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How are you all today? I am 55 today. It snowed here yesterday, but fortunately cleared up well enough that last night, Dane and I could safely drive to Kansas City to Lonnie's Reno Club, a jazz supper club in the lower level of the Ambassador Hotel downtown. We met a friend of mine from high school and his wife. It was a great, if expensive, evening. Great food, three course fixed price meal, and great cocktails. Lonnie McFadden is a high energy singer, trumpeter, and tap dancer and puts on a great show. He also had fabulous musicians with him, young people on piano, upright bass, and drums that were just top notch. (I remembered after the evening was over that I'd seen him once before years ago. He used to tap dance at a bar with his brother. They would tap dance ON the bar; it was something to see!) I have been enjoying having a new kitten in the house. See attached photo. She was born to a feral cat that hangs around my mom's house. Two weeks ago she was wild and scared, fighting for a place at the food bowl among three teenage cats who'd swat her away (the previous batch of kittens). I fished her out of the basement window well she fell in, and she hissed and spit at me. Now she has free run of my house and is slowly cultivating a relationship with my three-year old cat Squiggy. Since his brother Lenny disappeared, I decided to call this new kitten Lenore, and Lenny for short, so that I'll have a Lenny & Squiggy again (if you don't know those names, here's a compilation of their comical entrances on Laverne & Shirley: https://youtu.be/hPfmEN6i76g?si=NTvGQ6pTLc6WG3Br). (If I lose Squiggy too soon I might rename her Laverne and go find a Shirley to keep her company, heh heh) We had a lovely Thanksgiving at my mom's house. Susan and Scott made the turkey, sweet potatoes, and green beans and brought rolls and apple pie. I made the stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry relish, and pumpkin pie. Dane and I went over the night before to set the table and tried to clear some of the stuff from the kitchen counters so there would be room for prep and to set up the buffet, but my mom resisted. She didn't NEED her calendar for several days, but is very resistant to anything changing. It's been rough. She gets worse later in the day and often very agitated (sundowning). I went to a dispensary and got cannabis gummies that are supposed to be fast acting to give her when she gets like this, but so far they haven't seemed to do anything. We tried 1 gummy, then 1.5, then 1.75--that seemed to at least do a little to calm her down. Might go straight to two next time, because the effect didn't seem to last long. She has fallen a couple of times, and while we were there tottering right in front of the stairs to the basement, so it may be that we are simply going to have to force her into assisted living before much longer. We were hoping she would recognize the need but I don't think that's going to happen. We are going to have Christmas Eve at her house like we always have but I'm wondering if it will be our last time. And then have my dad's side of the family over a few days after Christmas. As long as we handle absolutely everything for her (of course) we can do it. That's true of everything about her life though. I go over every morning to give her her morning pills and feed the feral cats. She is alone most days otherwise, unless I take her to the doctor, go back to visit a bit, or if her sister visits her or takes her to church. She's been refusing to go to church for several weeks now though. I did get her out of the house for a quick visit to the coffee shop a couple of weeks ago. And my aunt took her to doctor, senior center for lunch, and walmart one day last week when I was working from her house (like she begs me to do) but was agitated and I needed to lead an important client call and couldn't get her to stop asking me questions. Bless my aunt for turning up, taking her out and distracting her for several hours! (I was also working there that day because I was waiting for the garage door repair person to come over--and
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SSR Midway Check in Doodle Poll
Hello Dear Sisters, Please take a moment to check out this doodle poll. I thought perhaps meeting before the holidays would work best and I am totally open to feedback if this doesn't jive for you, my beloveds. Much love, Look forward to seeing your shining faces. Matooka https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/eVo7B4Wa
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Hi SiSters!! Gretchen and I will be cofacilitating a Shadow Work Weekend for Women only in January! This weekend has the option to stay onsite and food is included. The early bird price is good until 11/15. Below is the webpage link, so check it out! We'd love it if any of you would want to attend and would REALLY appreciate it if you would pass this on to any of your women! https://www.gretchenkainz.com/md2025-swww Thank you and big love, Paige and Gretchen
