Amorous Ghost

 

Vacation Tomorrow

I'm way behind on DW - both posting and reading. Tomorrow (May 2) I head out for my vacation, and expect to do a great deal of writing, some of which will end up as posts when I return. There's no internet, cable, or cell phone coverage where I'm going, so there will be no intrusion on my time of reflection. 

I'm going to sleep, walk, meditate, do a lot of writing, and maybe some beading. I have a couple of necklaces and prayer bead projects I've been wanting to work on, but have not been able to settle down enough to concentrate on over the past few weeks. Recently I purchased beautiful pendants of Odin and Frigga (one for each) which I want to use for prayer beads, and some gorgeous lapis and amethyst which need to made into a necklace, probably with small hematite spacers.

Still no word on the possible writing job. 

Long Term Care Insurance

Yesterday I took a major step and signed up for long term care insurance. At 54 I feel young and vital, but the older I get - and the more I have contact with elderly people who need such care - the more I've been realizing that I need to do this. My mom did a lot to take care of my dad before they had to get extra help, and two of their parents were directedly cared for and financially supported for years by them and their siblings. . . but I am unmarried and never want to overburden my only child.

I was stunned to discover that women can be assessed premiums of up to 30% more than men because we are likely to live longer. I got to avoid that because of a special short term deal my employer has set up with a major provider.

It's a sobering step, but I'm glad I've done it.

The Ritual Went Well

I realized that I never reported on the ritual I was so resistant to a couple of weeks ago.

Without going into detail, my co-ritualist and I were feeling similar things, and we shifted the focus of the Work. It felt like the right thing to do, and we both ended up feeling deeply nurtured and energized.