Happy Samhain! or Halloween for the rest of you

So "Halloween" has always been one of my favorite times a year. I relished as I got older that we had kids in the home, and from the neighborhood, that I could take out trick or treating ( Yes as I was a senior in high school some people would not give me candy! )

As I started down my path of discovery into the Wiccan/Pagan spirituality, I found there was more meaning to Halloween than just childhood trick or treating, though I DO still love the candy LOL.

Samhain is almost upon us and in the spirit of my love for the holiday I have decided to transform my blog to celebrate the upcoming events!

Next to Christmas, Halloween is the most commercialized celebration in the United States and Canada. This ancient festival originated far from North America however, and centuries before the first European set foot on the continent. The ancient Druids who inhabited what we now call Great Britain placed great importance on the passing of one season to the next, holding "Fire Festivals" which were celebrated for three days (two days on either side of the day itself).

One of these festivals was called Samhain is pronounced "sow-en" and is the Wiccan New Year, both a beginning and an ending point of the ever turning wheel. At this time the third and final harvest of the year is celebrated, a yeild that ensures that life witll continue throughout the harsh winter ahead. But as life is celebrated, so is death. Witches traditionally believe Samhain to be a time when the viel seperating the world of the living from that of the dead ( the otherworld ) is parted, and ancestors may join in the festivities. Popular activities include communication with the dead. divinations to see what the New Year holds and the hosting of the "dumb supper", a feast for both the living and the spirits of the dead that is held in complete silence. The modern festival of Halloween has its roots in Samhain. The popular childrens custom of Trick -or-Treating stems from an Old English practice in which children went door to door begging "soul cakes " to feed the wandering spirits. Many Wiccans also mark the symbolic death of the Horned God on this day.

In order to make themselves and their homes less inviting to these wayward spirits, the ancient Celts would douse all their fires. There was also a secondary purpose to this, after extinguishing all their fires, they would re-light them from a common source, the Druidic fire that was kept burning at Usinach, in the Middle of Ireland Samhain was considered to be a gateway not only from the land of the dead to the land of the living, but also between Summer and Fall/Winter. For the Druids, this was the last gasp of summer (it was also the Celtic New Year), so therefore they made sure it went out with a bang before they had to button down for the winter ahead.

They would dress up in bizarre costumes and parade through their villages causing destruction in order to scare off any recently departed souls who might be prowling for bodies to inhabit, in addition to burning animals and other offerings to the Druidic deities. It is also a popular belief that they would burn people who they believed to be possessed, but this has largely been debunked as myth. This yearly festival was adopted by the Roman invaders, who helped to propagate it throughout the rest of the world (and at that time, the Roman Empire was the world). The word "Halloween" itself actually comes from a contraction of All Hallows Eve, or All Saint's Day (November 1), which is a Catholic day of observance in honour of saints

This tradition was later brought to the North American continent by Irish immigrants who were escaping the Potato Famine in their homeland. In addition to the festival itself, the immigrants brought several customs with them, including one of the symbols most commonly associated with Halloween -- the Jack 'O Lantern.

These are a few of my favorite things ..

So today I was surfing the net ( yeah some of us still do that! ) and started browsing through one of my favorite adult toy shoppes Extreme Restraints! The have some fabulous deals on a wide range of kinky toys and you should all really check them out!!

Ive gotten some cuffs, a fun flogger and even some great glass dildo's ( my fave! )

I found they offer a great feature of a "WishList" ~ We all have things we want, right?! So I created mine today, check it out! and of course if you feel so inclined, send me a present!

Pixies Wishlist

HNT ~ pixie toes

Not the sexiest of "HNT Toes" I could come up with LOL
but I had major surgery 9 days ago and have been laid up
in bed all this time .. and have another week or two to go!

These are my "sexy" recovery toes peeking out the end of my blanket :)

Just a lil story to go with this:

I could see her toes peeking out from under the blaket, my mouth
began to instantly water .. the thought of them twisting against my tongue,
teasing and inviting .. my breath wavered in anticipation!