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receipt
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Begin forwarded message: From: twinbrook@... Date: November 7, 2024 at 2:21:55 PM EST To: kzehnter@... Subject: receipt ? Kate, here is your receipt. I probably shouldn't mention that on a whim I checked the website for Methuen Home Depot. They listed over 40 thresholds in stock, 4 1/2 in x 36 in. They are in Aisle 27. Typical. Weaber WW 436 1/2 in. x 4-1/2 in. x 36 in. Oak Saddle Threshold Molding 73937 - The Home Depot
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Matooka¡¯s daughter gives 5 min intro to probiotics - YouTube
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Hello Sisters, This is a little video that my daughter Nicole did about probiotics. I thought I would share it to give you an idea of her work. Love Matooka https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XcQ8R6dWLA
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Calendar + Updates
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Hi Sacred Sisters! Gretchen and I have been working on our SSR calendar. First, as requested, here are the dates of our weekends for the next 2 years. The pattern is the last full weekend in April and the last full weekend in September: April 25 - 28, 2025 Sept 26 - 29, 2025 April 24 - 27, 2026 Sept 25 - 28, 2026 Save the dates! :) We're staying with our current flow: the official weekend starts Friday night and ends with closing circle on Sunday late afternoon. Sunday night lodging is included and optional. Now for a facilitator schedule update: There were a few hiccups in scheduling with Emily and Katie C. Really, it's probably that Goddess had a different ideal plan in mind for us. Right?? The stars are coming into alignment and we are trusting the timing. Here is the new plan: April 2025 - Emily Sept 2025 - Katie C April 2026 - Katie C Sept 2026 - Emily Facilitators will be with us for a full day on Saturday and a partial day on Sunday. And, here is a note from Emily: "I will send an email to send to the sisters closer to the date, but know the field begins to move as soon as you book a constellation - so NOW - it would be good for sisters to set intentions for what they wish to receive support around or manifest individually and collectively. I personally find directing the field of ancestral energy towards intentional movement is always helpful. I really look forward to seeing you all again soon! Warmly, Emily" We'll be in touch soon with next steps in working out the finances. Love,Meggie and Gretchen
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Prayer Request AND Emily Blefeld 2025 :)
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Hello Sisters, Please send my nephews Joe, Seamus, John and niece Morgan prayers of loving support as they move through the loss of their Dad. And my sister Maryann, who has been with her husband since she was a young woman, it was a really challenging relationship. May she find strength, courage and support on all levels. May Mark find his way home and be greeted on the other side. And because life is a continuous flow of the really hard moments and thank the goddess that GOOD NEWS is just around the corner. I am happy to say that Emily Blefeld said YES to Facilitating both our weekends in 2025! She was touched to hear that we are wanting more of the Constellation work. She wanted me to send you this training and certification that is coming up soon in case you are hearing the call. Also, we are offering the Alchemical Constellations Training and Facilitator Certification starting on November 7, 2024. I wonder if any of the sisters might be interested in talking with me about taking a deep dive into the heart of systemic alchemy. It's designed for individuals ready to untie the tangled threads of past generational sorrows, free themselves to live into the possibilities of spontaneous creation, and expand their lives, healing practice, and work with constellations. If so, I would be glad to meet with you or them for a consult where we would tune-in to what's moving in the thresholds of their life at this time, explore the resonance of the training, and discuss next steps. Here's the link to book a free discovery call: https://community.seeingwithyourheart.com/2024-2025-act-application. I do have scholarships available for Priestess Path Sisterhood should that be needed among the circle. With appreciation and excitement for weaving in consciousness with your sisterhood again, Emily Love TO ALL, Noreen -- Noreen Cerqua Licensed Massage Therapist - LMT Mayan Abdominal Practitioner (508) 397-8287 WombCare@... http://www.CerquaMassage.com/
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About that pleasure toy
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Hello sister, Some of us had a conversation in September about pleasure after menopause. For those of you interested this is the vibrator I spoke of. Promised to share. Sorry for the delay. https://www.biird.co/products/namii Much love Matooka
