Gems & Jewels
Gals love jewels. Sparkly. Glittery. Shiny. Flashy indicators of wealth. Of marital status. Of culture. Of group affiliation. And laden with symbolism! So before you rush out and plunk down hard-earned cash for some gems, make sure you know their symbolic meanings....Birds of a Feather 2
a summer of symbolism continues… A little bird told me. I wanna fly like an eagle. The falcon cannot hear the falconer. He’s a chicken. He dresses like peacock. They’re acting like vultures! Twitter & tweets!! Our language is rife with bird...Birds of a Feather
Birds are messengers of the gods. Why? What other earthly creature soars in the heavens? Here’s a quick glimpse of just some of the symbolism associated with our feathered friends. Albatross: This great seabird is symbolic of lengthy ocean journeys. In...Foods of Life
Food is comforting, nourishing, and healing. Food often replaces currency and continues to be used in many religious rituals. But you already know that! Even the ancient tradition of “breaking bread” with guests indicated friendship and/or truce....Sacred Spices
It’s so sad! Long ago, herbs and spices were sacred. They were used in religious ceremonies and for healing. Now, they have been relegated to the tedious task of seasoning our food and beverages. Their mysterious, spiritual, and supernatural power has been all...
Review excerpt from SHADE TREE BOOK REVIEWS: recommend Merkabah as a must read, especially for the para-normal, ancient history, thriller seeker, audience, and anyone who wants a novel that seems to turn the pages for you as you dive between the covers and into the thick of the story with Daphne and S.J.
Review excerpt from SHADE TREE BOOK REVIEWS: As with any great first novel in a series, it left me panting and begging for more. The second novel in the series, The Merkabah Deception utilized The Recruit as a diving platform to send me deep into the muck and mire of the ancient gods and demons ongoing battle of the spiritual world.
Review excerpt from SHADE TREE BOOK REVIEWS: The story between Daphne, the introverted doctoral candidate/college professor, and S. J., the demi-god/Nephilim heats to a boil as the “Watchers” seem to become more involved in the love affair between a human and a Watcher. This is only the sideline to the action-filled storyline as Daphne’s powers as a Merkabah continue to increase and she continues to fight the demons that are co-habiting earth with us mere earthlings.
