If you’re a new parent like myself, you may wonder how you can introduce the Winter Solstice to your child, especially when he or she is still learning how to walk, talk, and get control of those little fingers! It can also be challenging when so much of what’s out there is wrapped up in Christmas, and youContinue reading “Pagan Parenting: Winter Solstice with a One to Two-Year-Old”
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Snake Dreams
Today is my birthday, and it started with an odd dream. All I can remember is that I was with family when, suddenly, we spotted two snakes slithering across the floor. They were grey with lavender spots. Someone (I can’t remember who – perhaps my own intuition) told me that they were venomous. We allContinue reading “Snake Dreams”
2014 Winter Solstice Celebration with Northern Rivers Protogrove, ADF
Yesterday was spent with some wonderful friends, old and new. We honored An Cailleach and Angus, feasted, and celebrated the winter season. 2014 Winter Solstice Celebration | Northern Rivers Protogrove, ADF.
Unwanted Family Traditions
Traditions are linked to rituals; they’re actions we engage in for some purpose. Often, this purpose is to cement ties within a group and to connect with an important celebration. There are many family traditions that are dear to me, and I am already passing them down to my daughter. They are traditions that make meContinue reading “Unwanted Family Traditions”
Sweet Kitchen Magic
Each year for my husband’s birthday, I make him a New York style cheesecake. He adores it, and each year, it gets better and better. It’s quite a time-consuming dessert to make, which is why it’s a rare treat and one of my gifts to him. This year was especially demanding because we don’t haveContinue reading “Sweet Kitchen Magic”
Samhain with Family and Friends
I had a wonderful Samhain with loved ones. My husband and I carved pumpkins, with the help of Bee (who enjoyed scooping out seeds and guts). I used some of the insides to make pumpkin orzo for dinner the day of. My sister and niece visited and, since the little ones can walk, we tookContinue reading “Samhain with Family and Friends”
Fast as an Oak Tree
When life gets busy, I tend to feel that my spirituality comes out of focus. Socializing, driving from place to place, and my day job all distract me from my studies. Being a mother and keeping my home is exhausting. So often, I find myself snuggled in a bathrobe, on the couch, watching something on Netflix.Continue reading “Fast as an Oak Tree”
The Dark Side of Druidry
I don’t normally reblog, but this post from John Beckett of “Under the Ancient Oaks: Musings of a Pagan, Druid, and Unitarian Universalist,” was just too good. A friend and grovie sent it to me because she felt I am a Druid warrior. That really made my day. I’m definitely not a passive tree-hugger. IContinue reading “The Dark Side of Druidry”
Pagan Parenting: Autumn Fun with a One Year Old
This is my favorite time of year, so naturally I’m over the moon when it comes to sharing it with my little one. It’s hard to enjoy traditions, old or new, with an infant, however. This year is a whole new experience! She’s able to interact with the world around her, so it’s a greatContinue reading “Pagan Parenting: Autumn Fun with a One Year Old”
Autumn in Upstate NY Means Apples
Upstate New York is known for its delicious apples. Each autumn, orchards roll out their red, yellow, and green goodness, cider presses offer their ambrosial best, and folks everywhere delight at the numerous confections produced in kitchens across the land. When fresh apples appear in mounds at farmers’ markets and grocery stores, when the cider pressesContinue reading “Autumn in Upstate NY Means Apples”
