A unakite Goddess figurine from a dear friend. A couple days ago, I came home and discovered a little surprise at my door – a package! I soon realized it was from my friend Daughter RavynStar. What makes this gift extra special is that she is leaving the North Country tomorrow, moving to warmer climates.Continue reading “The Blessed Gift of Friendship”
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The Ditzy Druid Looks Back at 2012
Well, here we are – the end of 2012! Before we move into the new year, I wanted to take a moment and reflect on all the personally significant events of 2012. 1) I Spent A Lot of Time Outdoors Although I make a point to do this every year, it’s always a highlight! IContinue reading “The Ditzy Druid Looks Back at 2012”
The North Country Druidic Study Group Celebrates the Winter Solstice!
Our Winter Solstice Altar. Each time we set up, it gets a little better. My goal for the next ritual is to add more seasonal embellishments! Photo by Weretoad, 2012. On Saturday, the North Country Druidic Study group gathered to celebrate the Winter Solstice. It was our third ever public ritual and, although itContinue reading “The North Country Druidic Study Group Celebrates the Winter Solstice!”
Building Community: The Necessary but Annoying Business End
First of all, I’m very excited to announce that the North Country Druidic Study Group has been welcomed to perform our High Day rituals at the Kripalu Yoga Center here in Northern NY! They have a lovely little stone circle with a fire pit that is just perfect for us. What’s more, they have anContinue reading “Building Community: The Necessary but Annoying Business End”
The North Country Druidic Study Group’s First Ever Ritual!
I’m very proud to say that the North Country Druidic Study Group’s first ritual went well! We celebrated the autumn season and honored the Nature Spirits, thanking them for the harvest. There were 11 of us in total. For 7 attendees, this was their first time joining the group. It was also a first exposureContinue reading “The North Country Druidic Study Group’s First Ever Ritual!”
The Druidic Study Group Moves Toward Ritual
If you’ve been reading my blog for the past year, you know I’ve been working towards building an ADF Druidic community here in the North Country. It started in June with a “coffee hour,” and progressed into a few study group meetings – the first in Watertown and the second in Carthage. Our Facebook groupContinue reading “The Druidic Study Group Moves Toward Ritual”
Making Community – Forming a Pack
I haven’t written about the North Country Druidic Study Group in awhile. We had our third meeting last weekend and it was very successful! There were less people than the second meeting, but many had family obligations which is understandable – especially in the summer when everyone wants to visit and have fun! We haveContinue reading “Making Community – Forming a Pack”
Ditzy Druid Doings
I’ve been a bit light on updates over the past couple days. Sometimes I worry I spend too much time as a techno Pagan. I can get caught up in the blogosphere or in the online groups. It can distract me from accomplishing my personal goals and just living. Being a Pagan, especially a Druid, isContinue reading “Ditzy Druid Doings”
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