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A Special Request From Spring’s Haven

Help us help others with consultation and counseling services on Skype & iPad’s Face to Face. For those who are shut-ins, out of state and overseas in the military. And receive a nice Perk for your gift in return. Check our many perks on the right of our campaign home page. Will you give a little to help a lot?

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In the past 6 months we have received an increase in requests from people asking for Skype or iPad face to face communications. Some of these people are shut ins, some simply can’t afford to travel to our location. I’d love to do this! But I’m limited by technology and financing.

We have even received requests from some military personnel stationed overseas who simply want someone to talk to and who holds the same spiritual beliefs as they do. These men and women are fighting for our freedoms, and they didn’t ask you what you believe in before they joined up and put their lives in harms way for you.

We’re looking to fill these requests through Skype and iPad Face to Face communication services. But we need your help to make this a reality! Will you give a little to help a lot?

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Congratulations to Gabby Douglas, Native of Virginia!

Aug3

All Round Gymnastics Gold

AP Photo / Gregory Bull

Our local news here is all a buzz over one of our own (a Virginian), Gabby Douglas, who won Olympic Gold in the all around Gymnastics competition. GYMNASTICS: Virginia Beach’s Douglas wins all-around gold

Congratulations to Gabby and all the competitors.

What struck me most as we watched all the local news coverage and perused the papers this morning, you know what the headlines didn’t say, at least here in our little world? They don’t say First “Black” American To Win Olympic Gold in Gymnastics! While that is a measurable achievement, and it was mentioned as it should be for young African American girls everywhere – it’s a bigger compliment to simply say First American To Win Gold in Gymnastics since 1996.

Imagine a day when the color of your skin NEVER makes a news headline. She’s not a Black American. She’s an American! And we’re VERY PROUD OF OUR GABBY!

Congratulations also to all our American Athletes! Whither they brought home a medal or not, we’re proud of each and every one of them for the efforts, work and participation. Everything else is merely decoration on an already wonderful cake!

NEW To The Spring’s Haven Shop

Jul30

Gifts and Apparel

Gifts and Apparel

We’ve added a new section to the Spring”s Have Shop on Cafe’Press for Springwolf Reflections and Spring’s book Pagan Metaphysics 101!

And check out our other sections of the store. Choose from T-shirts to mouse pads, cups and mugs, Reiki apparel, show off your student pride, support for the center or our founder Springwolf.

T-shirts come in varying sizes, colors and designs for men, kids, women and plus sizes!

You can wear Spring’s book cover, or display one of her popular proverbs from Springwolf Reflections.

Such as:
It’s Nice To Have Dreams – Dreams Inspire, Empower and Create Hope –
Give Yourself Permission To Dream!
~ Springwolf

Check us out and purchase your gift or shirt today!

Protecting Your Intelectual Property

Jul30

Protecting The Rights Of Others Too

If you have a website or a blog, do you wonder if your words and artwork are safe from thieves? Sadly there are many who steal bits and pieces of the work of others and claim it as their own. I’ve even found complete articles of mine posted on someone else’s website with “By their name” at the top of the page. It amazes me that people think they won’t be found out.

Every now and then you should spend a day doing a Google search for your name, recent article titles, or graphic images. My attorney recommends you do this every quarter. When you find someone has stolen your work, email them and call them on it. Most will respond with ok I’m sorry. Some will simply take down the work. Others will change their open forum to a members only forum and you won’t be able to tell if they’re still stealing your work or not. And some will be down right belligerent and ignore you or write you a nasty letter in response. At that point you will need to decide how irritated and angry you are about the theft.

There are some tips to putting the law on your side. I’ve added some information and helpful ideas on my own Terms & Conditions pages, specifically a new page entitled Image Credits.

The new page also covers how to help others work from being stolen without credit. From copyright language to image searches, I hope this information is helpful to others who are concerned with the proliferation of stolen work. Whither it’s yours, or someone elses.

This Monday On The Ænigma Project: Haunted Objects 07/30

Jul29

The Ænigma Project – Mondays 9 PM EST

The Ænigma Project Mondays 9 PM EST
On TenacityRadio.com
Get Your Tinfoil Hat and Join Us Live!

The Ænigma Project is a discussion group focused on the realm of the supernatural, paranormal and mysterious events that sometimes take place in our lives. Through multiple view points and experiences, we seek to enlighten our listeners and elucidate that which has become hidden beneath the many layers of misunderstanding and fear.

Join creator Paul Cagle with co-hosts Sushi and Springwolf for our discussion this week:

Haunted Objects
Can an object be haunted? How? By whom? Have you ever purchased an antique and immediately strange things began to happen in your home? Or have you ever inherited a piece of jewelry or a family heirloom from a family member and odd things happen when you wear it, or you have odd dreams? We will be discussing some of the mechanics and theories behind haunted and possessed items, and the difference between the two! Join us Monday night at 9pm for our discussion on this topic and more!

You can listen online and join in the chat room to share your perspective or ask questions for the panel to contemplate and address. Or you can check out the may ways you can listen on the go, at home, at work or in your car. Simply go to the app that allows you to stream the show and search for Tenacity Radio, then save it as a favorite.

We always have a lot of fun! And we’d love to have you with us.

If you miss the show, you can listen on the Tenacity Radio Archives for the The Ænigma Project (2012-07-30), or The Ænigma Project blog and iTunes.

Had A Good Time At DQ’s Miracle Treat Day!

