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Moon shadow

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Michaela

The December 2010 Lunar eclipse coincided with the date of the December solstice. It was the first total lunar eclipse to occur on the date of the Northern Winter Solstice since 1638. Moon Shadow ‘Did it take long to … Continue reading →

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Jesus on the moon

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Michaela

Fits nicely our winter-solstice-full-moon-theme Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Jesus of the moon Jesus Of The Moon lyrics I stepped out of the St. James hotel And I left you behind curled up like a child A … Continue reading →

Posted in Zeitgeist Music | Tagged change, Moon | 1 Comment

What keeps us alive

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Michaela

What keeps us alive, what allows us to endure? I think it is the hope of loving, or being loved. I heard a fable once about the sun going on a journey to find its source, and how the … Continue reading →

Posted in Books & Poetry, Eckhart speaks | Tagged love, Moon, Winter solstice | 2 Comments

Full Moon

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Michaela

Above the tower — a lone, twice sized moon. On the cold river passing night filled homes, It scatters restless gold across the waves. On mats, it shines richer than silken gauze. Empty peaks, silence: among sparse stars, Not yet … Continue reading →

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The full moon

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Michaela

You stop to point at the moon in the sky, but the finger’s blind unless the moon is shining. One moon, one careless finger pointing — are these two things or one? The question is a pointer guiding a novice … Continue reading →

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Angelic voice

Posted on December 21, 2010 by lilli10

by Lilli I don’t know who is singing, this is awesome ! I never heard this Ave Maria sung with such deep emotions in sombody’s voice. It simply makes me crying. Ave Maria

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Sing, just sing…

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Michaela

This is just such a lovely English Christmas carol. So much joy… I saw three ships I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas Day in … Continue reading →

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Don’t leave me ..

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Michaela

Came across Jaques Brel and his beautiful and soulful chansons. I have all but forgotten about him… He sung through the heart, he lived his songs. Enjoy Ne me quitte pas

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Waiting for the Prince of Peace

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Michaela

The advent wreath is a tradition in my country. Puprple is the classic color for three of the four Sundays of Advent: once the color associated with royalty, it symbolizes Christ as the “Prince of Peace.” Rose is the color for … Continue reading →

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