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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Prayers to Macha

A prayer I wrote to Macha, for strength in difficult times, when I was struggling to stay strong as a parent caring for a chronically ill child:(…)

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Tumbled Dreams: April 20 – April 26, 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.

7,850 words.

End Of Month Eats

Blessings Darlings!

In a recent discussion in a Facebook group, the issue of getting thru’ the end of the month on pasta or ramen came up.  And how boring living on those noodles are.

Well.

First of all, you(…)

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Full Moon Blessings

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Bealtine

A Beltane Prayer
Danu, mother of the people of skill,
Bless our home and all within;
Do not let hate and curses come near us,
Drive(…)

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Can read the blog but your RSS reader can’t? Tell me!

Some RSS readers are being blocked by my blog’s security measures. Most of them are merely guilty of using Google’s AppEngine service. As such, they are sharing IPs with prolific spammers and scrapers that have used AppEngine to start shit with. I’m trying to determine if the troubles that will come with lifting the IP … Continue reading

Tumbled Dreams: April 13 – April 19, 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.

6,099 words.

Nice Boots

As I get over my awe, he returns with armfuls of leather, bindings, and other material. “What has happened to this leather?” He inspects my shoes before gently removing them. “Weaver, you travel to harsh conditions, yes? Don’t answer, the boots tell me everything. Who made these? Horrid things. The weight balance is all wrong! You require boots that are made for traversing fire and ice! Not pretty little somethings for others to admire!” He suddenly turns a deep shade of red and ducks his head. Some of the others see and begin teasing him.

2,589 words.