My name is Susan and I am the Owls and Orchids blogger.
Why Owls and Orchids?
The simple truth is that I find Owls to be magical and majestic, mysterious and enthralling. I am awed by their grace, their ability to swivel their head through 360 degrees never missing anything. I find their hearing amazing and the fact that they can soar through the night on soundless wings, unseen, unheard until they catch their prey is spine tingling. They have been associated with wisdom because of their ‘all seeing ability’ and always project, for me, a nobility and sense of ‘apartness’ which I find intriguing.
Orchids are, to me, so easy to understand. They are the most exotic, beautifully balanced and incredibly scentual blooms I have ever seen. They are seen in so many shapes, sizes, formations and found in so many unusual places, from forest floors, almost under rocks to the upper reaches of tall trees, from the depths of jungles and rainforests to the house next door. Better yet, in my own garden where I have a small collection.
How do they relate to my blog and what I write about? They can and will allow me to write about almost anything, from the magical, mystical and esoteric to the mundane and everyday we all see and hear. They allow me to cross the barriers of beauty and grace to the gruesome and gross. In short they allow me to capture life, from my perspective and perhaps joining with the wisdom of others also.
I am also beginning to explore photography because memories need to be captured and a camera is one of the best keepsakes to memory I know. I will travel extensively when the time is right, “To explore strange new worlds, new civilisations and boldly go” where I have never been before. So my camera techniques need honing.
How will I do all this? The Universe will provide.
I love helping others, and believe friendship is really underrated – it’s something we all need and there are some incredibly lonely people out there. I know – I am one. Let’s help them…. so here’s my thoughts on what’s happening in the here and now, until I can get to the then and after.
Owls and Orchids 
I’m not sure how I found you, but when I did, I followed and tabbed you to follow. My mothers (adoptive) favorite thing is Owls. They remind her of my father who died in 2006. They were best friends and soul mates and the pain was hard and lasted long.
Orchids are also another favorite thing of hers – her passion is to plotter in the garden!
🙂
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Thanks Miss Lou,
It’s been a long night awake and I’ve been distracted by the whales going past. I’ve been distracted watching whales since then and getting my compute to behave. Must be tired fingers. I’ve loved owls since I was a toddler in England and its grown since then. There’s nothing I like more than seeing or hearing owls around me at night – it’s just magical.
The orchids simply love it here. I think it’s the cooler air. We’ve had a bumper crop of beautiful flowers – really hue ones so I’m looking forward to seer what the rest do.I’ll probably end up doing a blog about them soon….. Look forward to talking again soon. Susan
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I’ll be sure to send my mother the link so she can look when the orchids appear!
xox
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Thank you for stopping by Contrafactual.com
cb
Be seeing you …
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I still love Laphroaig. But if you like peated whisky you should try Port Charlotte and Ardbeg Uigeadail.
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Hey susan, great blog, nice to make your acquaintance 🙂
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hi, susan. what’s in the ‘here and now’ is this http://kintal.wordpress.com/2013/08/07/salamat-ar-vhee/ hope you like it.
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Thank you so very much. To say I’m surprised is an understatement. Blessings. Susan 😊
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congratulations!
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Oh! Your about page is so intriguing. I look forward to reading more.
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Congratulations! I nominated you for the Liebster Award! 🙂 In order to graciously accept this lovely blogger award, click on the link below, read my post, and follow the directions in the post. I nominated you because I think you have an amazing blog which I look forward to reading each time you post. Again, congrats and keep up the great blogging!! Jenn xx
http://myfibrotasticlife.wordpress.com/2013/10/09/im-liebing-for-joy/
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Congratulations! I have just nominated you for the Reader Appreciation Award! To learn more about this lovely award and to find out the steps to accept this award, click on the link below. Jenn xx
http://myfibrotasticlife.wordpress.com/2013/10/16/presenting-the-reader-appreciation-award/
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Congratulations! I have just nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! To learn more about this lovely award and to find out the steps to accept this award, click on the link below. Jenn xx
http://myfibrotasticlife.wordpress.com/2013/10/16/and-now-presenting-the-versatile-blogger-award/
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Lovely “about” page….I found you through a post The art of surrender and loved your comment. Weird, huh? I am also a night owl so I just gotta follow you now:) For the darker raw thoughts I do blog on another blog with a pseudonym only because of my work…but oh, how WordPress has allowed me to surrender many times. Namaste
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Well I believe you already started your journey, been to brave new worlds, places where you’ve never been before 🙂
Yep! right here in WordPress galaxy, you have .captured and inspired Susan 🙂
Thanks for stopping by my place, I find yours truly captivating, and your take on owls…absolute truth.
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Your about page is so intriguing. I look forward to reading more. You seem to be a well defined and loving person. Looking forward to following your blog.
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Beautifully stated..
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Hello! I have nominated you for a special award…the Dragon’s Loyalty Award!! Click on the link below to find out how to accept this beautiful award…
http://myfibrotasticlife.com/2013/11/26/the-dragons-are-multiplying/
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Hi Susan, I so enjoy your blogs. I find that we are very like-minded. I’ve given you the Inner Peace Award. Check it out here, http://kerrycmitchell.com/
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Ah ha, another award from me. Check it out here http://kerrycmitchell.com/. Thank you for reading my blog.
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Hi Susan, thank you for your support yesterday. I had pushed a bit too far and not fully understood the situation. Besides that, you had sneaked under my radar. I thought I had been to your site and was pleasantly surprised when I did a double check yesterday. Very nice, thank you.