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*decision points from the weekend*
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Hello Sisters, Here are the decision points from our conversations/business over the weekend. Thank you again, Katie, for the holding and for the spaciousness of the weekend. Thank you, Sacred Sisters, for showing-up and leaning into ALL of it! With love, Gretchen We agreed to: 4 weekends of outside facilitation In 2025: Katie Chiaravolloti I¡¯ll be chatting with her sometime next week to catch her up and see if she¡¯s still interested in contracting with us. If she is, the next step will be to meet with all of us via zoom, which I¡¯ll schedule via a doodle. I¡¯ll also get clarity on where she will stay on Sat night. In 2026: Katie C. or Emily Blefeld (or someone else if another person pops up) Katie Yellow will be contacting Emily to see if she¡¯s available and willing. Facilitation will start at 10a on Saturday and will end sometime on Sunday TBD based on the programming. Financials for this facilitation will be determined. Meggie and Gretchen will take lead on that planning. ROLES Matooka: in-between Zoom Goddess Jill: accountant and tech titilator Gretchen and Meggie: Co-fo¡¯s for 2025 OTHER STUFF In April, we will have some ritual with the talking stick on Friday night to represent our shifts as a group: PLEASE NOTE: everyone will bring something to put on the stick (a ribbon, a string of beads¡ like that. More info will be shared as we get closer.) Predictable food assignments (won¡¯t generally change unless someone asks to change their assignment or if someone does not attend): Abigail: entr¨¦e Kelly: entr¨¦e Kate Z: salad Jill: salad dressing, soup Matooka: entre or soup RayRay: protein Paige: bread and butter for whole weekend Noreen: entr¨¦e Katie: dessert Gretchen: soup and/or snacks Meggie: ? (firewood, which is not food) Marsia: TBD Suzanne: TBD Gretchen Kainz, MA, PCC Life Rewards Action! Yay! High - five! gretchenkainz.com 850-774-2236 (she/her) Upcoming Events: Nov 15-17, 2024 Guest facilitator at Release Your Burdens in St. Charles, IL Nov 22-24, 2024 Shadow Work Foundations Workshop, Edmonton, Alberta Canada Dec 7-15, 2024 Shadow Work Basic Facilitator Training, Boulder, CO Jan 24-26, 2025 Shadow Work Weekend for Women (a SWWW!), Maryland Mar 22-30, 2025 Shadow Work Basic Facilitator Training, Edmonton, Alberta Canada
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Reimbursing Meggie for wood
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Hi Women I had a thought at one point and forgot to mention... Do we pay Meggie for the wood she brings as part of our materials for the weekend. If not, I'd like to request that we do. In my mind it is something beyond what the rest of us are bringing. Thanks, Paige
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Cough syrup ingredients
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Hello Sisters, Thank you for supporting my herbal medicine making. May these herbal remedies be of great support for you. If you took the cough syrup, here are the ingredients: Slippery Elm Bark Elecampane Root Wild Cherry Bark Licorice Root Fennel Seed Cinnamon Chips Ginger Root Orange Peel Brandy Honey Much Love Matooka
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Home and Thank you!!!
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Hey Women I made it home safe and sound and in my bed by 10 last night! Whoo hoo! Thank you, thank you, thank you...(in no particular order) - Katie for leading and holding spaciousness for the weekend allowing for all that was needed -Abigail and our mystery donor for covering the expense of the rental car. It was a huge help -Kelly for the sheets and towels for my comfy nest. I felt well held. -Jill for the underwear to cover my ill-packed for booty and always the perspective and wit!! -Meggie for bringing the songs and your truth -RayRay and Abigail for also bringing some tough conversations. They all helped us go deeper -Gretchen for holding and navigating the tough conversations and the awesome fire tending -Matooka for your bringing your herbal yumm to share with us -Kate Z for bringing your straight talk and traveling woman support -Noreen for coming to stay with us last night so we could all catch up -Marsia and Suzanne for coming to Zoom check-in/out. It was SO good to see you! I love you all and miss you.already! Feeling reconnected and reenergized for the future of SSR and that feels really good! Love you, Paige
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Functional Nutrition
Hello dear sisters, Sharing the video clip from my daughter Nicole Berry who is passionate and talented in her new field of functional nutrition. Thank you for taking time to view the video for those of you who may be interested. https://youtu.be/-hnBowdG3MU Love Matooka
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Home safely!
