tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20085552225256191472024-03-28T23:28:06.784-04:00our Whole Grovenotes from the mountaintop undergroundOur Whole Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546976224010818225noreply@blogger.comBlogger213125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008555222525619147.post-58297533215101317022024-03-10T15:53:00.003-04:002024-03-10T20:08:59.076-04:00Imbolc -Harbinger of Spring<p style="text-align: center;">It was a bright sunny day<br />with only a little snow<br />ushering in an early Spring,<br />Bears even in February<br />and flowers.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUpAkN2YRNERN4b29YZFTiZEnJ1maVpOF9_ATDhZD8Im2Wjlh4TB7ew8Cz1jBmpEKDH5W7UQus7EnL24HK8vJtK2eu-nfJglE_KUhYbiY053LdeprmTk9dABXi_HzT0p43ps2F7aezkY33TTuvUHjC8rkQx63Xu5R6kjnYba1OpVitXmjtAPPtVvEr2Bw/s1724/IMG_3439.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1724" height="111" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUpAkN2YRNERN4b29YZFTiZEnJ1maVpOF9_ATDhZD8Im2Wjlh4TB7ew8Cz1jBmpEKDH5W7UQus7EnL24HK8vJtK2eu-nfJglE_KUhYbiY053LdeprmTk9dABXi_HzT0p43ps2F7aezkY33TTuvUHjC8rkQx63Xu5R6kjnYba1OpVitXmjtAPPtVvEr2Bw/s320/IMG_3439.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Clearing and clearing<br />and clearing<br />preparing for Bridget.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpyUCbFnPS024cwtqK-MOqzduLyvjSHlczJVcAgg9iz79rikYpaCw8-YKcOyVnZUXETStguQhQqnI-whUW0fT5NE4iN7v3jh3KWS4TUbA9ADLvla9qvyTFuraybL1k2IA5R73WOnDFf-rQ7bS-Bb5B8Zmvk8UlQJCUeie4ArOABS7U4YZ_UfEL-wXITQE/s1999/IMG_2758.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1999" data-original-width="1536" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpyUCbFnPS024cwtqK-MOqzduLyvjSHlczJVcAgg9iz79rikYpaCw8-YKcOyVnZUXETStguQhQqnI-whUW0fT5NE4iN7v3jh3KWS4TUbA9ADLvla9qvyTFuraybL1k2IA5R73WOnDFf-rQ7bS-Bb5B8Zmvk8UlQJCUeie4ArOABS7U4YZ_UfEL-wXITQE/w210-h273/IMG_2758.jpeg" width="210" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">When Winter doesn't come <br />with the endless snow and cold<br />of blank landscapes,<br />it's disorienting.<br />But our longing <br />for the return of the light<br />and of waking to birdsong <br />is no less.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjiQNcZoN6r-vHCDO7txLnRFx2WbQ2cwbeuLc7CHZwRZgfODZuy3oif2eqABZpqora-dgHO_XYJDFImF_0TV2yYUUDWYQ9VIRDdEffRts-CFvxPnSMXWBtgYDUVvK6XLQbfkIxzo_eP2oCg9by1SUs9gxVTd1QLZP-1VN7yHmWrC0oW5FAZqdIyEYGe20/s1527/IMG_2736.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1220" data-original-width="1527" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjiQNcZoN6r-vHCDO7txLnRFx2WbQ2cwbeuLc7CHZwRZgfODZuy3oif2eqABZpqora-dgHO_XYJDFImF_0TV2yYUUDWYQ9VIRDdEffRts-CFvxPnSMXWBtgYDUVvK6XLQbfkIxzo_eP2oCg9by1SUs9gxVTd1QLZP-1VN7yHmWrC0oW5FAZqdIyEYGe20/s320/IMG_2736.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>flowers from all of the flowers <br />that bloomed here last year<br />saved with gratitude<br />and offered to Bridget</i></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> From the photos and our journals<br />and thinking about this season past,<br />I remember that ritual was a familial gathering<br />reconnecting delightfully <br />in the newly found sunlight,<br />grateful that we have gotten this far,<br />and how important is a mindfulness<br />of the sacred nature and time<br />of our assembling.<br />Sacrifice <br />from the heart<br />-even from the pantry-<br />is so much more.<br />Our intent and focus elevates.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibEqGWjM-qrZ4mivw1Gm2tAMQOt5dzzdRryw4VVqoBQ-y79sg-GqAJetCTjTTnlRADUzp-cXbIpF-snwiKfLrt2QumL1SbhvNF3Ln_01cSYT70dDBp6qKVXI9-ieIGEpSU85IxLG2MSBi-vQg8yxmmzxwsauFK58H2pAf1wkuLOFC_ujDDjjF38E9HN4c/s1796/love.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1796" data-original-width="1487" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibEqGWjM-qrZ4mivw1Gm2tAMQOt5dzzdRryw4VVqoBQ-y79sg-GqAJetCTjTTnlRADUzp-cXbIpF-snwiKfLrt2QumL1SbhvNF3Ln_01cSYT70dDBp6qKVXI9-ieIGEpSU85IxLG2MSBi-vQg8yxmmzxwsauFK58H2pAf1wkuLOFC_ujDDjjF38E9HN4c/w212-h256/love.jpeg" width="212" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">The sound has been the essential thing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvTaxJpepDL04V02xplRPp1JZSHf0tLSX28McZ4WmDbwTQJgmZwYlWvZxgWaqcZoM5eGAu6fVdBZqZe9C-XL1dg8rTUfpD1JnEmRWTgiyqu3Gj7AA6tYCVVhFy0tL6aTl7WlpH-dRGdclURHolcHDKyEEuMpExrWEHzYl8vpYOUoqbbag1Cc0Y8Te8eg/s1805/IMG_3043.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1805" data-original-width="1362" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvTaxJpepDL04V02xplRPp1JZSHf0tLSX28McZ4WmDbwTQJgmZwYlWvZxgWaqcZoM5eGAu6fVdBZqZe9C-XL1dg8rTUfpD1JnEmRWTgiyqu3Gj7AA6tYCVVhFy0tL6aTl7WlpH-dRGdclURHolcHDKyEEuMpExrWEHzYl8vpYOUoqbbag1Cc0Y8Te8eg/s320/IMG_3043.JPEG" width="241" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;">Without fear we welcomed February,<br /> special time to honor and acknowledge <br />Bridget's blessings,<br />leap year transition time.<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">There's been some minor snow events<br />loads of serious wind<br />and much discovery <br />this season.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2yhYeMAU1oARrQvmoxe-pGXhRpXKwqUikQYPqbG7vOkoFxWoZHRHsBaCgCEJ6J76CTUy5nsC2153RaT9csGejPq4pruUZ66O_8TLBtYcWa0AV8ZmwLeCBO0ycoJp0wELVPCOurFLQFjARBqSVLPOLtKIaKJIqkz97upC_i3nj50yPZH-4YTZONMMDV0Y/s1673/IMG_3440.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1673" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2yhYeMAU1oARrQvmoxe-pGXhRpXKwqUikQYPqbG7vOkoFxWoZHRHsBaCgCEJ6J76CTUy5nsC2153RaT9csGejPq4pruUZ66O_8TLBtYcWa0AV8ZmwLeCBO0ycoJp0wELVPCOurFLQFjARBqSVLPOLtKIaKJIqkz97upC_i3nj50yPZH-4YTZONMMDV0Y/s320/IMG_3440.jpeg" width="294" /></a></p><div style="text-align: center;">Now less than two weeks until <br />Vernal Equinox,<br />it's been hard not to do<br />too soon garden work.<br />Speeding time and climate<br />belie the need to remain slow.</div><p style="text-align: center;">How do you move through <br />Bridget's girdle-<br />dancing, leaping, shimmying,<br />stepping,<br />with assistance or not,<br />with laughter,<br />with your feet or arms<br />or mind<br />or heart?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgScO8eNdIZReg4DrqK2UaPHpFUIrjeWWKAALHT-asQQEF3zhmTMbb23eV1BiaTKKHTSuBCFEiyte37dkkAN8ZgSIn8LNeKcxF0XvxxkGlRywt35I7d_8oq0t4sFpgqc8qrvI8DFnbQxS9DW3UPo3LT5PL_cypMJ4X2w1hrGCo-F6baais-kaxakM7eD4s/s1483/IMG_2923.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3q7k99jOQvyx9UIi6g6i88amMJvAul3XluWmYydd7__yOMFqfH8fYaghU7q6M_lL1107ytvgXNYjn71gc2UEDSxkAh-flmGxaKOh05QJ40qQ956y54SGXLd3JJioBAM6Mx46b9G80Wrms7rnXLDOb7HKz_8Q6iqaKi5TvRAjGZtfSwWCr0nzkdsAYzgQ/s2048/IMG_2761.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3q7k99jOQvyx9UIi6g6i88amMJvAul3XluWmYydd7__yOMFqfH8fYaghU7q6M_lL1107ytvgXNYjn71gc2UEDSxkAh-flmGxaKOh05QJ40qQ956y54SGXLd3JJioBAM6Mx46b9G80Wrms7rnXLDOb7HKz_8Q6iqaKi5TvRAjGZtfSwWCr0nzkdsAYzgQ/w177-h236/IMG_2761.JPEG" title="lighting the ice lanterns" width="177" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">lighting ice lanterns<br />one placed in each direction<br />around the circle<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr4JrP59i4qZr0jUINSCcErWyOHLruck69q0RxckegXhTzEfhfH3zUPJmQa8fDrjucqyGUU2I5WYyV2x7Up-egd_rh3JuUR9tfUWNRSRWNLlrBDhCg1RxfnHIay-jCR8K72eJABNBt1R_iwvyt6zJhTDlO3RJpzisnLVgk5iYnGGNupZkhrCpvr6ZOUL8/s2048/IMG_2768.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr4JrP59i4qZr0jUINSCcErWyOHLruck69q0RxckegXhTzEfhfH3zUPJmQa8fDrjucqyGUU2I5WYyV2x7Up-egd_rh3JuUR9tfUWNRSRWNLlrBDhCg1RxfnHIay-jCR8K72eJABNBt1R_iwvyt6zJhTDlO3RJpzisnLVgk5iYnGGNupZkhrCpvr6ZOUL8/s320/IMG_2768.JPEG" width="320" /></a><br />be yourself absolutely </td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikqSUPYjwuhVopuQTlJmxCMCMNy6ukwzGTwslzCWcp26b8baE4NrfphXRTzdKicvMLL6lrqA9CFCRI6XcRjaeOm92RnRFjQ87qCsnhnUcIRKYQTZ3eKLCo7b0YKZ0VaQO5YhaAjIApUlxd6pMQjjnQmKjnr3pSantVGDuApWHkFRWGSAW6r0FZutEgC1o/s2048/IMG_2788.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikqSUPYjwuhVopuQTlJmxCMCMNy6ukwzGTwslzCWcp26b8baE4NrfphXRTzdKicvMLL6lrqA9CFCRI6XcRjaeOm92RnRFjQ87qCsnhnUcIRKYQTZ3eKLCo7b0YKZ0VaQO5YhaAjIApUlxd6pMQjjnQmKjnr3pSantVGDuApWHkFRWGSAW6r0FZutEgC1o/s320/IMG_2788.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bridget's voice <br />and touch<br />in your head and heart<br /></i><br />anti-fear<br />love love love</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnjk37KvRVdM_uoNsJRLdrwh-HdMBgPPjPwHRBsGaMkc6LDQC4qne3OPC0qn6chyphenhyphenJsqX282COEQ0YjMbIy9WFo__dCMO9nrj5S5MZMPSoz5_B9qVnCTzruTfl_8nl1sOpujLhtSmHn041SekAqe7-zcsO787-AsVRAu-EN6qBWEDofOGAEuOm1ebiW1-k/s2048/IMG_2811.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnjk37KvRVdM_uoNsJRLdrwh-HdMBgPPjPwHRBsGaMkc6LDQC4qne3OPC0qn6chyphenhyphenJsqX282COEQ0YjMbIy9WFo__dCMO9nrj5S5MZMPSoz5_B9qVnCTzruTfl_8nl1sOpujLhtSmHn041SekAqe7-zcsO787-AsVRAu-EN6qBWEDofOGAEuOm1ebiW1-k/w258-h344/IMG_2811.JPEG" width="258" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> just being <br />you</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>feel yourself on this earth </i><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyp91juCSqFFVlLDmkqpAr-XjiM_fioiYQiKzuHjmVzmAQCIJQ5DCwrUagI0riLSkX5gPHXCyrbmubyRL5VaseI7u_lWmjvYdJU7ej35RLj-4yoljrGsMCwvpqVPrWStn5xOoM-rdJzHTusQrT4d6S-WyphtDMUatr4HapRaR2AnmDq70MLBGMYnMAjgo/s2048/IMG_2777.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPnJLEBa7ZxaQRjkVmZ-S0OrkVcPvbOo_JelZ3jLGoeYqK4Ixc85g8XI-EpFKH3djV9WsdkzXJeWMKcetK0l5Biu6gzHad6Xscwlby6rILmCdrxzIjkpekh6gK-1C3g8JDw11gsF4F-Da_e0eYlPQ1P6yM1mWcBqFKex8Uq95fwzNZSwJbvTya4mJmaQU/s320/IMG_8296.JPEG" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Angels are here and they're all around<br />if you give them an ear you will hear their sound<br />coming through<br />me and you<br />and we're in heaven-<br />Perry Robinson "Angelology"</i></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjljdunIaBWayq8faL2wtJCSHl4A6oqXv8N8kleH_T1TPpHBOtRv-CSbnmAmA041iGHB5qeow2ZUoKZnuYXlueHU-iXA29hwwK7HtVN3-oCq_1hnT1zYhZpzGKLhLRoyyxPGfdws57rul9x714scBCWfIPSvvY0_h0V4Vmskptglu0FCUmvtQvAAhWVFr4/s1103/sacrifice.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">from our Honored Dead<br />the Runes: Uruz- the Auroch, primordial Ox, strength of life force,<br />the proto-ancient <br />the sound ur<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the Ogham: Iodhadh- the Yew tree, the most ancient, associated with age and Permanence<br />the letter i<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">from the Spirits of Nature and Place<br />the Runes: Raido- communication or journey or circuit<br /> going all the way around<br />the sound of r<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the Ogham: Coll- the Hazel, wisdom and judgement<br />it also has to do with second sight and inspiration<br />the letter k<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />from the Gods and Goddesses</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the Runes: Ansuz- the wind and the Voice <br />(Odin's cape flapping around),<br />qualities of wind and voice and direction</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the sound of Oss<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the Ogham: Onn- the Gorse, related to wheel and the sound, gathering abundance and a foundation<br />vitality and gratitude<br />the letter o<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />for the Season</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the Runes: Isa- Ice which is not fire, <br />dense and hard, clear and still<br />the sound of silence<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the Ogham: Fearn- the Alder Tree, protection, emotional shelter and guidance<br />confidence in times of challenge<br />the letter f<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPHIrEgCde4FJ6DtZraw5y5JukrN15pQ9FGqdjqIaDqZB3ZrU9-9WT_MA3uBpMgkTv4tu70bUx7A_PsYvnjayUrpRfuU7ncfJKvQur3BzdOka4jja4248Dx9RaXFa_Gtq6keZpcQ6jLQgro-r3htC59X5FN8HQJMfwFJmDntOkiLLHKIyIGnREp_HaBTE/s2048/IMG_2906.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">going thrice<br />thru Bridget's girdle<br />transformed<br />Spring's a-coming.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9QoyJ-VRYuF5WfMvXpaD75DH-qn0wkGcDrblbYWk-_VRPpKTuZF5fyosy2z71DUL7aVkN10z_0Og6b_MJjO81N9FWQ2aOf0xWaqfdzqbmMOA00gI0CbdFXgjsJ6PdvNFtISzNYHSWNjFuvndEPv3stjkpOWOLGQDo4PsoNqQrj1GB207YBcrKjBTfKfk/s2048/IMG_3025.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9QoyJ-VRYuF5WfMvXpaD75DH-qn0wkGcDrblbYWk-_VRPpKTuZF5fyosy2z71DUL7aVkN10z_0Og6b_MJjO81N9FWQ2aOf0xWaqfdzqbmMOA00gI0CbdFXgjsJ6PdvNFtISzNYHSWNjFuvndEPv3stjkpOWOLGQDo4PsoNqQrj1GB207YBcrKjBTfKfk/w203-h271/IMG_3025.JPEG" width="203" /></a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">keeping humble</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5FJ3IAiGJx_1jwSipjJePsqQ2M42bq7LgOtR5ooDwuXZwmqQWr8JBmoYO_a33tgpBSjCgtXYvKRsIRQSKyKF94c8AtkNiKAarsY4HNvqdutVouG0u6Jsl1NOHaAkPXL62Ha6i01lp4bmZuSU8X5EQU6bzLcj4SZkvxwOTGyTfMoSItRr4FzrNQAU-Ow/s2048/IMG_2277.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5FJ3IAiGJx_1jwSipjJePsqQ2M42bq7LgOtR5ooDwuXZwmqQWr8JBmoYO_a33tgpBSjCgtXYvKRsIRQSKyKF94c8AtkNiKAarsY4HNvqdutVouG0u6Jsl1NOHaAkPXL62Ha6i01lp4bmZuSU8X5EQU6bzLcj4SZkvxwOTGyTfMoSItRr4FzrNQAU-Ow/w176-h234/IMG_2277.jpeg" width="176" /></a><br /> First day of a new year<br />revolutions<br />of calendars<br />stories woven again.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">The sun barely shows herself<br />from the grey clouds<br />dropping into the horizon incrementally later <br />but still so quickly<br />and though there was a dusting of snow this morning<br />all is green<br />some trees and shrubs are budding<br />bulbs coming up<br />in this not even false spring.</p><p style="text-align: center;">We trust that Winter will come,<br />though what was real winter<br />seems now forever changed.<br />Grateful to remember <br />and to be here now.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Only two weeks ago,<br />yet so much life has been since our Grove ritual.<br />MidWinter Solstice to New Year's,<br />a gentle return of the light<br />amid a panoply of sweets<br />and sparkle.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4fzwuC0g4PPRu0jz9HXzSx5AFvYB5-6c8d96CkGSSzNSmwp5AmF_7pPer2XnuqnKOfafnaw8fXrB2aMmu7_VJFU9uGKjite1Pj2xduCk6GPGH3w1xd4HVHK0-ELKMi_1FT_7vBxhsfzlFg5-lAinA9igmufgikhXahMywrvFc7C17sOFZ8tQA923gg4/s320/IMG_1842.JPEG" width="240" /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">what is your highest goal<br />what is your intention<br />what is your prayer<br /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1k9NkRaUA9gQweM2GALhJvQIILjtXjVgcdjsrlLc8OjBTQM9DqIPArKmIqUAK-a4Io1cOfagR7TXBtMXkpGilFtRXrzV6xHwBD15pqtSpVw9FcHoG3hM8GNZ7mTNgoLyWtkz0GCXkyGvyQVmDdCw7yEkPSNSm-wuN8e1HEWkpF8Gux_haEg3BIujCng/w276-h368/IMG_1771.JPEG" width="276" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <i>the unexpected slowness of arrival</i><br />they arrived first and on-time<br />with sirens in the distance<br />and everyone else was later <br />with Ellizabeth driving herself in her new car!<br /><i>let us know you are coming and we will wait for you</i><br /><i>of course</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Y5Xz9J3d17RNOh8el3UCB6fWWxOl3mE6U3jiQ7cyvefPfrzoz3sZlRnksVcIxoqJ6DMUAv2aZcuzxrRwalfq8aNtdDHbwidAeROe3uslRTfu0kazULvFkPngqkFFgd6OUAAP9LKBe9lCCiIOBtlKrtiz40i5JIdwcSC0espF19OXiWzX7gvpKxzJgBY/s2048/IMG_1818.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheXuAE2HyWsJfu8y6XoBwQGFbifaboNyFWd0XXGhnFGF1z0gSaB5XEdavQmQVeRV0iB0bn93qMOMGFFzwcd1gWtHafm_2WjY97DPYLJz0LHY8zbhc2Mchlzryi-Bl4CTa3f3c1suOLtKaDxZ9aCU_5cPznKe3xk5SiC37Z7P_MWf6AM7IgybUnhyphenhyphenGZ4a8/s613/IMG_1787.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="561" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheXuAE2HyWsJfu8y6XoBwQGFbifaboNyFWd0XXGhnFGF1z0gSaB5XEdavQmQVeRV0iB0bn93qMOMGFFzwcd1gWtHafm_2WjY97DPYLJz0LHY8zbhc2Mchlzryi-Bl4CTa3f3c1suOLtKaDxZ9aCU_5cPznKe3xk5SiC37Z7P_MWf6AM7IgybUnhyphenhyphenGZ4a8/w219-h239/IMG_1787.JPEG" width="219" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> there was one snowflake<br />and even though it was raining lightly<br />everyone stood or sat around the fire<br />rather that under the cover<br />of the porch<br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1508" data-original-width="1467" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2xDlOtUUHOuEq8gtUhBq-PTtK5RM71nJYvZ1X5sGjrJgW4yzqTTFHtm7jEmWZm0jF1rNuJ1Huk85gaPlycTI2YZZ5Fs7SZESLfnl9b7BwI3wNPZkH0hhdGiMc-OtykoLfEX3vrtAU0v_twf2ZMYjNwh73OWra8jSrXkr3iUQEtE4V4U4XT0fP-vEKn8s/w141-h132/IMG_1820.JPEG" width="141" /> <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Corn Meal for the Earth Mother<br />Apples for the Directions <br />(and one for the good dog)<br />jingling change for the Well<br />slid under the layer of ice<br />bright orange for the Tree<br />flaming powder for the Fire<br />old turkey for the Outsiders<br />(none for the good dog)<br />flowers flowers flowers</p><p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHBLRnDJBhztvGrF5TVYDMNSucQ3tVHj_idBiQvQeSALfZK3kU2bG6u3z4CnX7Pz8-7bfYbFlZPiNJLjxZya64LdM3MiO31gIcN8jVO-NZPd9Q17dPW_K4vltXr6DVunrMo_0AqmkLX_NU3_tdvhAktJTE8Mvr2rfe-ZLy1MJ_M90SP8-NqNU4MkEyVIk/s2048/IMG_1759.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1423" data-original-width="1316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAgsuOh10rpEc6h38Vjy8mIAEge2ezZ9Pisbp2B0EOqtpcedOO4Wh18FerL3-AjT17tgfdDCiUANtnePQNlSn63oGL0coOYFkMKWFmHnyO7sJ6Z3M9Y0T0hsTr5cvykKMydSLvzPek8OpPoALL5U5SDePTSPgE22EtKL9O55VpxowrCO8YU3zoqpx7lMw/s320/IMG_1776.JPEG" width="296" /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">extra petals <br />of dried ranunculus<br />for those recently dead<br />by natural causes<br />or otherwise</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVTOk-TRKau7noeXx_S8MWCcP-jKqm7czG6FqFxT5U_Mnb9PlJAJtkAmXTZRmNErshs0NdYKYX4XyUM6MbBLp4sSVjlXPYYENxfPkp4C69CWw-yE81sJL3Dj5KxRwlK84aj5VUIBne8-N_KR676h9LJxJKYHkyOwpMIZGF8di3n_l6nJIp1BYod7mLxv4/s2048/IMG_1864.