Astrology Notes: The Moon

Our 2nd post in our Astrology Notes Series is about the Moon. 

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In Astrology, the moon relates to our emotional self, and as such it is more prominent when we are children, more so then our Sun sign. This is because as children we react to things emotionally, babies cry when they are hungry, tired or have a dirty diaper.

As we grow, we are “directed” by our parents, our schools and our society how we should behave. As this happens our moon sign begins to take a back seat and by the time we reach adulthood we have grown accustomed to “hiding” away our true feelings. 

 When we become involved in a long term relationship, work along side someone for a long time, or become firm friends with someone, we begin once again to allow our true feelings to surface…. This can sometimes cause conflict or upset, as two people try to figure out their own emotional self, while trying to understand the emotional self of the other. 

Our moon sign plays a very important part in our development and is a strong part of how we deal with life and what she has to offer both on a negative and positive level.

It is very important therefore, that our parents and caregivers have some understanding of our Moon nature. Working against our Moon sign while we are young can have devastating and long term effects on the person we become. While working with our Moon sign can help to build up our self-confidence and help us to be the best person we can be.  However, we must always be cautious not to encourage distruptive behaviour or to over inflate the Ego… 

History has long observed the effects on the human race when the moon is full. It is handy, therefore to understand your moon sign as any effects the Full Moon emits will have a stronger effect on you when it falls in either your Sun Sign or Moon Sign. 

Golf Fundraiser entry deadline May 31: & 2nd Post: Warning “Don’t pick the Fiddle Heads”

Hi folks in order to try get myself more organized SGC will be posting a bit differently… 

… so instead of posting everything on its own creating numerous posts in one day, which can be annoying for some who get automatic updates and time-consuming for SGC staff…. We are going to try and do combined posts. :)

We appreciate and are open to your comments on this and all of our posts… and if you have an idea or experience you would like to  share with others… please send it along, Click Here to email us… 

May 16 2012:

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1st Post:

Golf Tournament Fundraiser to benefit Epilepsy Durham: 

Epilepsy Durham Region is hosting its Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament which will take place on June 21 2012: The tournament is named in the honour of former volunteer Mark F. Seetner. 

Where: Deer Creek Golf Course and Banquet Facility Ajax

Cost: $195:00 per golfer: Includes: Green Fee, Cart, Prizes and a Three Course Dinner and Lunch…. :)

****Deadline to enter: May 31 2012:**** 

For more information please Click Here to go to Epilepsy Durham

Epilepsy Durham provides support and services to local residents impacted by epilepsy and works to promote public awareness of this common neurological disorder. 

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2nd Post:

Notice from The Central Lake Conservation Authority. 

Durham Conversation Area’s are asking everyone to be conservation minded as they visit any of the conservation area’s in the region. 

Please DO NOT pick any plants, especially the Fiddleheads.

(Picture above shows cooked green fiddle-heads from Wikipedia)

Enforcement staff have caught people with garbage bags full of this plant, which is popular in recipes. Those who take the Fiddleheads in such large amounts usually sell them to restaurants. 

Trilliums

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 (Picture above shows white Trillium Flower from Wikipedia)

which are Ontario’s official flower are also at risk… These lovely white flowers take 7 YEARS  :( to show their flowers… picking the bloom will leave the plant flowerless for another 7 seven years…  

Enforcement officials are asking people to PLEASE keep pets on a leash and to place ALL GARBAGE in the appropriate containers. 

Click Here to go to The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. 

Happy Mother’s Day…. :) Sunday May 13th

From the Editor: :)

Mother’s Day is upon us once more…. it’s a day of love and gratitude, or hopefully that’s how it works out….

Mum’s (or Mom’s) come in all shapes, sizes, sex’s and colours….. but they all have something in common, the welfare and happiness of their children. To implement this, Mum’s have to put many of their own needs and desires aside until a time comes when their children no longer need them…

Or that’s what they think….. :)

My mum passed away in 1999, she was 74 years old and had led a life fit for a novel…. I never stop “needing” her

Mum, or Noreen as she was known to others, was one of the kindest people I have ever met, the only trouble with her being so kind was that she always believed in what people told her, which meant she got into some difficult situations. 

But no matter what life had thrown at her, or who had used and abused her, mum always believed in giving others the benefit of doubt… even into her final days she was concerned for others….

On one visit with her in the hospital, supper was served, and I was directed by my mum to assist the lady in the bed opposite to her. Mum explained, that the lady didn’t seem to get any visitors, so she didn’t really eat very much and was probably lonely… I did as I was bid, and as I looked back at mum I saw her watching me closely, with a look I will carry with me for ever, her look conveyed “that’s my girl, I love you” ….