Jul26

Supporting Children’s Hospitals

Back from the meet and greet at my local Dairy Queen in Thornburg Virginia.

If you missed the event earlier this morning, you can still support the cause. Buy a Blizzard anytime during the day today and part of the proceeds will go to local area Children’s Hospitals.

Visit Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day website to learn more about today’s event happening all over the country.

It was pretty fun in Thornburg. Met some great people and a few fans too. When I arrived I was met with a sign about the event as I walked into the store. Look, that’s me on there; now isn’t that cool?

Vickie Carey (author)
That’s me! =D

Representatives from our local area Children’s Hospital were there. Along with the DQ store and regional managers. Oh…of course the Blizzard was there too!

Check out the fun from around the country –

Children’s Miracle Network – Check their DQ Album on FB
Fredericksburg/Thornburg Dairy Queen – on FB

If you didn’t make it out this year; I hope we can see you next year for DQs Miracle Day. I’ll be there!!

Meet & Greet For A Good Cause

Jul25

Meet Local Author Springwolf – Thursday 11am in Thornburg, Virginia
DQ Miracle Treat Day July 26, 2012

Come out and meet a local international author.

Springwolf will be appearing at Dairy Queen in Thornburg Virginia to support Miracle Treat Day for Children’s Hospital.

Proceeds of $1 or more* from every Blizzard^® Treat purchased at participating DQ^® stores will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. In addition to that, for the first time ever, your Facebook RSVP to Miracle Treat Day will also be matched with a $1 donation to the cause—up to $50,000. Visit Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day website to learn more and link to your FB account.

Come out with the family, buy a Blizzard and lend your support to a great cause! Continue reading →

Serendipity Magazine Special Issue Released

Jul24

2012 Summer Edition Featuring Springwolf

Serendipity Magazine has issued an early release of their next issue featuring articles for Elements In Art. Explore with us how the element Earth has influenced these artists to create and express themselves. This is Part One of a Two-Part issue.

The first of this special two volume issue features many articles from some great authors, including one from our own Springwolf: “Working With the Elements”. The following is a brief excerpt:

The Energy Of The Universe
Do you really need to know the physics behind the metaphysical concepts of Crystal and Stone energy work? No, but sometimes knowing how something gets started and how it works can help you use the item to it’s fullest capabilities.

… Continue reading →

This Monday On The Ænigma Project: Angels & Demons 07/23

Jul20

The Ænigma Project – Mondays 9 PM EST

The Ænigma Project Mondays 9 PM EST
On TenacityRadio.com

Join creator Paul Cagle with co-hosts Sushi and Springwolf for our discussion this week:

Angels & Demons
Angels and Demons appear in all walks of life, in all religions and around the world in every culture! Hindu and Buddhists call them Devas, the Norse refer to them as Valkyries, the Celts think of them as Faeries or the “lesser” Goddesses and non-Pagans call them Angels & Demons. What are they and do they exist in our world today? Find out this and more on Monday night!

We always have a lot of fun! And we’d love to have you with us.

If you miss the show, you can listen on the Tenacity Radio Archives for the The Ænigma Project (2012-07-23), or The Ænigma Project blog and iTunes.

And check out our post-show round up on ParanormalX – coming later this week

Springwolf Makes an Appearance In Serendipity Magazine : Elements In Art

Jul20

A Special Two Volume Issue of Serendipity Magazine

Serendipity Magazine has announced a special run of their upcoming summer issue:

Elements In Art
“It’s a double issue. Yes, congratulations to all of us, we’re having twins! Wait until you see the two covers! Can you tell we’re excited? We made this decision for a very important reason: to ensure all the content received the attention it deserved. One giant issue does not seem to be the ideal format to present all [the] treasured work.”

Publication of Part One will be released on the 30th of July as scheduled. Two weeks later, they will be releasing Part Two of this special issue jammed packed issue.

Spring’s contribution to this special release, “Working With the Elements” describes the inherent energy within stones and crystals, how the elements can be aligned and how all this energy can be utilized in creative expression. Her article will appear in the first volume of this special edition. Make sure you check out all the great information in both volumes.

Volume One
Maurizio Valoppi
Michael Bevis
Sabah Al-Dhaher
Spring Wolf
Helene Poulakou
Diana Gongora
Harriete Estel-Berman
Thomas McMillen-Oakley
Meg Auth
Sarah Hardison O’Connor
Brooke Hickrod
Kelly Giese (Chapter Two, M&G)

Volume Two
Rupert Davis
Helen Mouriadis
Cheryl Collins
Fabienne Lopez
Stavros Moschopoulos
Kelly Giese (Bugs & Blooms)
Jon Orban Jr.
Rigas Pantos
Celeste Neelen
Jon Garcia
Take-A-Picture Day, hosted by Dale Harmon
Erssie Major
Brandi Bowers-Christiansen & Laura Christiansen
Christina Lambert

"Believe In Yourself, Even When No One Else Does."
~ Harvey McKay ~
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“Take a chance on faith. Not religion, but faith.
Not hope, but faith.
I don’t believe in hope. Hope is a beggar.
Hope walks through the fire and Faith leaps over it.”
~ Jim Carrey ☆ 2014
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“I describe myself as a simple Buddhist monk. No more, no less. And I am one of the seven billion human being. Basically we are the same… your emotion, my emotion, your mind, my mind.., same physical. So I always look [at it] that way. We are the same.”
~ Dalai Lama 2012 ~
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"Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.”
~ Bruce Lee 1971