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2114" data-original-width="1653" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijx3eY-ClmvGbNsr5Om-Aw0e4pqyEmcJYoGnISWgzQMeDmyRNp2j8Zb7vyi0Xv1lto1cKINqUatOaK6Dbso4hnVcAaQeOb0axCo-5JBB45Prauj2G3iPT2rXmlG98-wsg59WfD9Wkf1XxRxvpqY6k_8yfqACDHRVcqZfP-zp5pbvja-zEEBjWzb0BzNaQ/w152-h194/IMG_1911.JPEG" width="152" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">ice in the Well<br />orange in the Tree<br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1702" data-original-width="1400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTs6g69Wb6ILz98QFSkWSeo8jepoJCrjBDQraMFFBdoYOEEHPUJNOskdg7LJ0qeHNRMyHwLnbbfbcgkTBmKHVDuSbfI3lKgTuPvJwyjCvHAb_kxAKvMyrLt8aGg-B_1L2EaBc8FiYArXTHVJGJy93KavtWr1IdrdfxKZJEPWTfO6r2RwdLT_fg4cTTtzo/s320/IMG_1853.JPEG" width="263" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Prayers for Peace<br />Justice/Compassion/Healing<br />Peace<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1561" data-original-width="1416" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjODH68NuX0Yf91xJXvRb6xOvcXV66j6hzumK5iScrQ18pw_mDZU3K_YxBYnKGOCN964eMn3TNeRxPg4SGajdHcPKV7Man9G3zjZk0LQEKNvHwCUn-prMdtUnAbeVTZqxQLXctvz_IV7o8SLC-85CwPBBmtuN8ceMwUWOea2KEBvVRaJZYuWDTq2Jf53OE/w257-h284/IMG_1821.JPEG" width="257" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">this earthly plane<br />Directions<br />our Easterly inspiration<br />(our good dog appeasement)<br />our Southerly lessons<br />and prayers for the environment<br />our Westerly endings<br />setting sun and apple in the hole<br />our Northerly winter<br />and deep healing</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH4y7-6r6V9sjFOqSg9MVs63EjWOLWQUK_JaQ6bjfVGY-CfFRnF6p_8mCjb7EVwwf2zGMuTzbiPsohDzM0kux4Xk8LwQrcuMAr6VpBUJPQMtVaCeou5Se1q9fptreEDbgTPtfD_cdADUPg41LPOOmcFB3CzcB3kyGaka3ICqxChyphenhyphenXf5hmFOcVMz2kJ3ng/s2048/IMG_1782.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz1NFevIhFd9voqRfViw-1Hca9sgiKAx4tM5yBEd2gbG2XnGdkJ5nF9hGwN6JzNlD4aOsdZaWPiKOSlolkS5lvborB8_pBhuXg-TNa9YKvcv2NDKttQy3qi48USsa-pJEGYc6ge1MPPhRixXZtz91ldNKgAfBmunMyHF3MXUOLwrq9LO8BhGqU9kPRLrs/s2048/IMG_1915.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz1NFevIhFd9voqRfViw-1Hca9sgiKAx4tM5yBEd2gbG2XnGdkJ5nF9hGwN6JzNlD4aOsdZaWPiKOSlolkS5lvborB8_pBhuXg-TNa9YKvcv2NDKttQy3qi48USsa-pJEGYc6ge1MPPhRixXZtz91ldNKgAfBmunMyHF3MXUOLwrq9LO8BhGqU9kPRLrs/s320/IMG_1915.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">from our Beloved Dead- Eiwaz - the spindle, the ewe tree, the connection<br />backwards and in the future <br />axial function of the cosmic tree</p><p style="text-align: center;">Duir- the Oak, strength, continuity, protection, nobility, endurance<br />being blessed by a stroke of good luck<br />connect to it and listen to the divine</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>the situation is stabilizing, <br />as long as you stay honest all is good</i></p><p style="text-align: center;">from the Spirits of Nature and Place- Thurisaz- thorn, protection<br /><br />Luis-Rowan, protection/enchantment protection/inspiration<br />psychic activity</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Nature protects naturally<br />acknowledge and use wisely</i><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">from the Gods and Goddesses- Sowelu, the Sun, <br />the great gift of the sun and it's path</p><p style="text-align: center;">Ur-Heather, the moist Earth<br />enchantingly attractive/the Summer/Bees</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>the Sun will return<br />have faith</i></p><p style="text-align: center;">for the Season of Yule- Gibor, generosity,<br />the giver and giving, the gifting and receiving</p><p style="text-align: center;">Coll-Hazel, wisdom and judgement</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>share your gifts freely<br />participate</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCin061gT__HoHK5P66fZFJj6m8BIoai7P-C8JPxmJ3TYzeA7HtBBjMMOicgW10K68vubcRcGCWBLtrYI_s3k25nsxpteY4kQgCOkU8ikM0Zb1OURzD5uoPHPBDXsrrmWuzEmiC8tx-OKD3Lx0VxuhAvjs2jM7A_zkby31zkgAGRS0IxnIIghY5J-DZ8M/s2048/IMG_1919.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCin061gT__HoHK5P66fZFJj6m8BIoai7P-C8JPxmJ3TYzeA7HtBBjMMOicgW10K68vubcRcGCWBLtrYI_s3k25nsxpteY4kQgCOkU8ikM0Zb1OURzD5uoPHPBDXsrrmWuzEmiC8tx-OKD3Lx0VxuhAvjs2jM7A_zkby31zkgAGRS0IxnIIghY5J-DZ8M/w216-h288/IMG_1919.JPEG" width="216" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><br /></p></div>Our Whole Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546976224010818225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008555222525619147.post-39770209700071178302023-12-31T19:17:00.003-05:002023-12-31T19:19:22.655-05:00Yuletide Greetings & Best Wishes of the New Year- part 1<p style="text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLmwNeH8Cv4v6cv184UmM4cYAA_2L9Rww4fJ2AMW3P7_oPMD7RYhfyydon2Zsuv7O-kBg4YRgUXuQc1fHptgOqbxlxlHyni5PygHMvp9AaHRS6A1Gf1C4OOwfTWAU5LmUGPSy-mp2Ug4ombrMQ1czpK9NwxW4Z-8qi-jLeSCH65176hczDDB9QMlzUNk/s320/IMG_2133(1).jpeg" width="240" /> </p><p style="text-align: center;">On the Eve of this New Year<br />full of wonder and chocolate<br /> and gratitude<br />and good food and friends,<br />we pray daily for peace.<br /><br />Let there be clean water for all beings.<br />Let there be safety and security<br />in the adventures of life.<br />Let there be joy and laughter<br />among the difficulties<br />and may the comfort of community<br />be nourishing.<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy7VZhnfos4BGqJZOP3nIYQ59FlEl7osCS0ZWr5FpsiNerE5CdkEsrKFwQP8FmbWFMAZdiNLz9rhtKVJ4edAw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p style="text-align: center;">Let this season<br />renew our body/mind/spirit<br /> and focus our love, <br />as the daylight slowly increases<br />-almost imperceptibly-<br />first seconds now minutes more.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ5Jj9Jd6Lk1wb4I35umYN-WniiPoF2kq7vgi_LmCY0VsBQuIvD3VGMi74EYvjpTcIbg3jgLKPOBWhtfSkJfg81eePFEedRW8ROc_KF3Vjh7UcKSVanLiqp9pNGoFxtEp5XVtz9tJghkRzFrLNxAsrCNKB4a9ZXR2Re4jpyDlHAsv_HsAhwD999ZotqeE/s1450/IMG_1996.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1450" data-original-width="830" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ5Jj9Jd6Lk1wb4I35umYN-WniiPoF2kq7vgi_LmCY0VsBQuIvD3VGMi74EYvjpTcIbg3jgLKPOBWhtfSkJfg81eePFEedRW8ROc_KF3Vjh7UcKSVanLiqp9pNGoFxtEp5XVtz9tJghkRzFrLNxAsrCNKB4a9ZXR2Re4jpyDlHAsv_HsAhwD999ZotqeE/s320/IMG_1996.jpeg" width="183" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> What is your deepest longing?<br />What is your intention?<br />What is your prayer?</p>Our Whole Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546976224010818225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008555222525619147.post-33629795550047150662023-12-16T21:19:00.002-05:002023-12-16T21:21:35.810-05:00Samhain notes as we approach the longest nights<div><p style="text-align: center;">Already almost MidWinter Solstice,<br />the shortest of days,<br />and yet I sense the renewal to come.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDmwk34bZLldH-ViXnjuxSzmm3Pg7QRgg4g0wYGjUR-93be66N68cl0cYWXFNfDF14h4mbXgKnHZY22WkcYvyjWv7GB3VgYDHPJ-dj91doFx4Gx3uqw9_4ebNVyfECe8fguslu53qZFhp-I802G50QLgAl4BxtB5QYbLLp_XbpNfs0mNqrhtdrXIH72Yw/s1536/IMG_1494.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1482" data-original-width="1536" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDmwk34bZLldH-ViXnjuxSzmm3Pg7QRgg4g0wYGjUR-93be66N68cl0cYWXFNfDF14h4mbXgKnHZY22WkcYvyjWv7GB3VgYDHPJ-dj91doFx4Gx3uqw9_4ebNVyfECe8fguslu53qZFhp-I802G50QLgAl4BxtB5QYbLLp_XbpNfs0mNqrhtdrXIH72Yw/w265-h256/IMG_1494.jpeg" width="265" /></a><br /> These dark times<br />of everything breaking open<br />remind us of that strong wisdom<br />carried within;<br />like the tree and mountain<br />we are still here.<br /> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhntGfMVqjjfKMPXgEQzbkeas-KH79Z7mX-gAQEKLM8xLv0jW0DxNI3oOt2wQfX6P1_GJhjAstEq7PSgDm6bbbJxl71mO4PoOWfNAIaVhsX7-mAunCYmHC5jQD8beFoobC8J3U-1LLFO1fuhZyOKBXdGXASGlucdEXGZy1BvFbULVvNZe7wjyfedvtvxUI/s2048/IMG_1667.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhntGfMVqjjfKMPXgEQzbkeas-KH79Z7mX-gAQEKLM8xLv0jW0DxNI3oOt2wQfX6P1_GJhjAstEq7PSgDm6bbbJxl71mO4PoOWfNAIaVhsX7-mAunCYmHC5jQD8beFoobC8J3U-1LLFO1fuhZyOKBXdGXASGlucdEXGZy1BvFbULVvNZe7wjyfedvtvxUI/s320/IMG_1667.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Crying out for eternity<br />there is only this moment.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The leaves are all now gone,<br />there is still no snow.<br />So many more dead<br />this season now almost past.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj19wGJF1PHOwVwPUdq9b5ejfFB3WiaB9wzwGTdR-XgH0YJROG-4Z0gizfkpbS6RPKOxc2gmcRDYA_nE0guC5Nk3mEQ5n303YJDIJgW_WZRiWb3mfoVVegzgjhaTrv1U5TLdBYtYSeN4MX1U3A4Pced6Eb3aVYV0138rTg-blsrtBScm3AgRySn__4WfQ/s1421/IMG_0840.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1421" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj19wGJF1PHOwVwPUdq9b5ejfFB3WiaB9wzwGTdR-XgH0YJROG-4Z0gizfkpbS6RPKOxc2gmcRDYA_nE0guC5Nk3mEQ5n303YJDIJgW_WZRiWb3mfoVVegzgjhaTrv1U5TLdBYtYSeN4MX1U3A4Pced6Eb3aVYV0138rTg-blsrtBScm3AgRySn__4WfQ/w248-h219/IMG_0840.JPEG" width="248" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><u>Our Omens</u><br />from the Ancestors: <br /></i>Gorse-scrappy/dignity/strength/perseverance<br />Perth-the lottery cup, the unknown chance<br /><br /><i>from the Spirits of Nature and Place: <br /></i>Black Thorn<i>-</i>warning of boundary/transitional space & time<br />Algiz- the Elk's sedge, Be Alert<br /><br /><i>from the Gods and Goddesses: </i><br />Heather<i>-</i>fertile and attractive/enchanting<i>/</i>magical love<br />Hagal- hail, disruption, transition of one order to another <br /><br /><i>for the Season: </i><br />Holly-joy/be patient/slow progress & hard work<br />Raido- communication, the traveling cart, completion of <br />the circuit</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;">Joyful Vigorous Resilient Prickly<br />Song<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Uj8BBuZBYLe-T4BX-XDLZzgPaLu3Y9AbRygrK91jaO_i0ChVFmb0-TiXuyjaEm1TcNftDTjddM46T2lvAiKLajo3pzPByimCqfxlIOIpXKp_wV7GIvMTfHmdrKh1xyLQmoaFOdz_4SAcgosIsvFGTYwAR5vrSpz2Pw38EUc5cE_gNtTSwVLFZkXdzFk/s2048/IMG_0885.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Uj8BBuZBYLe-T4BX-XDLZzgPaLu3Y9AbRygrK91jaO_i0ChVFmb0-TiXuyjaEm1TcNftDTjddM46T2lvAiKLajo3pzPByimCqfxlIOIpXKp_wV7GIvMTfHmdrKh1xyLQmoaFOdz_4SAcgosIsvFGTYwAR5vrSpz2Pw38EUc5cE_gNtTSwVLFZkXdzFk/s320/IMG_0885.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">the way we touch <br />community,<br />the slanted light,<br />the chiming thud against the full well,<br />the nature of order and chaos<br />is this constant<br />revolution</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw269nbjtLFXZEQKDYjFoxlb_VOq9HcYmt3xZXRS7ZnHpSVf6f3nMRrrOaGvm1J_psqgKU9JyvP3RVwZJKLKQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I'm sorry.<br />Please forgive me.<br />Thank you.<br />I love you.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjloCtvPbDD_3yMe7g1pv6k5YHqV-912hUrjBOUZj6rtleNOBoLCLrmO1qcVxnqSmwpyH6kzMtnnh4n4WH-pLAjI6SZBoU-y6aIpLlO3mhuBDiSE10uTnvN20VckrYY0XAvMe9AwSmKqViNwHiNQ4141BzZ2A3nPrOrxmeq3ZgC3CGJZuPpWymAb7Q25ik/s2048/IMG_0902.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjloCtvPbDD_3yMe7g1pv6k5YHqV-912hUrjBOUZj6rtleNOBoLCLrmO1qcVxnqSmwpyH6kzMtnnh4n4WH-pLAjI6SZBoU-y6aIpLlO3mhuBDiSE10uTnvN20VckrYY0XAvMe9AwSmKqViNwHiNQ4141BzZ2A3nPrOrxmeq3ZgC3CGJZuPpWymAb7Q25ik/s320/IMG_0902.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Our Whole Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546976224010818225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008555222525619147.post-46836120018699319502023-11-01T14:00:00.001-04:002023-11-01T14:02:31.895-04:00Autumnal Equinox/Welcoming the Fall<div class="separator"><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><p style="text-align: center;"></p></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiU0NxDsWRgj5cMV1HJW8glG1Od6I6KfYCx6ZLcNb3XKkJHj5pJ_roJvWPP5pPw97fcIc-dWX_6SAWLPkGgluSVyi_iZ6P_-KW9SSADesdzXow2rqlxpcdlXg5ntWemYklhtMMpzmIteUnjjlHRTHCeEF0HJIs9HWRNE4b_OWFjGchzzCwlR5C5LgvC_U/s2048/IMG_0382.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiU0NxDsWRgj5cMV1HJW8glG1Od6I6KfYCx6ZLcNb3XKkJHj5pJ_roJvWPP5pPw97fcIc-dWX_6SAWLPkGgluSVyi_iZ6P_-KW9SSADesdzXow2rqlxpcdlXg5ntWemYklhtMMpzmIteUnjjlHRTHCeEF0HJIs9HWRNE4b_OWFjGchzzCwlR5C5LgvC_U/w165-h220/IMG_0382.jpeg" width="165" /></a> <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"> It is dark so much more now,<br />dark by dinner,<br />dark when I want to wake up.<br />Darkness in the world, in humanity<br />and inhumanity.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrfOWf6RFdbHyYk-_i41LiaaHl_JMZgBxGLJs8aXtHQcWE3dCfLIu2oS2GH2C5tQ1YR2x45VKe4_a4Dlb1VwUeULRw5ZaA-b-pEPq6lXaKL2qI2r5wOx4j7MOLBGuA0WPeiAtwxVkmD3bFSm8HOpZUZ8uwuyB1B4TnQOy7qIOGJ9T141KSKjyHyIVOWaY/s1536/trees.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1319" data-original-width="1536" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrfOWf6RFdbHyYk-_i41LiaaHl_JMZgBxGLJs8aXtHQcWE3dCfLIu2oS2GH2C5tQ1YR2x45VKe4_a4Dlb1VwUeULRw5ZaA-b-pEPq6lXaKL2qI2r5wOx4j7MOLBGuA0WPeiAtwxVkmD3bFSm8HOpZUZ8uwuyB1B4TnQOy7qIOGJ9T141KSKjyHyIVOWaY/w256-h220/trees.jpeg" width="256" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;">Leaves change and fall,<br />like we change and fall,<br /> rising again<br />like Spring will come again,<br />but first, Winter approaches.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaDcv7Odkmg-Emi5efH-P5Sfc5dso7fl_5eUg8V0MaTsuab0lxbcXgruLBFExYs8453IuHwZjOr348sMco-M3ZnzKLV53iaq4gE240r9Za0s-PW230cophN8HoNrBp_gxhMGWTlkJ9Gv8imH2f6LUHVVRO-_LM4NiW40QuqBoxqPRv1Camwr3k6L2TdsA/s965/Hallow's%20Eve%20Eve.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="965" data-original-width="622" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaDcv7Odkmg-Emi5efH-P5Sfc5dso7fl_5eUg8V0MaTsuab0lxbcXgruLBFExYs8453IuHwZjOr348sMco-M3ZnzKLV53iaq4gE240r9Za0s-PW230cophN8HoNrBp_gxhMGWTlkJ9Gv8imH2f6LUHVVRO-_LM4NiW40QuqBoxqPRv1Camwr3k6L2TdsA/s320/Hallow's%20Eve%20Eve.jpg" width="206" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">The texture of the landscape <br />colors differently<br />from beginning to end<br />in this season of Harvest.<br />Processing what we can,<br />sharing what we can,<br />storing away what we can,<br />healing what we can.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1166" data-original-width="1922" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50T8l88BLdpck657lR0OhvYAuogGYStffC8W2BHoi8P8Ao7emuMsmPM8tTDS8d4kkeKUOZN68zQGmUtH1heXpees2oxyAfD7Yos-BphzCVDXqb5_Nha_WVB8Pp9WcngltC4_ttdEIOoyJjBm1MecKRBcxGowBFTb8cXES_C2FeUomhoYhjDeVHHj5KAQ/s320/IMG_0301.JPEG" width="320" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">A season to finish<br /> that which is never finished.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEaCsftW_zMwPZCB_4qsUdlBi2vQqPxKjBagysKOL8orLZLTB1LUjFtUatlhapHmS1KslnBgaJhC-ZtNdb-l062PLU-HABjOAdhNE02i2AVHUXAfi7f9rtkfXXOEo0bYHtlYLR6Tvcnbw7OcKKNQJcDxrcuYlcXIXDu7ASnrRgnqKvSk73ceivj92C-wg/w175-h233/IMG_0185.JPEG" width="175" /></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;">Lots of unexpected rainbows<br />this season of endings.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-RNANAfSn0LIafODUn3UOQnfrSZCb7PwCwjPVg1hOIy-IAh4KWSMBxizzpqfsugrfTvBC3FBEo0CGt6PZt9JgIAwPLpWDEP5uStIlwyqoSXgtRgcCIqlJlPC9IkZrhe3jumuv22b62GZ0cbwnG9njwHySiIXToPT5FFxfZK_EHMmVE1JcD19R8HkQK0/s1536/IMG_0040.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1255" data-original-width="1536" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-RNANAfSn0LIafODUn3UOQnfrSZCb7PwCwjPVg1hOIy-IAh4KWSMBxizzpqfsugrfTvBC3FBEo0CGt6PZt9JgIAwPLpWDEP5uStIlwyqoSXgtRgcCIqlJlPC9IkZrhe3jumuv22b62GZ0cbwnG9njwHySiIXToPT5FFxfZK_EHMmVE1JcD19R8HkQK0/w164-h133/IMG_0040.jpeg" width="164" /></a><br />Lots of destruction manifested<br />but also strong heart connections <br />rewoven<br />this season of Autumn,<br />falling towards Summer's End.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxillgvofPVs4PIP2P2kpwg3lL5LL5Ly-Kd-AB_yTV5GeN9r7zow6bJEhBvjdFvSVxCukF1-5Zl79xF4dF63A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Prayers for peace and love<br />to activate all beings<br />to lay down weapons of war and intolerance<br />to care for each other<br />instead of against each other<br />to have the courage to extend our hands<br />and welcome with gratitude. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbBLj0SR143HWUj-u52rf7ekr9yVvVXdTxYYxpFPDcUeB3z37-8H1MFL-QwBPc2lMs3vWBmxKChcaea45_mNhFDqYt8xeQGxjaMZqHDaBbN-vpddG0RtChAeyjr2jNTJzd9c-dpQZdQ_AbBVT91-dy-OXnYkj6GriUALdwfvBsOGiXqsfC77IpjJ8vhOE/s2048/IMG_9516.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbBLj0SR143HWUj-u52rf7ekr9yVvVXdTxYYxpFPDcUeB3z37-8H1MFL-QwBPc2lMs3vWBmxKChcaea45_mNhFDqYt8xeQGxjaMZqHDaBbN-vpddG0RtChAeyjr2jNTJzd9c-dpQZdQ_AbBVT91-dy-OXnYkj6GriUALdwfvBsOGiXqsfC77IpjJ8vhOE/w220-h294/IMG_9516.jpeg" width="220" /></a></div><div><p style="text-align: center;">Our ritual day for Autumnal Equinox<br />was unusual<br />and filled with<br />adjustments<br />welcomed and otherwise.<br /> Our adaptation<br />allows our survival.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw6FzgEiiTLi1rXhInDNRae1FE3XKnU9XcuTlYWyN1kcLWgQx0M00PwasH-e4wcQanfsbpkgpyzfPb-quM-Fl1oL9S9fGs3-O-5PEMjoK3omHFe68zPHVV_7h6W885L8l-zEygLdTeMcZKD_9pZtSnJ6qyHRd8tRpIrS4w3393QI89pu22_ldCkAjlqk8/s4032/PXL_20230924_195528226.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw6FzgEiiTLi1rXhInDNRae1FE3XKnU9XcuTlYWyN1kcLWgQx0M00PwasH-e4wcQanfsbpkgpyzfPb-quM-Fl1oL9S9fGs3-O-5PEMjoK3omHFe68zPHVV_7h6W885L8l-zEygLdTeMcZKD_9pZtSnJ6qyHRd8tRpIrS4w3393QI89pu22_ldCkAjlqk8/s320/PXL_20230924_195528226.jpg" width="240" /></a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br />Some of the many notes and some of the many pics <br />from then:</p><p style="text-align: center;">disjointed unreckoning breaking open<br />and beyond</p><p style="text-align: center;">fire tending in the rain<br />simple readiness<br />building shelter for the flame</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"> gentle with self<br />because that's needed<br />harshness hurts</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwC4j_8eIQjP-h7QY1kQOghPraheD3DfSNNIoWb-miuhzMhTI28Bff6Du7S5Q5zZeQnvb3mKZvlpm-NzTjTPg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">sadness - discomfort - release<br />recalibration - rebuilding - release<br />let it go<br />please forgive<br />release harm<br />release fear<br />release hate and hurt<br />release pain and illness<br />release love into every breath<br />release our inner fire<br />to illuminate our hearts.