As many of you know, I worship and serve the goddess Brigid*. One reason I wrote my novels is out of service to her; to portray modern, polytheistic devotion to her and other members of her godly family. So when I was given the opportunity, I jumped to review an ARC (advanced reader copy) ofContinue reading “A Brigit of Ireland Devotional: Sun Among Stars — A Review”
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Three Things Thursday: Irish Folklore in America, Blodeuedd, and Herb Spirals
My weekly post in which I share three things I enjoyed or thought about this week. Irish Folklore in America If you haven’t already, I encourage you to listen to the latest episode from one of my favorite podcasts , New World Witchery. Episode 164, “Irish Folklore and Magic with Morgan Daimler,” is excellent. IfContinue reading “Three Things Thursday: Irish Folklore in America, Blodeuedd, and Herb Spirals”
Three Things Thursday: Three Affordable Courses to Explore During Quarantine
For this week’s Three Things Thursday, I want to pass on some courses you may be interested in. I’ve selected these for affordability, to show support for community members, and to pass on classes that my readers in the Pagan community may be interested in pursuing. For Those Seeking Authentic Irish Lore and Spirituality: IrishContinue reading “Three Things Thursday: Three Affordable Courses to Explore During Quarantine”
Virtual Irish Fest!
Due to concerns with COVID-19, we should all be practicing social distancing for everyone’s health. Please stay home unless you must go out! It’s sad that we can’t go out and celebrate Irish culture together during Irish Heritage Week / St. Patrick’s Day, but we can come together online! Join me on Twitter or InstagramContinue reading “Virtual Irish Fest!”
What a Decade! What a year!
Truly, the last ten years have been transformation for me, and 2019 was, overall, a grand end. I entered the decade a newly married woman with a new job, new apartment, and new community. I had to start from scratch making friends and learning the land. My Druidry grew, especially in the first fiveContinue reading “What a Decade! What a year!”
Reflection: Christian Influence in Irish Mythology
After many months of admiring from afar, I finally signed up with author Lora O’Brien’s Irish Pagan School. Another polytheist I admire, Morgan Daimler, recommended Lora awhile back, and I’ve been eyeing her website with interest ever since. I’m trying one of the free courses, Learn the Lore, first. They are short, based around 10ishContinue reading “Reflection: Christian Influence in Irish Mythology”
My Summer Plans
It’s interesting to look back to last summer. At this time, we were preparing to make an offer on our home. We were heading into new territory and some of the worst stress I remember experiencing. It was a lesson on patience and austerity, that’s for sure, but it was worth it. Here we are,Continue reading “My Summer Plans”
Exploring Irish Cooking: Pan Boxty
It’s been awhile since I tried anything new from Irish Traditional Cooking by Darina Allen. I made boxty pancakes before, but I decided to try making pan boxty today. Unlike the former, pan boxty only utilizes fresh grated potatoes. I didn’t have any mashed potatoes sitting around. According to Allen, this dish came about inContinue reading “Exploring Irish Cooking: Pan Boxty”
Yay Ireland!
In case you haven’t been following the news, Ireland has all but officially just became the first nation to legalize same-sex marriage by popular vote! And wow – by 70%! I am very proud to have Irish heritage today. It’s especially fascinating for me to see this after having recently finished reading Angela’s Ashes, a memoirContinue reading “Yay Ireland!”
Druid Movie Night: “Ireland’s Wild River”
If you live in America and have a Netflix account, you’ll be able to check out a Nature documentary called “Ireland’s Wild River.” It follows the narrator, Colin Stafford-Johnson, as he shares the beautiful Shannon River. I watched this recently on a lazy evening while my little one napped in my arms. The visuals areContinue reading “Druid Movie Night: “Ireland’s Wild River””
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