Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Energy Tarot Reading for the Week of July 19-25, 2009
Energy Tarot Reading for the Week of July 19-25, 2009
This week the energy will open our eyes to ourselves. We will be finally be able to see our own needs and desires as our individual path to healing is revealed. Whether it be the promise of dreams fulfilled or dreading the things we fear, many of us have been trying to live in the future. Neither is possible, nor necessarily inevitable. We can learn from the past and plan for the future, but we can only live in the present. When we attempt to live out of the moment, we miss the signs and opportunities to create or avoid the future circumstances.
The card we take from the past is the two of cups. It is a card of partners, friendships and relationships. With the rapidly changing energy, so are the connections in our life also changing. People and relationships that are not healthy for us will be disappearing, while those who will help us heal will appear. Yet there are others who will ride the fence, unable to decide what or who they want in their life. We cannot choose the life path for others, we can only respond to their decisions in the best and highest good for ourselves. Sometimes, the most loving thing we can do for another is to walk away and allow them to find their own answers. If you love someone, set them free; if they return it was meant to be. Sometimes it is hard advice to hear, but even harder to experience. However, sometimes it’s the only choice that is left.
The energy this week is the Tower. A card of karma and uncontrolled cleansing, many this week will be forced to evaluate how their beliefs and actions have created their current circumstances. As we dream so will we manifest. If we claim abundance, abundance will be provided. If we attempt to run from our fears, they will claim us. People, things, and possibilities will be removed from our lives to make room for our new challenges and blessings. We can freely accept them and move on or fight the change and make the process more difficult. It is our choice.
We will take the four of swords out of this week. We will be given a time to rest and regroup. Even if it is only for a short time. It is a ledge on the side of the cliff where we can sit and evaluate our progress. We have time to take a breath and look ahead for the new hand hold. During this time, some will pass us either as they move forward or back slide. By sending a blessing for the best and highest good of the other, we pay ahead for ourselves. A blessing bestowed is miracle we create for ourselves in the future.
The challenge we will all be facing is the ace of cups. A card of emotional and spiritual new beginnings, we will all be asked to walk the journey the unexplored path; whether an old challenge or new, we will be exchanging the familiar behaviors and beliefs for those which will teach us our next life lesson. It is time for us to have faith not only in ourselves, but also in the Divine by allowing their wisdom to help us manifest our dearest dreams. Our job right now is to be open to new possibilities and to trust that our needs will be met. We need to do our best then allow the Divine to do the rest.
Readings for individual are available by going to www.theresachaze.com.
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It's the Stories You Tell that Color Your Life
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Monday, July 20, 2009
Until You Walk the Path: Find Love and Romance with Numerology
Until You Walk the Path, You don’t know where it goes will be hosting numerologists, Alison Baughman 5 pm on July 26 at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze . She will not only be giving readings, but also explaining how numerology can give us insights into our lives and destinies.
Alison Baughman is a professional Numerologist, author, lecturer, frequent radio show guest and the host of “Visible By Numbers”, a weekly talk radio show about Numerology on BBS Radio. On “Visible By Numbers’ which airs Monday’s at 5 PM PST, Alison does amazing accurate on-air readings, interviews of fascinating guests, as well as teaches her listening audience how to use Numerology in their everyday life.
www.VisibleByNumbers.com
www.GetHisNumber.com
"Visible By Numbers" at www.BBSRADIO.com
Alison first discovered Numerology as a child and has been reading as a professional for over 9 years for people across the United States on a weekly basis. Besides a lifelong study of Numerology, Alison has continued her studies with a wide range of Metaphysical subjects such as Palmistry, Astrology, Chakras, Meditation, Qigong.
Tune at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on July 26 at 5 pm eastern to listen to Alison Baughman talk about numerology. Those who wish to speak to Alison Baughman may call in at (347) 324-3745. Free phone calls through Skype as well as an interactive chat room will be available on the show’s page.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Past Life Regression
Until you Walk the Path, You Won’t know Where it Goes will be host Certified Hypnotist and Past life specialist Tanya Douglas on 5 pm eastern July 19 at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze
Tanya Douglas wants you to find out who you were, are and can be! She's an internationally recognized and Certified Hypnotist who specializes in Past Life Regression. The star of Past Lives, Present Lessons on Empower Radio, Tanya brings years of experience to share with her worldwide audience each Wednesday at 8pm EST/5pm PST . This fourth generation intuitive is also schooled in distance meditation healing and Spiritual Coaching. Tanya is also the founder of Michigan Haunted and Paranormal Investigations.
Tune at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on July 19 at 5 pm eastern to listen to Tanya Douglas about past life regression. Those who wish to speak to Tanya Douglas may call in at (347) 324-3745. Free phone calls through Skype as well as an interactive chat room will be available on the show’s page.
