I’m often too wordy. So, I’ll keep this short and simply give you some visual updates on what’s changed around the house. We live in the apartment attached to the back of the house, so my plants only get the afternoon sun. And the side of the house that gets the most wind is the side that shows the most wear (yes, it needs painted or siding put on it).
The house
The side that gets beat on by weather the most. The sun porch gets the worst of it. There’s some wood that needs replaced under the windows. The window to the far left is in our apartment (and it’s behind the head of my bed).This is the worst of the wood that needs replaced.Close up of peeling paint. It’s been ten years since it has been painted. My son-in-law would like to fix the wood and paint it so he doesn’t lose the architectural details, but my daughter would like to put siding on the house so they don’t have to paint it again.This is the back side of the house, which is our apartment. Thankfully, we have this back door and deck because we use it a lot. I’d like to clean up the landscaping around the deck and have more lavender and such growing there, but I am simply not that fit to be out there digging up weeds, cleaning out what’s under the deck, placing pavers or rocks, etc. I can envision it, but will need someone else to do the manual labor.
My plants
These are all the herbs I repotted. This is how they looked on their last day outside (Oct. 8th, 2025). I’ll compare them to this picture in the spring when I bring them back outside after the winter is done. I have three pots of basil, three of parsley, two of oregano, and one of dill. I don’t expect the dill to do much over the winter, but the little yellow flowers are supposed to turn into seeds I can replant in the spring. We’ll see!These are the plants that will stay outside all winter. Basil, Lavender, Peppermint, and oregano. I will figure out some better stands next spring to make this look prettier. But the plastic tub and lids were “what I had” when we moved in and I spent my money on new pots instead of plant stands, etc.The big plant is actually five bell pepper plants that I started from seed in July. Yes, I started them too late in the season, so I didn’t expect they’d even do this good. They got to the flowering stage a couple. of weeks before it got cold. I expect by November it will be done. But we’ll see!
My spa room
I got all the plants repotted and moved indoors (by the window) last week. The door to the left goes into Richard’s music room. The silver tent is my Relax sauna. I love it! It’s the best thing I’ve bought for this room and my health! I moved all of my medicinal tinctures and supplements to the bookshelves too, so anytime I need a boost or am feeling unwell, I have everything I need right next to the sauna. After I get out of the sauna I can rest by laying down on the red light pad with its nine PEMF settings. I moved my Therasage 7-modality heating pad upstairs to the lounge chair too, because I got us something for Christmas (it’s already here but I haven’t opened the box yet) that we’ll use downstairs (and it will provide us with MORE red light therapy)!
Two clay ghosts I made for Halloween
This was my first time working from a block of clay. And I had to flatten it out first, and that took more time than I’d thought it would. And a bit more shoulder and arm strength. But I got it done. After rolling the clay out, I wrapped it around two cone shaped paper forms to get it into the basic ghost shape:
flattening out the clay. We worked on the back of an art canvas to keep the table clean. And we used dowel rods to ensure we got the clay as thin as possible. My two ghosts. This was how I left them at the studio before the first kiln firing.
I took some pictures of some of the other class attendees’ clay creations too!
Someone did a neat job on this jack-o-lantern and witch hat.Clay ghost and pumpkins. They got three projects out of that one block of clay! I really like this persons pumpkin! I never thought about adding anything to my ghosts.This person added a hat to her ghost and did some cutouts on it too! This is going to look really cute when they finish it and set the little battery operated tea light candle under it!And I loved this clay witch hat! Wow! Cute jack-o-lantern too, that they made a patch of grass or something underneath it to sit on.
Got the ghosts from the kiln and went back to the studio to paint them with glaze. I chose two different colors of glaze, a white and light gray for shading. We’ll see how they turn out. I’ll come back and update this post with a couple pictures after they come out of the kiln again.
I hope everyone’s ready for All Hallow’s Eve in a couple of weeks! And I hope everyone has fun and enjoys the spooky time. I’m looking forward to the annual pumpkin festival here!
Integrating the Spirals
I’m encouraging those “over 60” to open to lifelong learning (observe and gently question their pre-conceived beliefs, aka ‘Programming’), become more aware of their thoughts and emotions, consistently move their bodies (too many are stuck in their heads and physically unhealthy), become strong, and resilient in spirit, soul, mind, body. And to question EVERYTHING!
Yours in consciousness-expansion as we evolve and revolve during our mystical awakening. All while doing-my-egoless-best, to take you on a limitless, spiraling thought ride to better health, through doing more with ease, to help us sustain the JOY in our lives! (With lots of Gratitude throughout.)
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
About us
My husband is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (with over 400 original songs). You can view some of his artwork and listen to many of his songs at: https://www.youtube.com/user/richardmurrey
Here’s my herb garden. Outside. In pots on our deck. I’ll be bringing most of them in for the winter in a few weeks.