I crawled up along side the couch, our eyes making contact and
sending a shiver right through me. Slowly I get closer, first reaching
out to stroke my fingers along her silken skin .. I can barely contain myself.

Stroking, caressing, hands clasping around to offer a gentle massage
to each foot before I allow myself the pleasure of her taste.
As I bring her first foot closer, my tongue slips out in greeting, licking softly
up her big toe and then sucking it between my lips

i gasp a sigh of contentment ... pure heaven.

Wonderful Erotica & A Fun Contest!

So last week a twitter friend of mine mentioned one of her short stories was in a new collection put together by Regina Perry in an ebook over at Ravenous Romance - "I kissed a Girl" is a collection of short story lesbian erotica - my FAVE - so i got it and its great!

Then tonight I saw there is a contest over at "My Overstuffed Bookshelf" and there is a Q&A with Regina Perry about the new collection - YAY how exciting! The winner of the contest will receive a gift certificate by email to purchase one of Regina's ebooks from Ravenous Romance!

I think I read there are going to be 4! lucky winners .. so head on over to "My Overstuffed Bookshelf" and find out how you can win

AND if you dont win you should still get "I kissed a Girl" for yourself :)

To Whom it May Concern...

A friend posted this on another forum and gave permission to crosspost - I really do not know if they are the author or not and apologies if you find this is your work posted - i think its awesome!

Sick Humor: A letter from your chronic condition and a reply A letter from your chronic condition and a reply. Sometimes you just have to laugh!

To whom it may concern:

Congratulations! You have been selected to be the host for (any chronic condition -- RA, FM, lupus, MS, you name it). You will begin to experience many or all of these symptoms -- and may even deal with several of them at the same time.

--Pain can be anywhere you can imagine. We are equal opportunity destroyers, therefore we will choose many places for you to experience pain. We have even devised many different types of pain -- it could be aching, stabbing, throbbing, tingling, burning, gripping, or cramping. We are continually improving our repetoire of pain categories, so updates are to be expected.

--Dizziness. This can be accompanied by nausea, mental confusion, ringing in the ears, vomiting, loss of coordination, and sensations of spinning, rocking, or shaking. We try to simulate the experience of riding a never-ending roller coaster to satisfy your adventurous spirit. No safety harnesses required, and you have no choice of when the coaster ride starts,ends, or how fast it goes.

--Extreme fatigue (Now remember, this is not just being "tired". We will suddenly "pull your plug", so to speak, and you will have NO energy at all. Even dressing or taking a shower will be too daunting of a task for you to complete. And because we like surprises, we will NOT give you any advance warning, so you could be in the middle of the grocery store, at work, playing with you kids, or trying to clean the house.)

--Poor balance, lack of coordination. Let's just say you may walk or talk like you are drunk -- even if you haven't had any alcohol recently. And for those of you who have never indulged in alcohol, you are now going to understand what it is like to be drunk and to have a hangover.

--Forgetting, losing, dropping things. These are just a few of the perks of your condition. You will learn to expect them, but never to enjoy them.

In addition to the symptoms above, we also want to eliminate some things from your crowded lifestyle. Here are a few of the things which will be taken away from you now that you are chosen to have a chronic condition:

The ability to stand or walk for longer than 15 minutes without experiencing pain in you feet, ankles, knees, or legs.

Tthe ability to sit for longer than 10 minutes without experience cramping in your legs and butt, or shooting pains in your back.

The ability to complete any task which requires more than 10 minutes of concentration, multi-step activities or long-term projects will take 2-3 times longer then average.

The ability to play and run with your children like you did before.

The ability to have a "normal" social life.

The ability to accumulate sick days at work/ school to earn the perfect attendance bonus.

As indicated previously, this condition is in constant flux and more symptoms will be added as we deem necessary. There is no warranty guarantee, technical support, or customer service available.

