5th of July

This is the recovery day, this should be the day off.  For someone that is  in bed at 9:00 pm, to be out and about well after that, I need this morning off.  It was rather a nice holiday, my daughter planned a cookout, invited her brother and father to join.  I was welcomed as well.  It was nice to get the whole family  (less the daughter that has removed herself from the family) together.  Fortunately, my former spouse and I are on relatively good terms and can attend functions in peace.

We all went in two vehicles to the city festival.  We arrived later than planned and well not everyone was happy.  It was hot, humid and due to the number of strollers in use, we walked over the high rise bridge instead of taking the shuttle.  Once again I ended up pushing a stroller over  the bridge both ways.  I was very concerned that my former spouse was going to pass out, people with congestive heart failure not taking their medication should not over exert themselves.

The kids fussed and cried, they did not enjoy the firework show.  I always dreamed of the family together having a good time, smiles and joy.  Not the reality.  So much so that next year I may ride my bike to the festival and go solo.

About the full moon ceremony.  Holy moly, lighting the tiki torches really changed things up. I was really charged up to do the rituals.  I need to work out a few kinks, like set the altar up before its dark.  Print the script and get things spread out a little more so I have some room to work. I also want to fill the kiddie pool to use for ritual bathing.  Time to get creative with the torch holders and animals will need to remain inside, Loki was off exploring and does not come when called, he blends in to the garden and I could not find him.

The New Moon is fast approaching and I have not prepared in any way.  I spent the day off reading a book and napping.  I need to get my self together and back on the path.  This weekend I will complete Wish box and the torch holders.

For the New Moon, I am going to seek my spirit animal, I feel that the hawk is my spirit guide, but I need to spend some time meditating on this topic.