Tanya Douglas wants you to find out who you were, are and can be! She's an internationally recognized and Certified Hypnotist who specializes in Past Life Regression. The star of Past Lives, Present Lessons on Empower Radio, Tanya brings years of experience to share with her worldwide audience each Wednesday at 8pm EST/5pm PST . This fourth generation intuitive is also schooled in distance meditation healing and Spiritual Coaching. Tanya is also the founder of Michigan Haunted and Paranormal Investigations.
Tune at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on July 19 at 5 pm eastern to listen to Tanya Douglas about past life regression. Those who wish to speak to Tanya Douglas may call in at (347) 324-3745. Free phone calls through Skype as well as an interactive chat room will be available on the show’s page.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Herb Gross & The Invictas: Rush NY Concert
There's nothing like going to a party where you can relive memories and hear the music you grew up with. This weekend, Sat July 18th, The Invictas rock the Irondequoit ,NY Class of 74 reunion party. People from all over the country will be there. This party is private but the next reunion party is open for all to attend..
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Friday July 24th, The Rush Henrietta, NY Class of 69 invites you to join the party. The Invictas will take the stage from 7 till 10 PM at the Rush Henrietta Creekside Inn located at 6071 E. Henrietta Rd in Rush NY (just outside Rochester, NY.)
You'll hear your favorite 60's and 70's rock 'n roll songs like "I Can't Get No Satisfaction, Mustang Sally, Twist and Shout, Land of Thousands Dances, Brown Sugar and other favorites. Of course The Invictas will play their hit song The Hump and they'll have a fun dance contest. It doesn't get any better than this. Join us for Class of 69 Reunion Party and dance to the music of the 60's and 70's by The Invictas, America's Party Rock 'N Roll Band.
See you'all there.
Herb Gross & The Invictas
For more information about the band, visit: www.theinvictas.com
Monday, July 13, 2009
Traverse City Film Festival
Celebrating its fifth year, the Traverse City Film Festival will run from July 28 through August 2. From the opening night film "Troubled Water" to the closing with "Julie & Julia” this year’s films will feature both national and international films of all genres. In addition to the regular panel discussions with industry professionals and internships, this year the festival will be offering film classes. To read the list of movies being shown during the festival http://www.traversecityfilmfest.org/tixSYS/2009/filmguide/. Tickets go on sale to the public Saturday July 18 and may be purchased by calling the Box Office at 231-946-3731. Those wishing to volunteer for the festival can sign up at http://www.traversecityfilmfest.org/volunteer/
To learn more about the internships available to apply go to http://www.traversecityfilmfest.org/about/?page=internships
Panel Discussions
Wednesday, July 29
40 Years of Documentary Filmmaking
It's been 40 years since Woodstock, 20 years since "Roger & Me," and great documentaries continue to be made. Again this year, some of the best films in the festival are documentaries -- and you should see the great docs we couldn't fit onto the festival schedule! We are fortunate to have with us here in Traverse City some of the world's top documentary filmmakers. They will talk about the history of their craft and the world and times in which they work.
Aung Htun ("Burma VJ")
Joe Berlinger ("Crude")
Cathal Black ("Learning Gravity")
Jim Czarnecki ("Soundtrack for a Revolution")
Michelle Esrick ("Saint Misbehavin': The Wavy Gravy Movie")
Emily Kunstler ("William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe")
Kevin McMahon ("Waterlife")
Michael Moore ("Roger & Me")
Thursday, July 30
Palestine and Vine
There's a whole new crop of films coming out of the West Bank and Gaza, and we are proud to have two of the best films of the year on this festival's schedule: "Rachel" and "Salt of This Sea." Palestinian film had a watershed year in 2009, sending the world cinematic voices we rarely get to hear in the US. Rachel Corrie's parents, Craig and Cindy, and Palestinian filmmakers Annemarie Jacir and Ossama Bawardi ("Salt of This Sea") will talk about making great art out of hard stuff.
Friday, July 31
Michigan Film Office Advisory Council Meeting
Interested in the Michigan Film Industry? Want to learn more about how the incentives are working to bring film development in Michigan? We're bringing the bi-monthly meeting of the Governor's Michigan Film Office Advisory Council right into the City Opera House so that you can take a look at how government moves. The Council will conduct their business in a public session, and then take questions from the audience at the meeting's conclusion. See some of the brightest stars in Michigan's film world in action and find out if they can make a governmental meeting dramatic.
Emery C. King, Chair
Bill Black
Bob Brown
Jim Burnstein
Xenia E. Castillo-Hunter
Hopwood DePree
Marcia Fishman
Cory Jacobson
Danialle Karmanos
Sue Marx
Tim Magee
Michael Moore
William P. O'Reilly
Marc L. Prey
Janet Lockwood, Director of the Michigan Film Office
Saturday, August 1
Comedy, American Style
Most years we have to struggle to find great comedies to include in the festival line up. Although it initially looked grim, we ended up with more than our fair share of great funny films for our Firefighter Jury to judge. Enjoy an hour or two talking about laughing with some of the filmmakers who lift us out of our national malaise and kick us in the keister.
