I love fountain pens.

My first love at the age of six ,a maroon Parker Lady with a tiny gold nib. I took it to school one day and it was stolen, but I got it back.

Many years later, somewhere in the 80s , I lost my dear Pary Lady , in town somehwere , I think. *sighs* Lost forever. I never did get her back.

The other day , I gave a friend an inexpensive, but very yummy Parker Reflex Fountain Pen as a Christmas present.She borrowed mine once and fell in love with it. Anyway , her delight soon turned to despair as she LOST ita few days later or it was stolen and despite chasing round the whole of Stockholm she was unable to replace it. I must have bought the last two Parker Reflex Fountain Pens. She was told they were not getting any more in. The other department stores have also stopped selling fountain pens.

What IS the world coming to ? When I do see fountainpens now , they are all hugely expensive , Rolls Royve versions.

On my visits to Bradford , which is where I come from , sadly all the decent shops have disappeared. WHSmiths and Boots are hopeless. Is this typcial of the rest of the country ? I wonder. Lackaday .

Anayway , a Parker Reflex Fountain Pen with Comfort Grip is what I am looking for. Should you find one in your local supermarket do let me know cost p&P . Thanks .

Blessed be all fountain pens and ink cartridges, especially the inexpnsive ones that make writing such a pleasure .

21st December , Winter Solstice. The shortening days and longer nights are most intense here in Sweden, but from today onward our days start getting longer. Blessed be.

The pagan in me feels the need for ritual to mark this occasion. I’ve just had a solstice nourishing breakfast and now savouring the chocolate darkness of my coffee. Willl light candles as the sun sets ( it is actually beginning to set now as I write this , 2.30 pm )

In neopaganism, the winter solstice sabbat is often called Yule. – which is also the Swedish word for Christmas. Lots of pagan rooted traditions here . Perhaps that is why I am here too. This is really a time for introspection, and planning for the future, I know I keep saying this. I tend to write and reflect more around the new moon and the full moon.I need this time. Quiet , peaceful, leisurely , serene, introspective time.. love it .. and the golden coppery sunset shines in and onto my keyboard, agreeing with me.

Yesterday , 20th , marked the new moon which is a time for new beginnings. The moon is waxing now and supporting our festivities and gatherings until the full moon on 3rd January.

Happy solstice , everyone !

Magpie came to me today ; caught my attention as it landed on the branch of the pine tree outside the kitchen window and swung up and down for a while, proud of its accomplishment.

Understanding messages from Spirit

Prophecy

Intelligence

Use of voice

Good luck
Thanks for the visit, magpie .

I mean apart form the ritual How are you ?
How are you feeling ? Here and now ?

WHat would an honest authentic tuned in respnse sound like ?

I'm thinking it might read something like a description of a wine .

Melancholic ........tinge of sadness.. .....a smudge of serenity ......some higher tones of delight.....an after taste of calm ....

It might include images :

a flowing river ......a mist at dawn....a simmering pot........crackling fire ... or a volcano about to erupt ?

.. or smell , a scent.. singed hair ......fried onions ......wet wool ....bergamot ... lavender .... coffee ?

how are YOU , here and now ?

What's your best recipe for creme ninon ? It's going to be the starter for Christmas dinner and can't find the recipe that included madeira and/ or sherry alas !

To include bayleaf or not ?

Dilema.. help please.
xxx