Happy 4th of July

 

WELCOME NEW   MEMBERS:   

#478 Isabella aka Binellai   from South Africa  DOB  4/25/69  ibelnel@yahoo.com 

#479  Melanie  aka Dolly Fae from South Africa  DOB  9/3/74  melanie@hahn.co.za 

#480  Suzette aka Indigofossil from Kansas, USA  DOB  1/21/63  Indigofossil@aol.com 

#481 Elmarie aka Shaylah  from South Africa  DOB 11/14/74  elmariej@hotmail.com

   #482 Nicole aka Maia  from California, USA  DOB  03/21/85  odine19@aol.com 

 

 

 

Our Club is 3 years old this month! Started July 1999  

Happy Birthday July Faeries!!

Locations:
=July 2000 Newsletter    =  Herb Faerie Poem in Cicely Barker Books
  = Secret Book, Vol.5    = May Newzletter at bottom near butterfly

***Book Review****
 In A Midsummer Night's Faery Tale
 (This review was written by  Lady Indigofae and not necessarily the opinion of the Faerie Believers Association)


Written by : A  collaborated effort of Wendy Froud and Terri Windling  Illustrated with  staged  photos of dolls created by:  Wendy Froud:

This is a story about a young tree-root faery name Sneezle and his
heroism.   It begins when Sneezle, who lives in a forest called the Old Oak Wood,  sets out to get the Midsummer crown for King Oberon.  The Faery Queen Titania is found asleep, victim of a powerful magic spell.  It is up to this little wingless sleepy faery's shoulders to save the day.  On this journey he meets fascinating forest characters including the wicked sorceress who put the evil magic sleeping spell on the Queen....This story about Sneezles takes him through a courageous journey, shows his loyalty and teaches him
that being who he is exactly who he should be.  This book, with its illustrations,  is enjoyed by all ages, especially when shared with one another.
[additional review by Marafae--doll maker Wendy Froud (best known for creating Yoda and other creatures for Muppet master Jim Henson)and award-winning fantasy author Terri Windling collaborate to tell the story. Each page of this delightful book is graced with an elaborately staged photo of Froud's doll creations in their natural habitats, paired with Windling's story of Sneezle's unlikely heroism.Kids and adults will enjoy this richly illustrated, romantic fantasy. (Ages 8 and older)]

 Comments:  IndigoFae@faeriebelievers.com 

Princess Amethyst

My name is Princess Amethyst and I am a faerie who has had passion for
nature my entire existence.  I'm writing this  column for any and all of you
who loves plants, herbs, flowers and trees.  It is my goal to enlighten and
inspire your creative green thumbs, (which you all have) and to help you
discover gardening as a fun pastime.  Gardening can be a great opportunity
for you and your family to share in and also to give you an outlet from your
normal busy work schedules.  I hope I can show you some of the benefits you
will reap and the rewards our environment will gain.
    July is a month for celebrating Independence Day in the United States, so after careful  consideration I choose an herb of "festivity".  The herb that I am talking about is Petroselinum Crispum or commonly known as "Parsley". 
    Parsley is said to originate from eastern Mediterranean.  It is a biennial plant with two different common types to choose from.  The Italian parsley is the most attractive type with their ruffled leaves and is perfect
for a garnish, whereas the plain parsley, flat leafed, has a great flavor when used in cooked dishes. 
    It has been said that the early Greeks fed it to their chariot horses to make them run faster and were woven into the victorious crowns given to the winners.  It is also been said that parsley is known to aide in the protection of your homes.  I, myself, keep parsley in pouch that I wear continually as you never know when you may need a little extra added
protection. 
        Parsley prefers full sun but will endure partial shade and make sure you plant it in a rich well-drained soil.  You can plant parsley after the last freeze in the spring or plant in a container to keep in your kitchen year round.  The leaves can be harvested as soon as the plant is 6 inches tall and either refrigerate to use as fresh or freeze to use in cooking at a
later date. 
        Seeds are easily found in gardening or grocery stores which includes the planting and growing instructions normally on the back of the packet.  Another idea is to find someone who grows parsley and ask them for some of their seeds and after that  collect and use your own.  I recommend in sharing seeds with each other, it is fun and economical.
        Parsley is loaded in vitamin C and is recommended for use in stews, salads and soups. Eating parsley after you have finished a meal, can aide in preventing bad breath especially if you have eaten garlic, help digest your food and counteract gas.
        I hope  you have enjoyed this first issue of my new column.  Please feel free to Email me with any questions or suggestions you have. 