</div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjLBU1FEogQu1gJMBvx5iqieUdQQVqkuhJ-enTZ_W3WGZvebpclzhBKDAiYjnPBR39wHIQGlexirH0q9Ml9Kcsf563EblmWy3SSAgxzUd66l96Mp7exkwWX5a3DDogqS_RZ-eLnz2BWNBhV_dtkmQbS0ialeARkdb9DoQVJGP9WL16xrkhLda0XoVA54Y/s2048/IMG_9221.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr-4wiN4uf3bYT8bZ_WPYagELJYRSmVqHoaTUi3ur2u3Yu1uc1akPORNsLgXR0tSUTYZpvvMOGe2g5m0NGnJytz-rF7bdecMWqZ5AJ478sPPz0nTJHuFy-I6Ua_DbwmsT3Eckj0hTt8J2gOGIICraCYDL3XD8TBcKkjzkAZp6EwrNdyetzWXC2tQ4GK-g/s4032/PXL_20230924_192648389.MP.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr-4wiN4uf3bYT8bZ_WPYagELJYRSmVqHoaTUi3ur2u3Yu1uc1akPORNsLgXR0tSUTYZpvvMOGe2g5m0NGnJytz-rF7bdecMWqZ5AJ478sPPz0nTJHuFy-I6Ua_DbwmsT3Eckj0hTt8J2gOGIICraCYDL3XD8TBcKkjzkAZp6EwrNdyetzWXC2tQ4GK-g/s320/PXL_20230924_192648389.MP.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">photo by Katrina</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">plans and time as ritual<br />having toast and tea<br />tending to the fire</div><div style="text-align: center;">building and feeding<br />the fire in the the rain<br />constant wood layering<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">like each day</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">what is the lesson here? <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNwHA1pnHP9_P1elMeBkzsb9RdfOySkTqC4RrNM_EPm6kH8pPhezmqnwPAtbqb2CRZEs1UwhH3DvP-9C-KXKKS_cKndYz3RTssZrtVZlYRmjgce-zAfXq3A2l-YFHs-Wi7RRgd9ItJGgMOB4Jx2K_P_78Ob7mDkYHD9DtOQzKoc76Kvs3HO937khL_tJY/s1600/image000000.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNwHA1pnHP9_P1elMeBkzsb9RdfOySkTqC4RrNM_EPm6kH8pPhezmqnwPAtbqb2CRZEs1UwhH3DvP-9C-KXKKS_cKndYz3RTssZrtVZlYRmjgce-zAfXq3A2l-YFHs-Wi7RRgd9ItJGgMOB4Jx2K_P_78Ob7mDkYHD9DtOQzKoc76Kvs3HO937khL_tJY/w210-h158/image000000.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Postscript: No surgery was needed, <br />good medical care was received,<br />crazy world order collapsing with so much sorrow,<br />flowers still bloom even after a frost.<br />Loving ourselves and each other <br />and helping our community<br />(from the micro-biome to the macro-universe)<br />is still the answer</i>.<br /><br /><br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p></div><br /><br />Our Whole Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546976224010818225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008555222525619147.post-72532309448223218832023-09-10T17:58:00.001-04:002023-09-10T18:00:08.979-04:00Lughnasah Resilience<div><div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkKlnOexjnFoY6Tymq43vUmQvSeQOu1MSpxZbFrJXa0QUc-M_4K17tRjz0EJ5Xdgtp7Rj206t4mnUBHT3QVxM3JouccnipgOKq3l9TnbAcuIKHzlm-yceZ0FOODonkqi7x9My39kHTpsGDsth9d1tdOVLoQtX5Lcj_PILkZWOoLAsl2glRUxlCafcHlv0/s2048/IMG_7969.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkKlnOexjnFoY6Tymq43vUmQvSeQOu1MSpxZbFrJXa0QUc-M_4K17tRjz0EJ5Xdgtp7Rj206t4mnUBHT3QVxM3JouccnipgOKq3l9TnbAcuIKHzlm-yceZ0FOODonkqi7x9My39kHTpsGDsth9d1tdOVLoQtX5Lcj_PILkZWOoLAsl2glRUxlCafcHlv0/w199-h265/IMG_7969.JPEG" width="199" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">8/7/23 -This morning I saw<br /> my new birthday gift bonsai<br />had been blown over by the weather<br />broken out of its pot.<br />After Bryan carefully replanted it<br />in the rain mixed with my tears,<br />we went to put it on the old table<br />(gifted from neighbor Amy years ago when she moved away)<br />which then collapsed.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">We saved all the plants and vases that were on it,<br />moved another table <br />which had been taking up too much space<br />inside to outside,<br />reset the pots,<br />moved the old table to the debris field<br />and washed our hands.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHDQ0NHa2kUqxLK8iSRpGlfwE96AdKy5rDudYzdj5WZntIzg5RB6A0NC_UH4XtG1SiXg1a81pBp2DWLwV7TgEvscizwMKirqL0g3TzPHN3zQe3-zTQOG_NpcK_7y98QxXUufBMZAKHM40Ky1TmbCAzvIxwCHOS8omummm84kp1w2yuxOYhfqZaMxdPR58/s4032/IMG_8005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHDQ0NHa2kUqxLK8iSRpGlfwE96AdKy5rDudYzdj5WZntIzg5RB6A0NC_UH4XtG1SiXg1a81pBp2DWLwV7TgEvscizwMKirqL0g3TzPHN3zQe3-zTQOG_NpcK_7y98QxXUufBMZAKHM40Ky1TmbCAzvIxwCHOS8omummm84kp1w2yuxOYhfqZaMxdPR58/w196-h261/IMG_8005.jpg" width="196" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> It's easy to blame yourself <br />or others<br />for the fierce winds<br />and broken pieces.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">But really things just happen.<br />And maybe we can prevent it, <br />or maybe not,<br />but we can react <br />with loving kindness<br />always<br />even if hurt<br />tries to find fault.<br />And maybe it works out better<br />in the end<br />anyway.</p><p style="text-align: center;">And what is the end anyway?<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbRLjgWp5jK-oBg_icfgL8aLlIfnTJma7paLP7ReBig_ODpBNS06LwybbohBzsLB7wtSuA3jEyRwe5ZYrFxoFQ3NF1TBie8SJPl-rWMY23nBKGI4Vz_QKbUGJLKx3R7qstAJB_NQYF9ovNPwz4amjAtvjftc8-cl9V1Boxvo8h6f5NqDOFC9ZVZQeN-mI/s2048/IMG_7968.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbRLjgWp5jK-oBg_icfgL8aLlIfnTJma7paLP7ReBig_ODpBNS06LwybbohBzsLB7wtSuA3jEyRwe5ZYrFxoFQ3NF1TBie8SJPl-rWMY23nBKGI4Vz_QKbUGJLKx3R7qstAJB_NQYF9ovNPwz4amjAtvjftc8-cl9V1Boxvo8h6f5NqDOFC9ZVZQeN-mI/w271-h203/IMG_7968.JPEG" width="271" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Circles and cycles of time<br />and people<br />coming and going<br />like the hummingbirds.<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Shining our light<br />especially through the storms<br />is the essence of community. <br /><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1558" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNfvmjRV_uAWKlwgtBXbn1s_xLijvlUGNAN-JjOQls0Cq8aEO4_v3SX0pPzH7Tjy9zL6orgCA8M9Sy4pOF2mFU_bgxn9qj8fuYPWD4-AqF6EtYPzddubIsC5s9PBEg_h_IlyGiv-Qi9HXTygwAepNAcGZ_jnMxM1cUYeJhXPwWD9TBTU_01J5D4dCBo7M/s320/IMG_7852.JPEG" width="315" /></p><br /><p style="text-align: center;">9/7/23- Suddenly a month exactly has gone by since<br />before.<br />Leaves are changing and falling, harvests being gathered,<br />days so much shorter of light.<br />How so fast?<br />I'm not sure I foresaw all the transformation <br />of this season<br />then,<br />but isn't it always thus?<br />Why is it always a surprise when Summer ends?</p><p style="text-align: center;">Rain and rain and rain, <br />then cool beautiful days<br />and now <br />the heat we thankfully did not endure these last months<br />hangs heavy in the air<br />as thunder rumbles<br />somewhere across the mountain.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Lughnasah showers us with that brightness<br />that is<br />the shining of our light<br />to the fullest.<br />And I am thinking <br />that perhaps<br />this slow darkening of the seasons change<br />allows us time<br />to turn <br />that light gently within<br />to withstand <br />the long and cold night.<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Random notes and pics from then<br />maybe with comments from now</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgktpe24K8tr8815pIycpPuUTdHLc4u8n7WpA0VlsrflTDbFfHEB8vX6ZqIdliJMj3umkZka6eLwYvDxFrkdedCgnCcV57ulD84e4z6MedxhNNnEWIbmJEZ9rB5I0J0IzCWQgKkNq5t0ca6BIQ3u72ZuiIpKWjj_fiofTg4QHswRtoQS_Ayzh8vh543S7I/s2048/IMG_7891.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgktpe24K8tr8815pIycpPuUTdHLc4u8n7WpA0VlsrflTDbFfHEB8vX6ZqIdliJMj3umkZka6eLwYvDxFrkdedCgnCcV57ulD84e4z6MedxhNNnEWIbmJEZ9rB5I0J0IzCWQgKkNq5t0ca6BIQ3u72ZuiIpKWjj_fiofTg4QHswRtoQS_Ayzh8vh543S7I/s320/IMG_7891.JPEG" width="240" /></a></i></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">a fire of flowers<br />and barely visible flame</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhxn8k480p-XNbVPjXCZmrfKePp8stikdiTZcKTXuuQ88zaaD_xEO6UMqzUv6vpYBoitO1AHLbC7RZ-lajSZujCGFaS91gfWPNgICYEjdSzm2f5u7mhxohxEQ8H0kfD2Ddxbdn3XXBBWF1ppYVcFiEgT2KM4eQ9Dp0PVXjRRAQjjNxKvqyqiN5XVX3G94/s2048/IMG_7895.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaumGM6q3KSE_0p0N2Yb76moQSTUaEL6cNv32cXaGXpcJZnk0O3sBperrFMBl7OyDTs3jUew2lGFRJBwqsKajALFT8tDHs784clSk3b7FBoMcmpGbRIQ18mgy0s0pMt9ZkOVHfthGQsRQX8TEw8Sie9UXeMs3PTwDajcO2KgnIBrUobDT9wcyI1gz-zH8/s1536/IMG_7880.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1458" data-original-width="1536" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaumGM6q3KSE_0p0N2Yb76moQSTUaEL6cNv32cXaGXpcJZnk0O3sBperrFMBl7OyDTs3jUew2lGFRJBwqsKajALFT8tDHs784clSk3b7FBoMcmpGbRIQ18mgy0s0pMt9ZkOVHfthGQsRQX8TEw8Sie9UXeMs3PTwDajcO2KgnIBrUobDT9wcyI1gz-zH8/w236-h224/IMG_7880.JPEG" width="236" /></a><br />Setting up Sacrifice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in the West,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">counting/don't count</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">exactly enough</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and never enough.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVyFt9n2XHJUV_8QOFonNhBh3n_VycBuo25eQEMqu6EqqEuShQFsjI7m6lSIBRTtiSevG9Ii2_QR_oNK4hf-m6_AYTON8UUxTuUcXMkxejr7hYuQ_7sJCduxKLUw5aziX_kL-xqc87L0hxa66zActXmKn9KAqI5ssTcY7FsGWRG6ic92-MuqXYIFiPl6E/s2048/IMG_7859.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVyFt9n2XHJUV_8QOFonNhBh3n_VycBuo25eQEMqu6EqqEuShQFsjI7m6lSIBRTtiSevG9Ii2_QR_oNK4hf-m6_AYTON8UUxTuUcXMkxejr7hYuQ_7sJCduxKLUw5aziX_kL-xqc87L0hxa66zActXmKn9KAqI5ssTcY7FsGWRG6ic92-MuqXYIFiPl6E/s320/IMG_7859.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">How can we share enough prayers<br />for all who need support?<br />How can we share enough gratitude?<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>counting/don't count<br />exactly enough<br />and never enough.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;">Mead bottled in a thunderstorm<i><br /></i>words mean more<br />than we think they do.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Bryan gently beating his drum<br />tightening up in the sun</p><p style="text-align: center;">"I am a lucky plucky good-sucking genius!" <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">the heat of the sun<br />the cool of the shade.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;">Tlaitu- for the fostering and the mothering<br />Lugh- for shining, may we all shine</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1229" data-original-width="1215" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcQYbJjo7oOT3oRBOYnpABLxGBJ02eaSCh2-TRJ9gUqodv94frhP7tjt45WQb-FShlhkbrh6zXZ2uXdaCtPeGaiGQvmK-MHp_f2KgyPrJpEdsl-Lt0nfXCDp3lEFVSCxjFe-W6xv5mhaj3aI7GYUm5SZrzUZZSXpipPdLYGxqn2QWLOSmNUkr-RUsEYZM/w260-h263/IMG_7871.JPEG" width="260" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">fire started with old wormwood<br />sticks from the trees in the circle<br />either fallen or pruned off.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Candy popcorn <br />in the directional fire pits<br />Yarrow growing in the West<br />Love & Luck! <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"> going for the liquor sacrifice<br />(for Manannán mainly)<br />hot fire no flame<br />HOT ROCKS!<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;">The Gazpacho of Goodness.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"> "spare change for the Well?"<br />magical Euro from Ireland!<br />an apple for the Tree<br />beef fat for the Outsiders<br />in to the woods.<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">first pour of Gin<br />sacrifice for Manannán<br />everyone said be careful!<br />and poof!<br />nothing<br />but flying ashes.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOhc9bbRysu0JISdvnJy9NocQAHsEN6KsF6IOBiJlfElcTCaRh-w9a-bj_qLtecRgNkZd6xaWJ-_1mBj7nGc0ePq2gIyh-ruKwGzl1RZZGN-0rbvx6GUoLc0P547k3ZsXEWUX03f20IFqT1WrIA2Xt98W-7L0wmvFCuPZ8SsLFt2OH0zLlY-NsfrBk8E/s2048/IMG_7942.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOhc9bbRysu0JISdvnJy9NocQAHsEN6KsF6IOBiJlfElcTCaRh-w9a-bj_qLtecRgNkZd6xaWJ-_1mBj7nGc0ePq2gIyh-ruKwGzl1RZZGN-0rbvx6GUoLc0P547k3ZsXEWUX03f20IFqT1WrIA2Xt98W-7L0wmvFCuPZ8SsLFt2OH0zLlY-NsfrBk8E/s320/IMG_7942.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Cooperative support<br />blowing on the fire<br />to flame<br />good gathering<br />gathering good<br /><br />being polite and respectful<br />laying the welcoming ground<br /></div><div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfm5E9VU2-GcpoaPjwijJsCrRvc3AmZEaN2QN_PyCnTkTZ4HQ5HvSEB7FZIdJOiG6NoMfHUOE1Npflx-T_bVyhk4Fv-h41yJcDJfdBczq7vEckW5r_3UOVrTp-eLONJrGQQyfDoyJDoY1_M5J06oOc_lx5l3uy5dkM-BFTdZwg9WUMtB8hUKVJJUr_xMA/s9615/IMG_7931.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2617" data-original-width="9615" height="87" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfm5E9VU2-GcpoaPjwijJsCrRvc3AmZEaN2QN_PyCnTkTZ4HQ5HvSEB7FZIdJOiG6NoMfHUOE1Npflx-T_bVyhk4Fv-h41yJcDJfdBczq7vEckW5r_3UOVrTp-eLONJrGQQyfDoyJDoY1_M5J06oOc_lx5l3uy5dkM-BFTdZwg9WUMtB8hUKVJJUr_xMA/s320/IMG_7931.JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">gathering flowers<br />releasing what is old<br /><i>safely and peacefully<br /></i>allowing positive change<br />mourning our loss & being ok</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtur_XZH4GEhDplkSBDJOQijPV5DiXWXt4jBCY4ByuBhlEgKQ4FvwAVhKsOQthOFEdQQGMuJ25WW7tT_72InFb4R-Jl6D5q2ysiAkRABp_Bh6BhVBN_hcEcpLKL54IixIrTbUrh3KUS4BMc6a08MG-5Sv5T6zjpcgatoiN84vD_PCAt_PAkcQthXxL8kI/s2048/IMG_3331.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtur_XZH4GEhDplkSBDJOQijPV5DiXWXt4jBCY4ByuBhlEgKQ4FvwAVhKsOQthOFEdQQGMuJ25WW7tT_72InFb4R-Jl6D5q2ysiAkRABp_Bh6BhVBN_hcEcpLKL54IixIrTbUrh3KUS4BMc6a08MG-5Sv5T6zjpcgatoiN84vD_PCAt_PAkcQthXxL8kI/s320/IMG_3331.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">"A thirst for the waters of life"<br />A yearning for our contact with these others. <br /><br />moving forward <br />in an<br />overlapping spiral</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7KAA3gLday3ZRjNuD5ZStAw34vUiHAsajcUIrg9lCucLWB6xAGawT2ze__jUabWanMWSZ3vv2gDC1BHb_ZSYYUQmg97zU9xCZGUGMaxAfRNuLnqcB8GfH6SXYV-5JURbLFq7m2esDo9ge8DOEdqjlg11g_KOz0uYwTrV94sAN_YNbu0OYn6EjHx4ysaM/s2048/IMG_7957.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7KAA3gLday3ZRjNuD5ZStAw34vUiHAsajcUIrg9lCucLWB6xAGawT2ze__jUabWanMWSZ3vv2gDC1BHb_ZSYYUQmg97zU9xCZGUGMaxAfRNuLnqcB8GfH6SXYV-5JURbLFq7m2esDo9ge8DOEdqjlg11g_KOz0uYwTrV94sAN_YNbu0OYn6EjHx4ysaM/s320/IMG_7957.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Earth supporter of all Life<br />the magnolia blooms again<br />the wild lilac blooming again<br />the hyacinth blooming again<br />roses in their second flower<br /> baby trees from originals<br />blooming and fruiting<br />lasting when sometimes<br />the parent is no more</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAAsRbMyLN_YtQmJhInPbqH_ZdZr0OPTAW2P7BNgfP_6Rr0-M0WBMtcYzTBfzoHnvf2bniZ6rYdKACBanFJhBIiw9caS4p_sGVhCJETYUk7kgFhuv6mQ4hFHJUy2nIzzIsXmfOVpeb66RrUfERk5n1fgeM8GsAmk7PQETmN9Yjsn9Qu_8FbiNqUXIx9TQ/s2048/IMG_7947.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAAsRbMyLN_YtQmJhInPbqH_ZdZr0OPTAW2P7BNgfP_6Rr0-M0WBMtcYzTBfzoHnvf2bniZ6rYdKACBanFJhBIiw9caS4p_sGVhCJETYUk7kgFhuv6mQ4hFHJUy2nIzzIsXmfOVpeb66RrUfERk5n1fgeM8GsAmk7PQETmN9Yjsn9Qu_8FbiNqUXIx9TQ/s320/IMG_7947.JPEG" width="240" /></a><br /><br />crazy continuity spirit tree<br />community</p><p style="text-align: center;">Processional<br /><i>to the five circle fire pit<br /></i>with lots of laughter</p><p style="text-align: center;">Recessional<br /><i>to the house and feast<br /></i>with everyone carrying something</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;">May our harvests be beneficial<br />and fully processed.<br />May our work be sustainable<br />and rewarding <br />and naturally energizing.<br />May our hearts shine<br />and illuminate our environment.<br />May those in need of healing,<br />clarity and support<br />receive all that and more<br />with ease and grace.<br />May laughter ring out <br />like birdsong at Dawn.<br />May our efforts be acknowledged<br />and of good service and appreciated.<br />May our gardens<br />and Good Will<br />grow in bounty<br /><i>and peace.</i><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /></div>Our Whole Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546976224010818225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008555222525619147.post-7921735978787875502023-08-05T21:54:00.001-04:002023-08-07T12:11:17.346-04:00Glorious MidSummer <div><p style="text-align: center;">Already <br />subtly<br />the leaves <br />lose a bit of vibrancy<br />as they start<br />sending energy back <br />to the roots<br />of the tree<br />and although<br />the garden is in full bloom<br />with harvests<br />beginning<br />dusk comes sooner<br />and dawn is later.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbwgJ4iNrfqikcB3EdsmCp-RcMwo5sdjDidqKFxr1OfpYWzV2ENH5eZPvwPmJw8NFXO4TDOOLBXxJ-awQd-umz6YUufljJX4uFh9Bpd_qNDUXBJWXYgtye2oFn_tdBwRNvtv_tT_PMtTevLa8RO9hhCH5T-x_kNDGw-6eXaIh6H0xWeNcvKmR76ywUmu8/s2048/IMG_7617.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbwgJ4iNrfqikcB3EdsmCp-RcMwo5sdjDidqKFxr1OfpYWzV2ENH5eZPvwPmJw8NFXO4TDOOLBXxJ-awQd-umz6YUufljJX4uFh9Bpd_qNDUXBJWXYgtye2oFn_tdBwRNvtv_tT_PMtTevLa8RO9hhCH5T-x_kNDGw-6eXaIh6H0xWeNcvKmR76ywUmu8/s320/IMG_7617.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">But then,<br />MidSummer<br />Solstice,<br />time of endless<br />daylight<br />abundant brilliance<br />giddy<br />with berries and flowers<br />we rejoiced.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWGpepNFU_a4BXsw7rv6QESOuh9q6KEguFd9EdHMjS99U4AiSIyM16lo3GC-jmv-nwv4AHf-kVGvX1OiQ-NRa9AZ7y4rY0PqrbhytTnqNtKUw4dNIi5z_KlyCXfWR3bzsRirUrRSD92X1LHBbrxeW39L0Qr31vt_zk-G9dEGQuAZuEH9Ga3z4eXKFlq-U/s1681/IMG_6475.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1681" data-original-width="1448" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWGpepNFU_a4BXsw7rv6QESOuh9q6KEguFd9EdHMjS99U4AiSIyM16lo3GC-jmv-nwv4AHf-kVGvX1OiQ-NRa9AZ7y4rY0PqrbhytTnqNtKUw4dNIi5z_KlyCXfWR3bzsRirUrRSD92X1LHBbrxeW39L0Qr31vt_zk-G9dEGQuAZuEH9Ga3z4eXKFlq-U/w216-h250/IMG_6475.JPEG" width="216" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"> Ever closer to Lughnasahtide<br />we seem to have felt it for at least a week or more<br />building excitement <br />of harvests.