tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post5408029102315729423..comments2023-10-10T03:56:14.237-06:00Comments on Celtic Lady: BLACK FRIDAY CONTEST AND GIVEAWAYJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17693598787241469220noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-82995864619340756902010-10-16T08:40:44.899-06:002010-10-16T08:40:44.899-06:00Sarah,
No, please don't remove the link. The ...Sarah,<br /><br />No, please don't remove the link. The "oops" meant I thought I had been careless and not read your post all the way to the end. Now I realize you added the final sentence later.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17693598787241469220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-30705115185159036022010-10-16T08:26:46.196-06:002010-10-16T08:26:46.196-06:00hi again... yeah as an after thought... it occurre...hi again... yeah as an after thought... it occurred to me that i should credit your blog with my effort... i didn't understand "oops" ? should i remove the link i made to your blog? i follow two other writer's blogs, where we are weekly provided with a "prompt" to write about and then link back so other writer's can read what everyone else wrote... it's fun if you want to check them out i have buttons on my side bar... "monday's child" is childrens poetry i do with star. and "alphabe-thursday" is just fun... i have actually thought it might be a direction you want to go with your blog... i enjoyed writing for the piece you provided! i would have emailed you this note, but i didn't see an address... you have been in my thoughts... enjoy your weekend!.... blessings...s....sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02312555868068667362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-57651411954007284952010-10-15T21:08:06.086-06:002010-10-15T21:08:06.086-06:00ok julie, i quick put something together... i have...ok julie, i quick put something together... i have thought and thought about that beautiful image and wasn't sure where to go with it but here was what i jotted down tonight... at the last minute of course... (:<br /><br />So I sit and wait<br />in my silver satin and lace<br />I try to think, <br />I just stare into space...<br /><br />my head starts to spin,<br />in my green velvet chair<br />I try to pretend <br />I just don't care<br /><br />my cats are with me<br />and they watch for<br />what is evil and scary<br />and only folklore<br /><br />it's the fear of an end<br />I know the crows warn<br />but something must die<br />for one thing to be born<br /><br />I'm a creator of life<br />I look at my flowers<br />but I have conjured death<br />I am not afraid of my powers<br /><br />so where is he now?<br />How long must I wait?<br />Is this the death that I see?<br />Would this be called fate?<br /><br />I took out my umbrella<br />but it wasn't enough<br />to shield me<br />from this emotional stuff<br /><br />behind me I know <br />are my potions and spells<br />but nothing I could do<br />would equal his self made hells....<br /><br />Good Luck Everyone! <br />...Blessings...S...sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02312555868068667362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-9265660946653442942010-10-15T10:44:58.277-06:002010-10-15T10:44:58.277-06:00To Julie,
Hello, my name is Eleanor. I don’t use ...To Julie, <br />Hello, my name is Eleanor. I don’t use a blog, but I have been reading yours regularly since about six months ago. Please don’t stop yours now! I am 15 and I am from England so I am very interested in my country’s Celtic history, of which your blog is so very informative! I am currently reading “the Seven Daughters of Eve” from your earlier post about mitochondrial DNA. I also liked you last one about the Harvest celebrations, because I love Harvest festival best of all at my church! ugh, sorry to blab >.< Anyway, this is my chance to say that you have an “unofficial” reader – and no doubt many others like me who don’t blog! But I am worried that this “short story” is getting longer than you wanted…<br /><br />Black Friday<br />Friday 13th October. Half of the village wanted their Halloween celebration early, but half thought that was tempting fate. Not after what had just happened. But in Freya’s opinion, what did it matter? She thought it was pointless to feel afraid of superstitions: that only caused bad luck. She was excited. Her sister Iris was upset. She had good reason to be, thought Freya to herself, as she got dressed in her best full white gown. Iris had been friends with the witch – although no-one ever said she was a witch. Violca White had seemed a pleasant, strong woman, but her gypsy blood always played the more dominant part of her. Freya was happy to visit her in her strange house and occasionally exchange conversation, but she was secretly glad when Violca had mysteriously disappeared just a few weeks ago – Iris wouldn’t be pulled down <i>that</i> road any longer. Some whispered she had run away as a hare into the fields, never to return. Some said she watched you pass her house as a raven. Most said she was dead. <br />“Where’s Iris?” Freya was asked by her maid as they descended the hill towards the celebrations, sprawled in the valley. There was a fine drizzle in the air, which lowered Freya’s spirits beneath her black umbrella. “Don’t know,” she muttered. “I couldn’t find my perfume.” <br />“I thought Iris had it.” Of course she did! And no doubt she had taken it to that witch’s house! Freya changed course abruptly. “But, miss, you’re not going to her house?” <br />Freya was already running. As