LADY ROSE

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Introduction: I am 50+ years young, happily married, mom to an awesome young lady (who turned 12 in May 2008). My current focus (since May of 2006) is regaining my health (and releasing a few pounds along the way). I have been studying Wicca and the Tarot for over 30 years, and although the path has been bumpy and sometimes temporarily blocked over the years, I continue to follow the spiritual path that is guided by my inner wisdom, spirit guides, and the blessings of the God and Goddess. I haven’t figured out what I want to be when I grow up yet – but my life purpose will always involve Wicca and helping others in some way.  (First Post: Introduction)

Lady Rose’s Cast of Characters:
Teacherman (Bio) – hubby
Angelgirl  (Bio) – daughter
Brookela – dear friend for over 15 years
The Herd – the mom, 2 sisters & their hubbies, 2 brothers, nieces and nephews

Lady Rose’s Other Blog: Diet Pulpit (personal journey to get healthy, live to 100 and beyond, and doing it with F.A.T.-attitude (fabulous, awesome, and tenacious). 

The Important and Not So Important Stuff

• D.O.B. October 30, 1955
• I was first interested in Wicca at the age of 13, read the book Witchcraft Today by Gerald Gardner, join a coven when I was 19
•  I am happily married to Teacherman (we were married Sept. 1, 2001)
• I am my proud mom of a wonderful daughter, Angelgirl (d.o.b. May 15, 1996)
• We became a family Oct. 20, 1996, the day Angelgirl was placed in my arms in China
• I had a hysterectomy in my early 20s due to cervical cancer
• I have rhumetoid arthritis (since age 2) and congestive heart failure (diagnosed early 2006)
• I work in a cubicle 
•  I earned by Bachelor’s Degree in 1989 by going to night school for 11 years while I worked at the college full time.
• Favorite Color: Purple
• State of Mind: Creative “hippie” with a youthful outlook who doesn’t take herself too seriously
• Interests: Healing, Spirituality, Tarot, Buddism and Native American teachings, Self-improvement
• Favorite Hobbies: Reading (mostly fantasy and some vampire book series), Writing, Crocheting, and too much TV
• Obsessions: Blogging
• Addictions: Coffee, at least 1 big cup of coffee every morning (two is better); TV and Books
• Likes: Dragons, Renaissance Faires, huge Harry Potter fan, hosting theme parties for family and friends, ghost hunting, dabbling in various arts and crafts (would like to learn to make chainmaille jewelry and do more quilling (paper filigree)
• Dislikes: Shoes, barefoot is the way to live! (Not to fond of bras either).

Personal Motto:
Live strong, live well, share your wisdom, and take heaven by storm when it’s time to go.

Goals:
1) live strong and healthy to over 100 years young and beyond
2) enjoy each moment as it comes along
3) attend Womon Gathering every year (and the PA Renaissance Faire as often as possible)
4) write a book(s)
5) take a long family vacation to Harry Potter Theme Park (opening in 2009 Universal, Orlando FL)

Priorities:
1) my health
2) my daughter and husband
3) my family and friends
4) work (cause it pays the bills), home and taking care of every day needs
5) walking the talk of my spiritual path, enriching my well-being and enjoying life.

More then you need or want to know:

• Survivor of: juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (told at age 2 I’d never walk), incest, rape, cervical cancer, extreme poverty, and several other life challenges.
• I have four tattoos so far (and plan on getting a few more) – my first one was to celebrate turning 50!
• Refusing to grow up entirely – life is just too much fun to waste being an adult 100% of the time.
• Generally I am an all around nice person, with an occassional cranky day (especially if I miss my coffee in the morning.

An Introduction to a Witch
I am now and probably always have a been a Witch – even during those dark times in my life when I didn’t believe in anything. It is the air I breathe, it is the earth I walk upon, it is the balm that soothes my soul, and the light that guides my spirit. I have many labels I carry in this life – but Witch is the one that is the closest to revealing the truth of who I am.

I am a Survivor
I have survived child abuse, crippling arthritis (diagnosed at age 2, the doctors said I would not be able to walk), rape, extreme poverty, beatings, a gun held to my head once, too much drinking as a teen, cancer, 2 previous failed marriages, unkind words, broken promises, lies, and long torturous nights of pain and tears.

I am Blessed
I have been blessed with the love of my husband, my awesome daughter, my heart-sisters (and best friends) Mama Kelly and Brookela, dear friends, an odd sense of humor, curiosity, an open mind, tenacity, a touch of creativity, and all the experiences in my life – the good and the bad.

I am Passionate
I have many passions (obsessions perhaps) – my current one is blogging and creating a healthy lifestyle to regain my health and balance.  I love a wide range of music, I love art, and I love to write.  In 1989 graduated college  (summa cum laude) with a B.A. in Liberal Studies after 11 years of night school. I’ve traveled to Egypt, London, Paris, Ireland, Jamaica, Canada, and several U.S. states (I hope to one day visit Hawaii).

I am a peripatetic spirit having one heck of an out of the ordinary life journey.

Bright Blessings, Lady Rose

Poems and Other Writings by Lady Rose (link to posts when moved)
The Infinite Light by Lady Rose
The early morning, I listened by Lady Rose
The Goddess Smiled Today by Lady Rose
Dances With Life by Lady Rose
Reclaiming My Power, by Lady Rose
To My Sisters (chant by Lady Rose, sung by Mama Kelly)