June 2012
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Chant to get what you want
Concentrate on what it is that you want.
Say the following three times:
I give, because I’m generous.
I take because I ask.
What well I deserve is what I will get.
I deserve (say what it is)
I need (say what it is)
I will get (say what it is)
So be it,
and so it is.
May 2012
Eadfrith: The Coppergate Helmet →
eadfrith:
Anglo Saxon helmet - 8th century, discovered in May 1982 in the Coppergate area of York, England. It had lain in waterlogged soil since its deposition, with little oxygen, resulting in remarkable preservation. The decorated brass strips, which run across from nape to nose and from ear to ear, bore…
The Dream of the Rood
eadfrith:
Hwæt, ic swefna cyst secgan wylle,
hwæt mē gemætte to midre nihte,
syðþan reordberend reste wunedon.
þūhte mē þæt ic gesāwe syllicre trēow
on lyft lædan lēohte bewunden,
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Eadfrith: Saint Bede - The Venerable Bede - 672/3... →
eadfrith:
1277 years ago The Venerable Bede dies. Arguably the greatest Anglo-Saxon scholar, perhaps in all the early middle ages.
Entrusted into the care of Bishop Benedict Biscop at the age of 7. In about 692 when 19 years old, he was ordained a deacon by his diocesan bishop, John, who was bishop of…
Eadfrith: Ælfheah, Olaf Tryggvason & Thorkell the... →
eadfrith:
Born in 954 near present day Bath, England, Ælfheah (elf-high) was the Anglo Saxon Bishop of Winchester (984) and later Archbishop of Canterbury (1006). He is also known as Alphege.
In the aftermath of a Viking raid in England, a peace treaty was signed with one of the raiders - Olaf Tryggvason….
Eranthe: Thrymsas and Sceattas Vol 1 (Royal... →
hindspsf:
Thrymsas and Sceattas Vol 1 (Royal Numismatic Society Special Publications, No. 27a) (v. 1) The earlies Anglo-Saxon coinage, from before the time of Offa of Mercia (757-96), was extremely varied and included many charming designs picturing animals and birds. There are over 150 coin types, struck…
oscarbfy: The Benedictional of AEthelwold (Studies... →
oscarbfy0327:
The Benedictional of AEthelwold (Studies in Manuscript Illumination 9) In this major contribution to the study of illuminated manuscripts, Robert Deshman explores in detail one of the great works of medieval art, the sumptuously illustrated Benedictional commissioned by the powerful Anglo-Saxon…
The Wanderer.......
eadfrith:
The Wanderer is an Old English poem found in the “Exeter Book” held in Exeter Cathedral Library, the manuscript itself dates from the 950’s, the poem itself is possibly centuries older.
Oft him anhaga are gebideð, metudes miltse, þeah þe he modcearig geond lagulade longe sceolde hreran mid hondum hrimcealde sæ,
wadan wræclastas. Wyrd bið ful aræd!” Swa cwæð eardstapa, earfeþa...
The Wanderer......
eadfrith:
The poem details the lament of an old warrior now separated from his home, kinsmen and king.
Below, the first page of the poem from “The Exeter Book”
I think one of the best feelings in the world is when someone remembers something you said. Whether it was something from yesterday, a week ago, a month ago.. It’s just like, “Wow, you actually listen to me.”
