The Mansion

[DarkWarrioress]

My return from the RW has left me in a bit of tension as the snow falls and I traveled with caution upon roads fast becoming covered in snow. I find gifts from the Wolfing. Her words, the necklace, they make me draw in a breath and bring tears to my eyes.

She knows.

I, too, have traveled this road. Part of me still walks it while the rest of me finds much elsewhere. I am destined never to settle for One Way, One Road. My life has taught me this. It has taught me to be open to many things. For Truth lies all around us, in every nook and cranny. Some of Its wisdoms are not for us but meant for others, some are destined for us. We take what feels right and leave the rest for others to find.

Wolfing is spot on. Then again, I had little doubt of it. She holds her Truths tightly to her chest, where they should be. Wisdom spoken, comes when it needs to be heard and not before.

The God/dess' Path, The Good Road, All other paths and ways.... none are better nor more right than any other. All ways should humble us, in some form or another. We should not allow our anger, our insights, our prejudices, blind us to any of it. Finding the Truths in our lives is a personal journey and meant for none but ourselves.

Long ago, I removed the star I wore and now I replace it with the Wolfling's gift. Her words, put to parchment, is placed with every other note and word gift she has given me.

 

[DarkWarrioress]

This one is for AC. Taken from earlier this morning when it had just started to snow. About 2 hours ago. This is from across the road in front of my house.

 

[DarkWarrioress]

Now that I figured out how to post from this site. I corrected my edit of before. it was still dark out so I think my phone camera took the pic in blue.

ETA: Not to mention my car windows are tinted.

 

[AmbrosiaCaress]

This one is for AC. Taken from earlier this morning when it had just started to snow. About 2 hours ago. This is from across the road in front of my house.

WOW... pretty... Thanks DW... I would love a little snow here for the Holiday and not the hard rain we are getting where I am....

 

[DarkWarrioress]

WOW... pretty... Thanks DW... I would love a little snow here for the Holiday and not the hard rain we are getting where I am....

It's heading your way, AC. But I think it's making a stop in the midwest first. We've got three more storms coming in behind this one and I don't think the snow elevation is going to get low enough again to let it keep snowing but it sure is a pretty view, that's for sure. Makes it feel more.... christmassy.

 

[fr33ks33k]

Yep. We got your snow, Cait. It's starting to accumulate now, so I'm hoping that the roads aren't too bad on Sunday when I have to drive back down to my apartment.

 

[DarkWarrioress]

Yep. We got your snow, Cait. It's starting to accumulate now, so I'm hoping that the roads aren't too bad on Sunday when I have to drive back down to my apartment.

I hope so too, Sweetness. Drive safe. It's still snowing here, but the storm should be headed east soon.

 

[fr33ks33k]

I hope so too, Sweetness. Drive safe. It's still snowing here, but the storm should be headed east soon.

Thanks, darlin'.

 

[DarkWarrioress]

Thanks, darlin'.