I might add a little story…many years ago I came to a friends home one night, and there sitting on a post next to his home was the most beautiful owl, (and biggest I had ever seen, must have been over 2 feet from head to tail). I think it was a Powerful Owl, but it’s back was from golds and browns to almost black. But the main thing was that it didn’t move, and we walked up to it (to about 6 feet away), and the incredible energy and majesty that was coming from this beautiful bird. It was then that I realised that it was dying (and that was why we got so close to it) which almost brought me to tears. By morning it had died. The loss of something so beautiful, and a part of this world, seemed to reduce the world in some way, but glorified it in it’s passing. It was a powerful thing to witness.
I look forward to seeing more of your blog and future posts. Namaste
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I would have loved to be able to be so close to a Powerful Owl – I got the YES when I asked about it so ‘;m sure that’s what it was. Sad as it was that it was dying, it was a tremendous gift to see it. I’ve had one in the trees but I haven’t wanted to disturb them… the day will come.
Blessings to you….. Susan x
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Hello! I have nominated you for the Blog of the Year Award!! Click on the link below to check it out:
http://myfibrotasticlife.com/2013/12/01/the-rest-of-the-really-cool-awards/
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Hello! I have nominated you for the Parliament Award!! Click on the link below to check it out:
http://myfibrotasticlife.com/2013/12/01/the-rest-of-the-really-cool-awards/
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What a diverse and lovely blog you have! Thank you for following mine…I am honoured. Oliana
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My pleasure, I’m happy you had the time to visit.
Susan x
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Thank you so very much for stopping by and visiting my blog and following me. I’m a lover of owls and wolfs! 😉
I’m a very good friend, a little to sentimental I’ve been told but it is who I am! It is a pleasure meeting you and I look forward to interacting with you!
I remain your humble servant.♥
Padre Eddie
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Owls and wolves – two of my most favourite creatures. It seems strange to believe it could happen. I was so pleased when I saw the awards, it almost makes me want to continue to receive them , just in case I get another owl or wolf 🙂 I’m so pleased to meet you, I look forward to following your blog.
Blessings, Susan x
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It’s a pleasure to meet you. oh how I love owls !! My husband and I rescued a beautiful barn owl that was injured a few years ago. She was nursed back to health and released into her natural habitat. I look forward to following your blog
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Thanks Becki. Owls are, of course, one of my favourite creatures. That they can remain so still that they disappear into their surroundings, fly so quietly that they scare me when they swoop past 🙂 they are amazing. Looking forward to following your blog too. Bless Susan x
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I love them too, they are beautiful. Have a great weekend.
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Such a peaceful and gracefully written blog…thank you ever so very much! Your photos are breathtaking. Thank you for bringing all of this joy into my life! I feel so blessed to have discovered it.
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Many thanks Rebecca. I love feeling and spreading that peacefulness, although there are times when something stirs my social conscience and I will post different messages. But the peace is a two way street, if I give it out I get it back… wonderful. Blessings Susan x
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Thank you for sharing this article quite interesting and, hopefully true happiness rays began to warm our hearts, when we can share it with sincerity. Greetings from Gede Prama 🙂
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Many thanks. Peace and happiness to warm your days also.
Blessings
Susan x
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Hello:
Owls are quite important in Native Culture~.
Some Nations fear them, others love them.
I love them all~
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Yes, I love them. From a child they have been around me and I find their aloofness and silence to be majestic. I find it very comforting to hear them in the night, almost like a sentinel watching over all.
I love them all too.
Blessings, Susan x
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Owls have a deep wisdom and orchids a rich beauty. You appear to have that as well as you look at the world in an unique way.
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Thank you, I’ve always felt that there is more than one way to look at the world, and being a contrarian (my Dad’s description) I tried to see things from a unique perspective. It makes life interesting.
Susan x
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Beautiful. Thank you so much for finding my blog Susan and now I’ve found yours! I love how you weave your life-stories around your ‘owls and orchids’. I share with you your love of nature, gardens, wildlife, the beauty of the natural world all around us and the richness these all bring to our spirits and souls as we journey through the hills and valleys of life. The sharing of our journeys as we walk along our unique paths, yet side-by-side, encouraging, helping, supporting and creating! It’s lovely to meet you … Sherri 🙂
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I feel; the same Sherri and my apologies for not answering sooner. Between computer issues and my phone being so annoying I haven’t been able to get online to do anything. My writing is severely lacking this week… withdrawal symptoms from the lack. 🙂
Susan x
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So sorry for the hassles you’ve been having Susan. I had recent problems with my laptop and I feel your pain at not being able to get on with your writing. Those withdrawal symptoms are very real!!! Hope you get things sorted out very soon… 🙂 x
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Hi there Susan,
Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the blogosphere and for the follow. Your support is much appreciated, 🙂
Eddie
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Thank you. I love Orchids and owls. ❤
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Just swinging by. 🙂 I thought I already liked your about page! Oh well, I fixed that heh.
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Thank you for the ‘follow’. I look forward to exploring your site.
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Love your “Gravitar” – I keep wanting to call them Icons…. I must be tired 🙂
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Occasionally I hear an owl’s cry in the park close to my flat. It is a mournful sound but, somehow comforting also. I look forward to following your blog. Kevin
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I can’t help but feel at home when the owls call. Strange that this should be so but then who am I question it.
Thank you for following… it may be a rocking trip as I flit from ond thing to another…life is like that.😄
Blessings Susan 💖
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Hi Susan, I’m glad I stumbled upon your blog. I love owls and orchids, especially orchids! I write about mental health, anxiety and panic attacks in particular. And all things inspiring! Nice to meet you, Jenny
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What a great blog name! Two of my favourite things! 😀
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