<br /> a host of yellow leaves<br />now on the cherry trees,<br />seasons change.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguBpB-EE7YauWDjcWwVr6tmw1W5nu53gZoI6fO33aPMr2aVOhzRMZwfwEmq8EEXxhbjMHpsQrEMeTVSD0ONzyeurZFLq8YNK7b3pho1bLg7yDKl_N901SgI61uysYixJx8RPawVgrDcSkl5JoXQisPWjxpv1XrzF4eLRksIq-7Hp1ugE5w8JBQV5H5Feg/s2035/IMG_7686.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2035" data-original-width="1475" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguBpB-EE7YauWDjcWwVr6tmw1W5nu53gZoI6fO33aPMr2aVOhzRMZwfwEmq8EEXxhbjMHpsQrEMeTVSD0ONzyeurZFLq8YNK7b3pho1bLg7yDKl_N901SgI61uysYixJx8RPawVgrDcSkl5JoXQisPWjxpv1XrzF4eLRksIq-7Hp1ugE5w8JBQV5H5Feg/s320/IMG_7686.jpeg" width="232" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;">Notes and pics from then <br />only in the order of recollections<br />with maybe some commentary<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKFcGfE-SUnEOUNMj-4yi2l0hqmYBD0X7D8zcdQstRC1TNk5lpbmQ5mi8KQubIoknTtf1MVAYYnQAYbKvQwPZxhzB_sAIg7qVSqDeX_IZ-Tflmb5dLQjs6wObk9myIQ7Gd1JCfosn6S2K7IS8wN86-Xc8ltl6iYLyviEqZAq-PFUbwoHIIjF3_vwgO3Zk/s907/a_snake.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="775" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKFcGfE-SUnEOUNMj-4yi2l0hqmYBD0X7D8zcdQstRC1TNk5lpbmQ5mi8KQubIoknTtf1MVAYYnQAYbKvQwPZxhzB_sAIg7qVSqDeX_IZ-Tflmb5dLQjs6wObk9myIQ7Gd1JCfosn6S2K7IS8wN86-Xc8ltl6iYLyviEqZAq-PFUbwoHIIjF3_vwgO3Zk/s320/a_snake.jpeg" width="273" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">-slug-<br />lots of snakes<br />beautiful day<br />us three<br />and Elizabeth<br />Katrina, Eric & Muji the dog<br />Kevin <br /><i>(as always for Solstice)</i><br />Ann<br />Nicci, Lea, Sophie <br />arrived<br />at exactly 4</p><p style="text-align: center;">Elizabeth with bells on<br />Katrina with beads<br />Kevin with cake <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUehe4FQMdufdlYXoz03p48T0UG4RIKhQ1F9-5l6tTDAGFwmWPpcOlkCpWYyiW6gaY9FisQFgbPwV_hw1HK2ziy-tLyQj41KoKVvhlZQ52nwy-XEKsNdBNWqxEFQLFUCigvXRi7zWb7oUOUGjBHKkSUUOWlM9oQXg0z-_NJG_N3GqsXZFyPKUQ8L8SzzM/s1184/a_deer.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1184" data-original-width="1092" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUehe4FQMdufdlYXoz03p48T0UG4RIKhQ1F9-5l6tTDAGFwmWPpcOlkCpWYyiW6gaY9FisQFgbPwV_hw1HK2ziy-tLyQj41KoKVvhlZQ52nwy-XEKsNdBNWqxEFQLFUCigvXRi7zWb7oUOUGjBHKkSUUOWlM9oQXg0z-_NJG_N3GqsXZFyPKUQ8L8SzzM/w255-h277/a_deer.jpeg" width="255" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> talking about gardens and birds<br />making our own mints tea<br />making the fire <br />just us</div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxzX1KKxfS9CvoHyUaWP4uNqsTMZHjWlbDFugMimSksU8j6WTwkCepJDFj_zRXbxlk8ROQr1hAKt2waKt7H8A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"> gentle but very hot fire<br />consuming dry and fresh flowers<br />quickly<br />the last of last year's <br />sweet grass</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4HREn_9IPwkKJYmms-r4am8ZU_ObzO0o66FcabxMXmhV7tK4rbVQn5AVaQS6fsLHtNKUnz9A1ZpEGG0dQAw-NbIh21Wz_2Md_MNEEbgGrEZ-w-HC1qWmMeEZc336218POXrsHfSbdNPEy0edSqTmiNSFqxTsTEVzib7yq0df0P640CEdyfP4pnyLhXuo/s2048/IMG_6352.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4HREn_9IPwkKJYmms-r4am8ZU_ObzO0o66FcabxMXmhV7tK4rbVQn5AVaQS6fsLHtNKUnz9A1ZpEGG0dQAw-NbIh21Wz_2Md_MNEEbgGrEZ-w-HC1qWmMeEZc336218POXrsHfSbdNPEy0edSqTmiNSFqxTsTEVzib7yq0df0P640CEdyfP4pnyLhXuo/w205-h273/IMG_6352.JPEG" width="205" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">grains for the Earth Mother<br />loads of flowers<br /> cherries<br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwvzUDcIxtlI9MJLzREfVQjy4ewmye-6y9VYbpV1gEr0s1i-fqZnpvlNeeyz3rw6ukj08uPOIjrPWu6wUSyUGx11mSSpWruttYeSkeiO8HrG7A0g9xJxQNdA4xvD-_PylB4rORzIlO3NWsa7eSszHxT8bSYFa3diVOdYz6qHfOjB0_JRzkMxR-iWhgE5M/s1067/another_prayer.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="893" data-original-width="1067" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwvzUDcIxtlI9MJLzREfVQjy4ewmye-6y9VYbpV1gEr0s1i-fqZnpvlNeeyz3rw6ukj08uPOIjrPWu6wUSyUGx11mSSpWruttYeSkeiO8HrG7A0g9xJxQNdA4xvD-_PylB4rORzIlO3NWsa7eSszHxT8bSYFa3diVOdYz6qHfOjB0_JRzkMxR-iWhgE5M/s320/another_prayer.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">prayers for good health<br />prayers for the opposite side of the year<br />prayers for our departed fathers<br />prayers for the recently deceased<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWD-uNz8b5JOkIA_tQHoU9pTmcyAf3_LzvMlMSwDNYOqK_83TihJm0tZ6K9bzrBJbkalFzsRjt1IeLEE1lrdJgJIjr0VxCrtpYxAY-uJT5IAVKhnq19Olj0FZb1ud_gxDn0tq02GxJYxyEIwWUawdZroR3tg2zNRIruIp9ODhXTXHKnBDha10qItF6tQ/s913/a_fire_spirit.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxc20pcUiaId9EHW4cKtSDGXFXcbZUPAP-3wj6Z2xzFlSpFYFWXIp5-Oiu8xFrAsmjQFjggvQVA3V4Za-IcIQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><i>and further explained</i> <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzAy5KnH78IuY9UwftXJW1J3xFlrLTdkcYEfmH_GE7F4E_qyrAflS7GwAqA5lWNKJIZD3GABJUBAHRk7kMpYg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> the bumbling <br />of the catechism <br />of the waters<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPkb-BIRhU8EpNnJgHSdOW3J0queJWV3_wh9U9jXeY747v6mEukGkwcAgS6jDOn2NuxdM3JDQXMQPsaWmfspLe3_Jka1T6U0VyA0vLLDZuJtkkcIJ7LTm7hjPIIqRfVQ9ZyGCN9McnQnpXPZcXFEZCub2VABScN7Gkg1AHWsxNTM89uSeSzTqLqF0v/s2048/peony.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPkb-BIRhU8EpNnJgHSdOW3J0queJWV3_wh9U9jXeY747v6mEukGkwcAgS6jDOn2NuxdM3JDQXMQPsaWmfspLe3_Jka1T6U0VyA0vLLDZuJtkkcIJ7LTm7hjPIIqRfVQ9ZyGCN9McnQnpXPZcXFEZCub2VABScN7Gkg1AHWsxNTM89uSeSzTqLqF0v/s320/peony.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">We have experienced a lot and also lots of changes <br />this Beltaine time.<br />Almost taking for granted the fullness of the sun,<br />the busyness of time and silence,<br />this cycle of early Summer.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO8H-uWTv7vzZypBu4IIwbMMRqK_ubQ5Yl2f5tLy10vWRT446iwja1Bi-_UaLAsda2eEQSCzrJDBLknSGd-eoGhLF0nRHR5b2HVwxV3Ub3EBJi7lTh_S0Nt6OGEkQgzMKaBruPjdMHbx0VBXhcQeUa-LbDeimXz6dDBoWDENlliPknVwJMqlIl0WC6/s763/opening%20daisy.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="763" data-original-width="709" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO8H-uWTv7vzZypBu4IIwbMMRqK_ubQ5Yl2f5tLy10vWRT446iwja1Bi-_UaLAsda2eEQSCzrJDBLknSGd-eoGhLF0nRHR5b2HVwxV3Ub3EBJi7lTh_S0Nt6OGEkQgzMKaBruPjdMHbx0VBXhcQeUa-LbDeimXz6dDBoWDENlliPknVwJMqlIl0WC6/w272-h293/opening%20daisy.PNG" width="272" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Rampant joy<br />seems both at hand<br />and down the road<br />in some slightly distant future<br />just out of reach.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMUT8SvU4nhyreBi_mrbcEw-hLIanrBJ4tT-ziAngHhOYDiQsnkHVeOSreI164B6s2449EI2trzVBu4u28pO1tAQ5mMpHXzNRG6nuwvkIPFsf_vGeQNbg-DV7nCfSk7lPKP1E6q8zUO0NUcDp3ZdRKXIBQQXEbScL8tTaXAjsSA5qTPTailfM0FVbs/s2189/ashokan.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1437" data-original-width="2189" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMUT8SvU4nhyreBi_mrbcEw-hLIanrBJ4tT-ziAngHhOYDiQsnkHVeOSreI164B6s2449EI2trzVBu4u28pO1tAQ5mMpHXzNRG6nuwvkIPFsf_vGeQNbg-DV7nCfSk7lPKP1E6q8zUO0NUcDp3ZdRKXIBQQXEbScL8tTaXAjsSA5qTPTailfM0FVbs/s320/ashokan.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Nonetheless the early dawn<br />filled with bird song<br />calls<br />us<br />awake<br />now.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzKKtJC-4jpjFG-S7ezOP9yzz8RdoyPhsgZwebVI9Jp3fMEfszn8Lz19JtFc-vMpM_qXUReWNpMNpWW68RE2GBGhuAOI_92Coit7pvF_fqJ3kKHtLxiP0wB2151ybeHLWHNSStuEzEAZ-JfkiRg8sS9ecMaYrP3qDyR6ElX9GYyBf5MPv7_4cLbeoa/s993/morning%20light.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="993" data-original-width="750" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzKKtJC-4jpjFG-S7ezOP9yzz8RdoyPhsgZwebVI9Jp3fMEfszn8Lz19JtFc-vMpM_qXUReWNpMNpWW68RE2GBGhuAOI_92Coit7pvF_fqJ3kKHtLxiP0wB2151ybeHLWHNSStuEzEAZ-JfkiRg8sS9ecMaYrP3qDyR6ElX9GYyBf5MPv7_4cLbeoa/w164-h216/morning%20light.jpeg" width="164" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">All seems to be in a rush<br />this Summer<br />and yet all is also exactly <br />on time.<br /><br />Daisys opened with the beginning of June,<br />Peonies opened in time for <br /> the little rain we received,<br />Lilacs opened for Mother's Day,<br />and the heady fragrance of the Mock Orange,<br />Honeysuckles and Wild Rose<br />filled the air <br />when the smoke receded. </p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcORmjMZCq-pNchIoFtTMefs6TZLUI8TJUv7ovjU1U6d87LxPrSMphU8n678dZsaSjdwQZmENI2mEEwgPNeS4YbKBKoWmTr3tZbZ1PfdXWlCYBOb8h7i_iPQ3_zoaJOY_bnOSaae58XXlvXjgcEO_Gql71h4CUe9xU8Mkv15ToOhEXQOjcylnZMgcX/s2048/armloads%20o%20lilacs.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcORmjMZCq-pNchIoFtTMefs6TZLUI8TJUv7ovjU1U6d87LxPrSMphU8n678dZsaSjdwQZmENI2mEEwgPNeS4YbKBKoWmTr3tZbZ1PfdXWlCYBOb8h7i_iPQ3_zoaJOY_bnOSaae58XXlvXjgcEO_Gql71h4CUe9xU8Mkv15ToOhEXQOjcylnZMgcX/w159-h211/armloads%20o%20lilacs.jpeg" width="159" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> And the hummingbirds<br />returned for the May<br />during ritual <br />as they do.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg64MgeDPoDJWp2_lXI85f90i-hBkYoOtBOw8iGONP7R6mqR5eVaxPpeUkrmVO4AGMATc_ytc9xjN0I3dBaCKeSP41JbN9MePl6eM0F71BPW85QgAyPkzuX-TA3Ow9YjGk23VQbCKDUYtuK3CTDSljel1ggS-rHQZSSZnLRDzeRMGIh8dYqaHxkuxOS/s2048/IMG_5265.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg64MgeDPoDJWp2_lXI85f90i-hBkYoOtBOw8iGONP7R6mqR5eVaxPpeUkrmVO4AGMATc_ytc9xjN0I3dBaCKeSP41JbN9MePl6eM0F71BPW85QgAyPkzuX-TA3Ow9YjGk23VQbCKDUYtuK3CTDSljel1ggS-rHQZSSZnLRDzeRMGIh8dYqaHxkuxOS/s320/IMG_5265.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <i>Notes and pics from then<br />in a somewhat random order<br />with some random commentary</i><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn8jt5wSHi0IlN6DnmIJmNu-NmCFKQiaQ6D-fj0XLINjIqEPGAfYnLHNrmIL3nZL28sNgrzfHvazyh5bClYNPdODSU7xLDp_dSWCsSyKlojYFD3K99K6UBrb8j1ttcs98a9Nhida3hLIsdOXPtDR9BDtvym6V95yg1TMzmRYedznFHTyRR3KMuAn_H/s2048/IMG_5147.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn8jt5wSHi0IlN6DnmIJmNu-NmCFKQiaQ6D-fj0XLINjIqEPGAfYnLHNrmIL3nZL28sNgrzfHvazyh5bClYNPdODSU7xLDp_dSWCsSyKlojYFD3K99K6UBrb8j1ttcs98a9Nhida3hLIsdOXPtDR9BDtvym6V95yg1TMzmRYedznFHTyRR3KMuAn_H/w148-h197/IMG_5147.JPEG" width="148" /></a></i></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">being present<br />I don't have to tell you to relax<br />the movement happens on the out-breath.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjM4nu0zpkdzaTettWjDO9GDJr_s_GE1Ff0OZ1wbMiQbULDJS0B5cn9Sgt14rFPKhWkAcwbpB6BreZbhXJKg5O9D-4AAJxs6qxjk6lGlkov5onTWyus_n_8It-CfbEQz9yQrKtKPsN-_MeVSat-ROeQIY3-jCOUsuHbloTnm87znit3mBkWS2qmUwm/s2032/IMG_5134.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2032" data-original-width="1489" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjM4nu0zpkdzaTettWjDO9GDJr_s_GE1Ff0OZ1wbMiQbULDJS0B5cn9Sgt14rFPKhWkAcwbpB6BreZbhXJKg5O9D-4AAJxs6qxjk6lGlkov5onTWyus_n_8It-CfbEQz9yQrKtKPsN-_MeVSat-ROeQIY3-jCOUsuHbloTnm87znit3mBkWS2qmUwm/w179-h245/IMG_5134.JPEG" width="179" /></a> <br /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibkwt6LY0mHPB17ZNW-NAmv8w8mo-9v-FiSUCYU5EVSEhTpbTLOxTIvpBVw-xOJzTdHNlsCsp7DUFL7Akx2SCaj5zRpxpfzmRIQEETUYhkkGrdKLBjs44EXl61JGvuUlxy3M-adTcHNARtqJaY-zN7-TwB1vAqulxT5IcLhRnKedIMpf_gFMFIykWP/w156-h208/IMG_5140.JPEG" width="156" /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjue_11A0B0RwKYZqv5YyHmR9fI7jRnD1QlEaD0Z2TE2obZueOh2WqPBhAa91crtaJNMkRLwfawMujRHyp1Iyoz48b_XdL4U7282hYKW8nzrxAlQAQGYrxT5y6Ne5aEpIUR5SibdkE2BaYz9L7X0kvCGPlZzmfDOR7ykzuFIMtuE0tf5ePcZ8PhtjFN/s2048/IMG_5198.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjue_11A0B0RwKYZqv5YyHmR9fI7jRnD1QlEaD0Z2TE2obZueOh2WqPBhAa91crtaJNMkRLwfawMujRHyp1Iyoz48b_XdL4U7282hYKW8nzrxAlQAQGYrxT5y6Ne5aEpIUR5SibdkE2BaYz9L7X0kvCGPlZzmfDOR7ykzuFIMtuE0tf5ePcZ8PhtjFN/s320/IMG_5198.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">they came early to shower<br />they didn't come at all<br />such a beautiful day<br />blinking in the light<br />but restless tired energy</p><p style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsRIM-nQ5Chww0HYxP1W8iuPSHKMepBFC8wYdXLGIvDhUx1qukxYW_wxHDDy2tD3bU5fGz_CzcbT4k681CfkYGZMfPGHnz8pXtmDQ8HVB0JgpJgvX22mbLUPGz0wUi3RyrDjZ7s_2--USysGmpEdCFXnqBYzd6_H6UA0b0LihNAeSyXfj3GfxdZZsi/s2048/IMG_5158.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsRIM-nQ5Chww0HYxP1W8iuPSHKMepBFC8wYdXLGIvDhUx1qukxYW_wxHDDy2tD3bU5fGz_CzcbT4k681CfkYGZMfPGHnz8pXtmDQ8HVB0JgpJgvX22mbLUPGz0wUi3RyrDjZ7s_2--USysGmpEdCFXnqBYzd6_H6UA0b0LihNAeSyXfj3GfxdZZsi/w162-h216/IMG_5158.JPEG" width="162" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">the tradition of attempting a fire with sunlight</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLdw2HZoo25z_oOubYlR1SsGjIuKtjKHowc3E7-Hm5GRgLeJogt0BosPbsiPTEzLRDgT9Eio5wHpOT-swFfGhrdzBxuo_i_crtSdjdHDygLvlHgWxp_oVDO1q3ul_JcCtT_DgkoEq1Ic0IsC8hErjeXMB9HoGjrOESWoM_YMkQFvSrpgoMgsIOEaz7/s1785/IMG_5162.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1785" data-original-width="1535" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLdw2HZoo25z_oOubYlR1SsGjIuKtjKHowc3E7-Hm5GRgLeJogt0BosPbsiPTEzLRDgT9Eio5wHpOT-swFfGhrdzBxuo_i_crtSdjdHDygLvlHgWxp_oVDO1q3ul_JcCtT_DgkoEq1Ic0IsC8hErjeXMB9HoGjrOESWoM_YMkQFvSrpgoMgsIOEaz7/s320/IMG_5162.JPEG" width="275" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">the tradition of egg offering to the MayPole hole</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcaHwW3GqisDupQl2d6KpCLHQLqcZfFfNv29BhJFQLklsvJHJuaWbg4eTWATkcp3xnP4WTje0OLuVy8xZB01PHCBg8SkfiKMhwkiElr81nAmoURB2uK6soPR6gl6LWfUvylqldhn1R7iWFLeEBU6FB4tVj-yk-PwdPvsH9kVdPwd-gbqmLgLtD-cDX/s2048/IMG_5181.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcaHwW3GqisDupQl2d6KpCLHQLqcZfFfNv29BhJFQLklsvJHJuaWbg4eTWATkcp3xnP4WTje0OLuVy8xZB01PHCBg8SkfiKMhwkiElr81nAmoURB2uK6soPR6gl6LWfUvylqldhn1R7iWFLeEBU6FB4tVj-yk-PwdPvsH9kVdPwd-gbqmLgLtD-cDX/w184-h245/IMG_5181.JPEG" width="184" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">the tradition of working together</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"> bird song all around<br />hummingbirds arrived<br />dandelion crown<br />sparkling coronation<br />light in the flowers<br />bright sunlight<br />no shade<br />walking the wrong direction<br />non-procession processing<br /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg10Eocs_F9Qpd1Px1n2FWlUIYYUULSQVwFwVIIks218rCqw9l_hPAGmI6GNEnAD0mFr4elT00j3ngoJl0gUNzOZYkDw7Wzw-6v6TcoxtQUsx-0yS5g47yB8h0nrLZYDHJg6hR8NU_g22CoL2J3vUTASWTnP2nWs-DUoW7OZeTcONB20U1JZPK76cWZ/s320/IMG_5137.JPEG" width="240" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">spilt water/dead bird<br />flying ribbons<br />summer green<br /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXnHKPw-ztM6UvZBOztmm5aMx-UKz2PWcsx3UOBkaTp6jhA4CwzhQrJfjyMRcrkszY5DZ_6undXSh-C2Bx9Qp35SDAy6sJYzINHzbe8_LI_sDpTKx82JVfkkGGlgqy4VgB1T6SzaJ_bYA_RjmUinIj3NYmGh-03V3jY-ddP6cJpTMtiQ4Eli4T_OV/w168-h223/IMG_5186.JPEG" width="168" /><br />balanced disjointedness<br />prepared simplicity<br />no pomp or circumstance</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9jNBGzpL-5bM2EF7EVOTmIcaoTBMSngkb9-XCHU8sbFLtNkKTyTLVRmKM4jyiJJuDTeOVJJt989gTSxA0Gx1-aZ6lFpEn5trzNF-hfpNnwxVml7h19mN_Tj_xOupUzfkZVabmwpV0HnHpny3pOoAc9EMYW3sHkorYgBeb6f9pHGcZOb9vdwI3mp9i/w279-h209/IMG_0613.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="279" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">photo by Nicci<br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeXwo77XZBWojEiP7owJqsD_p4bVeT_Lwv6rmdXBZ66eo0lGvw0hYlfjHPtcWVd5IFU5Gybw8w-1TKm5x1BfRTRm7L-xtLY-uKcSN3_fV2r9pMpOnD2FWAqke-ZAMCVB08iqJCMjTzVH3GJNwydduVUl6fLwOxP2-xNYs7S_VepYDjvwAbbJr3ZO-p/s320/IMG_0619.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="240" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">photo by Nicci</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;">tree walk<br />bugs and punk<br />tea and coffee<br />eating before ritual<br />meatloaf and cake and popcorn<br />and fruit<br /></p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY4nA-9rDJzc_vKi-VyZl9OhhP7KeMKHIi7AyiVHEFKoS5ZQNnVLgWc064iWBA6ueGxtsGF5nG7WPQkSYWdP2iAVBf9zhzE7v6fuS4R6Ld8iFYo9rMYIfXxge7YWx8mNL5wiNdfL8twqOXpuPsN5M9Q9NnqGStTQ_aWe3yP__P1hhuT39-wU6DEo-n/s2048/IMG_5223.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY4nA-9rDJzc_vKi-VyZl9OhhP7KeMKHIi7AyiVHEFKoS5ZQNnVLgWc064iWBA6ueGxtsGF5nG7WPQkSYWdP2iAVBf9zhzE7v6fuS4R6Ld8iFYo9rMYIfXxge7YWx8mNL5wiNdfL8twqOXpuPsN5M9Q9NnqGStTQ_aWe3yP__P1hhuT39-wU6DEo-n/w164-h218/IMG_5223.JPEG" width="164" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">enforced lockout from the kitchen to protect new floor adding to imbalanced balance<br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span>energy level off but ok<br />fancy socks<br />summer dress<br />best Maypole winding yet</p><p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZYaYxcPKqrBmUu0_Tdb28EszZgBn1-8Jzr2zMMgLIVRPE2wQQDJano4VOZauFtfp5H4kDqubpT7Pg2s_4wo8JEMKbCZ_uVSR4IlEdCchrg2fTzRfTHGhWrfJM5-4qM7JoN1xAOvBeUzLHdiVURUmTNAYHqd7AvhuLMvl6Ri6lXulbKtm9PT8Rfc4/s2048/IMG_0660.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM0U9_uFiTTKpBK10V-9I0wQU99V20T0hM6BvQt-Xa9chvvwglxVZ--nvh53v92KJ-nGlDjZRDwux0QKdygU6g8htOgEdP4pEwVfmdYhkCE_aV5cSMyVdTPoHVtQ2GfaGz6v6B9phDGmj9cKAYVsBiABoZEEQD_ksEZ4hG94XRTqid-Es1zIdOsXcB/s2048/IMG_5133.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM0U9_uFiTTKpBK10V-9I0wQU99V20T0hM6BvQt-Xa9chvvwglxVZ--nvh53v92KJ-nGlDjZRDwux0QKdygU6g8htOgEdP4pEwVfmdYhkCE_aV5cSMyVdTPoHVtQ2GfaGz6v6B9phDGmj9cKAYVsBiABoZEEQD_ksEZ4hG94XRTqid-Es1zIdOsXcB/w215-h286/IMG_5133.JPEG" width="215" /></a> <br /></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;"> We have taken down the Maypole today, its bound ribbons slightly undone.<br /> Brown grass crunches underfoot<br />and even as we pray for much needed rain<br />the May has been a glorious burst of flowers <br />and also an introspective cycle of closure.<br />Beginnings and endings on constant repeat.</p><p style="margin-left: 40px; 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text-align: center;"><br /></p>Our Whole Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546976224010818225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008555222525619147.post-34848047744460482082023-04-16T20:16:00.000-04:002023-04-16T20:16:23.756-04:00Springing the Balance<div><p style="text-align: center;"> Our Spring went into overdrive<br />with a few days of intense<br />summer weather.