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Hello beautiful sisters, thank you for an amazing weekend. I love you all. I am home safely. Wren says hello and I hope you all get home safe too. ?????? Matooka
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Fw: lodging - door code, etc.
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Hi Sisters! So that we can all be in the know, here are the details (lock box code, wifi, etc.) for our lodging. Scroll down to view. Local women -- please remember to bring: - towel - pillow - blanket or sleeping bag - Paige: would like a local woman to bring you a sleeping bag and sheets for the couch? Address: 48 Sewell Drive, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545 United States of America Notes: - When you turn left onto Sewell Drive you'll see a bold sign about no trespassing to the right. Don't go that way. Instead, take the narrow gravel road that is over to the left. - Our house is straight down the road on the tip of the peninsula. Contact info: Debra is the host: +15085619971 In case we need anything and can't reach Debra -- "My neighbor helps out from time to time. Here¡¯s his contact info - Dave Gerber 617-981-0346. He lives two houses over to the right of my house." How to Unlock the house: Door Code: 1212 There is a lock box containing the keys on the back side of the front column for the deck. There are two keys, one for dead bolt and one for door knob. The lower door requires the dead bolt key. Please make sure you return the keys to the security box on your departure More info below! Love, Meggie ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Vrbo <vrbo@...> To: "meggiewinchell@..." <meggiewinchell@...> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 04:44:14 PM EDT Subject: Here are the keys to your trip! ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Here are the keys to your trip! View your trip summary below, or visit your account to see house rules, payment history, and more. Access your rental Boylston, Massachusetts, United States of America Reservation ID HA-17H5YJ Property ID 893768 Arrive Apr 26, 2024 Depart Apr 29, 2024 Check-in Time 4:00 PM Check-out Time 11:00 AM Guests 8 adults, 0 children, 0 pets Nights 3 Address 48 Sewell Drive Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Others None Arrival information The host has provided the following arrival information. For the most up-to-date info, contact the property manager directly. Driving directions From the east: Mass Turnpike (I-90) west to exit 11A to merge onto I-495 toward Marlborough, NH-Maine, Take exit 25B to merge onto I -290 toward Worcester, take exit 22 onto Main Street toward Worcester, right onto Holden Street at light, Holden street turns left at entrance to high school (do not go up the hill). Continue to Sewall Street and turn right (approx. .6 miles). Sewell Drive will be on your left .3 miles. Take the left fork of the gravel road thru the white fenced opening. The house is at the end of the road .5 miles. From the west: Mass Turnpike (I-90) east to exit 10 to merge onto I-290 toward Worcester, I-395. Keep left to merge onto MA-12 north toward I-290 East. Keep left again to merge onto 290 Worcester. Continue 10 miles to take exit 22 onto Main Street toward Worcester, turn left onto Main street and right onto Holden Street at light, Holden street turns left at entrance to high school (do not go up the hill). Continue to Sewall Street and turn right (approx. .6 miles). Sewell Drive will be on your left .3 miles. Take the left fork of the gravel road thru the white fenced opening. The house is at the end of the road .5 miles. Parking Parking is available on the proberty. Access information Door Code: 1212 There is a lock box containing the keys on the back side of the front column for the deck. There are two keys, one for dead bolt and one for door knob. The lower door requires the dead bolt key. Please make sure you return the keys to the security box on your departure WiFi Network: quillen1 Wireless Password: quillanA1zz network isn't showing up the router may need to be reset. Router is located in the living room adjacent to the TV. Unplug and replug network connection from back of router. Hit reset button. Check-in instructions Lock box is located on the back side of the first column that supports the deck. The code is 1212. Key
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Does everyone eat eggs? I would like to make a quiche for my entree. Thanks.
