November 2005

THE GREENWOOD TREEMONTHLY
A TAX EXEMPT NON-PROFIT E-PAPER
A PANTHEIST PUBLICATION PUBLISHED BY ROBINSHOOD
COMMUNITY CENTER
By Craig S.Bland

WITCHES BALL WITCHES BALL WITCHES BALL
The witch’s ball is held every October on the 3rd Saturday. This year was no different. All proceed from the witch’s ball
goes to support Robins Hood CommUnity Center in Covington Kentucky, If you have never been to or worked at the
commUnity center this season is the perfect time. The commUnity center takes in the homeless and indigent during the winter
nights so that these people do not freeze to death.
The Witches Ball was a resounding success! Quotes from the crowd said that this was the best ever!! This year as in the past
the Ball was held at the Southgate House in Newport Kentucky. WWW.southgatehouse.com The Southgate house is right across
from the Newport Aquarium.
At the Ball performing was David Wood why Ohio does not use this man as a state resource I do not know This man was so
Electrifying that he had everybody up and dancing. WWW.davidwoodnusic.com
The jazzy and playful sounds of the Gregory Morris band WWW.gregorymorrisnusic.com
The dynamic belly dancing of Gaiananda WWW.gaiananda.org
The hypnotic sounds of The Totems. WWW.patrickmcmahon.biz/totems.html
The most rock-n-rolling DJ in Cincinnati and Kentucky Tony Nickol WWW.freewebs.com/rnrnickol.
There was a divination room where you could have your palm read, tea leaves read, your tarot read, you could have your I-ching read.
Owen Knight was there to sign his books and cd’s,
The Vendors on vendors row were Midnight muse WWW.midnightmuse.com
Spellbound, Aquarius, Crystal Castle, Witches of Eastgate, Lords of the Ring, Ali’s Boutique And Our Haven WWW.ourhaven.info.

SPELL OF THE MONTH
By Kelevhqadesh


Spell to Help the Homeless
Obtain several dolls and doll clothing, a shoebox, and some Construction paper. Create a
miniature home with the shoebox and paper. Dress the dolls nicely and place them lovingly in
the home. The entire time you are doing this think of the homeless as having decent places to
live, clothes to wear, food to eat, medical care, and whatever else they need.

Lemon and Pin Protections Spell

Get an unripe lemon from a miniature lemon tree. Stud it with glass head pins. Use as many as
will fit into the lemon. Suspend the studded lemon from a string and hang somewhere in your
home for protection.

Herbal Petition

This could cover several intents. Gather herbs associated with particular intents. Consult a
good magical herbal book for specifics. Place a liberal amount of herbs in the four-inch by
four-inch piece of paper. Fold the paper tightly around the herbs and light it. This releases
the herbs' energies.

Prayer Flags

Get several pieces of cloth. Cut them into four-inch by six-inch sections. Write your intent
upon them in one word such as "health" or "wealth" or "love" in ink. Attach them to small
sticks (any stick you might find in your garden will do) and allow the winds to carry your
wishes to the Gods.

HERB’S TO LIVE BYBy Barbara Dreamkeeper

The following essential oils have been found to have moderate to high effectiveness in keeping various insects away from you.
To repel mosquitoes:
Basil, Cedar wood, Citronella, Geranium, Juniper, Rosemary To repel house flies: Citronella, Geranium, Juniper

To repel ants: All Mints

To repel fleas: Cajeput, Lemon, Pine

Try Lemon Eucalyptus- E. citriodora, as a bug repellent this summer. Due to its high percentage of citronellal, it is quite effective.
It's lemony scent makes it pleasant to use. Unlike most Eucalyptus it's scent is relaxing.

Witsatologi Nihi (Many Blessings to you)
Udadolisdi Nasginai Nigadv (Blessings For All)
Tohiyi (Walk in Peace)
Healing Teas

Olive Leaf Tea
This is an herb that all homes should have! Olive leaf has enormous antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, antiparasitic, and heart health benefits.
There are studies in Israel that found the leaf effective against Streptococcus by damaging the cell
membrane of the bacteria, and thus allowing intercellular substances like potassium, phosphorus,
and glutamate to leak out, disabling the bacteria. Otherwise, it kicks a hole in the bacteria cell wall
so that healing nutrients can kill the handicapped bacteria.