Robert Byington ("Harmony and Me," "Registered Sex Offender")
Larry Charles ("Bruno")
Jeff Garlin ("Curb Your Enthusiasm")
Ben Steinbauer ("Winnebago Man")
Wavy Gravy
Sunday, August 2
Paul Mazursky Talks
The Traverse City Film Festival is deeply honored to have the great filmmaker Paul Mazursky in person at the festival this year. After screenings of some of his best films at the festival this year ("Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice," "An Unmarried Woman," "Enemies, A Love Story"), Paul Mazursky will talk with Jeff Garlin about a life in the movies.
TCFF Film School 2009
Announcing our first "TCFF Film School" to be held Wednesday through Sunday during film fest week from 1 to 4 pm in the CenterPointe building's fourth floor 100-seat auditorium at 12935 S West Bay Shore Drive (2.5 miles NW of the State Theatre on the water, free and easy parking). Admission is only $3 a day, and students of all ages (from junior high to the golden years) are welcome. Tickets for the film school are on sale now. (Students, if you have a problem with transportation, just email scott@traversecityfilmfestival.org.)
Wednesday, July 29
Session 1: Screenwriting
Jim Burnstein ("Ruffian," "Renaissance Man") is one of the few working Hollywood screenwriters living in Michigan. Burnstein heads the Screenwriting Program at the University of Michigan Department of Screen Arts & Cultures, and will share his stories about working in the loneliest area of the filmmaking biz.
Thursday, July 30
Session 2: Documentary 101
Kevin McMahon, Director, "Waterlife"Canadian director Kevin McMahon edited two hundred hours of footage that he shot all over the Midwest to create his TCFF09 documentary about the state of our Great Lakes. He will take time during his stay in Traverse City to share his experiences with students, covering all of the stages of filmmaking. One third of the class will be left open so that Kevin can work with student questions, giving students time to talk about their own projects and quandaries.
Friday, July 31
Session 3: Women in Film
Gloria La Morte and Paola Mendoza ("Entre nos")
Between the two of them, Gloria La Morte and Paola Mendoza had a hand in almost every aspect of the making of their film "Entre nos" -- they worked together to get funding, collaborated to write and direct, Gloria edited the film and Paola played the lead character. These two filmmakers will share their knowledge of what it's like to get a movie made outside of the studio system, and what it's like to be a woman working in what is still, for the most part, a boy's club industry.
Saturday, August 1
Session 4: Making Shorts
Anny Slater ("The Ball"), Aaron Jaffe ("Trim"), Sarah Klegman ("Home Cooked Meal"), and others
For the first time this year, the Traverse City Film Festival has scheduled four shorts programs to play as part of the festival schedule. From animation to live action, from middle school and post-grad students to professional filmmakers, many of the directors and producers behind this year's 50 short films will be in attendance to talk about their films -- one of them all of the way from Australia! They'll tell you about their films, how they made they, why they made them, what distribution has been like, what they plan to do from here, and they'll take questions from the audience.
Sunday, August 2
Session 5: Very American Comedy
Robert Byington ("Harmony and Me," "Registered Sex Offender"), Ben Steinbauer ("Winnebago Man")
The filmmakers behind three of the funniest films in the festival this year, Straight Outta Austin, will present a special class to wrap up our inaugural TCFF Film School. Taking as their subject one of the greatest American comedies of all time, the Coen Brothers' "Raising Arizona," they will lead a lively class about funny business in the movies. This session is rated PG-13 by the Austin Filmmakers Association of America.
To learn more about the internships available to apply go to http://www.traversecityfilmfest.org/about/?page=internships
Panel Discussions
Wednesday, July 29
40 Years of Documentary Filmmaking
It's been 40 years since Woodstock, 20 years since "Roger & Me," and great documentaries continue to be made. Again this year, some of the best films in the festival are documentaries -- and you should see the great docs we couldn't fit onto the festival schedule! We are fortunate to have with us here in Traverse City some of the world's top documentary filmmakers. They will talk about the history of their craft and the world and times in which they work.
Aung Htun ("Burma VJ")
Joe Berlinger ("Crude")
Cathal Black ("Learning Gravity")
Jim Czarnecki ("Soundtrack for a Revolution")
Michelle Esrick ("Saint Misbehavin': The Wavy Gravy Movie")
Emily Kunstler ("William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe")
Kevin McMahon ("Waterlife")
Michael Moore ("Roger & Me")
Thursday, July 30
Palestine and Vine
There's a whole new crop of films coming out of the West Bank and Gaza, and we are proud to have two of the best films of the year on this festival's schedule: "Rachel" and "Salt of This Sea." Palestinian film had a watershed year in 2009, sending the world cinematic voices we rarely get to hear in the US. Rachel Corrie's parents, Craig and Cindy, and Palestinian filmmakers Annemarie Jacir and Ossama Bawardi ("Salt of This Sea") will talk about making great art out of hard stuff.
