Rivers Protogrove gathered at Thompson Park in Watertown, NY for a workshop on gems presented by our own Tara. It was incredibly informative! She struck a really pleasing balance between the science of gems and the magical properties. Tara has an extensive rock collection that she allowed us to explore. For an experiment, she askedContinue reading “Crystals and Aliens at Thompson Park!”
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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”
Goodbye Garnet
Watertown Daily Times | Zoo’s cougar euthanized following long-term illness. I was reading the local news and was saddened to see that my city zoo has lost it’s beautiful cougar, Garnet. Apparently he was believed to be the country’s oldest cougar – 18 years when most live to 12. He was suffering and I’m sureContinue reading “Goodbye Garnet”
Fun Times
When I originally started this blog (when it was on Blogger) it was partially dedicated to getting used to the North Country. I’ve been up here for nearly two years and it’s been an adjustment moving away from dear family and friends, favorite hangouts, and such. I still miss home and am continually amazed atContinue reading “Fun Times”
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