Prepare olive leaf as a tea or add to other teas.

The taste is mild so it will not overtake other tea flavors

Cinnamon: Help for Insulin Cinnamon:
Help for Insulin Resistance and Weight Loss
From Mary Shomon, Your Guide to Thyroid Disease.

If you think cinnamon is simply something to sprinkle on your holiday cookies or cappuccino, think again.
The popular spice, once considered more precious than gold, has medicinal value that is making even
Pharmaceutical companies take notice.

Cinnamon...
can have favorable effects on brain function and memory soothes the stomach, and may help prevent
ulcers suppresses the bacteria that causes urinary tract infections and the fungus associated with yeast
infections reduces cholesterol levels – in particular, lowering bad cholesterol while leaving good cholesterol
the same of particular interest is cinnamon’s ability to reduce blood sugar, and increase insulin levels,
results, which were documented in a respected diabetes journal.

It is cinnamon’s effect on blood sugar that makes it a potential help in the war against obesity, insulin
resistance, sometimes known as "prediabetes," and the "Metabolic Syndrome."

Cinnamon can be used in its powdered or stick form, adding it to drinks and foods, or as a supplement.

Cinnamon Helps Blood Sugar
From Cathy Wong, N.D.,Your Guide to Alternative Medicine.

One of the easiest things you can do to improve blood sugar and increase insulin is add up to a 1/2
teaspoon of cinnamon to your diet each day.

Some of the research highlights about the cinnamon-blood sugar connection are a human study
published in Diabetes Care looked at 60 people with type 2 diabetes, 30 men and 30 women with an
average age of 52. They were divided into 6 groups: groups 1, 2, and 3 consumed 1, 3, or 6 g of cinnamon
daily, respectively, and groups 4, 5, and 6 were given placebo capsules corresponding to the number of
capsules consumed for the three levels of cinnamon.

After 40 days, all three levels of cinnamon

Intake reduced fasting blood glucose ranging from 18 to 29%, triglycerides 23 to 30%, LDL cholesterol 7 to
27%, and total cholesterol 12-26%. The researchers concluded that "The results of this study…

Suggest that the inclusion of cinnamon in the diet of people with type 2 diabetes will reduce risk factors
associated with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases."

The active insulin-enhancing compounds in cinnamon are found in the water-soluble portion and not the oil.
Not only have they been found to increase glucose metabolism by up to 20-fold, but they also have
antioxidant activity.

How to Make Cinnamon Tea 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup boiling water

black teabag (optional)

stevia

Place the cinnamon in a cup. Add the boiling water and steep for 10 minutes. Sweeten with stevia if
desired.

My tips

The active compounds are not lost with heating, so you can also try adding cinnamon to water before
heating and boiling them together.

If you do not like the look or texture of tea made with ground cinnamon, try making a tea by bringing water
to a boil with a piece of cinnamon bark added to it.

Try sprinkling cinnamon on salads, oatmeal, or adding a bit to chicken or meat before cooking.
Do not use more than 1/2 teaspoon a day, an amount that appears to be safe for most people.

More Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Cinnamon increases vitality and balances energy. It is particularly good for people who tend to have a hot
upper body and colder lower body. I see this quite often, especially among women entering menopause.
Symptoms are flushed face, sweating, insomnia with cold and dry legs and feet.

Cinnamon improves the digestion of fruits, milk, and other dairy products.

Cinnamon is also good for bloating, gas, poor digestion, arthritis, anemia, painful menstrual periods, and
diarrhea.

Precautions
Cinnamon can add to the effect of insulin and other blood sugar medication. Consult a health care
practitioner if you are currently taking medication to control your blood sugar.

If you're pregnant or breast feeding,

Do not take extra cinnamon greater then normally found in food unless recommended by your health care
practitioner.
Witsatologi Nihi (Many Blessings to you)
Udadolisdi Nasginai Nigadv (Blessings For All)
Tohiyi (Walk in Peace)
Barbara Clark Dreamkeeper


Natural First Aid Tips
Found by Bonnie Campaniello
DID YOU KNOW THAT?

Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost
immediately -- without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional "pain
relievers."

Did you know that Colgate Toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns?

Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with
mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoid
Peppermints. They will clear up your stuffed nose.

Achy muscles from about of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of Horseradish in a cup of
Olive Oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes,
then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.

Sore Throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take one
tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.

Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets in a
glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins
eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly -- even though the
product was never been advertised for this use.

Eliminate puffiness under your eyes... All you need is a dab of Preparation
H, carefully rubbed! into the skin, avoiding the eyes. The hemorrhoid ointment
acts as a vasoconstrictor, relieving the swelling instantly.

Honey remedy for skin blemishes...

Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a band-aid over it. Honey kills
the bacteria, keeps the skin, sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.

Listerine therapy for toenail fungus...
Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine
mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.

Easy eyeglass protection...

To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of
Maybelline Crystal Clear Nail Polish to the threads of the screws before
tightening them.

Coca-Cola cure for rust...

Forget those expensive rust removers. Just saturate an abrasive sponge with
Coca Cola and scrub the rust stain. The phosphoric acid in the coke is what
gets the job done.

Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer... If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you
Cannot find the insecticide; try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the
ground instantly.

Smart splinter remover...
Just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue all over the splinter, let dry, and peel the
dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.


Hunt's Tomato Paste boil cure...

Cover the boil with Hunt's tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the
tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.

Balm for broken blisters...

To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine... a powerful
antiseptic.

Heinz Vinegar to heal bruises...

Soak cotton! ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The
vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.

Kills fleas instantly.

Dawn Dish Washing Liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and
shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Good-bye
fleas.

Rainy day cure for dog odor...

Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with
Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.

Eliminate ear mites...

All it takes is a few drops of Wesson Corn Oil in your cat's ear. Massage
it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes
the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.

Vaseline cure for hair balls...

To prevent troublesome hairballs, apply a dollop of Vaseline petroleum jelly
to your cat's nose. The cat will lick off the jelly, lubricating any hair in
its stomach so it can pass easily through the digestive system.

Quaker Oats for fast pain relief....

It is not for breakfast anymore! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water
in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the
mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.

Moon PhasesNovember 16th at 00:56 Full Moon
November 23rd at 22:12 Last Quarter
December 1st at 14:59 New Moon
December 8th at 09:36 First Quarter
December 15th at 16:14 Full Moon


Recipes
Found By Audrey Jeanine Bland


SOUP IN A JAR

In a small bag put the following ingredients:
Store all dry ingredients in a large jar until needed or give as a gift.
1/3-cup beef granules ¼ cup onion flakes
1-teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper
2- teaspoons Italian seasoning

In a small separate bag, add 1 Tablespoon dried garlic

Then add these dry ingredients:

In a separate bag put either ½ cup brown or white rice or ½ cup uncooked pasta

Then pack loosely:

¼ cup pearl barley ½ cup dry lentils 1-16 once bag of sun dried tomatoes

You will need to add:
3-quarts water

Optional:
1-pound meat (ground beef, kielbasa, ham, stew beef),
Or additional dried vegetables

Before you begin
Brown meat, if needed, add garlic, drain any fat.

Remove rice or pasta from jar and set aside.

In a large pot, add the 3 quarts of water, meat, tomatoes, and all dry
Ingredients, except rice or pasta.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes,
Add the rice or pasta and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes more.

(This could feed many of our homeless people if ingredients were double or tripled.)