Until next month.  Blessings to all
Princess Amethyst
                                                                         (click here for Parsley Recipes)

  KIDS

 

Flower Fairies Calendar 2003
by Cicely Mary Barker (Illustrator)  $9.99

This item will be published in July 2002. You may order it now and we will ship it to you when it arrives. www.amazon.com 
Reading level: All Ages    Edition: Calendar

Editorial Reviews               Book Description
A favorite of Cicely Mary Barker fans each year, this classic wall calendar features Barker's charming Flower Fairies illustrations. Each month offers a different, full-color fairy illustration reproduced on high quality paper stock. The large, grid-style format provides ample space for notes or reminders and allows you to keep track of important dates. This elegant calendar is both practical and decorative, and will brighten up any room in the house.

With illustrations by Cicely Mary Barker

The Art of Sulamith Wulfing 2002 Calendar (beautiful faerie art)
by Sulamith Wulfing    $12.95  

This item will be published in July 2002. You may order it now and we will ship it to you when it arrives www.amazon.com 
Editorial Reviews     Book Description
No other artist has captured the wonders of Fairies and Angels more uniquely than Sulamith Wulfing. Her paintings make this magical world apparent to the naked eye as they capture its beauty, wonder and innocence. She beckons us to enter this delicious world of fantasy and story, and we eagerly answer her call.

Ms. Wulfing died at the age of 88, an internationally acclaimed artist. Her artwork still touches the hearts of people worldwide. The Art of Sulamith Wulfing presents 25 of her best-loved illustrations from her rich treasure of paintings

Fairy Oracle
by Sulamith Wulfing, Sulamith Wolfing  $7.91
Editorial Reviews  Book Description  www.amazon.com 
No other artist has captured the wonders of Fairies and Angels more uniquely than Sulamith Wulfing. Her paintings make this magical world apparent to the naked eye. In this new deck, the Fairy Oracle, forty of her most beautiful paintings have been selected as an inspiration for daily life. The words on each card complement the artwork, making this deck an effective tool for understanding how Fairies can help us overcome our human problems - with just a little bit more humor and joy.This new deck follows the same concept as the first deck by Sulamith Wulfing - the Angel Oracle. However, in contrast to the first deck, the Fairy Oracle cards tend to offer more playful and humorous inspirations.

Lady Lollypop Announces the Winner's of the Poetry Contest for June!

       # 1. Windy Willow#439 aka Ananya

                    ananyag@btinternet.com 

 

Poem--The Dream Fairy

       # 2. Liloo#24 aka Bobbie   the1uc4hugs@bobbiesfaeriehugs.com  

 

 

Poem--In My Minds Eye
        

       # 3. EasterStar#438 aka Esther

 

 

espichi@espichifreeserve.co.uk  

 

 

Poem--Last Night, I dream't of a Faerie
   

 

Thank you to all participants.

To see top 3 Poems online click here  

      
       THE DREAM FAERIE                     BY ANANYA

       I DREAM'T A LITTLE FAERIE WITH TEENSIE WEENSIE TOES
       WAS FLYING ROUND MY BEDROOM...THEN LANDED ON MY NOSE
       SHE SAID "COME ON, LET'S FLY AWAY" I TOOK HER TINY HAND, AND
       SOMEHOW THE SHE LIFTED ME, THOUGH HARD TO UNDERSTAND!  

       WE FLEW ABOVE THE TREES SO HIGH, THE MOON WAS FULL AND
       BRIGHT, AND
       AFTER JUST THE SHORTEST TIME WE SAW THE GREATEST SIGHT, AS
       IN THE FOREST DOWN BELOW, BESIDE A LARGE OAK TREE,
       THE BIGGEST FAIRY PARTY THAT YOU'D EVER HOPE TO SEE!

       I WANTED TO JOIN IN AS WELL, THEY DANCED IN A LARGE RING, AND
       SUCH ANGELIC VOICES AS THEY ALL BEGAN TO SING.
       I ASKED MY FAIRY FRIEND "PLEASE STOP" BUT SHE JUST FLEW ON BY!
       INFURIATING ME SO MUCH - I JUST KEPT SAYING "WHY?"