Anytime, sugar.

~~~ ~~~


So, as per usual (of course why should a Saturday be any different?) I found myself awake at 3:30am. Instead of tossing and turning, I got up, scanned our boards, caught up on some FB games and drug my semi-sleepy tukas back to bed where I promptly remained asleep until 8:30.

No more snow. *sniffle* Now I have wind and rain but I also have a fire turning in the fireplace and the burning pine smells heavenly. As soon as I have a bed coals, I will burn the oak. So, here I sit, my second coffee in had and wondering what to eat this morning... what's appealing... then there's my list. Household chores, baking, gift wrapping and if my Muse will permit, writing. A slow and easy day. *she says as she gently raps on the desktop because nothing is ever a slow and easy day when she believes it will be one*

For now, I just want to sit back, drink coffee and listen to the wind.

 

[DarkWarrioress]

It's insanity. Everyone in the family knows I avoid town on the weekends and closer we get to the holidays. People are just plain.... loco and I get irritable (think, worse than a mother defending her cubs). Yet, I get a text last night from the kidlets' mother asking me if I will please, please, please take her to do some last minute Christmas shopping because their grandfather just wired her some money.

*snarls into her coffee cup*

I gave in. What can I say? It's Christmas and I adore those kids. It's bad enough they're going to their dad's this year, but you know how those things go. Have to share. It wouldn't be so damn bad if he wasn't a complete asshole in my book.

So, I'm going to fortify myself with coffee. Then head out into the cold, extremely windy morning and go fetch their momma and brave the jungle of human beings that do all their frigging shopping at last minute. Then I'm going to come home and have some eggnog laced with bourbon, finish up my baking and wrap the presents I've been trying to wrap for a week now.

I suppose, it could be much worse and dismal in the bargain. I am thankful. I am. It's just that.... *shudder* *goes to fetch more coffee*

 

[DarkWarrioress]

Writing is just not going to get done until after the 25th, I'm afraid. I can't seem to focus. So much to do otherwise in the realm beyond this one but between the 26th and the first, I will catch up.

 

[DarkWarrioress]

Morning dawned cold and clear in her part of the Universe. Tomorrow another storm will make its way in, though she didn't expect snow. Today family will start to arrive and tonight we will have a small dinner because the kidlets will be leaving later this evening. The kidlets get their gifts this morning after arriving and believe her, they are jumping for joy because of it. The other adults have been informed they get to wait. She got words and grumbles about that. But she stood firm and reminded them they could get coal instead. This year is a bit of an exception because of the kidlets.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays... whichever you prefer, the sentiments are still the same.

 

[DarkWarrioress]

 

[Luna_Wolf72]

Stopping by to wish the Lady, where ever she is in the Real World, the bestest and most brightest Christmas ever. Because I care and because she deserves it to be so.

 

[DarkWarrioress]

Stopping by to wish the Lady, where ever she is in the Real World, the bestest and most brightest Christmas ever. Because I care and because she deserves it to be so.

*snags the Wolfing into the ether to kiss both her cheeks (facial cheeks, people) and give her a warm tight hug and whispering in her ear...*

Happy Holidays, Wolfing. It makes my heart smile to see you feeling so well this year. *kisses the tip of her nose and sets her back into her kitchen to finish getting her dinner ready*

 

[DarkWarrioress]

The quiet starts to settle in. Family departs for the movies. I clean up, put away food. The kid brother is packed and ready to go first thing in the morning. He moves to Georgia. The furthest away we have ever been from one another since Mom died. He left home before, but it was only a state away and he drove home for holidays. Not now. He follows his heart and I am happy for him. I just wish it wasn't so far away. There is a lesson here for me. I shall find it. One of the kidlets graduates in two years. He'll be here for that even if I have to pay for his ticket myself. If her uncle isn't here then, it will break her heart. He and I helped raise her since she was born.

Now I know how Mom felt when I left home to follow my heart. Things really do come full circle.

Good Night, Lit.

 

[DarkWarrioress]

Universal Humor

So, I made peace with myself last night. I'm still not happy. I woke up in the middle of the night in a sweat from a nightmare I can't even recall, just that it was heart wrenching. I chalked it up to my unconsciousness still protesting the brother's move.

This morning, I was calm. Reserved. Resolved. I made sure he knew he was welcome home at any time if things didn't work out, expressing that I sincerely HOPED they would. I have since come to the re-enforcement that the Universe has a twisted sense of humor. You see, several months of ago, I made a wish. I wanted the kid brother to be happy, to find someone who would love him for who he was and would look past the physical imagery. Well, he met her, via the internet and they have been inseparable since. She has been out here. Their chemistry prevails. Two things I see as current deterrent: One, she is 20 years younger that he is and I'm sorry, but in some cases, age does make a difference, at least for awhile. She just turned twenty. Two, she's had some shitty boyfriends but beyond all that is the simple fact that she has not truly gotten out there and lived yet. I speak from experience. I went from high school to being married. I weathered the storm and kicked it to the curb, eventually. I look back now and realize that when I was twenty, I didn't know jack. I thought I did. People told me I was insightful beyond my years. Fortunately, I took it all with a grain of salt. I digress, I made a wish, apparently it has come true but what I hadn't counted on was the fact that she lives in Georgia. She won't leave her family, not if she can get him to come to her.

