What do a Cross, Tornadoes, Witches, Bunny, Dogs and Elvis have in common?

The shape in the sky was described as a "sign from the heavens", with many viewers claiming it proved that "Jesus was coming"

The Rabbi who took the photo also pointed out that on the left-hand side of the cross there appears to be a number 7.

“You could even say the cross in the sky is the ‘sign of the Son of Man’ in the heavens,” someone added.

Others claimed,

“Looks like someone's standing on the cross.”

Some were trying to figure out the meaning of the 7 in the image.

One user said: “I’m not a Biblical scholar but with regard to the Rabbi’s picture aren’t there 7 deadly sins noted in the Bible?”

(Yes, but there are also 7 days in a week)

Then again, there were also plenty of viewers who saw nothing more than an cloud shape.

So, if it is a cross, we are calling it a Pagan sign.

After all, religious symbolism of the cross has its roots in ancient paganism. 

It became a symbol of Christianity only after the time of Constantine. 

The historical record shows that Christianity adapted the influences of pagan worship, which included the symbol of the cross.

Pagan cultures began using the cross long before Christianity.

Crosses were posted near areas where Pagan worshippers congregated. 

They were carved into rocks and walls to represent Sun Gods.  

After the Roman conquest of Europe, the symbol was adopted by members of the Christian faith. Initially, it was drawn as an X, but it was later formed into what we now know as the Cross. 

We do see what appears to be two eyes peering over the cross thing.

That could be a chicken perhaps.

Or maybe , it’s just a cloud formation after all.

But then, there’s a woman in the United Kingdom who recently took this photo that some say is Jesus with his arms stretched out.

We kind of think the above photo looks more like a tornado type corkscrew.

Or maybe it’s a deity with a spinning dance move.

Below we are told this is the Virgin Mary.

Sorry, we’re trying, but we don’t see her.

Perhaps it’s an abstract depiction…

Here we have the canine Gods.

Not too long ago, it was the Winter Solstice and someone discovered Old Man Winter, obviously a Pagan message.

Below could be the Dolphin or Goldfish God.

Could be an airplane.

Then we have the Bunny, God-Zilla and Elephant Gods.

Below we have the Witch cloud.

It wouldn’t be complete without the Elvis cloud/God.

We kind of like the next one…

Lunar Blueberry Pie

Lunar Blueberry Pie

Crust

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• ⅔ cup solid coconut oil
• 6 tbsp ice water

Combine flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. 

Cut in coconut oil with a pastry blender or a fork until mixture resembles wet sand.

Add ice water 1 tbsp at a time until a shaggy dough forms.

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and press into a ball. 

Reserve about ⅓ of the dough for the top design.

Roll the ⅔ portion into a round shape approximately ¼" thick. 

Transfer the dough into an 8" cake pan (line the bottom with parchment paper just to be safe) and flute the edges, ensuring that the dough sits over the edge of the pan to prevent it from shrinking during the blind bake.

Prick the bottom of the crust using a fork. 

Chill bottom crust for about 10 minutes in the fridge before baking.

Blind bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown. 

Cool for at least 10 minutes before filling.

Roll out the reserved ⅓ portion of dough into a round shape, again, approximately ¼" thick. 

Cut a half circle and use 2 small circular cookie cutters, one larger one smaller (or bottle caps in my case) and a small star-shaped cutter to create the lunar cycle design. 

Keep the top crust pieces chilled.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 5 cups fresh blueberries, divided
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 refrigerated pie crust (9 inches), baked

• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt and water until smooth. 
• Add 3 cups blueberries. 
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
• Remove from the heat. Add butter, lemon juice and remaining berries; stir until butter is melted. 
• Cool. 
• Pour into the crust. Refrigerate until serving.

THYME The Healer

We’ve been told that time heals all, well so does Thyme, pretty much anyway.

The oldest Egyptian medical text, called Ebers Papyrus, dates back to 1550 B.C., and it records the healing values of thyme.

The ancient Egyptians used thyme for embalming, and the ancient Greeks used it in their baths and temples; they believed that it brought on feelings of courageousness.

In the European Middle Ages, thyme was placed beneath pillows to aid sleep and ward off nightmares; the herb was also laid on coffins during funerals because it was believed that it provided a safe passage to the next life.

It boosts blood circulation to accelerate healing, improves memory and concentration, and raises blood pressure.

Its antibacterial properties kill various bacteria, including staphylococcus, and purifies the air from Proteus, streptococcus, staphylococcus, and cryptococcal.

It fights respiratory infections, coughs, colds, and the flu, bronchitis, sore throats, catarrh, asthma, and laryngitis.

Thyme essential oil boosts the secretion of mucus and relieves dry coughs.

Thyme essential oil offers many medicinal properties, like:

You can use it as a natural hand sanitizer, and in the form of a hot compress to soothe rheumatic pain, sciatica, sprains, muscular pains, sports injuries, and gout.

Dilute it and apply it on the affected area to relieve Athlete's foot, insect bites, and stings.

To improve the health and appearance of the hair, use it on the hair as a hair tonic.

Mix it with some other essential oil such as pine, lemon, lavender, rosemary, and grapefruit, and prevent skin irritations.

It destroys nail fungus.

To treats acne and warts, you can use it as a face wash.

Use 1% solution as an antibacterial spray for fresh produce.

Well, there it is, now have a good Thyme.

Rosemary

Rosemary is one of our favorite herbs to flavor almost everything.

Every poultry dish we prepare usually has rosemary in there somewhere.

It’s great in rubs, red meats and as a general seasoning.

Did you know that this wonderful herb has long had a reputation for being helpful with memory?

In ancient Greece, scholars wore sprigs of rosemary when taking tests to give their memory a boost.

Shakespeare also credited the herb with memory - enhancing powers, writing the line 'Rosemary, that's for remembrance' in Hamlet.

Now researchers at Northumbria University agree that rosemary essential oil is helpful recollection, following on from previous research that it boosts memory.

Easy to grow and harvest, rosemary really needs to be in your garden and pantry.