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  • 12/3 Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

    Tchaikovsky’s ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’  performed on Glass harp by Robert Tiso

    Amazing sound, absolutely beautiful! Tiso plays ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’ on wine glasses filled with water. The instrument is called a cristallofono or crystal glass harp and is played with the fingers. Wow! Enjoy some Holiday magic!

    sugarplumfairies_johnaardemaDance of the Sugar Plum Fairy comes from the Holiday classic ballet called The Nutcracker. The Nutcracker was written in 1892 by the Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. You can read more about Tchaikovsky at the Classical Archives.

    The sweet illustration of Sugar Plum Fairies dancing (right) is by John Aardema of Woodridge, IL a children’s book illustrator. You can see more of his works at inkyboy.com.

    Have a sweet day filled with Delight!

     

    robert tiso Robert Tiso, born 1968 in London, England is a master of the cristallofono (crystal glasses in played with the fingers). He currently resides in Bologna, Italy and travels worldwide giving concerts. The cristallofono was invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1761. Few know how to play the it, but through perseverance Robert learned and eventually mastered the art. You can listen to more music videos on youtube roberttiso or myspace cristallofonia.

    ~Bonnee Klein Gilligan

  • 12/2 Glorious Creation

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    Glorious Creation – Hubble Telescope photo

    What an amazing photo captured by Hubble Space Telescope! Glorious Creation is my name for this beautiful, magical image filled with angels, faeries and otherworldly beings. Every time I look, I see more and more of them. Can you see them happily dancing energetic worlds into being?

    A wonder filled way to begin the sacred month of December with this glorious gift – photographic evidence of Creation in process. WOW!!! Thank you beloved Creator!

    The image shows a pair of colossal stars, WR 25 and Tr16-244, located within the open cluster Trumpler 16. This cluster is embedded within the Carina Nebula, an immense cauldron of gas and dust that lies approximately 7500 light-years from Earth. The Carina Nebula contains several ultra-hot stars, including these two star systems and the famous blue star Eta Carinae, which has the highest luminosity yet confirmed.  You can read more at ESA Portal.

    Image: NASA, ESA and Jesús Maíz Apellániz (Instituto de xmasholyAstrofísica de Andalucía, Spain)

    Greetings of the Season. May it be filled with wonder!

     

    ~Bonnee Klein Gilligan

  • 12/1 Kissed by Snow

    Kissed by Snow (Sedona, AZ) by Light. © 2000-2009 Bonnee Klein Gilligan. All rights reserved.

    Kissed by Snow (Sedona, Arizona, 2000) photo by Light

    Kissed by Snow is a moment of magnificent Creation seen through the eyes of Light Traveler. Majestic red rocks, caressed by clouds and kissed by snow with dancing light and soft dark shadows. Sedona is a beautiful pallet, a visual feast and an energetic hotspot. Wonderland….

    Holiday sparkle by Light. © 2002-2008 Bonnee Klein Gilligan. All rights reserved. Lovely photos of Sedona and festive trimmings by Light to begin December’s Holiday Season.

    Everyday throughout December I will post a new inspirational blog dedicated to Spirit and the Holidays… music, art, photos, videos and customs from many traditions.

    Come by for a visit everyday if you like and fill your cup with some Holiday Cheer.

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    light Light Traveler (August 1946 – July 2003)  photographer, Reiki Master/Teacher, spiritual seeker and beautiful loving Spirit. He filled my life with awe and wonder. Here’s to you Light!!! You can see more and purchase his beautiful photography at Light Traveler’s gallery.

    ~Bonnee Klein Gilligan

  • Foxknot

    Foxknot ©Stephanie Pui-Mun Law. All rights reserved

    Foxknot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law (2002) watercolor 16 x 18

    Movement, strength, mystery, nature, earth and a little whimsy too. Could this be an Animal Ally knot with Fox-faeries? As such the knot would impart wisdom of fox with a fae influence. The circular knot is a symbol of interconnection, unity and eternity. Fox imparts the ability to watch the motivations and movements of others while remaining unobserved. Faery is otherworldly, magical and mysterious; not of this world, nor influenced by it. This knot would be a spiritual tool to help the person become a silent watcher who moves easily between worlds. I love this wonderful, whimsical interpretation of a Celtic Knot.

    A deeper understanding of Celtic knots and Animal Allies:

    The Celtic knot symbolizes the Thread of Life. To the Celts, the human soul was thought to be a fragment of the divine, which will ultimately return to its divine source. Through successive rebirths the soul rids itself of its accumulated, inherited impurities until it finally achieves the goal of perfection.

    The interlaced, or latticed, knotwork patterns, with their unbroken lines, symbolize the process of humankind’s eternal spiritual evolution. When the cord is unravelled, it leads us on. A knot lattice can be used as an aid to concentration by occupying the conscious mind with a demanding repetitive task.

    Our Animal Allies or helpers choose us to help us with our growth and understanding.  A detailed description of Celtic Animal Allies.

     

    Stephanie Pui-Mun Law is a 31 year old artist/programmer. She began painting otherworlds in early childhood.  Graduated from a program of Computer Science in 1998. After working in programming for three years, She left the world logic for the world of fae; painting full time.  You can read news, learn about watercolor painting, browse her galleries and purchase paintings at www.shadowscapes.com.

    ~Bonnee Klein Gilligan

  • The Prayer – Dion and Groban, live duet

    ‘The Prayer’ – live duet by Céline Dion and Josh Groban

    HAPPY THANKSGIVING! A wondrous remembrance of thankfulness for this day and everyday.

    An amazing, moving performance. Beautiful voices coming together in perfect harmony. Could feel Spirit moving through them both. Gave me chills and brought tears. Very touching!

    Live duet by Céline Dion and Josh Groban at Concert for World Children’s Day in 2000 singing The Prayer. First included on the album: These Are Special Times 1997 (promo), won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song 1999; Soundtrack from the movie Quest for Camelot 1998.

    Céline Dion and Josh Groban also preformed ‘The Prayer’ live during her CBS TV special, aired  February 15, 2008. This live duet was released as a digital single.

    celinedion Céline Marie Claudette Dion born March 30, 1968 in Charlemagne, Quebec, Canada is a singer/songwriter/actress. She is the youngest of 14 children of a highly musical family. She began singing at age 5 and regularly preformed with her siblings at a nightclub her parents owned. Céline began to receive recognition for her talent in 1982, winning the Gold Medal at the Yamaha World Song Festival in Tokyo, along with the coveted Musician’s Award for Top Performer. In 1983, she became the first Canadian ever to receive a Gold Record in France. In 2004, after becoming the best selling female artist of all time, she was presented with the Chopard Diamond Award at the World Music Awards. You can read news, listen to music, and watch videos at her website www.celinedion.com.

    Josh Groban Josh Groban singer/songwriter was born February 27, 1981 in Los Angeles, California. In 1997 and 1998 he attended Interlochen Arts Camp, majoring in musical theater and voice. He graduated in 1999 with a major in theater from Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Soon after graduation he was offered a recording contract at Warner Brothers Records. His recording debut was singing “For Always” with Lara Fabian on the soundtrack to A.I.: Artificial Intelligence (2001). Read news, listen his wonderful music, watch videos, see photos and read his blog at www.joshgroban.com.

    ~Bonnee Klein Gilligan