Monthly Archives: May 2013

When the Spawn’s Away…

Blessings, Darlings!

Since the Spawn hasn’t been getting many hours at work (they aren’t getting many customers for day shift, so they call and tell him not to come in), he’s covering not one but TWO other folks’ shifts at work today. (…)

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Tumbled Dreams: May 04 – May 10, 2013

What are “Tumbled Dreams”? These are the posts I made to my tumblr during the week because I felt they did not warrant a separate post on this blog. However, these “interstitials” often explain some of the backstory to the larger dream posts. For those readers that only read Three Different Ways, they may help explain some of the characters and sudden changes in plot and direction.

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Perspective – Hartford FAV’s Blog

My new blog for Hartford FAVs is out – it discusses the way our perspective shapes our lives.  http://hartfordfavs.com/faith/doctrine-and-practice/perspective

Reverbs from the week of hell

You know..sometimes the events of the week can almost certainly have a resounding reverberation that carries on throughout the weekend.It feels like to me, that this is where I am at. BONG! BONG! BONG! The reverb echoes in my head. The stupidity of the(…)

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Book Review: A Child’s Eye View of Irish Paganism by Blackbird O’Connell

Children are a grossly under-served demographic when it comes to Pagan resources. When one narrows things down to specific traditions, however, “under-served” becomes synonymous with “criminally neglected”. With the(…)

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Tumbled Dreams: April 27 – May 03, 2013

What are “Tumbled Dreams”? These are the posts I made to my tumblr during the week because I felt they did not warrant a separate post on this blog. However, these “interstitials” often explain some of the backstory to the larger dream posts. For those readers that only read Three Different Ways, they may help explain some of the characters and sudden changes in plot and direction.

7,951 words.

Where the Hawthorn Grows

I’m excited to announce the official release of my new book, “Where the Hawthorn Grows“. It is based on this blog and includes an array of essays on my views and experiences as an Irish reconstructionist Druid. Right now it is available in paperback and will soon be out as an ebook as well.

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Casting a Quarter-Cast Circle

Blessings Darlings!

I’m going to steal my own writings here.  I explained circle casting in a Facebook group today, and I’m cutting and pasteing that here now.  Enjoy!

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The Origins of the Irish

Author: J.P. Mallory

Publisher: Thames & Hudson

Copyright: 2013

ISBN: 978-0-500-05175-7

Synopsis:

About eighty million people today can trace their descent back to the occupants of Ireland. But where did(…)

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Baby’s First Bealtaine

Bealtaine this year has been a wild and hectic affair, mostly done with my 3 month old son in my arms. Some people find children and babies a distraction in ritual but I love the energy and unexpectedness they bring. Children bring an unbridled(…)

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