Friday, July 31
Michigan Film Office Advisory Council Meeting
Interested in the Michigan Film Industry? Want to learn more about how the incentives are working to bring film development in Michigan? We're bringing the bi-monthly meeting of the Governor's Michigan Film Office Advisory Council right into the City Opera House so that you can take a look at how government moves. The Council will conduct their business in a public session, and then take questions from the audience at the meeting's conclusion. See some of the brightest stars in Michigan's film world in action and find out if they can make a governmental meeting dramatic.
Emery C. King, Chair
Bill Black
Bob Brown
Jim Burnstein
Xenia E. Castillo-Hunter
Hopwood DePree
Marcia Fishman
Cory Jacobson
Danialle Karmanos
Sue Marx
Tim Magee
Michael Moore
William P. O'Reilly
Marc L. Prey
Janet Lockwood, Director of the Michigan Film Office
Saturday, August 1
Comedy, American Style
Most years we have to struggle to find great comedies to include in the festival line up. Although it initially looked grim, we ended up with more than our fair share of great funny films for our Firefighter Jury to judge. Enjoy an hour or two talking about laughing with some of the filmmakers who lift us out of our national malaise and kick us in the keister.
Robert Byington ("Harmony and Me," "Registered Sex Offender")
Larry Charles ("Bruno")
Jeff Garlin ("Curb Your Enthusiasm")
Ben Steinbauer ("Winnebago Man")
Wavy Gravy
Sunday, August 2
Paul Mazursky Talks
The Traverse City Film Festival is deeply honored to have the great filmmaker Paul Mazursky in person at the festival this year. After screenings of some of his best films at the festival this year ("Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice," "An Unmarried Woman," "Enemies, A Love Story"), Paul Mazursky will talk with Jeff Garlin about a life in the movies.
TCFF Film School 2009
Announcing our first "TCFF Film School" to be held Wednesday through Sunday during film fest week from 1 to 4 pm in the CenterPointe building's fourth floor 100-seat auditorium at 12935 S West Bay Shore Drive (2.5 miles NW of the State Theatre on the water, free and easy parking). Admission is only $3 a day, and students of all ages (from junior high to the golden years) are welcome. Tickets for the film school are on sale now. (Students, if you have a problem with transportation, just email scott@traversecityfilmfestival.org.)
Wednesday, July 29
Session 1: Screenwriting
Jim Burnstein ("Ruffian," "Renaissance Man") is one of the few working Hollywood screenwriters living in Michigan. Burnstein heads the Screenwriting Program at the University of Michigan Department of Screen Arts & Cultures, and will share his stories about working in the loneliest area of the filmmaking biz.
Thursday, July 30
Session 2: Documentary 101
Kevin McMahon, Director, "Waterlife"Canadian director Kevin McMahon edited two hundred hours of footage that he shot all over the Midwest to create his TCFF09 documentary about the state of our Great Lakes. He will take time during his stay in Traverse City to share his experiences with students, covering all of the stages of filmmaking. One third of the class will be left open so that Kevin can work with student questions, giving students time to talk about their own projects and quandaries.
Friday, July 31
Session 3: Women in Film
Gloria La Morte and Paola Mendoza ("Entre nos")
Between the two of them, Gloria La Morte and Paola Mendoza had a hand in almost every aspect of the making of their film "Entre nos" -- they worked together to get funding, collaborated to write and direct, Gloria edited the film and Paola played the lead character. These two filmmakers will share their knowledge of what it's like to get a movie made outside of the studio system, and what it's like to be a woman working in what is still, for the most part, a boy's club industry.
Saturday, August 1
Session 4: Making Shorts
Anny Slater ("The Ball"), Aaron Jaffe ("Trim"), Sarah Klegman ("Home Cooked Meal"), and others
For the first time this year, the Traverse City Film Festival has scheduled four shorts programs to play as part of the festival schedule. From animation to live action, from middle school and post-grad students to professional filmmakers, many of the directors and producers behind this year's 50 short films will be in attendance to talk about their films -- one of them all of the way from Australia! They'll tell you about their films, how they made they, why they made them, what distribution has been like, what they plan to do from here, and they'll take questions from the audience.
Sunday, August 2
Session 5: Very American Comedy
Robert Byington ("Harmony and Me," "Registered Sex Offender"), Ben Steinbauer ("Winnebago Man")
The filmmakers behind three of the funniest films in the festival this year, Straight Outta Austin, will present a special class to wrap up our inaugural TCFF Film School. Taking as their subject one of the greatest American comedies of all time, the Coen Brothers' "Raising Arizona," they will lead a lively class about funny business in the movies. This session is rated PG-13 by the Austin Filmmakers Association of America.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Operation Home Base Pilot Episode
OPERATION HOME BASE
Operation Home Base is non profit organization that gives support to military families, veterans, wounded warriors, and active duty military personnel by working with existing programs and organizations. OHB works in partnership with the bases’ Dependent Centers to give aid and comfort to military personal and their families while acting as intermediary not only with other military agencies but with the civilian services. Staffed with active duty and retired military personnel along with civilians, OHB was created by the combined branches of the services to take care of their own. It is pilot program, which is designed to build a bridge between the civilian population and the military. Their single goal is to fill the voids left by governmental agencies who are unable provide the necessary services and support for all branches of the military.