And as I remember that time, it always amazes me that even at the very end mum’s compassion was such that it never wavered, she still believed in the good of people……

So Happy Mothers Day Mum….. I love you too….. :)

Make Mother’s Day Special, think of who your mum is as a person, what does she love to do? What makes her laugh? What makes her smile? Who does she love to be around? What’s her favorite food and drink? 

Gifts for mum need to be true and come from the heart, because that’s what mum’s do every single day…. Here are just a few ideas …..

Things to do: 

  • Dad’s draw your little one’s hand on paper by drawing around it, separate the fingers slightly so you get the whole hand. (it will be treasured for ever)
  • Make breakfast, lunch and dinner and do the dishes and clean up too
  • On Sunday morning let mum know she can do what ever she wants to for the whole day, (if this is possible) 
  • Clean your room
  • Clean the basement
  • Put your winter stuff away neatly
  • Clean out your sports bag and put the stuff neatly away when done
  • Empty the dishwasher
  • Put your plates in the dishwasher and not in the sink
  • Offer to make lunches for the week 
  • Offer to make dinner one day in the week
  • Offer to put the laundry away
  • Offer to go grocery shopping for her
  • Give her the time and space to immerse herself in her hobby

Purchased Gifts:

  • Make up (if you know what she likes)
  • Plants (and offer to help put them in the ground)
  • Dinner out on another day besides Mother’s Day
  • Spa 
  • Flowers
  • Chocolate
  • Wine, Beer or Liquor
  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • Gift Certificate for a hair salon
  • Her favourite shampoo and conditioner
  • Jewellery
  • Bags, Wallet, Scarves
Happy Mum’s day to you “traditional” mums :)
Happy Mum’s day to you mum’s of pets and animals :)
Happy Mum’s day to you who are of the opposite sex or of a different DNA mix…. :)

Have a fabulous Mother’s Day Weekend Everyone…. 

Jake the puppy is looking for a new family, are you the one he is waiting for?

From the Editor: From our inbox to you…

I received the following in my inbox from Janet G. one of the Team Chelsea members.. Please contact Janet directly for more information or to assist this beautiful little guy…. 

If anyone recognizes this lovely pup and knows who the owners are please reach out and let them know where he is … However, if he is indeed abandoned by his owners and you have been looking for a new member for your family please give this guy some consideration. 

If you have any updates regarding Jake please let us know… we appreciate it… thanks… 

This young dog was found on April 21st 2012. His owners have not claimed him, so we believe he may have been dumped.  He is a Shepherd/lab mix, approx. 6 to 8 months, unaltered male. Jake is a beautiful dog. He will be available for adoption to a suitable home. For more information  about Jake, please contact:

Janet at 905-666-4676 or email at janniegee@rogers.com

 

 

FYI: Bounce is not just for the dryer?

From the Editor: 

Hi Folks I received an email (forgive me for not remembering who sent it along to me)… with the following handy hints on alternative uses for the Bounce Dryer sheets… I have yet to try any of these myself, but never the less find them interesting…. These are the first 10 uses’, I will post the rest in the near future… If you try any of these suggestions please let us know how they worked for you…. :) 

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(The following statement  has not been verified by SGC)

The U.S. Postal service sent out a message to all letter carriers to put a sheet of Bounce in their uniform pockets to keep yellow-jackets away.

Use them all the time when playing baseball and soccer.
  

1. It will chase ants away when you lay a sheet near them. It also repels mice.

2. Spread sheets around foundation areas, or in trailers, or cars that are sitting and it keeps mice from entering your vehicle. 

3. It takes the odor out of books and photo albums that don’t get opened too often.

4. It repels mosquitoes. Tie a sheet of Bounce through a belt loop when outdoors during mosquito season. 

5. Eliminate static electricity from your television (or computer) screen.

6. Since Bounce is designed to help eliminate static cling, wipe your television screen with a used sheet of Bounce to keep dust from resettling.. 

7. Dissolve soap scum from shower doors. Clean with a sheet of Bounce.

8. To freshen the air in your home – Place an individual sheet of Bounce in a drawer or hang in the closet.  (I have done this, and it works well) 

9. Put Bounce sheet in vacuum cleaner. (hmm I would check with your vacuum cleaner manufacturer, especially if it’s an expense vacuum.) 

10. Prevent thread from tangling. Run a threaded needle through a sheet of Bounce before beginning to sew.