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my travel
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Hello Sisters, Sooooo¡ you might know there¡¯s a hurricane happening in the Gulf, and it¡¯s impacting lots of the SE states¡ and might impact my flights. I leave Boise tonight at 1130p and land in Atlanta tomorrow morning around 7a¡ and then on to BOS to arrive around 10a. Just asking for good thoughts and prayers that I do not get stuck in Atlanta (or anywhere). I¡¯ve let the other car women know via text, so they¡¯ll have the latest on my status. Love, Gretchen Life Rewards Action! Yay! High - five! gretchenkainz.com 850-774-2236 (she/her) Upcoming Events: Nov 15-17, 2024 Guest facilitator at Release Your Burdens in St. Charles, IL Nov 22-24, 2024 Shadow Work Foundations Workshop, Edmonton, Alberta Canada Dec 7-15, 2024 Shadow Work Basic Facilitator Training, Boulder, CO Mar 22-30, 2025 Shadow Work Basic Facilitator Training, Edmonton, Alberta Canada
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sharing some thoughts...!
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Hi Sisters, Oh my! This brain of mine is whirring in a good, creative, visioning, curious, exploring kind of way. Here are some thoughts emerging: Because heart and mind dance and weave together in so many ways, I wanted to share some thoughts I¡¯ve had about the proposal of Katie C coming in to facilitate 4 weekends for us (2 years). First, I¡¯m feeling drawn to offering to be the logistical coordinator/So-Fo from our end for the next year. I¡¯m still sitting with the idea¡ and the yes is starting to hum. This role would include keeping the SSR wheel turning smoothly including: - Booking lodging - Emails to group about the upcoming weekend, etc. - Organizing food and leadership roles - Facilitating opening and closing circle and flow on the weekends - Organizing a zoom check-in between weekends - Communication with Katie C (If someone else is interested in this role, let me/us know!) I also find it helpful to look at what the numbers of the cost per weekend might potentially be. This is what I¡¯m seeing: $1300 for lodging $1000 for Katie C $25 for membership fee $2325 per weekend total If 10 women: $233 per person per weekend If 8 women: $291 per person per weekend If 6 women: $388 per person per weekend Note #1: We could experiment with sliding scale and see how much women are willing to contribute to offset costs for sisters who need support. Note #2: Not sure if there will be material costs? We also have a materials fund we could use for this¡ Note #3: The idea was mentioned to have the local women pay for a rental car for the airport women. This would be in addition to the above weekend fees listed. Note #4: Where would Katie C sleep? And would that impact our finances at all? Note #5: I think it would lovely to have the option available to stay as members and pay the $25 per weekend and not participate in the Katie C program. These women would still be on the email list and still be welcome on zoom check-ins (the ones not pertaining to the Katie C stuff anyway). I personally would want people to sign up with the commitment of attending an official 2 year program. In order to have a clear budget, I imagine women would agree to pay for each weekend even if they couldn¡¯t come for some reason. And, while I¡¯m sharing my personal musings, I¡¯m going to just keep on flowing with it. Honestly, I¡¯m not drawn to the work of Clarissa Pinkole Estes. I¡¯d love to do breathwork. I also know Katie C calls herself ¡°an emotional baggage handler¡± and would be very interested in seeing if she could design ritual for exploring sacred rage as well as a grief ceremony. I¡¯d also be curious to hear if she has any energy clearing or healing tools or brain/body integration techniques that she could teach. Last, I can feel myself growing into a new way of being with SSR. I want you all to stay! So much so! And, I know we are in transition and feel really sad that perhaps some may find it time to go. Rather than chase or convince or grasp tightly, I¡¯m in a place of gently and solidly holding space with a big heart for each sister to choose what is right for her. I respect that we each have our life journey with different chapters and that you know what is best for you at this time. We¡¯re stepping into our more crone-y years and that may have a different flavor and look. I believe we can do this in a good way with so much deep love for one another as we emerge and evolve into whatever adventure is next. Phew! That a glimpse into this mind of mine. :) Safe travels and I'm happy to get you see many of you so soon! Love you all, Meggie
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