Peppers and Lavender Parsley, Peppermint, Basil, and Oregano Oregano that came back after last winter Basil grown from seed this summer
I didn’t take a picture of the Dill. It was too mangled and forlorn.
A couple of nights ago, I saw a huge orange tabby cat up on the banister getting at my dill herbs. I was in the middle of making a Jiggle Butt video, so I couldn’t stop and run it off. Oh, I was fuming!
I am now researching something a blogger pal suggested. Battery powered cat bug off kind of thing.
I spent the last two days putting together a lightweight wooden plant stand for my spa room (for all the outdoor plants to come in and be able to get more light this winter). I just finished it. And finished moving it into place and moving the bookcase (which meant clearing it all off, moving, repositioning it after Richard weighed in on placement), and refilling with books, etc.
My spa room to include the cubes (cube storage)Bit closer view better view of plant stand and bookcase Close up of the plant stand and all the empty pots that will have the herbs in them within a month or so. I had thought the plant stand would be taller. Oh, well!
Integrating the Spirals
I am here to encourage the over 60 set to be open to lifelong learning, more aware of their thoughts and emotions, consistently move their bodies, become strong, and resilient. And question EVERYTHING.
Yours in consciousness-expansion as we evolve and revolve during our mystical awakening. All while doing-my-egoless-best, to take you on a limitless, spiraling thought ride to better health, through doing more with ease, to help us sustain the JOY in our lives! (With lots of Gratitude throughout.)
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
About us
My husband is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (with over 400 original songs). You can view some of his artwork and listen to many of his songs at: https://www.youtube.com/user/richardmurrey
It’s December 9th, 2024; We’ve got a rousing original country song for y’all today! I was made this way finds our talented Adam Cunningham back in the studio soulfully singing his heart out. The pro sound mixing was expertly done by the Beaird Music Group of Nashville, TN. https://www.beairdmusicgroup.com
This is the three-hundred-forty-first new music post for 2024! This radio-ready original rockin’ country song will get you moving on a Monday! Ha!
Sending out my Christmas cards
I love connecting with others, though I’m not typically a ‘card person.’ These unique cards really touch my soul. I think it is because they are handmade and painted, as well as, unique–like each of us!
Photo: The spa room upstairs. Both exterior walls. –Sheila MurreyPhoto: The corner between the two exterior sides, showing the two cube storage units, chair from my daughter (with my blue throw on it), and folding table from Richard (he had four in his music studio and I requested one of them). –Sheila Murrey
The book I’m finishing
I’ve been diving into this book, He Was Weird, by blogger pal, 80smetalman (Michael D. LeFevre). I hope to be complete around Christmas time and post a separate review post.
The book I’ll begin in January
Screen capture: From the book our Theosophy book club just finished, Ancient Wisdom for a New Age, that lead us to choose the new book for 2025 to study, The Masters and the Path, by Charles. W. Leadbeater.Screen capture: the first affirmation from, The Masters and the Path, by Charles. W. Leadbeater. –From the book our Theosophy book club just finished, Ancient Wisdom for a New Age.Screen capture: the third affirmation, which is a prayer attributed to St. Francis. –From the book our Theosophy book club just finished, Ancient Wisdom for a New Age.
I’ll set a date to publish my 5th book, We Are All Connected, soon. I am looking at publishing it sometime next summer. I’m not going to push it, as I am still gathering new information and gleaning new wisdom. This is why I prefer blogging other books. I love ‘living’ documents. Even while studying with the Theosophy book club, I picked up new insights and believe the authors were writing from a more limited perspective when Ancient Wisdom for a New Age was written.
Many times, knowing what you don’t want or like, leads one to what you do want and like–and even who you really are!
Everything happens for a reason and myriad sides to every story
Yes, Everything Happens for a Reason and Everything Resolves to Gratitude. Knowing that each of us (as fractals) uplifts my mind and allows me to view life as a lively kaleidoscope grand design that moves about in an ever-expanding, revolving, melodious, consciousness. Even if we have to disconnect from some people, for a time.
Enjoy (IN Joy) everything and love! Be Everything All the Time. Let’s soar in ’24! And let’s (are you ready for this?) THRIVE in ’25! or just be… Alive in ’25.
Yours in expanding, coexisting (because there’s more than one-side to every story), spiraling consciousness,
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
About us
Richard and I play at the intersection of Energy, Spirituality, Health, and Music, to let FREEDOM ring for ALL!