soon as she stepped through the door, though, she found a ladder blocking her path. She scoffed quietly and ducker under, undeterred. It was cold inside, as if the autumn chill had crept in. The room was plain, save the dried herbs hanging from the ceiling and a chair beneath a grim mirror. By that was a shelf, and her perfume was sitting there, amongst skulls and pumpkins! But as she hurried across, there was a clatter to her left and something black fluttered in her face, herbs swinging wildly. Freya batted them off, gasping. Two birds had got in through the open window. Shaking, Freya closed it, and almost instantly felt drawn in by velvety warmth. She looked down. It was the black cat of Violca’s. She had seen it often around the village. But this time, there were two. Freya realised she had forgotten to shut her umbrella. How odd. <br />The chair. Not a day passed without Violca sitting in her chair. Now, it looked cold and empty. Freya sat down in it slowly. Around the walls were irises. She suspected the work of her sister; proud of her namesake, the Greek goddess of the rainbow, who beckoned the dead souls of women away. One of the cats leapt up to the arm, giving her a strangely hard stare. Freya caught sight of her face, pale and empty, in the mirror. But as she did so, she noticed the cat’s reflection turn its head, independent of its owner, fixing her in the gaze of three cats. <br />The witch wasn’t dead after all, thought Freya. <br /><br />I hope this wasn’t too long! I like to write but cannot keep them short… <br />Thankyou.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791284359581018812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-24814614783565525382010-10-08T12:57:56.090-06:002010-10-08T12:57:56.090-06:00Just leaving a comment to let you know that I stil...Just leaving a comment to let you know that I still read your blog and love it!<br />I'm often behind, but I do check and read it!<br />Your giveaway is fun and generous, please don't put me in the drawing, as I have received wonderful goodies from you before...let someone else win!<br />Hugs!<br />LilaLila Rostenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315529639140700858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-3234493086078599082010-10-07T08:04:02.743-06:002010-10-07T08:04:02.743-06:00Sharon Grant sent this entry to me via e-mail:
Hi...Sharon Grant sent this entry to me via e-mail:<br /><br />Hi Julie:<br /><br />When I look at this pic, I sense that the lady is dressed up for an autumn costume party as a greek goddess due to her winged headpiece. In Victorian times, greek goddesses were all the current rage. Perhaps she was feeling very beautiful in her gauzy dress but is let down because it started to rain (as indicated by her holding the umbrella). In her frustration, she sat down in a chair in the hallway of her gothic mansion while waiting for her carriage.<br /> <br />You asked for short and sweet, so there you have it! Can you tell I read a lot of victorian romances in my younger days? LOL<br /> <br />Hope you are well and enjoy the beautiful autumn season.<br /> <br />Sharon Grant<br />Nova ScotiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-45358510757486662402010-10-07T05:37:18.854-06:002010-10-07T05:37:18.854-06:00Hi Julie: I've been checking in on your blog o...Hi Julie: I've been checking in on your blog occasionally. I always enjoy looking at your vintage pics, photos, and reading your posts which are thought provoking and inspirational.<br />I shall try to write a short note about the lady.<br />SharonSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00386696011019324550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-54809131365956027132010-10-06T20:06:13.186-06:002010-10-06T20:06:13.186-06:00I hope you keep writing, Julie! I've read you...I hope you keep writing, Julie! I've read your posts since I found your blog a few weeks ago. I will think about writing a story about the painting.Riverbirdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-80066560412450958342010-10-06T07:23:58.139-06:002010-10-06T07:23:58.139-06:00Mary,
This is exactly what I was looking for! I&#...Mary,<br /><br />This is exactly what I was looking for! I'm glad you had fun. Readers - Mary needs competition. Please write your story!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17693598787241469220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-64250410373929984642010-10-05T22:53:45.826-06:002010-10-05T22:53:45.826-06:00Black Friday
In a small town called Back of the Mo...Black Friday<br />In a small town called Back of the Moon USA, the Evans family have a Fall Ball. This is no ordinary gathering, young witches travel from far and near to be the one girl crowned Queen of All Hallows Eve. They are greeted by the host who is dressed in a long black cape with a hood that shades his face. One by one each girl is taken into the woods where a large black caldron is boiling top a flame that sends sparks high in the night sky. then like in a dream they dance around the caldron. The smell of sage, rosemary,lavender mixed with the burning wood fills the air. They spin, twirl, chant, sharing spells they had gleaned in their young life. As the glow of the fire grew higher into the sky you see thirteen girls each so lovely in their long white gossamer dresses.<br />Camelle with her long black hair. Her green eyes shining in the fire light.<br />Shavannah's cold blue eyes and soft blond hair that floated as she twirled. <br />Hannah's gray eyes with long spun gold hair.<br />Margaret's violet eyes that looked like amethyst and her red hair that touched the ground.