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYZsMQh06frmuZVIg1IB_vBOfDmGJkkGovdcvJlsANGr7Z4c3KvdbA9-UA247iwe1Ki82xaslbJCflA0gwE0ib9FT4vQjDoSr_JG4dymrIZ2FSnAJc1bKmvu3SJNpg3k_lqlUHf0ipHB87ib7KNHtp_YBGkELbn177IyfOf74y1TJv-n5Be7Deh-57/s2016/IMG_4644.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYZsMQh06frmuZVIg1IB_vBOfDmGJkkGovdcvJlsANGr7Z4c3KvdbA9-UA247iwe1Ki82xaslbJCflA0gwE0ib9FT4vQjDoSr_JG4dymrIZ2FSnAJc1bKmvu3SJNpg3k_lqlUHf0ipHB87ib7KNHtp_YBGkELbn177IyfOf74y1TJv-n5Be7Deh-57/w191-h255/IMG_4644.jpg" width="191" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Suddenly everything in full bloom.<br />Daffodils and forsythia and dandelions<br />and the magnolia and the pin cherry and the dogwood<br />and all the fruit trees<br />all at once.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh53XcN_ocrfx2fiz0RjOnVHwkKaiuuLHTjxsjWtYoLpfM1Lz5jVTYZujto4He8iV1qjAvd9Xwi-ubBsHzoTn_7zpEzRz8fpuBsI7Te0KiNrYOuKXXDItHWOWXMU--MMClyOrwmzmJYL4osMT1bf2qVOr-O6ECbYBbHPCafIDkUnTn8RZzYIxgDCajm/s2048/IMG_4549.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh53XcN_ocrfx2fiz0RjOnVHwkKaiuuLHTjxsjWtYoLpfM1Lz5jVTYZujto4He8iV1qjAvd9Xwi-ubBsHzoTn_7zpEzRz8fpuBsI7Te0KiNrYOuKXXDItHWOWXMU--MMClyOrwmzmJYL4osMT1bf2qVOr-O6ECbYBbHPCafIDkUnTn8RZzYIxgDCajm/s320/IMG_4549.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Glorious fecundity of this magnificent Earth!<br />How many shades of greens can exists?<br />The aliveness awaking.</div><p style="text-align: center;">I wrote little after ritual,<br />so full and complete,<br />will try to find words from photos.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Vernal Equinox<br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Changing Light<br />showing<br />What and How<br />to clean and clear.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwt0RR4sXIaTfTigbhoN9QuaESKoEn6WmgN8fHJdZTDBOhwnJtDN7_s6KGTyUWQSwjiIRzv6hDZYHmkCGPA1Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i><br />the base for our fire dug out as the weather shifted<br />after our only real snow of the Winter<br />in March<br />when the sun is already high in the sky<br />and Nature is already moving on.<br /></div></div><div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgtvScbs5CvJaOZrFPwhX8saTLu78pk38QPKf3Aej92ZOZwZ5L5vRUS_e_vcrdrvwYylHmQ4I0fUPmvsbtIsw9wcH2qL0mWWwHRg6n4cMLeOQinwFaIwoMJhQg1oUvOspHL6ZCUeixg-CHnFB6YL9c3xIDE72Prk2x2dddoDeF9JcQ_kjNaUpMfBtf/s2022/IMG_3915.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwbmn6oWEu4od0_GPj15LVVD9pogphPs662oEkSKiOTSezc5k2T21jNb3hdnDvrUxL1b4ussETGRZYGai7s5wo6M0bg5hEjcG58t1SRVCkIm50pPVhJ4UBLKUIruAPGC98c7nXDFfVyA_OvprHxLAAmU_96LQWZpHTDCAkyYjfyc4QscWK0BWY-7IR/s2048/IMG_4066.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwbmn6oWEu4od0_GPj15LVVD9pogphPs662oEkSKiOTSezc5k2T21jNb3hdnDvrUxL1b4ussETGRZYGai7s5wo6M0bg5hEjcG58t1SRVCkIm50pPVhJ4UBLKUIruAPGC98c7nXDFfVyA_OvprHxLAAmU_96LQWZpHTDCAkyYjfyc4QscWK0BWY-7IR/s320/IMG_4066.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from our Beloved Ancestors: Raido<br />communication and the traveling circuit connection</div><div style="text-align: center;">from the Enlivening Spirits of Nature and Place: Tir<br /> the North Star focusing movement of direction<br />-balance and truth-<br />from the Most Generous Gods and Goddesses: Laguz<br /> the lake from which we draw up <br />for the Emergent Season of Springtime: Fehu<br /> the fee, mobile wealth and cattle</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">RTLF<br />right life<br />right laugh<br />root life<br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9J5c9a0pyz5oi_0wC5jsGZIV8MAUgFozEg4_XSo6-0uOCDTp8Lu6tY477eqhKscntI6c3aMhX43WQ7u-tIzlaoCa-0CWuvINJy9g-6Xkgovy-qJB058VvQ8is1gQIsf-0Et5N9u-sA6-qm-1wHDMX9fiX-s2-eOzjkcVa_1vJbQF14BYGQh2Rg4CG/s2048/IMG_4075.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9J5c9a0pyz5oi_0wC5jsGZIV8MAUgFozEg4_XSo6-0uOCDTp8Lu6tY477eqhKscntI6c3aMhX43WQ7u-tIzlaoCa-0CWuvINJy9g-6Xkgovy-qJB058VvQ8is1gQIsf-0Et5N9u-sA6-qm-1wHDMX9fiX-s2-eOzjkcVa_1vJbQF14BYGQh2Rg4CG/s320/IMG_4075.JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>feeling renewed</i><br /><i>clear light</i><br /><i>little lamb</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Kbvv6EJUHY3UIVMpRJ-Goqvf-AhhhezXmLIrSvecp89xLonr3Ge847n5oXNGG-aiGyEGd5EOwaBzGYKlhO-CIDGqB84ASIJhXmg-fygz-hYHJ6kHjr6T84h_B98es8Rv5pc63DAIc7AsOi03UAleSa91k9R26zPI_j-YM4Dq6BeSROQbMLztC_SF/s2048/IMG_4091.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Kbvv6EJUHY3UIVMpRJ-Goqvf-AhhhezXmLIrSvecp89xLonr3Ge847n5oXNGG-aiGyEGd5EOwaBzGYKlhO-CIDGqB84ASIJhXmg-fygz-hYHJ6kHjr6T84h_B98es8Rv5pc63DAIc7AsOi03UAleSa91k9R26zPI_j-YM4Dq6BeSROQbMLztC_SF/s320/IMG_4091.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div></i>Let our feasting be plentiful and delicious.<br />Let our gatherings bring joy and love.<br />Let the season allow balance<br />and may our gardens produce well.<br />Long live the tradition!<i> <br /></i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBzogAuB-VMkXl_Jq4wMA0iF18Bnoe2vMTS1D6nN9JYaeyHRDRlIDoczgqvxwfP2LfP_aHzHH6Vku5HTcnLoMObaLMlDF-Pijsoim9U9uJTVT9OWmH7V9QCpASoGZGzorQ_YQoWM1-FVuek_CFllTVJx0tXK9pFp_xUEYYgNe7KT5ErZ2Ysm3Zkkv2/s2048/IMG_4175.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBzogAuB-VMkXl_Jq4wMA0iF18Bnoe2vMTS1D6nN9JYaeyHRDRlIDoczgqvxwfP2LfP_aHzHH6Vku5HTcnLoMObaLMlDF-Pijsoim9U9uJTVT9OWmH7V9QCpASoGZGzorQ_YQoWM1-FVuek_CFllTVJx0tXK9pFp_xUEYYgNe7KT5ErZ2Ysm3Zkkv2/s320/IMG_4175.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><br /></div></div>Our Whole Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546976224010818225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008555222525619147.post-82961569903149663592023-03-11T20:18:00.001-05:002023-03-11T20:20:19.807-05:00Imbolc Blessings<div class="separator"></div><div><p style="text-align: center;">This season from Winter's end to full Spring<br />is truly a birthing<br />the growth of change so slow and fast<br />here we are.<br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8P7TKNIX9R375XoZ_-9y5EBe6GXNmAL1tG76HiIbKh2EdOVJ5fV-OhlCJr_dTVVKatmFhBHAgn7jNMIXMQ5_K_adld1kemdeu-cHmUE7BEEOX-bZeRjO_oz4EjxRpO30h8veVNDpjDu78nl9kJJN31DSnUaOrjwr0EKLt0BRRwyEkwAt5Si6sGNX/s320/IMG_3234.jpeg" width="320" /><br />much of this was written a few weeks ago<br />or just after everyone left that day<br />before these heavy Spring snows<br />(probably with more to come)<br />but not the defeating endless snow <br />and more snow<br />and so far not the bad ice.<br />Weather has changed over time<br />but the cycles <br />are ongoing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDOIHwGF1YuAT9DIgO81aMR2rWKJD-7ksrWjdCHYq4nF3tJbIbLKxPur__Q_vbUDuED2I08dnZW5iiidtyIBoFPPPP6XhElfMRiviaj9AEAaeebUNtbWgTGydkeeHd8CIGaTVMLSzL9RxdRqV4bynPlHNG0Tlqfrt1OomSjs10Rxtjr8jXYD7K5MJq/s879/ferncurl.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="879" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDOIHwGF1YuAT9DIgO81aMR2rWKJD-7ksrWjdCHYq4nF3tJbIbLKxPur__Q_vbUDuED2I08dnZW5iiidtyIBoFPPPP6XhElfMRiviaj9AEAaeebUNtbWgTGydkeeHd8CIGaTVMLSzL9RxdRqV4bynPlHNG0Tlqfrt1OomSjs10Rxtjr8jXYD7K5MJq/s320/ferncurl.jpg" width="273" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Only two weeks since ritual but feels like a short eon.<br />The weather is whatever it is each day,<br />normal patterns of the cold and snow<br />seemingly gone.<br />So maybe it is subzero and then it's 60 degrees<br />and maybe there's precipitation of some kind<br />or it's just grey<br />but there is no snow today <br />and there's been no endless blank landscape <br />for a while.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5KAZrMY0UfoCnt_VIHJDfJp7HeW231DNmHmNnwEk8VX2Bj4acvjHljs6KDYjvgZtJ3AsG4ARSEZTsYQABvitE6716kIKtZxFqELUWPl978uZGgKWbxtMxejBoZ7LE5HTh8j9pmKROKDH6HEWgHQXJy959dD0XQ8HGa7zLPZ0YMBmA3CvDXi6cEP9y/s2048/February%20green.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5KAZrMY0UfoCnt_VIHJDfJp7HeW231DNmHmNnwEk8VX2Bj4acvjHljs6KDYjvgZtJ3AsG4ARSEZTsYQABvitE6716kIKtZxFqELUWPl978uZGgKWbxtMxejBoZ7LE5HTh8j9pmKROKDH6HEWgHQXJy959dD0XQ8HGa7zLPZ0YMBmA3CvDXi6cEP9y/w197-h262/February%20green.jpeg" width="197" /></a><br /><i> Dreaming of gardens and early dawns,<br />I have lacked the inaccessibility to be on the earth.<br />Longing for Spring feels different,<br />when there is no first sighting of green <br />or breakthrough flow of the stream.</i><i> <br /></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZEsyZQL5cN76Y55wnZVScR5LYCwXQ8uAVCmyAE7Dfz9TvVst5NDO8IEo-1xXrYu_UvkdRPf7pJjTUywy_Wm9MkFGHu8PXWrroS8OsRxryM3t6YUb6j6Jo5N_H_36s3eFIgoK72AdjMbYggemWS5KSKglGDhuFEC6jFJ39Eu4zZ2aFOJHStr7P_prC/s1145/shoots.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1065" data-original-width="1145" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZEsyZQL5cN76Y55wnZVScR5LYCwXQ8uAVCmyAE7Dfz9TvVst5NDO8IEo-1xXrYu_UvkdRPf7pJjTUywy_Wm9MkFGHu8PXWrroS8OsRxryM3t6YUb6j6Jo5N_H_36s3eFIgoK72AdjMbYggemWS5KSKglGDhuFEC6jFJ39Eu4zZ2aFOJHStr7P_prC/w193-h180/shoots.jpeg" width="193" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i> </i><i> And yet</i><i>,<br />all of it a great blessing.</i></p></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVfAuXZeA77gtEhe5PHKYqPtQd3JXR2KdpOv_97BDhx6ffvy7qkepVD1YyUV__NCxwog3jmZuGkjuGbM-QhrTV9rjyT30y8WGsO8eEMCrijWbmr1_9k_JEbbLmIHIoX8yYgFXJXlJowjxHgiP2XK3dR6iQtex9-W9vOd5puGiO4w352XOkDDj4KSg9/s2048/prints.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVfAuXZeA77gtEhe5PHKYqPtQd3JXR2KdpOv_97BDhx6ffvy7qkepVD1YyUV__NCxwog3jmZuGkjuGbM-QhrTV9rjyT30y8WGsO8eEMCrijWbmr1_9k_JEbbLmIHIoX8yYgFXJXlJowjxHgiP2XK3dR6iQtex9-W9vOd5puGiO4w352XOkDDj4KSg9/w161-h215/prints.jpeg" width="161" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">And now, 4 weeks on, ritual feels like a distant memory.<br />We have had snows and melts and more snows,<br />finally the ground has become again<br />an endless blank landscape of white<br />clearing the mind <br />resetting <br />to begin again.<br />But Spring is in the air and in the Spirit<br />and in the beginning to bud <br />blush of trees.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqZpzD1RYNL7EtQ70k1cO3POXfb9s5-zJWXtzzpbXMPIBO4SkxLpP8_r5Bz8KR-g86rwtDAaDGBjkpN6Yz1vNNm2ADSRXn0ibqz13oCSd9Bo_RZth3YINY8SRjEGdqhZm49DxIcJRjUAGveC8Bqb2fu3F-Z3ZO2bhNEuQMq1j5h34MsWHaW391eSD-/s1624/blush.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1624" data-original-width="750" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqZpzD1RYNL7EtQ70k1cO3POXfb9s5-zJWXtzzpbXMPIBO4SkxLpP8_r5Bz8KR-g86rwtDAaDGBjkpN6Yz1vNNm2ADSRXn0ibqz13oCSd9Bo_RZth3YINY8SRjEGdqhZm49DxIcJRjUAGveC8Bqb2fu3F-Z3ZO2bhNEuQMq1j5h34MsWHaW391eSD-/w100-h217/blush.png" width="100" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">There is no stopping this cycle,<br />no stopping Bridget's blessings<br />no stopping joy.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPhqRDZUc4VakVQcry5pnNEGoi3FKw0b5ldVtiFwqnSZNEKJ_O758ZHQFgXpdCB4XKxw42nVX2tFBgbWnOEWBjACXxImb7FQNicVzDTmhd_bTx1U3dHFckos5dOsf5UifdgfE2LCw_RtjIp_qWjhpKIkEOyrYWdH1jn5dm4K2fGDvhV-P7gVxe0ye1/s320/love.jpeg" width="240" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Notes and pics from then not necessarily in order.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl_WNuLxWZSStQ1F_rMKEXW7F-RbUtbyTmQMzqq3GES5D9OoJSrwNEV0ZKBxwQtlOq8XBQGt4jc9vjrhfanmwvm_UnM8blLUTloGecUsfgtSl-xvOa4AUouJUfZk4Y9PjeCuumWlmY5bSSUgax1ADzBv5b_vgWW7jwor3WASXRb6Caxl-A1UmbMLGG/s2048/IMG_2982.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl_WNuLxWZSStQ1F_rMKEXW7F-RbUtbyTmQMzqq3GES5D9OoJSrwNEV0ZKBxwQtlOq8XBQGt4jc9vjrhfanmwvm_UnM8blLUTloGecUsfgtSl-xvOa4AUouJUfZk4Y9PjeCuumWlmY5bSSUgax1ADzBv5b_vgWW7jwor3WASXRb6Caxl-A1UmbMLGG/w197-h263/IMG_2982.JPEG" width="197" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">So much food.<br />So much Kitchen.<br />Four or Five things in the oven at once,<br />several pots of coffee,<br />cordials in plastic cups,<br />and mead.<br />A true feast.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2AGueOzUbnZSQj9H2FlScjRezV4gGYp6ds-pnlWMTcn1uidM21eDb7r5stON3V7MxY0PRLa5KJJf2MsmtodSPKsrTesMHYIODNAuKy4gjcP4JhEMcU6i-w8_GcN8naq8IFGdPoRnV_BYWd8_oQoRZCJXgjli2MINCY0hDLY9GjpkunE7Zuc9nnMC9/s2048/IMG_7153.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2AGueOzUbnZSQj9H2FlScjRezV4gGYp6ds-pnlWMTcn1uidM21eDb7r5stON3V7MxY0PRLa5KJJf2MsmtodSPKsrTesMHYIODNAuKy4gjcP4JhEMcU6i-w8_GcN8naq8IFGdPoRnV_BYWd8_oQoRZCJXgjli2MINCY0hDLY9GjpkunE7Zuc9nnMC9/s320/IMG_7153.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;">The one bird cheep cheeping<br />lighting the fire with our mint<br />and sassafras<br />sticks blown down from the maple <br />the night before</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtKs_b-qjrEpYFC75GpMGzy7rdXuHtXJhTrzLTIwBMyLTZzkrvUm4Ooz1OI_4RVrYcx4dNbxVbLUoUhMcpU-ez96Zf5cCdbL5Zmly4_RC_kKXzGk_XQqTxiVJg28J1Ew-S5FoHZzf1dskmyUdhX1zprSJXTnnQEE4dRxvhk64DeEHRNYp0fJIsP7ty/w194-h258/IMG_2983.JPEG" width="194" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Bridget of so many aspects</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9NZuxZpH1jDSWrckJtB_79ULuHObkkIDuEwGwO41v6EjLHzgKwDtk1LHCUZMyrjLjRdlAeZs1X7RMF0QJLT62FXuNoq2GqM6W_FiTtm2ZS0YSoqXxq8MioXOr5_BS-UxfG6bTK1ae5zGc9rOCqHSIq7UCOMm8LjfFPDxIi2SwJjNM6GpxVm3CzIJL/s2048/IMG_3023.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9NZuxZpH1jDSWrckJtB_79ULuHObkkIDuEwGwO41v6EjLHzgKwDtk1LHCUZMyrjLjRdlAeZs1X7RMF0QJLT62FXuNoq2GqM6W_FiTtm2ZS0YSoqXxq8MioXOr5_BS-UxfG6bTK1ae5zGc9rOCqHSIq7UCOMm8LjfFPDxIi2SwJjNM6GpxVm3CzIJL/w192-h255/IMG_3023.JPEG" width="192" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">what goes into the effort is making it seem effortless</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="723" height="81" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU6Ri4wOVVwM-PlXZWZb6xyd69F_ih3wAzDkg4JjzO8nJgkT80CUPg9ldpW3ZiyJzijiIV2Nel-WwUb7rakvjN8-by36T2ri3pxDPmDlaSxDjTAgbgE8-qElRsCNDIMuhY9aogqaQrJrGdWYL5qkJmCGwYRzc0qXDF9K_S-b-tI_UFwLq6kQSm53VS/w212-h81/cups.jpeg" width="212" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">So many interwoven <br />energies<br />catching up<br />creative poetic high<br /><br />how you doing?<br />time moving quickly by<br />how is it Friday<br />or Sunday<br />again?</p><p style="text-align: center;">Resting and Dreaming<br />thinking garden?</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicq2Yj6Q0vkyCD0Q9M4pLQLrHypTyu3yU8Nd_Zq7zQou8Zhz-fp6Jr_eEheDeIjC3yBFWQ4XN9VmHihwJ_gMzhWlwH9faqYmLBMxj1ri5PqLrvh6cBtD76XRsj1I9iNs8a6p4FS6Cz79dMDxuWomNCpUgEwAZBAJ1N14Y5qHp_SJj_BjbNi3kqESUq/w183-h138/IMG_7129.JPEG" width="183" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">2 tall yellow ocher hats<br />layers and snowpants<br />and boots<br />big coats<br />insulated from the wind<br />and cold<br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1715" data-original-width="1310" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoHnCC89Romzdf_xstslISgNYuII9_clYrukA_6nLGsty6pao4MVwKpgFSmj8DESYkIaEE8Nwmxe19SGyDnk_w8-YAVdoMi3dZNZuoiKQcE-cx4UongtIt3VRC-JuMLgKb1WkSyPsuNfB8eQjfV5cEv_eu5X9e2eKraMMPpuWDB3Pv2QWDA4E4efAA/w197-h259/IMG_3010.JPEG" width="197" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">chime chime clonk</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizC1FshtFlrROA8_N5uv8EOAFKHPw5OuU57Gr8lZjfdKmC-Ta9vCvmrf28yvwjTht_MftCbjkkqEVTMol5oAUEqlpt_TwMLx6xVOZPXh5Oag7uiwquT6etzF07cTpljNGmk9y6QdiNC0JTOYQ4Izi9oDm9MvbAB-YsNyB8GVoU_Ezt_EQoe0RHA739/s320/IMG_7128.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">full moon rises due East<br />sun rising halfway there<br />everyone in the West<br />double cookies for the North<br />heart cookie for the Center<br />heart is our center<br />balance bias<br />here & now<br />this middle world<br />our friend Bridget</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvBY2lA3eYDy5gPsRDpeV6sRZFtc8O1S-q4lGNtiiVG1yzE7Hn7X8iugvjjfw0EKD0YM8ihKUVoclLcwqq_-sxQjEWQEZZOI8e_EE6Qdo8M6UAeSccENEuq0jV5Hg4daJe0_tZWljUUO66kc0cLbCXHMOFTDvdAgi7wzU1ry4vqofAgGHLVEmmHMhW/s2048/IMG_3045.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvBY2lA3eYDy5gPsRDpeV6sRZFtc8O1S-q4lGNtiiVG1yzE7Hn7X8iugvjjfw0EKD0YM8ihKUVoclLcwqq_-sxQjEWQEZZOI8e_EE6Qdo8M6UAeSccENEuq0jV5Hg4daJe0_tZWljUUO66kc0cLbCXHMOFTDvdAgi7wzU1ry4vqofAgGHLVEmmHMhW/s320/IMG_3045.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> basket of one of all the flowers<br />from last year's garden<br />May this year be a good one<br />may our fields flourish<br />may our good dreams be realized<br />may our fears be allayed<br />or faced or befriended<br />may our hearts be strong<br />and kind<br />and let our creativity guide us</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_9lW149bLmqdweif_m3Z4NMntbFZHwPMuFna0rqVrBl44k2t40jmszmyTsy2bwSTlvFpqkd28jMjeM5AbmCzDhRzKruMSEN0qS8QqPdbuW0AZKbDzBdWKrky6Ve2muwWsG3Mm61xrsPv8aW3RIoTb80rp-O4Ca-MSbWDb7nvRrG-vTrewR3W30zu3/s2048/IMG_3084.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_9lW149bLmqdweif_m3Z4NMntbFZHwPMuFna0rqVrBl44k2t40jmszmyTsy2bwSTlvFpqkd28jMjeM5AbmCzDhRzKruMSEN0qS8QqPdbuW0AZKbDzBdWKrky6Ve2muwWsG3Mm61xrsPv8aW3RIoTb80rp-O4Ca-MSbWDb7nvRrG-vTrewR3W30zu3/s320/IMG_3084.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: center;">Our Omens:<br />From our Honored Dead, Blessed Ancestors- WUNJO, Joy<br />From the Beloved Spirits of Nature and Place - EHWAZ, the horse and connection of horse and rider, <br />the care-taking relationship with all livestock<br />From the Glorious Gods and Goddesses- ALGIZ, Be Alert/Be Aware, pay attention<br />From the Season of Imbolc and Our Dear Bridget- FEHU, fee, mobile wealth, worth</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ZJ8oMZ0GZF0gpG4jqKxlaTImF_VB-twE6apDMUR3ECbXRFNOUO5G86k0IF9l03ftguVe38SDw8Ei8f-a0kk5npoERtScPJqkDNmxk6pUY0yd781nJFcDj8CTHA30BMcgnBIXGnrdakTKd9jNMzcEbf7R7ZtkTVdZeJf1FpHJ0MJOHmR_dK06iwqj/s2048/IMG_7152.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1402" data-original-width="1283" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE7NJWxuN0G3RcgFXTDFKHBCjxF6HVWfQ66zZ6zaNL3aDdYFf0KuISTMML6TjmDaHoLeuqP_w1_9qzyEfU3QmOGQi6RVz5nMGWjozpr2vF73ttRj0ml0UJxki5wU7-wi9tNDDrBETO_RbqG9z27X7icC8yNI0jXFZAcP726w0X5L305cMfwpAA9pWT/w258-h282/IMG_3108.JPEG" width="258" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;">full moon over ice crusted stream</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxoaa4FFfadQZpmz7SYEnvmXWiWzrqBZgLjKIZlvN2P9yZT2fCMsHm4LpCyFMEOk8xkvjqb8XCRIII1w_jLDg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">we were out with <br />the Moon and the Shrine<br />when the candle burnt out.