My husband of 19 years, Richard Murrey, is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (having penned over 400 original songs). Richard’s artwork and original songs can be experienced at: Listen4Music.com
All of our 400+ original songs are available for song placement in TV, film, games, etc. Video content creators, filmmakers, podcasters, production companies, deejays, Vloggers, YouTubers, and more can use our original music and songs in movies, TV shows, video intros, and such. We’re also seeking bands to play our songs. If you know of any up and coming musical artist, please forward this blog article to them.
Sheila’s books on Amazon
My meme: Books by Sheila –Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
It’s December 8th, 2024; We’ve got another traditional original country song for those who love Johnny Cash. Cash me in brings Paul Pace back into the studio to sing this tribute to Johnny Cash. Paul just simply has the voice for this marvelous song.
This is the three-hundred-fortieth new music post for 2024! This radio-ready tribute to Johnny was recorded at the exceptional Beaird Music Group of Nashville, TN. https://www.beairdmusicgroup.com
This original song sticks in my mind. So, would it be wrong for me to say it’s ‘sticky’? Ha! I love this song sooo much!
Cash me in. Music, lyrics, and video by Richard Murrey.
I’ve been moving stuff around in my spa room upstairs and stopped to take a couple of photos, but will offer more tomorrow. This just came to me, the blending of the old (the ‘cell’ of Tweety, I bought at a high-seas art auction after Richard and I were married), and the new lava lamp I bought to enhance my sauna experience. As well, here lies the kaleidoscope I use in the Integrating the Spirals sessions I offer on Zoom. The picture on the chair rail is one Richard and I picked out at an art festival in Florida (I’ve always loved palm trees, so I still have some connections to Florida around this New Hampshire 100+ year old apartment). The sessions I teach integrate us to the old with honor and respect, but also encourage us to slowly incorporate new things into our daily routines, self-organize (projects and such), and acquire and practice sacred wisdom practices.
Photo: Items in my reorganized and updated spa room upstairs. Artwork from Warner Bros. ‘Tweety,’ new lava lamp, glass and metal kaleidoscope, and artwork from a Florida artist. –Sheila MurreyHere’s one of the cube storage units behind me, along with the Palo Santo and sage I use, several books and card decks, and the lovely Rose of Jericho (Resurrection plant), I received from soulie sister, Debra, of Jaguar Spirit. I’ve yet to water this plant and resurrect it because I am painting a special plate to set it in (after watching several YouTube videos on how to care for it). Oh, and I have my new tooth now also (so I smile more now)! –Sheila Murrey
We got more snow last night
Photo: We got about two more inches of snow last night. –Sheila MurreyPhoto: The twins went sledding in the driveway after their dad piled up the snow into a mound and built some steps into it. –Sheila MurreyPhoto: Sledding in the driveway and making snow angels in the backyard. I stood in the doorway and out on the enclosed porch to take the pictures. I don’t have boots yet or snow clothes to be able to go out in it, nor do I think I will. –Sheila Murrey
This is where we are now as a country
This is the reason I believe Abraham-Hicks has said for years they are not a fan of quantum leaps. Even if this is the right thing to allow children to do, America is not there yet. The results from a Vern Buchanan poll I received in my email and took part in:
Vern Buchanan poll results on gender-transition procedures for minors (children).
I don’t have a dog in this fight, since I only have granddaughters and I don’t see any of them wanting to be a boy. But one never knows! I would always encourage children to wait until they’ve completed the puberty process though, and even matured through their twenties before making physical bodily changes. But let me know what you think! I am curious as a minister, how I might offer solace and hope to anyone who has a child who wants to make such a bodily change.
Everything happens for a reason and myriad sides to every story
Yes, Everything Happens for a Reason and Everything Resolves to Gratitude. Knowing that each of us (as fractals) uplifts my mind and allows me to view life as a lively kaleidoscope grand design that moves about in an ever-expanding, revolving, melodious, consciousness. Even if we have to disconnect from some people, for a time.
Enjoy (IN Joy) everything and love! Be Everything All the Time. Let’s soar in ’24! And let’s (are you ready for this?) THRIVE in ’25! or just be… Alive in ’25.
Yours in expanding, coexisting (because there’s more than one-side to every story), spiraling consciousness,
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
About us
Richard and I play at the intersection of Energy, Spirituality, Health, and Music, to let FREEDOM ring for ALL!
My husband of 19 years, Richard Murrey, is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (having penned over 400 original songs). Richard’s artwork and original songs can be experienced at: Listen4Music.com
All of our 400+ original songs are available for song placement in TV, film, games, etc. Video content creators, filmmakers, podcasters, production companies, deejays, Vloggers, YouTubers, and more can use our original music and songs in movies, TV shows, video intros, and such. We’re also seeking bands to play our songs. If you know of any up and coming musical artist, please forward this blog article to them.
Sheila’s books on Amazon
My meme: Books by Sheila –Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
Integrating the Spirals 