Well, its Monday morning and halleluyah I don't have to go to work today. I got up early and took a ritual bath, ate a good breakfast, drank some great coffe and am getting ready to do some office work. I finally figured out how to get my photos to post. I forgot to click the terms of agreement box. Once I figured that out, it was easy peasy.

I've been thinking about the fact that I label my blog Witch in the City and I want to clarify what that means. First of all, I do not worship any dark entities or spirits. I don't really believe in that sort of thing. I also don't spend alot of time casting spells although on occasion I do attempt to manifest things that I want to happen. My spiritual belief is that I should attempt to contribute to the positive flow of energy that exists in the universe by good works,thoughts and deeds. I attempt to minimize my contributions to the negative as much as I can. I spend some time actively meditating and visualizing. Sometimes I try to connect with others in this manner, mostly my husband because he is into it and I get alot of relief from him when I need it. He has a great ability to meld with my energy so to speak. I think he doesn't fully understand what I do but is generally accepting of it. The other big part of my practice is in the kitchen and garden. I consider myself a good cook and I love to make all kinds of food. I have a good knack for combining flavors and textures to good ends without benefit of a recipe. The other thing I like to do is take a basic baking recipe and expand on it to make it healthier, using organic ingredients. Someday, I would love to have a little coffee shop specializing in purely organic treats. My other big passion is growing things. I have a pretty decent size flower garden given the size of my yard. I also have a smallish patch where I have tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, garlic and onions. I have herbs scattered throughout the place and use them in cooking when they are in season. I truly believe in the power of food and its ability to heal the body. So, aside from not following a christian path, I am just like most others, although I feel that on the inside I am truly an artist and cooking and gardening are how it comes out. I also have a deep connection to nature and the earth. Sometimes I get a picture in my mind of a lush green forest and I can just tell that somewhere in time that is where I come from. If I could, I would leave the city and live in a deep forest somewhere inside a tree with my dog and a fire for company. That seems like the most peaceful existance ever. I guess that is just dreaming though, because the powers that be seem to have another plan for me. At any rate, that is my story and I'm sticking to it. Outside of those things, I love music,friends and fun..like anyone else. So, if someone tells you they are a witch, don't let the word decided who they are for you. You may have no idea who they are or what that means to them. Here's a couple more garden shots for you all to enjoy whoever you may be....the handsome guy in the tux is my son who will be 18 in a couple weeks. He is on his way to a disastorous prom date, but doesn't know it yet in this shot. Still he looks great!