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiItEUOHNTlJ1TDLRNqsQfCs90ASLh1cg3FRte0E58ioi5ypphrC9E25yzEBLyYTBxjd1eytO_3QAJI-w2Nlx07o9c69S5i0Ck7_BklBqzenno7_I0-z9qzCdyU1qRvZwbdINxXtE0lyYRdFDH2w6yEuf8c_kaeJwH5tNfupaRQetYrZ6YxRpNSMlZB/s2048/IMG_3138.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiItEUOHNTlJ1TDLRNqsQfCs90ASLh1cg3FRte0E58ioi5ypphrC9E25yzEBLyYTBxjd1eytO_3QAJI-w2Nlx07o9c69S5i0Ck7_BklBqzenno7_I0-z9qzCdyU1qRvZwbdINxXtE0lyYRdFDH2w6yEuf8c_kaeJwH5tNfupaRQetYrZ6YxRpNSMlZB/w153-h204/IMG_3138.JPEG" width="153" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><br /><br />Our Whole Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546976224010818225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008555222525619147.post-83687677120831285502023-03-01T14:01:00.001-05:002023-03-01T14:01:18.035-05:00Bridget Claims Her Own<div><p style="text-align: center;">in lieu of finishing today a long post on our blessed Imbolc,<br />here's a few stories from then<br />to illustrate<br />Bridget's Encompassing Presence and Blessing<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEm8HR99abQMIKWL_GRFR19ikrUF3-JUN7nvXd4mXuInwzCSOlPfp5NzAOXOMXrrN-CwsZOqM5WP5yeMgKGqOVwYIApXXn9l77bTPdsOTA-mMf1koKPugxJzdHnoohOoBf9sj086VaYTMnuwxoJqcSp7FgDnO0MSEuOncxRlhcwRBXg82ISCZX5D5R/s1988/IMG_3106.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1988" data-original-width="921" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEm8HR99abQMIKWL_GRFR19ikrUF3-JUN7nvXd4mXuInwzCSOlPfp5NzAOXOMXrrN-CwsZOqM5WP5yeMgKGqOVwYIApXXn9l77bTPdsOTA-mMf1koKPugxJzdHnoohOoBf9sj086VaYTMnuwxoJqcSp7FgDnO0MSEuOncxRlhcwRBXg82ISCZX5D5R/s320/IMG_3106.jpeg" width="148" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">of the 3 Bridget cloths <br />I wove into the tree branches the night before, <br />the coldest night with winds howling, <br />one was Susan's grandmother's handmade lace handkerchief. <br />It was to be for me, personally. <br />The next day,<br />all the cloths were no longer in the tree <br />and were scattered in the garden. <br />But the lace one with the green shamrock and trim <br />was completely gone.<br />Bridget said for her, personally.<br /><br /><br />on the way here,<br /> Elizabeth got down her steps with a full basket, <br />but one with a weak handle which broke on the last step <br />opening but not breaking <br />the bottle of home-brewed mead for Bridget.<br />She took about 1/5th of the bottle right then.<br /><br /><br />making non-caffeinated tea for us, I put my thumb <br />through Bryan's tea bag and figured it would be good sacrifice<br />and wrapped it up and put it in my pocket for later <br />and put a new one in his cup.<br />Somehow that undid itself, <br /> the broken one filled his cup with herbs <br />which were then offered to Bridget.<br /><br /><br />So grateful for you dear Bridget, <br />goddess of strength and song,<br />of healing and good health and our hearth, <br />of our everyday and extraordinary,<br />of our fire and inspiration and compassion<br />and so much more.<br /><br /> <img border="0" data-original-height="1856" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJGRie-MrBO0tab6YZW_WtV_gHFpTU47ydhAUPe8Ld2Nfp-kjmt5IlwMWZRrroDIyLQ0o4e4KTM6NrpXdI8hkhuQpJrvjhJyYb8nT0IVhWpLSCgaiGpsitWB856_uu8ksa-1EFNmCAJ83yLmBLBi9nUHG8eHmWTyH11JUJFZXrQsdG70DZ_XYtOxMn/s320/IMG_3182.jpeg" width="265" /></div>Our Whole Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546976224010818225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008555222525619147.post-5628282252019536382023-01-08T20:07:00.001-05:002023-01-08T20:08:15.928-05:00MidWinter Solstice Yuletide Blessings<div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>written over the course of several weeks </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>spanning the end of one calendar year</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>into the next</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>amid a wild variety of weather</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>and emotions</i></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZYFTgmTBSgi3We6lvcKSbnWdwNO_eglwfGDta7j7Fi2JNtdqD5nRNTI4Hbw8zwEO2tOOlqdqTk7vepdNQ-M-mrAM8KQNIuqNBB46CgeOWfAE7VhuDg75MPG8DSw3KgiiN8-KZUvhjyh-b122zRBrcWwxvltqOGfDCK3Fo4Za_43lBZRhaO-6fK8X/s2048/IMG_1960.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZYFTgmTBSgi3We6lvcKSbnWdwNO_eglwfGDta7j7Fi2JNtdqD5nRNTI4Hbw8zwEO2tOOlqdqTk7vepdNQ-M-mrAM8KQNIuqNBB46CgeOWfAE7VhuDg75MPG8DSw3KgiiN8-KZUvhjyh-b122zRBrcWwxvltqOGfDCK3Fo4Za_43lBZRhaO-6fK8X/s320/IMG_1960.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Snow falls sideways as the temperature drops <br />10 degrees an hour.<br />Our Yule was just after a snow storm <br />that wasn't as bad as it could have been<br />and days before this one <br />where it snowed all day <br />until it rained hard all night<br />with high winds knocking out power<br />until it was on again<br />and now the flash freeze<br />arctic blast<br />directly from the North Pole.<br /><br />Nothing we can do<br />except feed the fire, <br />cook food,<br />send out love and let go.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOBaJbU94kiiLKm1Br35fXk_kRxjK5KO1Hhv8dRphJeYniR2mpMM8-4r2NU8yn9KAn0bOcxOHPU6Jsmrk9LwhSeUKC-H6hx43wkAHkC1VE_fFHUXJkbqMtgb1x8c6QglsDB8C5lpIR6fwtg8mpDNUqLvX9lETvmtuNuJ7UTPLpNHh0LF9dHmtbJjIo/s2048/IMG_2022.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOBaJbU94kiiLKm1Br35fXk_kRxjK5KO1Hhv8dRphJeYniR2mpMM8-4r2NU8yn9KAn0bOcxOHPU6Jsmrk9LwhSeUKC-H6hx43wkAHkC1VE_fFHUXJkbqMtgb1x8c6QglsDB8C5lpIR6fwtg8mpDNUqLvX9lETvmtuNuJ7UTPLpNHh0LF9dHmtbJjIo/s320/IMG_2022.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Quite a few of our grove family<br />had to miss ritual<br />ill or quarantined<br />and their absence was felt.<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">But we were here<br />building a fire in the snow<br />as we do.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTOGACnL6_-UA6_9heR_T5L3x6cM9NKtrIA2fKJjDLllvuX-GR7h_IOhaXD0kifMZ2ClxgJY3TYK3DPOj-JAdJ1jsdW_24j1Mat3UUm1V8i7xKGW0L02Tw5_9r9nt1AXsy31e6Q4h7ELmqLkrDFMmcXeBo3M3CuM_Uno_WeQJCcRFG98z3s1RDLHH1/s2048/IMG_1833.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTOGACnL6_-UA6_9heR_T5L3x6cM9NKtrIA2fKJjDLllvuX-GR7h_IOhaXD0kifMZ2ClxgJY3TYK3DPOj-JAdJ1jsdW_24j1Mat3UUm1V8i7xKGW0L02Tw5_9r9nt1AXsy31e6Q4h7ELmqLkrDFMmcXeBo3M3CuM_Uno_WeQJCcRFG98z3s1RDLHH1/s320/IMG_1833.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">And still we were nine folks.<br />Snacking on mostly sweets<br />conversations in different spaces<br />until everyone was here.<br />A blessed gift to have the time to share slowly.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLb6F7eTJ-ICpdkolvj0DwF3nob8ooesRaBpD6yKeJsC6IIz1MrBcbPMCqMHiIj6HQKg8PV1-JvSrBjKr74ggxekWIjJTypTgnehnc9itIAO1jeQ2JeoFuolfuyvAGSpdbra9MuiapY9KCtvjirS8CBGjtg43mf7B60q1U0Ps95aYXhGm0z7JzS68r/s2048/IMG_2128.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLb6F7eTJ-ICpdkolvj0DwF3nob8ooesRaBpD6yKeJsC6IIz1MrBcbPMCqMHiIj6HQKg8PV1-JvSrBjKr74ggxekWIjJTypTgnehnc9itIAO1jeQ2JeoFuolfuyvAGSpdbra9MuiapY9KCtvjirS8CBGjtg43mf7B60q1U0Ps95aYXhGm0z7JzS68r/s320/IMG_2128.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">This post has sat unfinished through the storms,<br />the holidays,<br />the new year.<br />Now with Springlike weather I continue.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQJC4FjSTKHee7iQ-t5LKJ-5QViUAEpOEk5TpgUaoCpQ1UK6QK9cPksAd_0iULVKqHzpztU03HV-86fVyRwA2RurNzZGcJXPMiR9Vg5owYS5H9hs6-RAfVYXhcMT8xrvim6Imu4lM_bBRirhbewZasTfF7zzJr68kywzpFy-_J8SY7UR1bhlFIh9Kq/s2048/IMG_2240.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQJC4FjSTKHee7iQ-t5LKJ-5QViUAEpOEk5TpgUaoCpQ1UK6QK9cPksAd_0iULVKqHzpztU03HV-86fVyRwA2RurNzZGcJXPMiR9Vg5owYS5H9hs6-RAfVYXhcMT8xrvim6Imu4lM_bBRirhbewZasTfF7zzJr68kywzpFy-_J8SY7UR1bhlFIh9Kq/s320/IMG_2240.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">The stress of Winter and Darkness<br />and the ease of Winter and Darkness<br />permeate our spirit<br />to bring us to Spring<br />like good compost.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvsdgdXvFNbv0zBz8lPN7Rpw9gprkx0e_2630BVnwtawnV-hwpiij8wpERw8DD6X9sbfGgURYRpDYUcLFMLK8iyHZJKqgd6b9ICru8Gln12K_QVpB9BRoY1T0PWPPwnWJCCUrYq5eKzkWDFqKpibq8sKnsqtdV8U1zUZGaV2yJN9XPyGOJDWS1dtn_/s2048/IMG_2453.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvsdgdXvFNbv0zBz8lPN7Rpw9gprkx0e_2630BVnwtawnV-hwpiij8wpERw8DD6X9sbfGgURYRpDYUcLFMLK8iyHZJKqgd6b9ICru8Gln12K_QVpB9BRoY1T0PWPPwnWJCCUrYq5eKzkWDFqKpibq8sKnsqtdV8U1zUZGaV2yJN9XPyGOJDWS1dtn_/w186-h248/IMG_2453.jpeg" width="186" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">And now another week later,<br />cold creeps back though the sun is stronger<br />and the day is noticeably <br />a bit longer.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin5gwwNB9cH9OWaL2YfCKG09DeEpXMn51tGgGpyVaOpC0U4plMtF6iA4cq8-EjwWpt9jfWiJPif-WSEh0kD5Y138vccEq8Aej4l4OzoGK9r3Rwuf4IHmL1e6UR7SJJbrHXdYQ4hUZUgxu6v1NNKNCYWQ2dpAoL7D2tYeH9Klp4o-xEJG0UHeRjhhvm/s1701/IMG_2550a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="823" data-original-width="1701" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin5gwwNB9cH9OWaL2YfCKG09DeEpXMn51tGgGpyVaOpC0U4plMtF6iA4cq8-EjwWpt9jfWiJPif-WSEh0kD5Y138vccEq8Aej4l4OzoGK9r3Rwuf4IHmL1e6UR7SJJbrHXdYQ4hUZUgxu6v1NNKNCYWQ2dpAoL7D2tYeH9Klp4o-xEJG0UHeRjhhvm/w400-h194/IMG_2550a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Notes and pics from then possibly in a random order:</i></p><p style="text-align: center;">Several days of prep is best.<br />A table full of sweets, cookies, chocolates, pies and cakes.<br />Fortunately some brought real food.<br />Coffee and Tea for all.<br /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsNS7IArXF2Cbai7w2JDlQLb1UhA3_4UzBQNzVHknL5EwjmCOVPqe1naaaTMkLWw9JLcjPszpfa9tdHsF9hpENxPJFn39opFh9YvbhKWPe7kI5R3fa4EohQ0rsJPbK3yTaavL4L5y0311rHHEJfabPN0Xti-Y4H8QzY1o-aDp8ZhYMF6bbbjErJ7A-/s320/IMG_5900.JPEG" width="240" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Missing some <br />but generating <br />light & warmth & joy <br />for everyone.<br />relaxing while waiting for others<br />all good<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw9KCxGxIK9Tx5jMA83TRT59q_rjeTwZy1dy_UNgNJrOz7JwJL8CL8MGNqWm7s-0eXAxWLVUE51JZtVjDllMg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p style="text-align: center;">all in good time.<br />at 12:00pm we lit the fire<br />at 12:12pm the wind whipped the flames<br />and ignited the greens in our sacred tree<br />at 2:30pm we started ritual<br />at 5:00pm we lit our Solstice Wheel.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNaMBaDWQSmeyD_3VRsjC3V9g-M7J_volbKKULbunU1VrQ5sEkdAEPmyQPM_kyiFeF3e2ICHE4OgpuvnvzoelUvwBGLaz8aXLjNVYs48AbyfsVyE72FMEPrpkCHyfMI2-HoFntlHb_1oBwMW1POVWQ07ZCjZfgjSCSfemSQQZAQ2LIaXfVi0V7yyUM/s320/IMG_1121.JPEG" width="240" /></a><br />Slower, more focused and thoughtful, <br />we try to get it all done <br />before the day is done <br />at 4pm.<br /><br />Take each ray of sunshine where and whenever,<br />as we move towards the light<br />the darkness is less heavy.<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf89rzgzvs3Ov1QNfAO10tdAsXdV_FAbJEeR2MeYIp9IFQCG3zT8smmUBUt-8IErKiGjgFkKM9EugVMfrSq9ucvrypVs3aEyTIHHDKy84PtE7H1n-5xDSEwENWnawfZYoMv2rqdGvomkuUwYx-GL6oDNkc53u-H7uUP0n7Axc6S47BDoIKtPBtucbB/s2016/sunlight.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2021" data-original-width="1334" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcjCsnhDRHh_6Rh1BXzELKjmS9EwX_bT33krMrrBvK0BkGoc4hrfF5FTOtYnAGSEHEP1X7u1NoZP-kimx4Z6eLc80dvnnjSb6HjfMMsWGxjHUgZdQAVPvWHSKqtkvLmeFgrDD97Mq0bkHpOsf9QGPH2g014g4SV8k4Fm-QhWSekuSoSby_N1PT0nqm/s320/IMG_0659.JPEG" width="211" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"> many flowers,<br />flowers and seeds<br />and last year's herbs.<br />it was so peaceful,<br />maybe it will work.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dydaBHnIcHzOQj_PBSCv0Dss9UrkI3SDHQS58ng1rXY7GFSPnC0WYV7QvKQlJ4ThFLzNTSHrQ3qSJ5GAUCfBg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Sparkly cake<br />two beef stews<br />lentils and rice and tofu and veggies<br />and sushi and breads and pie<br /><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEideG5nfeHzj9mByUvGcrLkfr-KHCPSt_sgbMfmaI1CYW-oHxNbtW1yM3bqiw3WPI-gstnp3-c5hYsZPR1bpZcpZPYD282UGR5gfsvzYUuhbsg7hVXen2F-4xbdH29Hj-4N4AdhYGIKiz_RJfhHgSEArj06ercjHXDQlUu8_9p803VEqvfPjEFQsssS/s320/IMG_0784.JPEG" width="240" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">no photos of all the food<br />all the gathering<br />in all the rooms and outside<br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPtAcK0XGsP8Fkfp_zlygbmVlla3Jiv3cpC20QSQtDGwuxdxYTpI2vI6pqicQtdB2oBm1erKqMqQW90VUdFTcL_dVKqUPhgJWj2yM6B4tATEATJ-mJ5GzMa4_OO9EatL2nJFazwbsc7u8DRpBqMgmxN0H-GeQJgzU_20vm36sDHWHN7wHD6yLYNBCN/w250-h333/IMG_0779.JPEG" width="250" /></a><br />Warm night<br />hanging out<br />early darkness<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwaE0hsWTjFEH6Bifa8I-hroVUlhOAD7papDYJ6iKFziTHOpC0FYMTBGeKFEJQGQLkVrNFhkqQ2chxrtT1-fkbk1juUvekWMHdQ9nAmV3Wvb2oeeodw9XO-LXp7kJGoLi1-UdHUYndPx4FYkGMtDGdhi0MyXgzF3d-b6-xIOoe-3QvqV6yjPb7_d3P/s1634/IMG_0780a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1634" data-original-width="1473" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwaE0hsWTjFEH6Bifa8I-hroVUlhOAD7papDYJ6iKFziTHOpC0FYMTBGeKFEJQGQLkVrNFhkqQ2chxrtT1-fkbk1juUvekWMHdQ9nAmV3Wvb2oeeodw9XO-LXp7kJGoLi1-UdHUYndPx4FYkGMtDGdhi0MyXgzF3d-b6-xIOoe-3QvqV6yjPb7_d3P/w214-h238/IMG_0780a.jpeg" width="214" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">are our prayers and gratitude <br />ever enough?<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3mKWOYbis3K1g7FqVkrawngy7_Q1mZVeCBQFGHakvetpxGquwgei65CZV5XXQWReYDzhSrsiFHPdW-VqKtzg-B0YxoklCk_5BsR_otF_N-0KLx1vM8aYXVwoo_Q-qDrGZQKbj60QAg73wAkHO-Ooo3ESR-kCG2peoU-x__2WlfwIj_usQRjYhu7FQ/s1748/gratitude.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1748" data-original-width="1179" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3mKWOYbis3K1g7FqVkrawngy7_Q1mZVeCBQFGHakvetpxGquwgei65CZV5XXQWReYDzhSrsiFHPdW-VqKtzg-B0YxoklCk_5BsR_otF_N-0KLx1vM8aYXVwoo_Q-qDrGZQKbj60QAg73wAkHO-Ooo3ESR-kCG2peoU-x__2WlfwIj_usQRjYhu7FQ/s320/gratitude.jpeg" width="216" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">always things forgotten<br />but never lost,<br />our dear departed<br />never forgotten<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSEgFguTwlGh-FK2c4b4qvFAocaa7H_ZIm-dO1NSm9A2pWmIgEbrjPHF-mEn47BIgCl8qwxtLm69YrkYr-B9dw9fixsxuZ5wKzVZL_lKOdcCuYPk_dBrTSkThJW-zSEBC1vf9hnMuNMheppz0iJ4dz2U3yG57zb95JLSB-0CwVtasZJnCJggOKCeY/s2048/IMG_0787.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSEgFguTwlGh-FK2c4b4qvFAocaa7H_ZIm-dO1NSm9A2pWmIgEbrjPHF-mEn47BIgCl8qwxtLm69YrkYr-B9dw9fixsxuZ5wKzVZL_lKOdcCuYPk_dBrTSkThJW-zSEBC1vf9hnMuNMheppz0iJ4dz2U3yG57zb95JLSB-0CwVtasZJnCJggOKCeY/s320/IMG_0787.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">candles in the Nemeton<br />fire above and below<br />worlds of cinders<br />flying embers<br />weeping from the smoke<br />transformed<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi3fCoWiu_RLReFv0txzhW_jJzsK64mb-ECrhP0zmGr4AoUgPKMFEaTMOjngv63ek86jN6ixOafoZxHiBn7Wu9ExTYbgAG3Df5omr3Bzw8si1bActWmeei-4c4JT9PXDZoonWbtLLb4aWFHctsT_OBmrZ2k96ARqhZvN7dMUcd1p_bb3pIeQaK9f4A/s2048/embers.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="714" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi3fCoWiu_RLReFv0txzhW_jJzsK64mb-ECrhP0zmGr4AoUgPKMFEaTMOjngv63ek86jN6ixOafoZxHiBn7Wu9ExTYbgAG3Df5omr3Bzw8si1bActWmeei-4c4JT9PXDZoonWbtLLb4aWFHctsT_OBmrZ2k96ARqhZvN7dMUcd1p_bb3pIeQaK9f4A/s320/embers.jpeg" width="112" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">it's ok,<br />we're going to be ok,<br />each of us provide<br />in our hearts and bodies<br />for each other.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwmW1wAlu8NVGV58Tk2EKnEuALwcJkI_DvHHxlcCvNUbkxPaPI4j1s0-xRfbCXyc4mZknQZG5xch9nNFfDDp4TdE_RrcF6Loj2cZms5DI1vZMglCIkmrR0p2tRzUG2lIrGML3_M6mOg__WzCyJT2rf5fkIcPlRAufn-0E_xY2K6-YOE9jUTObo7KKn/s2048/IMG_0743.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwmW1wAlu8NVGV58Tk2EKnEuALwcJkI_DvHHxlcCvNUbkxPaPI4j1s0-xRfbCXyc4mZknQZG5xch9nNFfDDp4TdE_RrcF6Loj2cZms5DI1vZMglCIkmrR0p2tRzUG2lIrGML3_M6mOg__WzCyJT2rf5fkIcPlRAufn-0E_xY2K6-YOE9jUTObo7KKn/w208-h277/IMG_0743.JPEG" width="208" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">KYDG<br />Crafts and shaping<br />the torch the sharp edge<br />Year's harvest<br />the time needed for completion<br />High Noon<br />vantage point of midday<br />Giving/Receiving<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p></div>Our Whole Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546976224010818225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008555222525619147.post-11880043439696937792022-10-31T14:00:00.001-04:002022-10-31T19:24:53.131-04:00Autumnal Equinox-the crazy balance of harvests<div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbHb-NX8-vuFFbzw9DTdwqwXUoWLp1s2YaLm3WCgw_zmuYRckpbB7S9aKi3tfu1nyXs9oBO3YAeUMEufqtdDqEgg6hCpHVdUIe1uQGsvU54_YamEnY5m6adu5NqgkwBHTx76oFIZQwc_mOkwTmnf6QrG-Y8D7YBW5S_CYRF8LZ8zHZ_tJlriVQLvI-/s320/IMG_0047.jpeg" width="240" /></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This season has been a glorious riot of color, <br />of tying up loose ends, <br />of hugging and loving, <br />and gently though decisively moving forward.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Quickly the weather turned chilly<br />with each warmish or sunny day now a special joy.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Winter is coming, <br />gather sticks, chop wood, harvest flowers and seeds.<br />Hummingbirds and Butterflies finally gone,<br />Each still blooming flower a gift, <br />each leaf falling like petals.<br />Putting up what we can, sharing what is left.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This is the time when we feel the transitions deeply;<br />we've been putting out dumb suppers since it first got cold.<br />Spirits who pass through here are welcome <br />to eat and drink and be safe.