To read the treatment go to www.theresachaze.com
Suggested Cast:
Deacon (Deek) Williams: Tom Selleck
Martin Flying Crow: Graham Greene
Randi Cullen: Alyssa Milano
Michael Woodsman: Drake Hogeston
Lorelei Stewart: Gloria Loring
Elaine Reynolds: Deidre Hall
Walter Hummel: Alan Alda
Operation Home Base Pilot Episode:
Acting as a representative for the branches of the military and the federal government, Walter Hummel approaches the founders of Operation Home Base with an offer of economic and logistic support as well as political influence. Although Martin Flying Crow doesn’t trust Hummel, he is unwilling to deprive the armed service personnel and their families of the badly needed support. However, once the paperwork has been signed, the committee realizes that they may have gotten more than they bargained for. Immediately they are called to service. Dishonorably discharged and accused of raping a local teenager, ex marine, Ken Thompson, is found dead in his parents home. The deputy sheriff in charge suspects the Gunnery Sergeant and his wife are responsible for the murder of their son The OHB’s new legal adviser and the government advocate with the help of the NCIS team not only exposes the ulterior motives of the deputy, but also truth behind the death of the much hated man
To read the pilot episode script please email me at Tirgana@yahoo.com
Operation Home Base is non profit organization that gives support to military families, veterans, wounded warriors, and active duty military personnel by working with existing programs and organizations. OHB works in partnership with the bases’ Dependent Centers to give aid and comfort to military personal and their families while acting as intermediary not only with other military agencies but with the civilian services. Staffed with active duty and retired military personnel along with civilians, OHB was created by the combined branches of the services to take care of their own. It is pilot program, which is designed to build a bridge between the civilian population and the military. Their single goal is to fill the voids left by governmental agencies who are unable provide the necessary services and support for all branches of the military.
To read the treatment go to www.theresachaze.com
Suggested Cast:
Deacon (Deek) Williams: Tom Selleck
Martin Flying Crow: Graham Greene
Randi Cullen: Alyssa Milano
Michael Woodsman: Drake Hogeston
Lorelei Stewart: Gloria Loring
Elaine Reynolds: Deidre Hall
Walter Hummel: Alan Alda
Operation Home Base Pilot Episode:
Acting as a representative for the branches of the military and the federal government, Walter Hummel approaches the founders of Operation Home Base with an offer of economic and logistic support as well as political influence. Although Martin Flying Crow doesn’t trust Hummel, he is unwilling to deprive the armed service personnel and their families of the badly needed support. However, once the paperwork has been signed, the committee realizes that they may have gotten more than they bargained for. Immediately they are called to service. Dishonorably discharged and accused of raping a local teenager, ex marine, Ken Thompson, is found dead in his parents home. The deputy sheriff in charge suspects the Gunnery Sergeant and his wife are responsible for the murder of their son The OHB’s new legal adviser and the government advocate with the help of the NCIS team not only exposes the ulterior motives of the deputy, but also truth behind the death of the much hated man
To read the pilot episode script please email me at Tirgana@yahoo.com
Friday, July 10, 2009
Lamas at Circle Sanctuary
Register through WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 to receive discount rate!
2009 GREEN SPIRIT FESTIVAL
Friday, July 31 - Sunday, August 1
LAMMAS MAGIC!
Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve
near Cr , west of Madison
Full schedule & more info now online:
http://www.circlesanctuary.org/greenspirit
Activities include:
* Rituals * Workshops * Music * Candlelight Labyrinth * Magical Merchanting * Nature Walks
* Silent Auction * Drumming * Herbcrafting * Fire Spinning * Feasting *
Harry Potter-ish Witching World Youth Activities * and more!
Presentations include:
Druid Ways by Michael Doran * Tarot History & Mystery by Mari Powers * Lammas Traditions by Selena Fox
Nightime Shamanic Witch Walk with Crow & Phoenix * Wheat Weaving Magic with Linda Blue Heron
and others!
Interested in vending as part of our Lammas Faire? Please contact us
for more merchanting details: events@circlesanctuary.org
Register at our secure on-line site:
http://www.circlesanctuary.org/greenspirit
Circle Times: Friday, July 10, 2009
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Until You Walk the Path: Alan and Marylou Falstreau
Until You Walk the Path, You Won’t Know Where it Goes is proud to host Alan and Marylou Falstreau on July 12 5pm eastern at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze or at http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=108991660917&h=6M27q&u=MScD7&ref=nf
It began May 2008 when Alan Falstreau left his home to take his walk early in the morning. With his notebook and his heart wide open, he would aimlessly wander down to the harbor. Observing the nature, he began to write. The words came easily, becoming messages of hope and healing. His wife and artist, Marylou incorporated his messages into her work. By combining their gifts, they created their book, It’s the Stories You Tell That Color Your Life.
