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Ana

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joined on 08/17/06
last updated 02/03/08
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Strange Brew's Turning 15! (blog entry) Strange Brew
(2826 Elmwood Ave,)
Is
Having a Party!

Come join us in Celebrating
15 Great Years of Business

June 21st Saturday
12-5pm

You've Kept us going, here's our chance to show you how much we've appreciated you!

Join us for a... read more
blog entry posted Wed, June 11, 2008 - 8:06 PM permalink - 2 comments
photo posted 02/13
Baby Gregory's Birth (blog entry) Finally at 8pm Friday, the long awaited call came in, "We're heading to the hospital." Jenn said. I told them to give me a call back once they were settled and the process begun. I'd read up (between calls) to find out what Cervidil actually did... read more
blog entry posted Mon, February 11, 2008 - 2:22 PM permalink - 2 comments
Gregory John Speck (blog entry) Little Speck was born yesterday evening to one incredibly brave momma (she was induced and did not take the epidural) at 8:14pm weighing 8 pounds and 15.5 ounces.

Details later!
blog entry posted Sun, February 10, 2008 - 11:37 AM permalink - 2 comments
On Call (blog entry) I'm so excited, soon I'll be assisting as a birthing coach for the third time! I find myself wishing I knew more, or finding things that I could have used in the previous births that may have made things easier on the momma. Its such a learning ... read more
blog entry posted Fri, February 1, 2008 - 10:20 PM permalink - 4 comments
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From the comic- Candi

I laugh like a silly 9yr old every time I read this...
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Strange Brew
(2826 Elmwood Ave,)
Is
Having a Party!

Come join us in Celebrating
15 Great Years of Business

June 21st Saturday
12-5pm

You've Kept us going, here's our chance to show you how much we've appreciated you!

Join us for an afternoon of: Free Food and Drinks
Music
Henna art- $5-$15
Store-wide sale: Receive 10% off your total purchase
%15 off total purchase with subtotals over $100!
Wed, June 11, 2008 - 8:06 PM permalink - 2 comments
 
Finally at 8pm Friday, the long awaited call came in, "We're heading to the hospital." Jenn said. I told them to give me a call back once they were settled and the process begun. I'd read up (between calls) to find out what Cervidil actually did to the body and learned that it may or may not actually start labor. Around 11pm, I got another call that they were all settled, then another before I was about to head out telling me to stay put and get a little sleep as they were going to try t... read more
Mon, February 11, 2008 - 2:22 PM permalink - 2 comments
 
Little Speck was born yesterday evening to one incredibly brave momma (she was induced and did not take the epidural) at 8:14pm weighing 8 pounds and 15.5 ounces.

Details later!
Sun, February 10, 2008 - 11:37 AM permalink - 2 comments
 
I'm so excited, soon I'll be assisting as a birthing coach for the third time! I find myself wishing I knew more, or finding things that I could have used in the previous births that may have made things easier on the momma. Its such a learning process- hopefully it won't all fly out the window when the time comes. The 'baby having basket' is ready to roll. There are some new aromatherapy blends that I'm hoping we can try out too. Perhaps by the time I'm a crone I'll be a proper Doula ::... read more
Fri, February 1, 2008 - 10:20 PM permalink - 4 comments
 
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What a pleasant surprise to check in today and discover that Boo (the choreographer) was able to procure and upload a copy of the dance we did to commemorate Keegan's recent arrival onto our big blue marble, this past July at Northern Migration. It was my first time on stage. Definitely more of a Midsummer Night's Dream than a Tribal style dance- dancing in wings was fun.. and educational! (good thing they were well-made or Cat and I would hav... read more
Thu, January 3, 2008 - 7:15 PM permalink - 2 comments
 
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Marilee Heyer Illustration: "We Goddess"

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Dark Moon

The moon is dark, it's hard to see,
Shadows swirl in mystery.
Quiet whispers from all directions,
Sibilant sounds with no protections.

Gathering closer, a dangerous gleam,
Bursting forth a flickering beam.
The fire builds, which soft bodies surround,
Setting blankets and baskets upon the ground.

Ah! Only women, and to think you were shook!
Light clarifying shadows is all that it took.
Now colorful skirts and soft glowing hair,
So silly to fear, what now seems so fair.

"Only women" you whisper so low,
Settling back and watching the show.
Lulled by the movement and soft melody,
Eyelids slide down in sleep's parody.

Carried along in the evenings soft hum,
Thinking, "To lay surrounded, could be quite fun!"
Something changes, sends a chill down your spine,
Things no longer seem so innocent, so fine...

'What's different?' you wonder, these women so fair.
What's returned my fear, raised the nape of my hair?
Women are harmless you think, "Why fear?"
You suddenly care if they should come near.

"Look closer," the small voice bids in your mind,
Why be frightened of something seeming so kind?
It all feels quite different, the energy's changed,
You now begin feeling it's all pre-arranged.

Their eyes seem so knowing, a little too wise,
Teeth gleam too sharply, like cats with a prize.
Soft hair braided with odd little bones,
Not just pretty feathers and shiny stones.

These women, they have nothing to fear,
Their softness hides claws to rend any too near.
Their Goddess is quite older, is what you surmise,
Their weakness an illusion to the world's dull eyes.

"Hecate, Innanna, Holda and Hel,
Lilith, Morrigan, Kali and Cybel"
Different voices, each calling to her Dame
Likenesses different, in darkness the same.

Awareness of this ancient eldritch call,
Make you stumble backwards, feeling a pall.
These women could face Pan and match him feral,
And all along look like they just sang a sweet carrol!

'It's time to be going,' you suddenly decide,
This place is no longer safe to abide.
The air feels cold, making teeth chatter,
As being follow'd by the Wild Hunt's clatter.


...Swirling, dancing 'round the fire,
Whispering, giggling we conspire.
Sidewards glance and knowing look,
Being a woman's all it took.

By Ana Hawthorn, 2006 (dedicated to her Dark Moon Dames)

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What I'm About...

Gender
Female
Age
45
Location
about me
I think the interests may have said it all. I own an occult./herb shop, I've been a Tattoo artist for 16yrs and counting, I am a witch. I am hoping to be able to call myself a Tribal Belly Dancer some day- I love it!
I'm also a Facilitator and Clan Head for a Wiccan Seminary, for more on that you can check:
www.whitestagseminary.homestead.com
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Booze is de Debil (Le Serpent Rouge)

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Testimonials

October 16, 2007
How do I feel about Ana?

Well, let me tell you,....

I met Ana almost, or just about 10 years ago.
At first, her silent ways intimidated me more than anything in the world. Now, the silence speaks volumes to those that really listen.

In the time that I have gotten to know her, she has moved from acquaintance, to friend, to sister. Over the years we have gotten to know just about every aspect of each other and most of the time we don't even need words to communicate.

Ana is beyond a doubt one of the most intelligent women I know, and I thank the Gods that she is on my side. I have grown so much just from listening, not only to her words but to her silence, which has forced me to think more intensely for myself.

While being a person that cares a great deal for her clan, she knows where to draw the lines of tough love. Where she is willing to go that extra mile for someone, don't expect her to, because she's not one to be taken advantage of. If you ask her a question, you'd better be damn sure you want the answer to it, because she is NOT one to sugar coat anything other than orange peel, fennel seeds or horehound.

She has a WICKED sense of humor, and is one of the only people I would want to be stranded on a desert island with (not only because she can track down the edible wild plants & mushrooms!)

There are a thousand things I can say about Ana, but the last thing for now will be that I am honored to be her student, her friend, and her little sister.
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