Sincerely, Your chronic condition

---

Dear My chronic condition:

I would like to clarify that, while you may wreak havoc on my body, and maybe even confuse my mind -- you cannot have my heart or my soul. You cannot have my faith, my hope, or my love. There are some good things that you have given me, things I never could have experienced had you not come to possess my body.

You have given me: -- strengthened prayer life and increased dependence on God's grace and strenth, rather than my own -- renewed friendship with strong, close, true friends. -- appreciation for every precious moment I am given. A gift that is sometimes lost on the "healthy". -- growth in character, perseverance, and hope. -- inspiration for to help others. -- more compassion for others who are suffering. -- better knowledge of my own body & health. -- a reason to eat more nutritiously and take care of myself. -- reasons to rest when I need it.

You see, you will not find me an agreeable host. I will fight you, I will not give up. On bad days, I will take care of myself. On the good days, I will take advantage of every precious moment. You have thrown some obstacles in my life's journey, but I will go over them or around them, no matter what it takes. In fact, while I am overcoming them, I will stop for a moment to reflect upon the mountain I am climbing, plant a few seeds and then continue on. I will learn and grow from this experience and help others.

Sincerely, ME

HNT - Knife play

"compliments of Mz Middy in Az"
This was from one of my favorite scenes.
It took place in June 2005

I didnt have a knife scene story to include,
but thought you all might like this anyways :)

I peeked around the corner hesitantly, I knew from the tone of Masters voice he was none too happy with me. My eyes met his and I held a deep breath, slowly releasing it with each step into the room. He was sitting on the edge of the bed, beside him lay the paddle…I shuddered as I let my body fall to kneel before him, keeping my gaze to the floor.

Pixie, he said in a very strong tone, you do know why I called you in here, yes? I nodded with the slightest of hesitation, why oh why had I disobeyed, I thought to myself. His finger came to my chin, lifting my
gaze to his, I could sense his disappointment. Again, his voice strong his words sharp … assume the position, pixie…suddenly wishing I had not worn the skirt, how silly for me to think I could misdirect his attention from my punishment with it... i crawled up and over his lap.

Now … his voice making me tremble … you do know why you are being punished, don’t you? pixie ? I whispered softly, yes, wanting to nod but knowing he was listening for words. Speak up pixie, I can’t hear you.

Louder I spoke, yes Sir, I know why. That’s my good girl, and with that I felt the slap of his hand across my ass. He had not lifted my skirt, yet I flinched…. more from startlement than pain. Then as expected I
felt his hands pulling at the mere piece of fabric that covered my flesh, exposing my bareness to him. He has seen my ass a hundred times before, but my body is flushed in warmth has turned a soft pink. He
caressed his hand across my ass, a soft tender touch and I make the mistake of letting out a content sigh…

With a quickness I had 5 smacks from the paddle across each cheek. The leather sticking to my flesh so briefly each time … my fingers dig into my palms, I knew the punishment would be worse for trying to reach my hands back to stop him. I bit my lower lip, wanting to cry out…knowing that was not all I'd be receiving as I felt his hand caressing my fiery red cheeks. flinching with each touch…the stinging pain already stirring a sense of pleasure, creating my sweet juices dampening my thighs. My body writhed so slightly, clenching and riding the warm burning glowI knew was appearing. Sir suddenly slid his hand down between my thighs, he slid a finger through my moist slit, resting its tip on my clit…He
didn’t say a word about my wetness, but again quickly laid 5 smacks across each cheek with his bare hand. This time I cried out.

My body was squirming, my pussy was aching and pulsating for his touch...without even a thought I whispered out “Sir.....please” He smirked under his breath, and only gave a few more smacks with his bare
hand to each cheek. My ass was burning, I was sure it had to be cherry red, my excitement and desire for him grew stronger. Now, pixie, he said, have you learned you are not to disobey your Master. I nodded and forced out the words “yes Sir, I will not disobey”( thinking, today anyways!).

Thinking he was threw I let myself relax slightly, a soft sigh of relief, believing now Master would let me please him. All I got was several more smacks with the paddle he had retrieved into his hand.

