Imagine a road trip. Harry Chapin at the wheel. Emily Dickinson rides shotgun. The old VW van has room enough for Carl Sandburg and Studs Terkel. Jammed way back, buffeted by guitars, backpacks, and typewriters is Michael James Kaiser. He furiously takes notes all the while hearing whispers from Elizabeth Barrett in one ear and Townes Van Zandt in the other. This hodge-podge is too wistful - too ruggedly romantic - for words. Almost. Because someone took it all in. It incubates for years a...

"Her" represents fractured fragments of Michael James Kaiser's paeans to love. Like his first anthology, "To Be Me," these introspective poems are tonal invocations to women, both real and imagined. The phrasing and flow quietly touches the reader's heart, sometimes with a whisper and a caress; sometimes with a raw ache. The feelings are fervent, true and universal. Musically it's cello, Spanish guitar, stand-up bass, and a woodwind or two. It would play in a small jazz club against an ind...

Two classesCircle Roles and ResponsibilitiesThis class will give you a better understanding of the roles that different people assume in a coven.Wiccan EtiquetteAs with all groups, there are certain dos and don'ts within a Wiccan group. Although some of the following may seem to live under the heading of common courtesy, trust me I've seen all of these courtesies crossed.

YoolaCuff is on Marie Claire! and now you can make one for yourself as well !A stunning 1.9"(4cm) wide cuff crocheted using 14k gold filled wire. This impressive piece is at the same time modern and classic.The cuff has a special glamorous look, the tutorial is very detailed with many images anyone can follow it and create the cuff, no special knowledge is required, only two hands and good eyes.

This book communicates journeys of life, love, heartache, new beginnings and inspirational words of wisdom. Relax and enjoy thought provoking poetry as it touch the hearts and minds of many,connecting with each reader. Peace & Blessings

Fuckin Poetry: Haiku for the Bipolar is a look into the mind of one average man and his struggle with bipolar disorder. The author originally chose to write poetry in the form of haiku, as a therapeutic method of dealing with his disorder. However, the author found himself in the middle of Axis I teetering between moments of mania, depression and anxiety. As one will see, the authors journey begins with a reflection upon family and leading into a spiraling life and death struggle of losing...

Use this simple but elegant tulip panel as shown for an insert or insertion in a bedspread, or use it at the ends of a table runner and add a simple edging. The pattern will also make a nice wall hanging or pillow cover. The original pattern was designed by Mrs. R.T. Buck in 1918. This is not your usual scanned vintage crochet pattern. To make this pattern great for today’s crocheter I wrote complete instructions, expanded the written instructions so you won't need to skip aro...

Designed by Australian Mary Card in 1918 as part of a series of doilies and panels honoring Allies from the Great War. This doily combines the French national emblem, the Fleur-de-lis, with a lovely verse: "Life is mostly froth and bubble Two things stand like stone Kindness in another's trouble Courage in our own" This is not your usual scanned vintage crochet pattern. To make this pattern great for today’s crocheter I wrote complete instruct...

When a generous quiltmaker finally agrees to make a quilt for a greedy king, but only under certain conditions, she causes him to undergo a change of heart. Each page highlights a different quilt block pattern whose name relates to the unfolding story.

Follow yourself from being left till feeling embraced. In philosophical poetry, the author is leading you from one world to the other, passing the stages of life.

Now you can dress your doll in a different dress, for every day of the week!The first dress of Book 2 is Wednesday, Visiting the Farm Dress. A perfect casual style dress to wear when visiting Grandma and Grandpa on the farm. Shoulder suspenders and colorful buttons make it complete for a country style dress!Thursday is Charity Work Day Dress. A wonderful dress with cute pockets, perfect when lending a helping hand at a local charity, bazaar or craft fair to help those in ne...

Her world inside out is inspired by real life situations of love, life, God, happiness, and relationships. Each poem has a deep meaning behind it that many people can relate to; you just have to find it. Behind each one there is a little pain, some happiness, understanding, and inspiration. The title Her world inside out has a deeper meaning then some may think. I am taking everything that I have been through and expressing it in the way I know how to. I am taking my world and everything I...