<br /> They are beautiful, <br /> They are dangerous!<br />As the night turns to dust a choice is made. Gilda with her chestnut hair and cold black eyes is crowned Queen. When looking into her beautiful face she has a sadness there. Her eyes seemed to look within the soul. It was a celebration, a right of passage for this lovely young witch.<br /> As we leave Back of the Moon, we find Gilda with her Black Cats that are now her Hand Maidens. Her unberella that will give her flight. Crows to deliver messages and direct Gilda to far away places. The mirror that is a window into the future as it reflects her beauty. Gilda is surround by secrets that are hidden till Black friday. So come close and hear me, Black Friday is drawing near. Watch the night sky, Gilda queen of the witches may appear.<br /><br />Thank you Julie, this was fun...I hope others tell a story. And I hope this is what you wanted.<br /> BOO! MaryShopgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16300376153887292794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-59271412553795872702010-10-04T07:49:56.130-06:002010-10-04T07:49:56.130-06:00Julie I have been a faithful reader and commenter ...Julie I have been a faithful reader and commenter since the time I found you on Daisy's blog. Love your posts and have learned much from you my special friend.gmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04879507440579599549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-61952339093434127492010-10-03T15:17:40.904-06:002010-10-03T15:17:40.904-06:00Hi, Mary,
I'm so glad you're writing. Lea...Hi, Mary,<br /><br />I'm so glad you're writing. Leave it in a comment here, please. <br /><br />Thank you!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17693598787241469220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-27576211690092951712010-10-03T13:58:28.849-06:002010-10-03T13:58:28.849-06:00Guestion? Should I write the story on my blog and ...Guestion? Should I write the story on my blog and let you know it is there...How would you like this to be shared with you? Big Hugs, maryShopgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16300376153887292794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-14073349428382358002010-10-02T22:18:39.379-06:002010-10-02T22:18:39.379-06:00You know that I love a good story... Looking back ...You know that I love a good story... Looking back over the time I have followed your blog...I have learned so many things. I am so glad to know that you are in a happy place, and that this year you get to see and feel all the colors of fall. <br />I will try to make a story for this really special piece. <br />This will be fun. Your, MaryShopgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16300376153887292794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-87296852926845461942010-10-02T11:56:40.184-06:002010-10-02T11:56:40.184-06:00I still read and follow along! I need someway to f...I still read and follow along! I need someway to find out how long I have been reading some of my blogger friends.....!Kim Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15582728131377008415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-73238831005156090582010-10-02T11:35:00.228-06:002010-10-02T11:35:00.228-06:00Hi Julie,
I have serious catching up to do. Afte...Hi Julie,<br /><br />I have serious catching up to do. After receiving your email last night, I put myself on hiatus so I could take care of the house (before Don gets home) and do some serious blog reading.<br /><br />The inspiration painting is wonderful. I'm going to give this a whirl. Thanks for the long timeline. I'll probably spend the first week just scribbling ideas.<br /><br />More later,<br />Love<br />AnnieAnnie Jeffrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15415548089882625246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-11207162684255663252010-10-02T10:40:40.219-06:002010-10-02T10:40:40.219-06:00I always read your blog - love the info you provid...I always read your blog - love the info you provide and how thought provoking it is. I love that painting - I'll have to get busy and try and write up a story for it.JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12621061028973446378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-10240680368356282010-10-01T20:43:32.739-06:002010-10-01T20:43:32.739-06:00Hi, Sarah,
I am so glad you are entering! My lif...Hi, Sarah, <br /><br />I am so glad you are entering! My life has gone in a painful direction as well and only now, after two or three really awful years, things might be looking up! I wish the same for you!<br /><br />Hugs, JulieJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17693598787241469220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-76159406615627515252010-10-01T19:29:04.871-06:002010-10-01T19:29:04.871-06:00hi julie! whether i win or not you have to know yo...hi julie! whether i win or not you have to know you still have one reader... me! i love your blog! your blog was one of the first i found when i started blogging two years ago, in my desperation to escape the reality that world had gone in a painful direction which was beyond my control... i read your every post! i have always been a realist and i must say somewhat of a control freak, in your posts i have learned the value of believing in something fantastical.... wait did that make sense? anyway i am a big fan and will be submitting a story for your picture...... thx i appreciate you!sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02312555868068667362noreply@blogger.com