Yesterday while I was driving home from the farm stand, I saw two young foxes playing in the brush by the side of the road. I seldom see fox in th day time let a lone two. I decided that fox was my totem for the week. Camouflage; "wily fox has many allies in the woodlands, including the foliage,which offers protection and much medicine. Fox is seemingly able to vanish amidst the lush undergrowth of the forest. This flora is fox's ally. The ability to meld into one's surroundings an be unnoticed is a powerful gift when one is observing the activities of others."

May your birthday wishes come true!! Good health, happiness and many happy returns.

...a coworker of mine is currently battling cancer, and this post was on his website...I thought it was very moving and worth sharing...

"We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we're frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are. After that, we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. We'll certainly be happy when they're out of that stage.

The Olympics is over today- did you all see it?
I do not have TV- so it was funny to find my self in places with TV's during the Olympics. I watched some of it. I didn't see the opening ceremonies which were said to be quite something...I did hear on the radio in the barn that the opening ceremonies were digitally remastered..so that of all the millions who watched it on TV saw it all changed...hmmmm....It is amazing what can be left out--so that we get the "picture" that someone wants us to see.

verse from a translation of the Tao Te Ching. :)

Verse 15

The masters of this ancient path
are mysterious and profound
Their inner state baffles all inquiry
Their depths go beyond all knowing

Frosty and I are sitting here at my desk purring...well Frosty is purring and I am typing :)
It has been a lovely day. Just back late last evening from a nice R & R at Martha's Vinyard. So nice to be back home in my favorite mountains :)....I came home to lots of purring, abundant growth of flowers in the garden...( the red roses are looking fabulous along with big purple dahlias)..a big pile of mail including lots of birthday wishes...THANK YOU ALL for warm wishes, cards, presents,(the giant squirt guns are a special favorite) phone messages (especially those of you who sang):) :) e-cards...I was touched and feel so lucky to have you all in my life..

Hi all, It has been a bit of a spacey day :), so much energy down loading....we all feel it...:) get some rest, on the Earth Mother if possible, other wise just BE, STILL...This week we had rabbit totem to support our weaving and manifesting...Looking at fears from all angles has been challenging, humorous, sad, painful, at times...quite the mix!! All in all it has been ILLUMINATING!! May you have peace AND remember that "It is not the Form..." Let go of expectations as to what it is supposed to look like.......

Good morning,
The animal totems of the week, pose a bit of a puzzle this week. How does one get their fears to support the weaving of there life?
It is always important to me to examine the relationship of the totems each week as well as the meanings of the animals totems them selves.

Willy Wonka: But Charlie, don't forget what happened to the man who suddenly got everything he he always wanted.

Charlie Bucket: What happened?

Willy Wonka: He lived happily ever after.

As many of you know honey bees have been dying in mass quantities. Many are wondering "what is their message"
Deborah found this link and sent it to me: Enjoy

http://www.andrewgough.co.uk/bee1_1.html