<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiazR2o-TQcPSP4EQRDlMt5y6fYhCsL6OJyBwJM8Mzlig4gLJgbEAa-VE5-6ErKlIC28z1K9sU8fFuunDn0tBuyOdU1vrWpGFlGpgvewwRuv1za4UpOrAe-kB5ThfPAW3WGYbTUR1YVWjb20TqH4jP77wq0ESBRa10qL2GCXocvUJepb1kbnrQbw6je/s2048/IMG_0127.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiazR2o-TQcPSP4EQRDlMt5y6fYhCsL6OJyBwJM8Mzlig4gLJgbEAa-VE5-6ErKlIC28z1K9sU8fFuunDn0tBuyOdU1vrWpGFlGpgvewwRuv1za4UpOrAe-kB5ThfPAW3WGYbTUR1YVWjb20TqH4jP77wq0ESBRa10qL2GCXocvUJepb1kbnrQbw6je/s320/IMG_0127.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">The visual intensity of autumn<br />distracts us from the loss of summer<br />while tossing us toward the darkness.<br /><br />Do not be afraid,<br />there is brightness even in endings.<br />Cycles of change<br />from one to the next<br />endlessly onward<br />and back again.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWsUksVNfzZ3uWUPYbzsyJaxvcq0F2xyM-btAQcdokVjgoRXXvjNyM61afT0RgDudqgKu8SmAFwReUU9k-wsgX_-FFSraQ3NfqrCQ-PLAeVqSfIHXEu3u5LoA88_5Xe4T1I6EjTtS4xvyqzLQZdkJT6LXg9O9p8bm7t9dw9qR5lUGZCIB0HT6ML-qn/s1693/IMG_9739.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1693" data-original-width="1525" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWsUksVNfzZ3uWUPYbzsyJaxvcq0F2xyM-btAQcdokVjgoRXXvjNyM61afT0RgDudqgKu8SmAFwReUU9k-wsgX_-FFSraQ3NfqrCQ-PLAeVqSfIHXEu3u5LoA88_5Xe4T1I6EjTtS4xvyqzLQZdkJT6LXg9O9p8bm7t9dw9qR5lUGZCIB0HT6ML-qn/s320/IMG_9739.jpeg" width="288" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> We had been so sick in the last weeks of summer, </span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">the first two weeks of September,</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">when there was finally rain and then greening</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">and feeling close to ok</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">by Equinox.</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">The heavy exhaustion lingering,</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">dragging us to re-balance,</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">slowing us down </span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">like the gardens</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">into the space</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">for next year's seeds to grow.</span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6gIVH_KvjQrMxQjoSzeRh569psjUWvr2vITq_Ag4lrKhuQsy3VeWksMnWwJW5o8x0E8pH-E2nOJDYVKdV70LdTyBDrP-d2gz1olX6DVRj6MKFuWRkSjjUYIaj1bqxpGzkDTMnfWzQkaylOnBtL0k6P9UtfbT24j5LaVO6_k7atWz4AjlyTzd5ddgk/s320/IMG_9289.JPEG" width="240" /></a></i></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>gentle easy ritual</i></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>so much food</i></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>lots of pie</i></span><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFwcjikS-Op-28fI-IPkmYja0r7zrZV9Is1ZXrgF4bI1bHoW85IzgAVtJup10EpMFKE9z6FCc6AQmUMgbhWHK2PvKGeWnk5oOQjzW2IFc6fKv8IzovgX32txgnE2AqZkf6oTRHzpp2VqEqGUJ7FUhwlcEVo1-dQ6_9yKpuN-OLtYoH_lEtNJyOFwPD/s1918/IMG_9377.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81XjczREM82dTrxv5sCMjLfHB8ABTPOoEd6l9MsjVoMZGrh6bALHBV51xgvyVUouPK1ZQWUCMzDKDbL9lkdnO2epNUAVuSwmKXcvArx-r-RXLoT8wWtXkd6z0Hq2XyaJyIHLLl-6s-vXIiN78GOmYPMXALH-Z2LA-aqNSYDEsqJrNnC0nnm03bve0/s2048/IMG_9382.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81XjczREM82dTrxv5sCMjLfHB8ABTPOoEd6l9MsjVoMZGrh6bALHBV51xgvyVUouPK1ZQWUCMzDKDbL9lkdnO2epNUAVuSwmKXcvArx-r-RXLoT8wWtXkd6z0Hq2XyaJyIHLLl-6s-vXIiN78GOmYPMXALH-Z2LA-aqNSYDEsqJrNnC0nnm03bve0/s320/IMG_9382.JPEG" width="240" /></a><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br />easy catching up</i></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br />easy gathering</i></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br />very nice<br /></i></span></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>ready set go<br /></i></span></p></div>Our Whole Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546976224010818225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008555222525619147.post-4366455125864841922022-09-11T10:05:00.000-04:002022-09-11T10:05:28.375-04:00Lughnasah Blessings<p style="text-align: center;">Lughnasah is generally the time of thunderstorms <br />but this year it was drought.<br />Brown crunching grass drought.<br />Leaves changing color in August drought.<br />Grateful to be able to water the plants drought.<br />Praying our well didn't dry up drought.<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">This week we finally got rain. <br />Soaking long delicious rain.<br />Days of rain and rumbling thunder and flash flood warnings<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Cooler temperatures and changing light <br />and the drought-induced premature rush to seed of nature<br />brings the seasonal transition quicker and harder and sadder in so many ways.<br />Not ready yet, not ready yet.<br />I need another month of Summer, of gardening and planning, of eternal long days and endless time.</p><p style="text-align: center;">But cycles are what they are <br />and we are here now. <br />Autumnal Equinox somehow draws nigh. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Notes and pics from then, which of course never tell the whole story,<br />lots have been left out as has reminisced commentary, <br />but suffice to say it was beautiful.<br />There were 10 incredible humans, <br />1 fine dog and countless Kindreds.<br />Small fire, lots of smoke, sweet gentleness, strong emotions, sincere prayers, refreshing waters<br />and most excellent feasting.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4XAyKgy3V4oeHMF100Bj8iKgxxkwNAHnBosKwNyZl2nROY8nAubKlkKuKOpe6s_UXWvuEL8u8t6v8VnqtAYU19RYPjc8E8PV4r2RZoepa7GYnJM7xBgttposFMPQ8bFSbOjQJ0R8sq4xzs6tHZiKYLa4UKZQ8APxo3j4pK9norZn-bFB00iIogMSc/s2048/IMG_8537.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4XAyKgy3V4oeHMF100Bj8iKgxxkwNAHnBosKwNyZl2nROY8nAubKlkKuKOpe6s_UXWvuEL8u8t6v8VnqtAYU19RYPjc8E8PV4r2RZoepa7GYnJM7xBgttposFMPQ8bFSbOjQJ0R8sq4xzs6tHZiKYLa4UKZQ8APxo3j4pK9norZn-bFB00iIogMSc/s320/IMG_8537.JPEG" width="240" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>this cool early morning day after<br />sun rising through the trees<br />more and more due East.<br /></i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7epvXVFRdH6dW2yhO9gq3OXPanCmO6OjJmDq2Tg55qb63o60Iazcgp-jq6k6CEhK5r8NTof443iIMzNdaQy_sAiYuSDLiQfj-vKj-PG_B1aIVKe-TrbOPqb3TYkIwxiGg0Znp3YlNF_K5sB8o6cMtZL9yjKCfb0RcxeXbQKz5QaDchDCcSxaaSGae/s2048/IMG_8450.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7epvXVFRdH6dW2yhO9gq3OXPanCmO6OjJmDq2Tg55qb63o60Iazcgp-jq6k6CEhK5r8NTof443iIMzNdaQy_sAiYuSDLiQfj-vKj-PG_B1aIVKe-TrbOPqb3TYkIwxiGg0Znp3YlNF_K5sB8o6cMtZL9yjKCfb0RcxeXbQKz5QaDchDCcSxaaSGae/w193-h257/IMG_8450.JPEG" width="193" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>prep is always long<br />and event is always so fast.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>slowly moving through the heat<br />cleaning & cooking & prepping<br />as devotional work.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>it seemed like the shortest season<br />like MidSummer ritual just was<br />and now ritual again.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>it's good to take the time you need<br />to go slow and to appreciate<br />we are here now.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>bees &butterflies & hummingbirds<br />cicadas buzzing<br />many flowers.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>thunder and grey clouds but rain passing us by<br />torrential down the mountain<br />blessed here only with a breeze.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>enough time to talk with each person<br />enough time for cold beverages<br />enough time to go slow.<br /><br /></i><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5T0wYmQAUscd-c9slJ767650LkS2mBY0EnldVwdIvv1YjIioNwJKtwoK2afpF0kgxW3Eliduyqgxw9aqPZB7RMcb9aethAsLncZo12V0JOuGxWAGq0Mur-0u0sysHryuqesNlAwl80vHiKLLWAuUTPmqkLczbxD_Ua520kfXGkdxwSfEgvdpTacst/s320/IMG_8535.JPEG" width="240" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>the relationship between the inbreath and exhale<br />the relationship between us and all things<br />between our heart and head<br />between our ancestors and our lives<br />between our sacred and everyday life.<br /></i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjct98sAAMNBnA7agie-e448QWhRMY33YIStOHKrpwfozz7cR0TzdQKzOW4iX3qts6yUioU2Z7VAA7WacmmiCwtRbrmYoFf77Tyufii1K--d-UJmmuLSjwPweeOx2YQyCy2BzAl6NY1Dq3Ywc4x9B_vzz6dIJEeCQ20IBk3Rg-VBLMclsLZDHyqcyoA/s2048/IMG_8495.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjct98sAAMNBnA7agie-e448QWhRMY33YIStOHKrpwfozz7cR0TzdQKzOW4iX3qts6yUioU2Z7VAA7WacmmiCwtRbrmYoFf77Tyufii1K--d-UJmmuLSjwPweeOx2YQyCy2BzAl6NY1Dq3Ywc4x9B_vzz6dIJEeCQ20IBk3Rg-VBLMclsLZDHyqcyoA/s320/IMG_8495.JPEG" width="240" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>intertwined<br /><br /></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipoJuJWv87Aj7eyE95d1e33pEdXsjMbxSOOvFolhbAzEfmufm6hyOMsPgWx35aXjfZ3SHSw8uhFkQxU5PclItuZXwIVeUnsDmECDLbMZk8URj7f0wp3Nof0DanriMxxsUBcVGHyP0jkpT5aW5ZAGdyUp7c7Mi8SdGne_cIUJkE5I98z_O7WCVcA4x2/s2048/IMG_8491.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipoJuJWv87Aj7eyE95d1e33pEdXsjMbxSOOvFolhbAzEfmufm6hyOMsPgWx35aXjfZ3SHSw8uhFkQxU5PclItuZXwIVeUnsDmECDLbMZk8URj7f0wp3Nof0DanriMxxsUBcVGHyP0jkpT5aW5ZAGdyUp7c7Mi8SdGne_cIUJkE5I98z_O7WCVcA4x2/s320/IMG_8491.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>let go of what is holding you back<br />from your authentic self<br />there is only this one life<br />and only you can live it.<br /><br /></i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Eaj7QrFoyMhBfXfTpA4JOKrCRZmoiO78pCn7CYwQOiXg2-AxeLCCs6olna73qppUeCSJVt_pr1n4AbvCla6Telq1gEDRV7bQf3WszT_jQbMK85LxLJhwRu713YrWJKuypGTaM5nQw_hEqikO2HDXSkmqe8XMP5FnxwWmfrvty0_1Uh45kIsQAA96/s2048/IMG_8500.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Eaj7QrFoyMhBfXfTpA4JOKrCRZmoiO78pCn7CYwQOiXg2-AxeLCCs6olna73qppUeCSJVt_pr1n4AbvCla6Telq1gEDRV7bQf3WszT_jQbMK85LxLJhwRu713YrWJKuypGTaM5nQw_hEqikO2HDXSkmqe8XMP5FnxwWmfrvty0_1Uh45kIsQAA96/s320/IMG_8500.JPEG" width="240" /></a><i></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>fixing, repairing, letting go<br />shaping our harvest.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>already some leaves start to change<br />this best Summer flies by.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>the cool breeze is a blessing<br />good rain is an incredible blessing<br />tears are a great blessing.<br /><br /></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEG1mQq3PDdH7LiJXaMrTmO27hiBh9OSl2qfieTWSpRry6Xe04Zyfk6KcFVwmraRRbzgIPvGyEPILYoVb_rdW43gb-QPvKBPamg8Ag5eI-DUn-lugm2TiCr4jiLrGYbzgCsBuM_mpo8DhNqhHODGbDmNgpuzRB6YaT2cZyEt1WEHb9YhbqIfx0Edir/s2048/IMG_8529.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGlTazaIBNNuR0LbAKJ67HHVqPa9z3lyjuYDQhTInmkZM6-s55lhWWIO_VphD9WLDaJbaoYFd9NfYTaiwZngKu54HUqqYoWxGCUrM3mW0xT0Np1aJz_R44ui-OWtyHPNJ0LYfO7Y2WKwty9c9FqJr5oFsHMbHbGK5OiPZEYp2DWJ4d2zh9yyOB6y5-/s2048/IMG_8519.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGlTazaIBNNuR0LbAKJ67HHVqPa9z3lyjuYDQhTInmkZM6-s55lhWWIO_VphD9WLDaJbaoYFd9NfYTaiwZngKu54HUqqYoWxGCUrM3mW0xT0Np1aJz_R44ui-OWtyHPNJ0LYfO7Y2WKwty9c9FqJr5oFsHMbHbGK5OiPZEYp2DWJ4d2zh9yyOB6y5-/s320/IMG_8519.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>strong roots<br />strong bones<br />flexible branches and limbs<br />full breath.<br /><br /></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYBgtS6Z-ssDnnnr-6d-AmZNo8GxkWT6989Xmv99j3bTaze_PYSZygyhFPHLo2hTARpfak0nZ6wYXRvqRemUi5NJqbRyT3FNOdLwiqwEa4UIq36QpkIGeiHn9Gh6wGacPfWWyEr0tSHbhHNYw0p4RPaFd2ub3mAh-o_nUBRVXbFWpjHIk70NzwsZi/s2048/IMG_8503.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoojBqxjsKfni_F_hVHSb7sh9NErb0KlYtR3NKMnRmuw6dbqikBw24v9f4gScsq24pnc-RiNG97UUEHCrPp89UXdtjVZjNFWyKHEJcDZ4zB5KpudvoOrTLrV5oe2l0teLS1lZ1iSudMS4AZ6LExgNGfE3bREJALl4NG6I8_v2Ooj9QUomeaJwoa6XM/w175-h233/IMG_8500.JPEG" width="175" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>drought and flood<br />maybe not opposite but shared parts.</i><br /><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUx0yPipyY0XXdoUXe90RWlrzojUkz5O2sPIUfGfygJy8-w0alMU0MZmG-eIby19JmhRAXRCipLKTjUKkkq86gYOtA6614hm1rgDceyTn4dmWxKtPHbKHS61EZuFef_cDBgLMPHdfJ2ZoUFoIrSToqbaAxfiYeZKReHkhIZw4p3Oh6d9G1Mbu79Miz/s2048/IMG_8508.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUx0yPipyY0XXdoUXe90RWlrzojUkz5O2sPIUfGfygJy8-w0alMU0MZmG-eIby19JmhRAXRCipLKTjUKkkq86gYOtA6614hm1rgDceyTn4dmWxKtPHbKHS61EZuFef_cDBgLMPHdfJ2ZoUFoIrSToqbaAxfiYeZKReHkhIZw4p3Oh6d9G1Mbu79Miz/w174-h232/IMG_8508.JPEG" width="174" /></a><br /></i><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRT7VqLCIwqt7MDQJvZcBc8n2xMx3XBX5VDptNau6sDxPqocY3T6_eXytNbROxpRGmFLs8OfgkxipfNQfT8Se7-OGSJhqG-a3YgTnWLHtnKgcygJo75eDpfSGf-crLVAzxYigr6ClHb5TNs58ijPsIHnmZmuM48zyOzA_7sjMslogZ-w-bj-cGE34V/s320/IMG_8509.JPEG" width="240" /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>easy flow<br />enough space<br />energies transformed.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxRdnvx2m_6k7J4Rwckrl9OM56aTcjbKM-wv6RNwkpirHJ7nP8owriPTJjfWILySCB1DAxmB3DCvmlEkH_Gs51_wlLg76ulzJFRFRxv0x4ElfgarKylMevj60pleD_PUz_Nv7TRZILp9nEd9EtzR8X6UX9bvrn2USP1bk8ZWRSLfU2PeKZZw165G2v/s1487/IMG_8513.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1286" data-original-width="1487" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxRdnvx2m_6k7J4Rwckrl9OM56aTcjbKM-wv6RNwkpirHJ7nP8owriPTJjfWILySCB1DAxmB3DCvmlEkH_Gs51_wlLg76ulzJFRFRxv0x4ElfgarKylMevj60pleD_PUz_Nv7TRZILp9nEd9EtzR8X6UX9bvrn2USP1bk8ZWRSLfU2PeKZZw165G2v/s320/IMG_8513.JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><i> <br /></i><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><br /><br />Our Whole Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546976224010818225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008555222525619147.post-32927612699808027492022-08-04T21:34:00.001-04:002022-08-04T21:34:13.926-04:00the fullness of MidSummer-part 2<p style="text-align: center;"> Back then there was cool breeze and gentle winds.<br />Tornadoes and severe weather not yet on the horizon.<br /> First harvests just beginning.<br /><br />Now the air is hot and mostly still.<br />Crickets entirely fill the night soundscape.<br />Flowers and tomatoes are abundant.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Such is the season of MidSummer. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTwQozViRb2kdVNatJC-GBiUkK-kobePHLAXcEWjA2IIWH_0L8OUs4TJNIAyk4e_8T6GmqJo-m90x98HpZvzHsDDuhMmFgk8zD8dW6Vpzd1tzGjYLqqnAdpCoPVFh0wzFTTr0XxhCn0FJo2LMh5PdMztJ-55XQR84ldhJ9jxwk1uZXLmREESJAMe-/s2048/IMG_8395.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTwQozViRb2kdVNatJC-GBiUkK-kobePHLAXcEWjA2IIWH_0L8OUs4TJNIAyk4e_8T6GmqJo-m90x98HpZvzHsDDuhMmFgk8zD8dW6Vpzd1tzGjYLqqnAdpCoPVFh0wzFTTr0XxhCn0FJo2LMh5PdMztJ-55XQR84ldhJ9jxwk1uZXLmREESJAMe-/s320/IMG_8395.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Lughnasah approaches and we long for rain.<br />Gentle sustained rain,<br />not necessarily these crazy storms,<br />though whatever is is needed.<br /><br />Having finally watched the video of our MidSummer ritual,<br />fixed camera no additional microphone,<br />I see the gentle organic ceremony of our grove.<br /><br />It's easy to be here to honor the Kindreds.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ1hdGWZu3TZiw1NPZm3YvwVqlR63GtFREEYOv-4DoO6HYIumRZ5AAb64StrGzE4KuPHliBJUMFdHHXYhiBNcHxeVkTMh-pZU-uMZ_vPV6SCEyMxbeThE9lUxduaXZTKf7s4QIpStbCy1KRLS57buMBjSxmJ58Vy4-7NHmt3bQepn97U5mm-TTW4Lo/s1866/IMG_7479.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1866" data-original-width="1507" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ1hdGWZu3TZiw1NPZm3YvwVqlR63GtFREEYOv-4DoO6HYIumRZ5AAb64StrGzE4KuPHliBJUMFdHHXYhiBNcHxeVkTMh-pZU-uMZ_vPV6SCEyMxbeThE9lUxduaXZTKf7s4QIpStbCy1KRLS57buMBjSxmJ58Vy4-7NHmt3bQepn97U5mm-TTW4Lo/s320/IMG_7479.jpeg" width="258" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Everyone participates to their need and desire.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> Earth Mother<br />with great abundance and nourishment<br /> solid foundation<br /><br /> orientation with the directions<br />and the actual sun path<br />and the emotional associations of space</p><p style="text-align: center;">the well and the tree and the fire<br />powerful portals<br />tuning forked<br />"let this fire be a good fire"<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Mananan<br />Walker of the Ways between the Worlds<br />"let the gates be open"<br /><br /> unintentionally synchronized women<br />walking away to give outsider offerings<br />walking back together.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Dear Goddess Bridget,<br />patron of our grove,<br />insider friend,<br />compassionate healer, shining light,<br />giving voice and spark <br />to our hearts<br /><br />Ancestors- those humans now dead<br /> who know what this life is like,<br />who have struggled and succeeded and show us how<br /><br />Spirits of Nature and Place- all the flora and fauna,<br />animals wild and domestic,<br />plants wild and domestic,<br />insects and birds and fish and fungi<br />and rocks and water <br />and Sun and Moon</p><p style="text-align: center;">Gods and Goddesses- givers of great gifts,<br />shining ones<br />with special powers <br />existing simultaneously<br />with us and our honored dead<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">lots of flowers<br /><br /> joy and inspiration in the seemingly random<br />bird calls or airplanes or chimes.<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">silent prayers<br />so much to not say<br /><br />the omens not always easy,<br />but always clear and a gift<br /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPYPMUcElrBX_DUSNKRgrMp5WrBBjMonjRUDrgEit8PfFyWH83-wCSfD0ACK9T6X5kW_EW0Lc0hSYzlzAzANw08hpZWCOb9AU8dPb6k3rHI9tvhffKDu3pc7k2UseQczvWYwEiGosIiLcuDdnnDxQ72yre72K7QXbAomb_6NoJ_nNalt7m_YMqBuSX/s320/IMG_7513.JPEG" width="240" /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">From the Ancestors: Fehu or Fee, what things cost<br /><i>figure it out, pay attention, think about paying the price</i><br />From the Spirits of Nature & Place: Ehwaz or the relationship and partnership between horse and rider<br /><i>it not necessarily where you are going but how you get there</i><br />From the Gods & Goddesses: Hagal or Hail, disruption<br /><i>prepare for power outages and falling trees, be flexible and aware<br /></i>For the Season: Othala or Sacred Enclosure<br /><i>tend your home and gardens, protect what you care about<br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;">FEHO!