       WE CARRIED ON FOR MILES AND MILES, JUST WHERE I'M NOT TOO 
       SURE...BUT
       SOON I'D NEARLY HAD ENOUGH, NOT KNOWING WHAT'S IN STORE!
       DELIGHTED THEN I SAW WE WERE BACK ABOVE THE WOOD, SO
       NICELY ASKED IF I COULD LAND...THE POLITEST WAY I COULD!

       SHE DROPPED ME, AND I TOOK A TUMBLE...BUMPING MY POOR HEAD!
       AND DID  SEE THE FAIRIES? -NO...I ENDED BACK IN BED
       ANOTHER MYSTERY OF LIFE THAT'S HARD TO UNDERSTAND...BUT
       ON MY PILLOW LAYS THE WAND SHE HELD WITHIN HER HAND

                   CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Lady Lollypop's Contest

The August Contest is to do a DRAWING ...read below for more info.

The theme would be to do a drawing concerning the event of 9/11 using Your thoughts along with faeries. Make it patriot or tender but with feeling to help with the memorial of that day one year earlier. Winner's will be announced in September's Newzletter!
       * There will be 3 prizes for each age group:

                                * Age  2 - 12    

                                * Age  13 - 29  

                                * Age  30 - 100   

       So put on your thinking caps and come up with an idea for next month's contest!  Any questions contact:
                               LadyLollypop@faeriebelievers.com
           

Alcohol and Teenage Drinking

I have to wonder why if drinking is so bad, how come our government hasn't banned it, especially when it's contributed to half our road accidents. If it also contributed to millions of family breakdowns, damaged people's health, and stopped them from thinking clearly, you would think that this substance would be public enemy number 1.

But for some strange reason, governments rarely ban alcohol, even though it does all those things mentioned above. For a while it was legal but people managed to get it anyway via black market. Many people in the mountains made a living selling "moonshine", finally the government decided to make it legal.

People who are normally quite sensible can become embarrassing idiots when they over drink alcohol. They may commit crimes because of alcohol, drive recklessly, think they are funny when they are being abusive, or become violent and argumentative after very little drink. If you are sober, you really don't want to be around them when they are drinking alcohol.

Teen drinkers are looking for problems. Or should I say trying to hide from problems.  Teens who drink are often setting themselves up for a lifetime of trouble. That is because drunk teens can easily become drunk adults who continue having all the problems that alcohol causes. Alcohol drains minds and money. It saps sensibility and sure-thinking. It solves nothing, leaving all problems and more to deal with when sober.  It would be better to get counseling to help solve issues that need to be  dealt with.

Teens should avoid alcohol. There is not the slightest reason for Teens to drink alcohol, and there is much against it. The problems that seem to follow alcohol use are:

crime;   violence;   family breakdowns;    causing harm to innocent people; 
allowing yourself to lose control of your mind;    giving yourself serious health problems such as liver damage and shrinkage of the brain. 

Get high on Nature......stay healthy mind and body and enjoy life to the fullest.
What are your thoughts? Let me know! Email me at: OneWhoFlies@foundus.com 

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  NEWZ 

* I'll be on vacation from July 2 - 16 so if you try to contact me, I won't have my computer with me.

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* Any comments pro or con of our site, or newzletter are wanted.  We want to provide you with any info  we can and help in anyway.  Contributors are always welcome!

* Teaching my son about animation I used my god mom faerie as an example, I thought you might enjoy her animation this month.

 

Note from Marafae.....all women should definitely read and see The Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood.  A classic Southern tale of hilarity set in a sleepy Louisiana parish, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood follows a group of lifelong friends who stage a rather unorthodox intervention to help a young playwright unravel the truth about her complicated, eccentric mother, find forgiveness and acceptance, and let go of her painful past.

Visit their official website at:

 http://yayasisterhood.warnerbros.com/teaser.html  

 

Find out your Secret Ya Ya name at:

No long available

Lady Indigo Fae is = Princess Rising Sun

Lady Lolly Pop is = Princess Foot in Mouth  

So?  What's your Ya Ya name??

Hugs, Marafae

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When you're lonely, I wish you LOVE.
When you're down, I wish you JOY.
When things get complicated, I wish you FAITH.
When things look empty, I wish you HOPE.
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