What is a Quafaie?


Quafaie (pronounced: kwa FAY) are fantasy creatures that exist in the fantasy writing of Hugh Kemeny, and are created by him. They are primarily in Hugh Kemeny’s Black Phoenix short stories...

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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Daily Gratitude

5 Things I'm Thankful for Today:
- Sod on my front lawn

- Flower on my new apple tree

- Food in the freezer, so as not to buy fast food
- Time with friends
- Easily making a dent in sorting emails

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Email Forward - Paper is not dead - הנייר לא מת

Daily Factoid

From the Kitchen Cupboard
In an airtight container, preserve herbs in alternate layers with coarse salt. (Put a thicker layer of salt on the bottom and top of the container.)
Gently brush away the salt before using.
- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Tue 3 Sep 2013

Daily Inspiration

As one lamp serves to dispel a thousand years of darkness, so one flash of wisdom destroys ten thousand years of ignorance.
- Hui Neng
Wisdom of The East daily calendar; Tue 3 Sep 2013 

 
Today's Tarot
1) Card of the day (the important aspects of the day ahead)
2) Attend to this (personal issues that will require attention)
3) What to look out for (feelings, desires or reactions that could arise)


Monday, September 2, 2013

Daily Gratitude

5 Things I'm Thankful for Today:
- Good weather for the long drive from Winnipeg to Edmonton
- The great lunch my Aunt packed
- The shady picnic spot we found just off the highway for lunch
- Watching the sun set while driving
- Spending time with my Dad

Daily Factoid

Work doesn't hurt folks so much as they think. It is better to wear out than rust out; but there may be such a thing as too much work, as there me be too little thought.
- The Old Farmer's Almanac, 1880
- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Mon 2 Sep 2013

Daily Inspiration

Every problem is there to help you bring forth your own capabilities.
- Sri Swami Satchidananda
Wisdom of The East daily calendar; Mon 2 Sep 2013 


Today's Tarot
1) Card of the day (the important aspects of the day ahead)
2) Attend to this (personal issues that will require attention)
3) What to look out for (feelings, desires or reactions that could arise)




Sunday, September 1, 2013

Daily Gratitude

5 Things I'm Thankful for Today:
- Sunny breaks in the cool weather
- Walking the English Gardens in Winnipeg
- Enjoying yet another day with family (aunt, uncle and father)
- Pesto, tomato & pepper-jack grilled cheese sandwich for lunch
- Mid afternoon nap

Daily Factoid

Superstition says to beware of any month with five Sunday (such as this September).
- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Sat/Sun 31/1 Aug/Sep 2013

Daily Inspiration

Today's Tarot
1) Card of the day (the important aspects of the day ahead)
2) Attend to this (personal issues that will require attention)
3) What to look out for (feelings, desires or reactions that could arise)