Tune at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on July 12 at 5 pm eastern to listen to Alan and Marylou Falstreau talk about they combine their talents to create an amazing book of healing and spiritual inspiration. Those who wish to speak to Alan and Marylou Falstreau may call in at (347) 324-3745. Free phone calls through Skype as well as an interactive chat room will be available on the show’s page.
It began May 2008 when Alan Falstreau left his home to take his walk early in the morning. With his notebook and his heart wide open, he would aimlessly wander down to the harbor. Observing the nature, he began to write. The words came easily, becoming messages of hope and healing. His wife and artist, Marylou incorporated his messages into her work. By combining their gifts, they created their book, It’s the Stories You Tell That Color Your Life.
Tune at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on July 12 at 5 pm eastern to listen to Alan and Marylou Falstreau talk about they combine their talents to create an amazing book of healing and spiritual inspiration. Those who wish to speak to Alan and Marylou Falstreau may call in at (347) 324-3745. Free phone calls through Skype as well as an interactive chat room will be available on the show’s page.
Financial Benefits for Film Industry in Michigan
April 2008 legislation helped to bring the motion picture industry to Michigan. It has had a positive impact on the local economy, creating jobs and bringing the best and brightest back to Michigan.
Fast Facts
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Must spend at least $50,000 in Michigan to be eligible.
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40% refundable tax credit, across the board on Michigan expenditures.
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Claim an extra 2% if filming in one of the 103 Core Communities in Michigan (click the link to download and print a map of the core communities).
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Labor and Crew: 40%-42% Resident Below the Line. 40%-42% Above the Line regardless of domicile. 30% Non-resident Below the Line.
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$2 million salary cap per employee per production. There is no other cap and no sunset.
For more information go to http://www.michiganfilmoffice.org/Production-Directory/FAQs/Default.aspx
Out of the Shadows and Into the Light: Modern Day Book of Shadows
Out of the Shadows and Into the Light--Magical Wisdom for the Modern World
Out of the Shadows and Into the Light. It is a 105-page ebook containing Wiccan wisdom and rituals for the beginner as well as the advanced practitioner. It contains rituals for the individual as well as for groups.
Although Wicca is a modern term, it is based on traditions that reach back to when humans toiled the soil and hunted the forests for food. It is a wisdom, which helps Wiccan and Pagans work in harmony with the rhythms of nature to provide and protect the family or tribe. Most of us today do not grow our own food or hunt in the forest; instead, we work jobs and forage in supermarkets. This doesn't change the essential nature of our goals, which is to provide for our families and ourselves. By working in harmony with the nature's energy, which surrounds us, we can bring balance, peace and prosperity into our lives. This doesn't mean our lives will be without challenges, but it does mean with faith in ourselves and the Divine we can weather our challenges to reach our best and highest good.
Wiccans also respect other religions. We do not alter their rituals or prayers as an anti-religion. I have heard of covens, which as part of their initiation require the initiate to say the Lord's Prayer backward. Wicca is based on spiritual traditions, which began long before Christ walked upon the Earth. We are a positive, loving force in the universe. Only by respecting all paths can we honor ourselves, each other and the Divine life force, no matter what is called, which is in all of us.
In my Book of Shadows called, Out of the Shadows and Into the Light, I share some of what I have learned. It is a positive healing magic, meant to help you on your path. If you are looking for rituals to control or harm another, you are looking in the wrong book. Anytime you try to control another's destiny, it is black magic. Which brings me to the Wiccan Creed "do what ye will, but harm none." and the "rule of three". The only exception to these rules is in self-defense. Once you are no longer being attacked, you must stop; otherwise, you become the attacker and the rules apply to you. Both the creed and the rule of three have been hotly debated. Whether you call it the rule of three, karma, or what goes around comes around, your actions do have consequences for good or evil. Harm or manipulate another, no matter what your intentions, and you open yourself to the same at another's hand. However, random acts of kindness bring help and healing back to you when you need it. It is your choice.
There are two categories of protection. The first is a response to an attack that has already begun. Rituals, which reflect back or bind the other's negative energy, fall into this section. The second set of rituals are preventative measures, which include cleansing, shields, and reinforcing your own energy. Protection rituals or spells, which reflect back or bind, are specifically for self-defense on a spiritual level. Once you are in a safe spot, you can then turn your attention to preventing further aggression. These protection rituals are solely for self-defense. To follow the attacker and to continue, reverse the roles and you become the attacker. These rituals are specifically designed for self-defense, nothing more.
