Wonderful World of Signs

Beware of the American Taliban

Remembrance Day

Crafters Are The BEST!

EMBROIDERERS,

TO THE BARRICADES!

But first, a nice crocheted

BAGEL SMORG lunch!

And then some FOREST BATHING --

Put on your GLASSES . . . 

. . . and then make yourself

a warm (and smart) WINTER HAT!

I LOVE this Avengers quilt, natch.

Look how the quilt stitching incorporates

the symbols of Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, etc.

Now THAT'S attention to detail!

And speaking of QUILTERS --

Thanks to blogging buddy LA Paylor of Not Afraid of Color

for introducing me to this fun video!

Everything's Just Poochy, Thanks!

Let's conclude with another wonderful video

of Acoustic Trench serenading his dog -- 

Can't Help Falling in Love played on a kalimba.

November Full Moon Altar: Menrva

This month's altar honours Menrva, the Etruscan goddess of war, art, wisdom, and medicine. Ancient Etruscan civilization, which arose in the 9th century BCE in Tuscany and area, dominated Italy until it fell to Rome in the late 4th century BCE. Menrva inspired the creation, character, and attributes of her Greek and Roman divine feminine counterparts Athena and Minerva.

The statue of Menrva on the altar is an Etruscan reproduction which I bought in Florence while vacationing in Tuscany in 2008. The warrior goddess carrying her owl of wisdom rides triumphantly in her chariot drawn by a beautifully stylized steed.

The two temples which flank Menrva's chariot are a pair of heavy bronze bookends which I bought in Winnipeg about 40 years ago, back in the days when I used to go antiquing. I don't know how old they are but suspect they may be Victorian in origin.

Similarly, the little porcelain art deco grecian urn holding the red taper candle dates from my antiquing days as well. I found it about 30 years ago in a rural Manitoba barn stuffed full to bursting with antiques, collectibles and just plain old junk. I have always loved it!

As with my August full moon altar, synchronicity once again made itself known after I created this altar to Menrva. I was notified that a dear gay male friend, with whom we shared a villa in Tuscany on our 2008 trip, had passed away in October. His obituary said how much he loved Italy, its culture and people, and had returned to it for six months last year to study the language and become fluent. I attended his funeral a couple of days ago. Rest in peace, Jim.

[Photos © Debra She Who Seeks, 2025]