.

6~Prepare to cross a threshold into a supernatural world as you set off for the supposed location of the Holy Grail. Like many other heroes and heroines of the past, you may face threats from supernatural forces, terrible weather conditions, gruesome monsters and other unnatural phenomena. Know that these are just routine parts of your quest.

FINALLY~ Have fun and explore your soul connection with the UNIVERSE ♥♥♥

 

Tree's

 

 

 

 

I've always been in love with trees! As a child, I lived in a house that was surrounded by giant Chestnut trees. It was fun to climb among the twisted branches and snuggle in the crooks of the bows. On rainy days, one could stand under a green canopy umbrella and enjoys the summer storms. I often noticed that the trees will show them-selves among the bark and bows with a natural wood face. Next time you pass a tree, look to say 'hello' to a earth friend!

 

(A 'knotty' face)

 

 

 

                                                        (What do you imagine with-in?)