More than protection, justice rituals are for situations, which are bigger than the individual is, when you want to clear your karma, or break karmic ties with another. They are the best way to release the situation to the wisdom of a higher power. However by doing so you also forfeit your control over the end results. By letting go, you allow the best and highest good to determine the outcome. There are many situations both on the personal level and on the grand scale that would benefit from setting aside the ego and allowing Goddess/God to deal with the challenge.
What would a book of Shadows be without prosperity rituals--a book of other wisdom. But if you are looking for rituals to help you win the lottery or to steal others' belongings, you need to look elsewhere. There aren't many rich witches out there who didn't become so without hard work. That doesn't mean it can't or won't happen, only that is unlikely that you will win millions. Prosperity is more than the sum total of what is in you bank account, but of who you are and what you have accomplished. That doesn't mean you can set aside the mundane needs of life and go meditate on a hill--even then you have to eat. What it does mean that you need to take responsibility for your decisions and your life. Casting spells and doing rituals can help, but I have yet to meet a rich witch. The best way to insure a successful, prosperous life is to remain in school and get a good education. In doing so, you'll find a source of satisfaction as well as being able to live comfortably.
Most love rituals are in fact black magic. If you try to influence another against their will to love you, even for good reason, it is black magic and eventually you will pay. In the movie, The Craft, the one witch discovered how dangerous it can be. She forced a classmate to love her, but instead of a lover, she created a dangerous stalker. Besides wouldn't you prefer to have a love match where you were loved you for yourself instead of forcing someone to love you. How could you ever trust the love between you? Created in trickery and deceit, it could never be a strong bond. Also in doing so, you would create very bad karma and destroy any chance you and any of your true soul mates would have of connecting.
As with the protection rituals, the following are not meant to be the only path to take. If you are physically ill or injured for goodness sake, seek medical help. I am not a doctor or a medical professional. Healing rituals are designed to heal from the spiritual down to the physical. Many illnesses, both on the physical and emotional level have their sources in the spiritual. By healing etheric body or the soul, the physical body is restored. There isn't a simple explanation of why illness happens--nor are there any cure all. Frequently illnesses are learning experiences, karmic balancing or the result of emotional trauma. The only way to deal with them is to find the root cause. In doing so, the lesson is learn or the trauma is understood so trapped emotions can be released. This is no guarantee that the physical ailment will just disappear, but it will aid with the healing process.
Wiccan and Paganism are multi-dimensional paths whose main purpose is to be able both live well and in harmony with the universe. You won't find them on street corners trying to convert others, nor do they actively attack others; it would be against their belief system. Instead, they chose a life's path in the pursuit of wisdom, honor and harmony. They work their jobs, care for their families, and pay their bills, while trying to make this world a little better for everyone.
"When I use the term "awesome" in reference to Theresa Chaze's new book, Out of the Shadows and Into the Light, it is such an understatement that I really feel ashamed I cannot come up with a better term. Out of the Shadows and Into the Light is an excellent reference guide for anyone who really wants to know what Wicca is really all about. Theresa, an Ordained Minister of the Universal Life Church and Wiccan Priestess, guides us through rituals, alter-building and dragon magic with such a gentle and easy tone that even those of us who don't practice Wicca can understand that it's not about evil, but about finding good in the world. It has totally changed my way of thinking. I believe that if more people would realize that Wicca is not about burning animals at the alter or casting evil spells, but concentrate on Theresa's principles that "...Wicca is a wisdom...based on living in harmony with the rhythms of nature to provide and protect the family...," you will see the full impact that those who practice Wicca are trying to portray. I highly recommend Out of the Shadows and Into the Light...a must read for anyone who wants to know the REAL world of Wicca." --
Dorothy Thompson, editor, The Writer's Life (www.thewriterslife.net) and editor/contributing author of Romancing the Soul (Zumaya Publications 2004)
Monday, July 06, 2009
Until You Walk the Path: The Affects of Stress and How to Avoid them
Until You Walk the Path, You Don’t Know Where it Goes will be hosting nurse mid-wife and practitioner, Patsy Harman. She will be talking about the negative effects of stress and how to avoid them.
Tune at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on July 8 at 1 pm eastern to listen to Patsy Harman about the negative effects of stress and how to avoid them... Those who wish to speak to Patsy Harman may call in at (347) 324-3745. Free phone calls through Skype as well as an interactive chat room will be available on the show’s page.
Tune at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on July 8 at 1 pm eastern to listen to Patsy Harman about the negative effects of stress and how to avoid them... Those who wish to speak to Patsy Harman may call in at (347) 324-3745. Free phone calls through Skype as well as an interactive chat room will be available on the show’s page.
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Energy Tarot Reading for the Week of July 5-11, 2009
Energy Tarot Reading for the Week of July 5-11, 2009
By
Theresa Chaze
The week of July 5-11 many will find themselves placing unreasonable demands on themselves and others. As the summer heats up, so will tempers have a tenancy to flare. The incoming energy will cause our thoughts and our attention to become chaotic and scattered as we attempt to reconcile the past, present and future. Healing the past will create new possibilities in the future; however, it will be building the bridge between the two in the present that will be the challenge.
