Although it raises some sticky modern ethical dilemmas for some people, and is guaranteed to start a fight in most groups, cursing can be found in all (to my knowledge) ancient cultures. Norse cursing has its own distinct flavor that makes for(…)
Tumbled Dreams: December 29, 2012 – January 04, 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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The making of sweet tea and other euphamisms ;)
I’m sitting out under the trees where it’s nice and cool. Table is set with delicious goodies and the sweet tea is nice and cold. I have a friend who is coming to see me today. she hasnt told me that, but I know she’s on her way. I soon see(…)
At The Bistro
We continue chatting about the different districts in the City, and where she should explore first being a brand spanking new Citizen. As we walk inside the bistro, I notice a couple sitting at one of the outside tables. Both nursing a black coffee, the teens were more interested in the Citizen’s car than each other. When I first saw them, they were dressed in nondescript jeans, shirts, and hoodies. Appearing very much the background, very easy to overlook.
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Druidic Wands and Sacred Woods in Irish Tradition
When the topic of wands and sacred woods within Druidism comes up most people immediately think of what we know from continental and British sources; understandable since the British model is the most popular. I think though that there is(…)
New Year Blessing
Today I start my (secular) New Year by walking through my house smudging with a blend of Juniper, Rosemary, and Vervain to bless my home. As I do this I will say a prayer based on one from the Carmina Gadelica.
2012 Reflections
Today is New Year’s eve and like last year I am spending the day reflecting on the past 12 months. Later tonight I will honor Frau Holle and see the old year out while welcoming the new in, but I find that the best way to let go of the past year(…)
Tumbled Dreams: December 22 – December 28, 2012
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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Fulltrui – Dedication to a Deity in Heathenry
Within Heathenry you will see a wide range of approaches and beliefs, from those who don’t believe in the Gods at all, to those who see them as archetypes, to those who believe the Gods exist as unique inidual beings. In the same way you(…)
In Memorial ~ Christine Winkler
On Sunday, December 23rd, one of the strongest, most intense, women I have ever known passed from this world to the next after a hard fight against cancer. In the past four years she had fought and beat cancer four times, but this fifth round proved(…)