Video shows a huge bolt of lightning strike a sailboat

She called the storm. The gales of wind, the

bolts of lightning, the rage of the sea that 

was both prison and protection.

Heaven and Earth

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A passerby recorded a bolt of lightning striking a boat docked in South Boston in a video obtained by CNN affiliate WFXT.

The owner wasn't on the boat and no one was hurt.

CNN

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“I imagined it, and almost before I realized, 

a bolt of light shot out of the sky. A black bolt of light,

barbed like an arrow. I sank Zack’s boat,” she said with a weak smile.

“Nobody was in it, but they could have been. He could have been, and I

wouldn’t have been able to stop it. No control, just anger.”

Heaven and Earth

Saint Christopher Medal

Althea shifted, crossed her legs with a rustle of silk. The silver dangling over his shirt 

was a Saint Christopher medal, she noted. The patron saint of travelers. 

She wondered if Mr. Nightshade felt the need for spiritual protection.

Nightshade

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The Catholic Church honors medals as a form of religious protection. These medals often represent one of our many beloved saints, one of which is of Saint Christopher. The Saint Christopher Medal is one of the most popular around the world because of his significance in the Catholic faith.

The Saint Christopher medal is believed to protect the wearer on his or her travels. For this reason, many people wear Saint Christopher pendants around their necks, on their wrists, and some even hang the medals in their cars!

Who is Saint Christopher?

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There was the usual pile of loose change on the dresser, along with a

Saint Christopher’s medal. She remembered the gris-gris in his glove

compartment and wondered how many other bases he’d covered.

Heaven and Earth

The Joy of All-Female Gatherings

"I've got the wrong equipment to be Nell's girlfriend, Rip. 

Just… just see if you can spend some time with her. 

Go out on the boat, or go shopping or…" He gestured vaguely. 

"Paint each other's toenails."

"Excuse me?"

"Give me a break. I don't know what you 

people do in your mysterious caves when men aren't around."

"We have pillow fights in our underwear."

He brightened because she wanted him to. 

"Really? I was afraid that was a myth. So, be a friend, okay?" 

Dance Upon the Air

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In the newsletter Dolly Mail, London-based writer Violet Hudson made the case for lady-only gatherings. “There are covens all over this city,” she says. “The libations we make are spilled red wine. The spells we cast are conversation. And the potions we brew are pasta or roast chicken. The Wiccan religion that we all practice is simple: girls-only hang outs.”

A Cup of Jo

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“She said she had some things to do, and you’re 

supposed to keep me company. So what does the

Quartet do after pizza when the guys are away?” 

She sat across from him, took a sip of wine. “Oh,

we have slow-motion pillow fights in our underwear.”

“Another fantasy come true. Want a cookie?”

Happy Ever After

'Blood moon' eclipse will be century's longest

If there was a red haze over the moon, it was due to some atmospheric quirk and had nothing to do with her.

She would leave the omens and portents to Mia since she enjoyed them so much. 

Dance Upon the Air

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If you happen to be in Europe, Africa, Australia or anywhere else in the Eastern Hemisphere on July 27, you just might find yourself standing under this century's longest lunar eclipse.

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Those outside the viewing area for July's eclipse won't have to wait long for their own chance to peer up at a full blood moon. The next total eclipse, visible over northwest Africa, Europe and the Americas, will take place on Jan. 21, 2019.

Valentine's Day Gifts For Someone Who Hates This Holiday With A Passion

“But you didn’t have to bring me flowers. I don’t really go  in for the whole Valentine’s gig.” 

“Yeah, crass commercialism and blah, blah. So what?” 

He made her laugh, and she stopped feeling silly.

Heaven and Earth

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If you really want to shower this person with love, figuring out the perfect gift for any hater starts with a simple question: Why do they hate Valentine's Day? Now, you have something personal to work with. There are so many reasons to dislike the festival of love: outrageous consumerism, corny quotes, high pressure, a reminder that you're forever alone...

Get to the root of why this person hates Valentine's Day and you'll be able to pick out a gift that they can actually use, with some real sentiment to back it up.

ELITE DAILY

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And there were the tulips, the charming explosion of them, taking over her  dresser. The air was sweet with them. 

“Valentine’s Day’s just a racket,” she said out loud, then gave up. 

“But it  really works.”

Heaven and Earth

Valentine's Day Love Stories

But it was Mac who walked in,  behind what looked to be most of Holland’s supply of tulips. “What’re you doing, going into the florist business?” 

“No.” 

He crossed to her, held out the rainbow of spring flowers. 

“Happy  Valentine’s Day.” 

“Oh, well. Wow.” 

Even as her heart went soft as putty, her stomach jumped. “Um.” 

“You say thanks, and kiss me now,” Mac told her helpfully. 

“Thanks.”

Heaven and Earth

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19 True Valentine's Day Love Stories

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