The energy from the past is represented by the six of swords. The old behaviors, beliefs and energy is being released or transmuted into positive healing blessings. Although letting go and allowing change to happen can be very scary, it has been never as important as it is now. Change doesn’t mean an end, but new opportunities and beginnings. Those who stubbornly hang on to what is familiar but no longer beneficial will be only causing themselves more pain and fear than is necessary. Abundance on all levels is freely provided for those who are open to receive it; it’s just that sometimes it arrives in unexpected ways.
The nine of swords represents the energy of the week. It warns that we will be challenged to have courage and faith. Both are easy to have when times are good; the tests will be to keep the positive outlook when the future is not so bright. This week will be filled with sorrow and loss along with all that comes with it. For those who chose to focus on the blessings, miracles will appear. For those who choose otherwise, they will create what they fear. Like Dorothy clicking her heels together, we all have the choice to where this week will lead us.
Out of this week we will take the nine of wands. Holding on to faith and hope will help us maintain control over our own destinies. We do have the strength and knowledge if we choose to use it. The question will be how many will choose to take back their own power? Holding on to tightly to those we love or our resources, will only cause us to loose them. Yet if we have trust and faith, in ourselves and others, what is truly ours will freely stay or return. That which moves on does so as a way of making room for the healthier new beginnings.
We will all be challenged with the page of cups. It is a card of new people, fresh beginnings, and novel experiences. It is a card of births and rebirths as each of us find new paths to follow. The challenge will be to let go of the tried and true, in favor of the undiscovered country known as Change. Sometimes taking a wild chance and being a little less responsible will take you to and where your heart desires to be.
For personalized Tarot Readings, please go to www.theresachaze.com.
Operation Home Base: The Pilot Episode
Operation Home Base is a nationwide non profit organization with local chapters that gives support to military families, veterans, wounded warriors, and active duty military personnel by working with existing programs and organizations. Acting as an information hub, OHB works in partnership with the bases’ Dependent Centers to give aid and comfort to military personal and their families while acting as intermediary not only with other military agencies but with the civilian services. Staffed with active duty and retired military personnel along with civilians, OHB was created by the combined branches of the services to take care of their own, building a bridge between the civilian population and the military. Their single goal is to fill the voids left by governmental agencies who are unable provide the necessary services and support for all branches of the military. It is designed to build a bridge between the civilian population and the military.
The Pilot Episode:
Acting as a representative for the branches of the military and the federal government, Walter Hummel approaches the founders of Operation Home Base with an offer of economic and logistic support as well as political influence. Although Martin Flying Crow doesn’t trust Hummel, he is unwilling to deprive the armed service personnel and their families of the badly needed support. However, once the paperwork has been signed, the committee realizes that they may have gotten more than they bargained for. Immediately they are called to service. Dishonorably discharged and accused of raping a local teenager, ex marine, Ken Thompson, is found dead in his parents home. The deputy sheriff in charge suspects the Gunnery Sergeant and his wife are responsible for the murder of their son The OHB’s new legal adviser and the government advocate with the help of the NCIS team not only exposes the ulterior motives of the deputy, but also truth behind the death of the much hated man.
To read the treatment go to www.theresachaze.com
The Pilot Episode:
Acting as a representative for the branches of the military and the federal government, Walter Hummel approaches the founders of Operation Home Base with an offer of economic and logistic support as well as political influence. Although Martin Flying Crow doesn’t trust Hummel, he is unwilling to deprive the armed service personnel and their families of the badly needed support. However, once the paperwork has been signed, the committee realizes that they may have gotten more than they bargained for. Immediately they are called to service. Dishonorably discharged and accused of raping a local teenager, ex marine, Ken Thompson, is found dead in his parents home. The deputy sheriff in charge suspects the Gunnery Sergeant and his wife are responsible for the murder of their son The OHB’s new legal adviser and the government advocate with the help of the NCIS team not only exposes the ulterior motives of the deputy, but also truth behind the death of the much hated man.
To read the treatment go to www.theresachaze.com
Friday, July 03, 2009
Until You Walk the Path: Jim Wisneski
Until You Walk the Path, You Don’t Know Where It Goes is proud to host author and magazine publisher, Jim Wisneski on July 5 pm eastern. He will be talking about his novels, The Tree and The Second Chance along with her literary magazine, Soft Whispers Magazine. His goal is to help launch other authors by giving them an open venue.
Tune at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on July 5 at 5 pm eastern to learn more about Jim Wisneski amazing writing career and his new literary magazine. Those who wish to speak to Jim Wisneski may call in at (347) 324-3745. Free phone calls through Skype as well as an interactive chat room will be available on the show’s page.
www.JimWisneski.com
www.SoftWhispersMag.com
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