Well, he gets in the car, puts the key in the ignition, turns it and....nothing. Simply, clicking sounds. The kidlets' mother, who is staying with me for a few days, looks at me. I look back. Silent communication. He looks at me and asks what the hell is he going to do now? I told him, first off, you need to go get her. Take my car. I'm figuring that they'll talk about this spoke in their wheel on the way back. In the meantime, my charge had a Masonic brother who works on cars. He'll try to get in touch with him and see if this guy can help out. In any case, I'm thinking new starter or cylinoid. Unfortunately, I can't help him out here. He's on his own. So, I'm not sure what's going to happen yet.

 

[DarkWarrioress]

Problem solved. Brother and his girl will be leaving first thing in the morning.

I am exhausted. No get up and go to sit down and write tonight. Will try for tomorrow instead, after they're gone.

I need a mini vacation. Barring that, a good old fashioned cuddle, a kiss on the forehead and to be held against a warm body all night would be an acceptable solution.

Think I'm going to have to settle for something far less. Unfortunately. Like... an early night after a hot shower.

 

[Annisthyrienne]

Problem solved. Brother and his girl will be leaving first thing in the morning.

I am exhausted. No get up and go to sit down and write tonight. Will try for tomorrow instead, after they're gone.

I need a mini vacation. Barring that, a good old fashioned cuddle, a kiss on the forehead and to be held against a warm body all night would be an acceptable solution.

Think I'm going to have to settle for something far less. Unfortunately. Like... an early night after a hot shower.

*Whispers from the ether, "Don't worry, Cait. Georgia isn't so bad."*

 

[SweetYuuki]

Just thought I'd be sociable and come say hi.

 

[DarkWarrioress]

Just thought I'd be sociable and come say hi.

(Greetings and welcome Sweet)

I woke up to 30 degree coldness. Yes, I know, that is warm considering some parts in the country or in the world, but it's bloody cold for me. As soon as light filters into my sleepy little hamlet, I need to go out and chop some kindling for the next few days. Quite a few chores to see to today. I didn't get anything done because of trying to help solve the brother's car problem and I've been exhausted, though I didn't get much sleep until I went to bed fairly early last night.

I shall work to squeeze in some writing today too.

 

[DarkWarrioress]

*Whispers from the ether, "Don't worry, Cait. Georgia isn't so bad."*

I'm sure Georgia is grand, Thyri. It's just that he's going so far away. I found out he has a job interview on the 31st so with any luck, this will be a good thing.

 

[The_gladiator]

in his time of need he goes to the places he knows. He really only had 3 options of places to go of old, the inn, the beach, or here. He couldn't go to the inn right now, he was not up for lots of company, quiet as the inn had been of late. He acould have gone to the beach, the water might sooth him. But instead he came here. He came here because she was here. She would understand, she would remember.

Had it really been 2 years? The memories, the pain even ttill seems too raw for 2 years ago. He blinks back the tears trying to swallow the lump, the pain of the haunting memories. He didn't know why he'd come into public today, he knew all the flies on the wall would see his pain, and most would not remember, would not understand. He knew she would, she would know what today meant to him, and he trusted her that she would sense him and could always come to him in his times of need. But just encase he had chosen to come to her. He did not seek her out directly, but he sat on a couch, waiting. He knew she would sense him in her own domain. He didn't want to be alone on this day of all days.

 

[DarkWarrioress]

Something drew her from the ether and brought her back here. Her other home. The home away from home. The door opened quietly and she slipped her tennis shoes off as the door was pushed quietly closed behind her. Making her way into the great room, she paused behind him. Something was wrong....


Glad?

 

[The_gladiator]

Something drew her from the ether and brought her back here. Her other home. The home away from home. The door opened quietly and she slipped her tennis shoes off as the door was pushed quietly closed behind her. Making her way into the great room, she paused behind him. Something was wrong....


Glad?

He rose and went to her. his arms slid around her waist and his face lay against her neck as he pulled her close. He could feel the softness of her hair against his face. Smell its sweetness.

"Two years ago today." he whispered. "Just before I met you, I think I met you in february of that year, but december 27th is when it happened. I thought after 2 years the memories wouldn't hurt so much, you know?" he said softly. his lips brushing her skin as he spoke, "but it still hurts. Even though I love another and am for the most part happy, the pain of what happen still brings tears to my eyes... I'm sorry for airing my issues even in semi-public like this, but..." he trails off, not knowing what else to say.