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KALEIDOSCOPE
From the mischievous “Leaves of Twin Oaks”, No. 99 of (late) Summer 2003 I lift this delicious, charming
little piece signed “Ultra-Violet Waterfall” aka. Valerie:
What’s In A Name?
by UltraViolet Waterfall, a.k.a. Valerie
Some things haven’t changed much since the late 60’s when we were founded.
People are still using and choosing wonderfully creative, mythical, and nature-
based names. Some people choose a new name because there is already a
member here with their birth name, while others just want to celebrate a
different aspect of themselves.
Current and recent members include Dream, Butterfly, Frodo, Leaf, Light, Phoenix,
Samadhi, River, Indigo, Juniper, Piankhy, Promethea, Pilgrim, Paxus, Pele, and
Shakti. Sky had a head-start in the naming department—his parents lived here in
the 70’s and Sky Blue is his birth name!
Several members retain their birth names, but use a nick-name. This includes
Debby (Forest, Moss), Kristen (Kelpie), Meredith (Mermaid), Melissa (MoonDance)
and yours truly (see byline).
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