Diabetic Chocolate Cake
6 tablespoons reduced-calorie stick margarine
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon chocolate extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
12 packets or 4 teaspoons bulk Sweet'n Low granulated sugar substitute, divided
1/4-cup liquid egg substitute
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2-cup buttermilk
Two large egg whites, at room temperature
1/4-teaspoon cream of tartar

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In
small saucepan over medium heat, melt two tablespoons margarine; remove from heat. Stir in
cocoa and chocolate extract. Set aside to cool. Into small bowl, sift together flour, baking
powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside

2. In large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, cream remaining margarine
sugar, 9 packets Sweet’n Low (or 3 teaspoons bulk), egg substitute, vanilla and orange peel.
Beat in reserved chocolate mixture. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk,
beginning and ending with flour and beating well after each addition.
3. In large metal bowl with electric mixer at high speed, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and
remaining Sweet’n Low until stiff peaks form. Spoon into prepared pan. Bake 30 minutes or
until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove cake from pan and cool completely on rack.
Makes 12 servings.
Serving size: 1/12 recipe
Yield: 12
Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat
Nutrition: 112 Calories, 3 g Protein, 18 g Carbo, 4 g Fat



Divination EducationAs Found By Cindi Wafste


Divination with Normal Deck of cards

The following is a near verbatim copy (spell check changes only) of
Viennau's post to alt.divination describing the meaning of each of
the cards in a regular playing deck when used for fortune-telling.

Hearts:
Aces- Happiness, love, friendship
King- a fair-haired man, affectionate and generous but impetuous
Queen- a fair-haired woman, trustworthy
Jack- a fair-haired young person, a good friend
10- good fortune, happiness
9- the "wish" card; desires come true
8- invitations, but also partings
7- someone is unreliable
6- unexpected good fortune; generosity
5- jealousy, indecision
4- changes, possibly travel or postponements
3- need for caution
2- success, friendship

Spades:
Ace- conflicts, a difficult love affair
King- dark-haired man, ambitious, usually successful
Queen- dark-haired woman, can be seductive or unscrupulous
Jack- dark-haired young person, a well-meaning person
10- worry
9- bad luck, can mean delays or quarrels
8- disappointments and opposition
7- a warning against possible loss of friendship
6- an improvement in the person's life
5- anxiety, setbacks, interferences
4- jealousy, business troubles
3- partings, possible due to faithlessness
2- scandal, gossip, danger of deceit

Diamonds:
Ace- a money, ring
King- fair-haired man, stubborn and powerful
Queen- fair-haired woman, flirtatious, sophisticated, witty
Jack- a relative, someone not quite reliable
10- journey, changes, usually bringing wealth
9- opportunities and surprises, usually financial
8- late marriage or new relationship; unexpected money
7- a gift
6- a reconciliation; a warning against a possible second marriage
5- successful meetings, particularly in business
4- an inheritance, a change for the better
3- legal or domestic battles
2- a love affair becomes more important than hitherto

Clubs:
Ace- Harmony, property, achievements, love
King- a dark-haired man, honest, open
Queen- a dark-haired woman, string-minded, helpful, attractive
Jack- a reliable friend
10- money from an unexpected source, good luck or gift
9- a new romance
8- opposition, danger or recklessness
7- prosperity, though a danger of romantic interference
6- business success
5- help from a friend or spouse
4- bad changes or alliance
3- good marriage or alliance
2- disappointment and opposition

Significators:
1. fair or grey-haired man over 40 King of Diamonds
2. fair or grey haired woman over 40 Queen of Diamonds
3. fair-haired young man King of Hearts
4. fair-haired young woman Queen of Hearts
5. dark-haired man over 40 King of Spades
6. dark-haired woman over 40 Queen of Spades
7. dark-haired young man King of Clubs
8. dark-haired young woman Queen of Clubs
Namasté, Sláinte, Peace and Ble§§ings, Cindi



Opinion Corner
The opinion’s expressed in this column do not reflect the ideals of The Greenwood Tree Monthly or any of the entities involved with Robins Hood nor The Realm of Robins Hood.

Chaos is good for the pagan community”:By Black Shadow

All of the jealousy, ego’s, pagan wannabe’s, and know it all’s helps the pagan community by keeping us
on our toes by being aware of the underhandedness of our community. If this weren’t the case (chaos)
then we would be in about as much trouble as the other religious organizations out there today. To read
some of the messages on the groups opens my eyes about what is really going on in the community
today. If it were not for the chaos in this community, I would think we were living in a faerie tale land of no
problems and happy go lucky pagans that have no ego’s, jealousy or people that want to be pagans



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