My mind mind was racing between the pain and the pleasure, unsure at moments which to concede to, until I felt Masters hand again slip down between my thighs, fingers swirling in my dripping juices, I felt my
body begin to tremble. “Uh uh uhhh“, I heard him say. I knew I had better not cum or he may just start the paddling all over again. In begging whispers I pleaded to him, Sir …please ...over and over, louder
and louder, but all Master did was press harder against my clit, rubbing circles, sliding his fingers into my clenching walls. I couldn’t stand it anymore, I practically screamed “pleeaase let me cum for you”

NO pixie was all I heard though.

He stopped moving his fingers, my own body tried to stop that and writhed to find the lost touch. I am not certain you have learned your lesson and maybe this will remind you next time you choose to disobey to
rethink it. With that he slid me off his lap, I did my best to kneel, my body trembling, my insides begging at me for release. Master offered me his hand and pulled me up to the bed, motioning for me to lay back. I was panting in breath, my chest heaving, my nipples standing firm and erect as Master reached to played with them. I met his gaze, he knew how desperate I was to cum and leaned to suck a nipple, flicking it with his tongue..my sighs turned to whimpers. He started to kiss his way down my body. I knew I would never be able to resist if he placed his hot tongue against my aching pussy, to feel his lips suck around my clit would just be to much to bare. As he moved lower and lower, my trembling became spasms, every muscle tight, my thoughts being forced to concentrate on pleasing Master and not cumming. I could feel his kisses and licks teasing around my clit, never touching, just teasing.

Then he stopped....overwhelmed, I moaned out nooooooo through a gasping breath ….but I soon got what I really wanted, Master slid his throbbing cock into my pussy. I squirmed and arched my ass up to meet each thrust, wanting every inch deep inside me. With that wonderful strong voice he finally said to me, NOW PIXIE, and I knew I could cum. My entire body shuttered and heaved, wave after wave of pleasure ripped through me, every breath escaping my lips whispered oh yes Sir, yes yes yes, nothing felt better than to have his cock pounding into my pussy, over and over as he made my little body scream with orgasm, till finally he came with me, our bodies melding together, our breaths one in the same
heaving gasp of satisfaction.

I glanced over, unaware to me Mistress was watching ..a smile played across her lips, You please your Master well little pixie.

the Hysterectomy ... a big deal?

So we all know i am one for getting attention .. i love being doted on and spoiled and some of the attention for having surgery is nice. Some of it though seems to be, I dunno ..odd to me. People act like its this tragic thing to have ones uterus removed, and I understand for some woman why it is, I do .. but for me, this is not the case.

A few years ago I seen on a TV show that a woman could have the hysterectomy and leave the ovaries and not go into instant menopause and not have periods anymore..my immediate reaction was DAMN how do I get that done!?

I found out last night I have a grandmother who passed of Uterine cancer ( I knew it was cancer I vcouldnt remember if it had been ovarian or uterine). In the finding out my Aunt found out I was having surgery and immediately had me on the phone. Can she come, can she tell my dad - I wanted to say no no no but, ugh sometimes you just cant do that. I said she could come and I didnt care if she told my dad. I said I dont think its that big of a deal .. but she insisted it is. So whatever ok tell whomever you want, I said.

Then my ex-BFF came to my instant messenger. It's been almost 2 yrs since weve talked but more than anyone she is who ive wanted to talk to and take to the hospital with me and come home to help me after. I love my mom but we have lots of differences lol - She is wonderful and will be here for me too but it will be nice to have the BFF as well.

I admit Ive even had moments (during my PMS) that I almost hope it is cancer .. all that praying I've done in my lifetime, begging through tears to a what ever spirit is out there to just let me stop living .. i am so done. It wont ever change... I dont get wanting to keep playing the game if we always lose .. but its just moments.

So anyways thats where I am with that ... I still do not think this is all that big of a deal. I dont think I really have cancer .. I think I am going to have surgery, I am going to come out of it just fine and feel better than ever and figuring out how on Earth I can move to Arizona before the upcoming 40th Bday in FEB!!