A voodoo doll is a small, handcrafted doll that is often associated with the practice of voodoo, a religious and spiritual belief system. While there is significant cultural and historical depth to voodoo, it is important to note that the use of voodoo dolls in popular culture has often been misrepresented and sensationalized. In popular culture, voodoo dolls are often portrayed as a tool for inflicting harm or revenge upon someone by sticking pins into the doll. However, this portrayal is a misinterpretation and distortion of the true nature and purpose of voodoo dolls in traditional voodoo practices. In voodoo, the creation and use of dolls, commonly known as jentai, is a sacred and spiritual practice. The dolls are not used as a means of causing harm, but rather as a form of sympathetic magic and connection to the spiritual realm.
It’s the music of The Beatles that inspires the imagery of Cirque du Soleil. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr are rarely seen during the show, only portrayed as four young scamps who flit through scenes. But they’re certainly represented throughout. Each act uses four main characters throughout the 30 or so songs. Just as “Get Back” marks the end of the foursome’s career together, the story moves to post-war Liverpool and “Eleanor Rigby” picking her way through the rubble, replete with images of the four lads as youth.
As pointed out, satisfaction was guaranteed by from the right Sky King, Stewie the Smirk, Going Down Sol, Vente Stig, The Lurking Ron, and Short Order Bob. Twenty-four guys on four teams stepped right up and made a reservation contesting three different formats over 27 holes as the Magical Mystery Tour came to take them away.
The dolls are not used as a means of causing harm, but rather as a form of sympathetic magic and connection to the spiritual realm. They are believed to represent individuals or spirits and act as a focal point for prayers, intentions, and healing rituals. The process of creating a voodoo doll involves choosing materials that are symbolic and meaningful, such as fabric, hair, or personal belongings.
The Magical Mystery Tour
In our annual Kolor War team competition The Keepers rekindled fractured memories of their youth with a theme that was a tribute to the Fab Four. Twenty-four guys on four teams stepped right up and made a reservation contesting three different formats over 27 holes as the Magical Mystery Tour came to take them away.
Getting up early to dance to a song that was a hit before their mother’s were born there were lots of foolish grins, heads in the clouds, dressing to the nines like Lucy in the sky.
In the morning Two-Man Alternate Shot some said stop but the Penny Laners said go-go-go establishing an early six point lead. Available points doubled for the second nine and the same pairings played a parallel best low ball/best second ball affair. The Laners thought they were the rich men kept their money in a big brown bag and the Strawberry Fielders and Walruses at bay. A four point lead was all that separated them before the break for burgers and dogs on the veranda.
We have a high percentage of single digit eaters in our group.
But beneath the blue suburban skies, possibly inspired by the traditional brownies, the Fielders and the Fools shaved another customer in the afternoon singles Almost Skins format. Each foursome was grouped by handicap index with a representative from every team playing each hole for 7-5-3 or 1 point depending on the lowest net scores.
As the groups came in the milling, bragging, and figuring lasted until the last putt fell and , in the end, it was a mere seven points that separated the Strawberry Fielders from the Fools On The Hill. No goo-goo-goo-joob for the Walruses, who apparently were in fact the eggmen, taking third twelve points back.
As pointed out, satisfaction was guaranteed by (from the right) Sky King,
Stewie the Smirk, Going Down Sol, Vente Stig, The Lurking Ron, and Short Order Bob
A full audit revealed there were not enough chads to get hung about and the Strawberry Fielders showed there is nothing you can do that can’t be done….nothing you can make that can’t be made…..no one you can save that can’t be saved (with a good short game)……love is all you need.
It was Strawberry Fields forever.
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Harrison enjoys the company of two bikini-clad young women (left) and McCartney stands on the beach in Newquay (right)
The doll is then crafted with care and intention, with the belief that it will embody the essence of the person or spirit it represents. In traditional voodoo practices, the use of the voodoo doll is intertwined with ceremonies and rituals that aim to connect with spirits, ancestors, or deities. The doll serves as a conduit for communication and expression of desires, intentions, and prayers. It is not about inflicting harm, but rather about seeking guidance, healing, and protection. It is crucial to recognize and respect the cultural and religious significance of voodoo dolls in their proper context. Sensationalized portrayals in popular culture have perpetuated harmful stereotypes and misconceptions. To truly understand the practice of voodoo and the use of voodoo dolls, one must delve into the rich cultural history and traditions that surround it..
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