<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Sharing the blessings<br />supporting each other<br />the Waters of Life<br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgknlIbbUKTuioKdmaSs8nbQkJt8TQ_mhbRswZeFffhoJq8BgiwzqIt54oRf2sHqvGTDXHagdJID20rvSsGAcUyC4Fx5bV6ei0FwSwPVgTLFZ-aqw37rz4yRTOt1uJe1TKV3gcYn2LfmicttmojdtlPgxgNpVXp3YqfqPBl0zQpipej2pcGOP8eoEJ6/w320-h240/IMG_1966.JPEG" title="photo by Nicci" width="320" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">so refreshing<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">gratitude gratitude gratitude</p><p style="text-align: center;">An amazing feast of many foods all around the table<br />eating in the full sun<br />not yet oppressive<br />though strongest and bright.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibZVq5ncazsR90B203d1zXx9rQRn4wNdSDS2RyJOmyRwfRtz34PMXFqoSaI2qs9ZnFqVhVnQphJQ-n-FaOSKHmpCdTZ21NuHHHoDeMx2hF5NPQWCNMlg9DOIwrtGvszIjv4IzE7kh2mAQTOulnJk02Slx16zSvzItzyR2_vQySbmzelmzjGI1rqt6d/s2048/IMG_1970.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibZVq5ncazsR90B203d1zXx9rQRn4wNdSDS2RyJOmyRwfRtz34PMXFqoSaI2qs9ZnFqVhVnQphJQ-n-FaOSKHmpCdTZ21NuHHHoDeMx2hF5NPQWCNMlg9DOIwrtGvszIjv4IzE7kh2mAQTOulnJk02Slx16zSvzItzyR2_vQySbmzelmzjGI1rqt6d/s320/IMG_1970.JPEG" width="320" /></a><br />And there was champagne and vegan cake.<br />MidSummer, our Anniversary, Father's Day.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-pKAdQdNNkStRpkg406kL9b-5lfsIaBiSsIAV8uSofAGrA1LPsNKpWmO8yWYrx7MyO2-5IHW8Fyjle9gQha2vhM-YQXCAk9lSCZ8LUtjRwHkOm0vd-XOP9vJqJg5yXd2D-ZLJJegXtD7nbEoPl5fCXpCDqOeV2GxcIcCASEMpUWtnfNfDcB6q1fV/s2048/IMG_7430.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-pKAdQdNNkStRpkg406kL9b-5lfsIaBiSsIAV8uSofAGrA1LPsNKpWmO8yWYrx7MyO2-5IHW8Fyjle9gQha2vhM-YQXCAk9lSCZ8LUtjRwHkOm0vd-XOP9vJqJg5yXd2D-ZLJJegXtD7nbEoPl5fCXpCDqOeV2GxcIcCASEMpUWtnfNfDcB6q1fV/s320/IMG_7430.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Love<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><br />Our Whole Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546976224010818225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008555222525619147.post-86825633554152511442022-07-26T14:59:00.000-04:002022-07-26T14:59:18.273-04:00the fullness of MidSummer-part1<div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Much in the garden has bloomed and gone to seed,<br />already, <br />already the intense heat <br />and serious thunderstorms.<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Already I can see the autumn coming even as the high midday sun<br />breaks through the clouds.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">MidSummer is the peak of becoming.<br />MidSummer is a dance of joy.<br />MidSummer is glorious.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Now, flying towards Lughnasah,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">busy </span>gets real.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Our Solstice ritual was on both Father's Day<br />and our Anniversary,<br />just like so many years ago,<br />great gatherings of great joy.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">By MidSummer we had already celebrated much,<br />the garden, the family, the home,<br />community, art, poetry,<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">connections within connections.<br />May it long continue <br />with strong roots and flexible branches<br />and marvelous fruit.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGb4fOh4YKAp3e-rFBBDeJLpz0owHLXpa_ODKOGGgubea0Rp37a9UYnbvL-KqE5jZIAFPL3wfv4IYte9rXMi6oS3TzWkX4JUcP1lJBWk_rblQPepcbkSB3HE4E5J0vgBgq4AbOIbXapGeYxzkQ3nj57vEnCNOqDm4NHdUXDPBEABboqMlsyn2tJnjO/w177-h236/IMG_7460.JPEG" width="177" /></div><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kitchen Gathering of Witches<br />Strawberries<br />Pots of Coffee</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXw4b3epx-SBqp5nXaf2rJ0LOqL39Fu6T4hBScFCnWuYsN7naYi7sLW0n95iXk2-7mh_jYfUgr_Ve0Bxubis93QNz2qnvVqp3KGx5mNKGhuiTIY8CJ7yHOb-ZhYdsnoTX2MdRpnGJZ4TozsirUVZFJQHoiSl5sdd3-ba_KBvZi9cL0qwvxSd_fzHvw/s2048/IMG_1958.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwsS4N5lVNi3KMub6VfYW6Gk_2E6N6RmM96XYC_4RK4w19h8BJL5rSfT8DDEX50d4Md3hPDJvSO0QKN3C7j21QfHK7iyBWUkBj8T1HNaP_QXCY3dGQx-ONLW7kbnoLVBNBgGCWteW0GAFiEEFBz2hGLO-kGm8P1zCehnbki3wZz_W-O8osEdVKX6Rv/w200-h266/IMG_7518.JPEG" width="200" /></div><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Intergenerational Boundless Joy </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0gBZgn1lanAscUsm7eM1lIkwRjKHgIh7GfP98oUVVDi5g2wLiySGmzmoda_BTdMOMrkyZyi8DYjNQhIH4obmuSUPh5qphAq_JXNvsD8KuCHbk9tOL8rWj6RVWlIxOGw8qy91f2BwtHNxfNzDbfaXPZmdoRohwIuz1Hrk1g7wXfaXnyE8EGTM8iLzm/s2048/IMG_7548.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0gBZgn1lanAscUsm7eM1lIkwRjKHgIh7GfP98oUVVDi5g2wLiySGmzmoda_BTdMOMrkyZyi8DYjNQhIH4obmuSUPh5qphAq_JXNvsD8KuCHbk9tOL8rWj6RVWlIxOGw8qy91f2BwtHNxfNzDbfaXPZmdoRohwIuz1Hrk1g7wXfaXnyE8EGTM8iLzm/w263-h351/IMG_7548.JPEG" width="263" /></a></div><br />Our Whole Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546976224010818225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008555222525619147.post-36062119421286305352022-06-13T13:54:00.001-04:002022-06-13T13:56:05.496-04:00MayDay - Part Last<p style="text-align: center;">All things change.<br />All seasons end.<br />All life is transformed.<br /> Until next time.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>From fiddleheads and buds to full blown greenery<br />as we luxuriated in the bloom<br />of the May.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;">Ever ready to move forward.<br /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyLcxkvmSMxIso0PhFd4IGhuBOIjUIg9d6WKwZkLuFSffJI4wAECRc-lNTB6FEezn0i-jhS-GFRpyq_7Cau12Jzj45an9wrCEdy5Ry-bjcgoNWm86XDY3qj_gjjzVL747_OeIXYUDA7JuBTu_olfPKAGWyC30uMNcLSDFCwID7wpKGJ1QtwOHkN0Bt/s320/IMG_7092.JPEG" width="240" /> </p><div><div style="text-align: center;">together as a family, cycles continue<br />with boundless gratitude and love<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Our Ancestors reminding us of what we have, <br />the true value of things and life and minding and mending our broken (financial) spirit.<br />from the Spirits of Nature and Place: Sowelu the Sun and the regularity of the Sun's passage as a time keeper, source of energy. Like the plants, soak up that light!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">from the Gods and Goddesses: Laguz or Lake, that which we draw up from, the cool liquid in the Earth from which we are renewed, quenched, revived, strengthened. <br />A great gift to remember.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">for the Miraculous Season of the May: Hagal or Hail or disruption. The solid ice that forms in thunderstorm updrafts.<br />It's always something.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Waters of Life<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZkSzRySp34-ReTgbFeGJZFaaZUMiZdBKLFAYypsfu98Ly_t4JgiDWMM4xblKdUnj0e_p7rFja4nM4-wVOPnHESKelMEzCltH2ayHJiDwrGJreBADM3MYJe45tx9bpZSpIkRC4S0DsJqPkUf__6g5sg963QV95tsL9ND4iF7sXugRpkf2-is254n-t/s2048/IMG_6318.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZkSzRySp34-ReTgbFeGJZFaaZUMiZdBKLFAYypsfu98Ly_t4JgiDWMM4xblKdUnj0e_p7rFja4nM4-wVOPnHESKelMEzCltH2ayHJiDwrGJreBADM3MYJe45tx9bpZSpIkRC4S0DsJqPkUf__6g5sg963QV95tsL9ND4iF7sXugRpkf2-is254n-t/s320/IMG_6318.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">All Gratitude<br /></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ready <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPY85fA10bA6oN9KqXfQRrxulzOX0Ep81HAQfqIyIhLd59ir9WqekR8jlviXc0SjufxtrPZJtmsYqxdVARbPySrwx4Q6kkr-Awvav29P8Znwmf_GzQyzE4iAHnCmmew0RT2vpaMmnWWLqFzW3l2LPMckMqzufP14ysINoT4UlZUwkvxADunQybKrMD/s2048/IMG_6262.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="405" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPY85fA10bA6oN9KqXfQRrxulzOX0Ep81HAQfqIyIhLd59ir9WqekR8jlviXc0SjufxtrPZJtmsYqxdVARbPySrwx4Q6kkr-Awvav29P8Znwmf_GzQyzE4iAHnCmmew0RT2vpaMmnWWLqFzW3l2LPMckMqzufP14ysINoT4UlZUwkvxADunQybKrMD/w304-h405/IMG_6262.JPEG" width="304" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Set<br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1VGEoi2L3ahIaHswCRpdTflhyKvolzZhKusHnvIMi-26udDZDnnxUrr5cjG7KPYfYqtW-GrqvZ7yREc_vJoNEzz8D1N1j2pR6ld0ZSSu0FTHhNPp-v_f_KQM01Ec5nV7px20M3GypJzYAwBRdJ2Qc3rNOnpBB1MnwdAsNiobyo1p_AwsJiDEDrJB/s2048/IMG_6259.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1VGEoi2L3ahIaHswCRpdTflhyKvolzZhKusHnvIMi-26udDZDnnxUrr5cjG7KPYfYqtW-GrqvZ7yREc_vJoNEzz8D1N1j2pR6ld0ZSSu0FTHhNPp-v_f_KQM01Ec5nV7px20M3GypJzYAwBRdJ2Qc3rNOnpBB1MnwdAsNiobyo1p_AwsJiDEDrJB/w198-h263/IMG_6259.JPEG" width="198" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Go <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwX1Dh-GTeEdG2GBSJvVu56pvpKEaUTpKm4ggUU1AKdXsqQiDxQn9MbFhgrRzX-LPq3a05u-HWP4CD84vu7TA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <br /><br /><br /></p>Our Whole Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546976224010818225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008555222525619147.post-57557973524320467432022-04-17T18:00:00.007-04:002022-04-17T18:07:45.911-04:00Vernal Equinox Recollections-Imbalanced Balance Again<div><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Zi37lq9BlTg5YlJsT10VAB9OLzTcKYB79ETuvoTdD2lGFmq5OA-DEk8zFiAGlhRe59lekOUjAL5a_wFdyIKaBVzbxPoiENdqI_scud7duOCLLaimm6uGSy2m98Ue7iPb8p1D7bd4uRezGDErDwv7-TyPCcphs41mwTolIWcoUWg2RNhFiMdb14BT/w199-h265/IMG_6049.jpeg" width="199" /><br /></div> <br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">This is the time of the full moon, the Pink Moon, <br />the Pascal Moon the Easter Moon.<br />Springtime is undeniably here. <br />The rains are cold and the sun is strong.<br />Each day there is more in bloom, <br />bigger leaves, annuals popping up, <br />life renewed.</p><p style="text-align: center;">How blessed we are to have arrived.</p><p style="text-align: center;">In this overly digital age the line of raindrops <br />on the window's edge is comforting. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Slowing down to the speed of the present moment.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Snowing while the sun shines. <br />Glorious Spring. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Another Season of evolution and clearing and building <br />and letting go.<br /><br />My notes from after ritual are a story of love and loss and awkward balance.<br />Of acceptance and stillness.<br />And now, weeks later, of faith and magic.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4njQH9hJ2BXyHWVE3Qm2e9Qw7eEnFcWSLrWYhhF9PFm2OvM8koPx-1VYx3WTTx1eFKgIPCwiWoNOgpu2Fn89z8_6xin-pa4RdkWLQBYN16KKN4vfe8B_5fgEtoZLt5Zq6wo4LOeHOe5l0gk89ZidaL6JLOjkGQxL62l9NdrHpuyGTBuCHZD3LuxdD/s2048/IMG_0122.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4njQH9hJ2BXyHWVE3Qm2e9Qw7eEnFcWSLrWYhhF9PFm2OvM8koPx-1VYx3WTTx1eFKgIPCwiWoNOgpu2Fn89z8_6xin-pa4RdkWLQBYN16KKN4vfe8B_5fgEtoZLt5Zq6wo4LOeHOe5l0gk89ZidaL6JLOjkGQxL62l9NdrHpuyGTBuCHZD3LuxdD/w254-h191/IMG_0122.JPEG" width="254" /></a><br />It's essential to open our hearts even if they're broken.<br />We have no choice.<br />Spring comes, even with snow.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVljIsRlP4ukDqOyn_pnvHET12dQ_1gzY5MWmiOQ_dv49K8RxFHjbTMYaHBDEu0PmjDc4jWo_TIVqm5DufCeHXQiy3YY5cuiUom_Oon1CMywWv3XxGSzpkFYJ1LA-ppTxsoAHZA_AQeKyS_yxPlnAhEPneZd7HN3iNwYr8gwQVTcq4yrchwzcXXQn1/s1465/IMG_6068.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1404" data-original-width="1465" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVljIsRlP4ukDqOyn_pnvHET12dQ_1gzY5MWmiOQ_dv49K8RxFHjbTMYaHBDEu0PmjDc4jWo_TIVqm5DufCeHXQiy3YY5cuiUom_Oon1CMywWv3XxGSzpkFYJ1LA-ppTxsoAHZA_AQeKyS_yxPlnAhEPneZd7HN3iNwYr8gwQVTcq4yrchwzcXXQn1/w253-h243/IMG_6068.jpg" width="253" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Maybe we had to really feel all the Winter<br />in order to let go for Spring.</i><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Sometimes going through the motions is what we got.<br />And what is is.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>So oddly cold and enough<br />but not enough.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;">Enough is enough.<br />We are enough.<i> </i> </p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Should we have prayed more for peace? <br />Is our gratitude enough?</i></p><p style="text-align: center;">There is a feeling of large shifts<br />both positive and not so.<br />The greening happens regardless. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>It seemed like ritual was about reaffirming<br />our balance<br />when in fact<br />it showed<br />how altered that balance is.<br /></i><br />There is a necessary re-calibration of our senses,<br />awakened from the darkness of winter.<br />Staying present and still as nature goes on fast forward.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxrXLo_Tw0sEbR-2BPmCsXaKqFNhIGLvGPUek8cH1Ymjtxp7UotTzJ1hFWuR0WECatZTPoiDW_UoECzH4hcsg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div></div><div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">As always the pictures and notes and recollections <br />do not compare with being here<br />now.<br /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB5RG0px9fPE7lbAUyMV7ddb-wGzQvtNePg2vSWS0dRpjYT7Br4fu9nPLOBVVsD-axjfFpWgj6CbzjoSzsqmAaqKM2kFfYcEqn1domUrXeo7S_BLk7vhAIv1ZPDXkX_UERLZBWqbMoSzQiAI684vxvC7AUdXDbXd3gXorvboput2b0rk43Y1SQzFYJ/w179-h238/IMG_5622.JPEG" width="179" /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidUxZ2RLUWjiKNpBJ_IFFPZgjUdXd96mLEGtHjnXXbebgyOxlBALggbzlzLESZRhjQKpaqfQwOMV6cmbVOThQVEjWnMrou6uDW7gkJxb-_0CTFV_YeA_RCs_txaFrWsDpR__y4gmvMBnYN9wwafGMWSE2saWz6Bmq566mhDcg03YyygeybzONOWrJx/w221-h295/IMG_5634.JPEG" width="221" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Give us a sign.<br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR60lJqyloaq7nzNc80WCA1ZGyPOFumjNUjDVcgg9UoTXW17J6pRKEm63PJbn2n83sl0CCjA0PbvTALJ7qw5zIu2V0oF_YjK-8-_qoJIB2Wa-VxCynA5bQbsTe7veblAd2VvnKWRPGVOqqIHZ9yI-lwjBEmY5wuhW1Lyj2FUylyuYIyVFfc66mbjUY/s2048/IMG_5684.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR60lJqyloaq7nzNc80WCA1ZGyPOFumjNUjDVcgg9UoTXW17J6pRKEm63PJbn2n83sl0CCjA0PbvTALJ7qw5zIu2V0oF_YjK-8-_qoJIB2Wa-VxCynA5bQbsTe7veblAd2VvnKWRPGVOqqIHZ9yI-lwjBEmY5wuhW1Lyj2FUylyuYIyVFfc66mbjUY/s320/IMG_5684.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from our Honored Dead:Eihwaz is the Yew, <br />the spindle of the world tree <br />the continuity of what is going on now <br />and what has happened in the past<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">from the Spirits of Nature and Place:Thurisaz is the Thorn, <br />the protecting guard<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">from the Gods and Goddesses:Laguz is the Lake, <br />that which we draw up from<br />that nutrition Spring <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">for the Season:Dagaz or Midday, it is a complete view, <br />almost a paradox view of a situation <br />that you have never quite seen before.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0eQWEXpDnD2cy4JFi8Xi8IURiYlJvSOj9u5rxOacxPlwBL_4Gzh40srMPI4QXEoRjWHXmIMnXd2Zxwiyw9up6Hi2tAteZ6iGHggv5XEWFMTCNMwq3CYJYWegwyKo91J9xlIIGsHOVDfjh-cGy1zngq4RjtWm5WkM87l9QWD1I0GKD-aueSXqOHCbB=w236-h315" width="236" /></a><br />With actual time to properly give to ourselves<br />as we properly give to others.<br />To honor all the aspects of ourselves<br />just as we do for all of our dear Bridget's skills.<br />We have known all along<br />of her renewal <br />and ours.<br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">NOTES & PICS from then with some random thoughts now:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">fire in the snow<br />people in the house</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwMukIldnXeh3A6DyIBeu4KhfcP2gCYbTJ-0pYHuGgm9sqDMy0PiPid6q6wx5ELaRafLb-5J44S-JlXKA0ShsMqR0dnmUzHyYoUCNatnlohOIlU2Jc_6Wc7YTh9_x6PNNfrgLV8CZuekOAGkU6EhkJKMjP3CNARa8VK0WI3XpAqgq2i6aKVo___mSH=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwMukIldnXeh3A6DyIBeu4KhfcP2gCYbTJ-0pYHuGgm9sqDMy0PiPid6q6wx5ELaRafLb-5J44S-JlXKA0ShsMqR0dnmUzHyYoUCNatnlohOIlU2Jc_6Wc7YTh9_x6PNNfrgLV8CZuekOAGkU6EhkJKMjP3CNARa8VK0WI3XpAqgq2i6aKVo___mSH=w172-h229" width="172" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bridget dear Bridget<br />how can we ever thank you enough<br />how can we express our gratitude<br />for your gentle guidance and love.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwIONIYncpdnMbCshVJAId85nICbRELSatcDH6oKukbFYY5_txAlmjrNDENEvuSvtN2raw4_eveSw4mpIMATg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Letting go of what we thought<br />or planned<br />but sliding through with what we've got.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjb2tVUHoiKm884OGn-U5-QZ_9lfcjkpKhiz6EfRLzQIZcU_1UPYhRIpZruowlmlWg1VAkuwRac3PoJjPPN1d6D-T1ribxuffPG_RleuO2vsiedgZxJwlbAhfw_GO8cSC5__Bn9EeHzsIIPJc-UMH90JHE9_Ym8QcWvog0auW6P_6uImCvtz-3mMQ5u=s320" width="240" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">-smoke and smoke-</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-Q3q4PjSazvzGs7mCszn87GlM_yJS9FoSC_8kxE1YA8bMQYEpEtZMlml1_J1ex6DhyG8eTsKtPpDyMHYljKXc3Ju5ochCNqMugolqGiZUKy5gS8doQLbG0d9HgZmfSsFWTqMUR_4BWBJU5gf7XmBfjYJirT3LVmfyd59s_AO_k7ycOCIjMAuO-8eR=w181-h241" width="181" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> in a field of smoke</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>thinking back to then so grateful for sunlight and warmth<br />and to have made it to Imbolc<br />we had no idea of the ice and storms to come</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">the frozen well <br />balanced on the center<br />falling<br />completely upside down<br />flipped over<br />but not on Bryan</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4_JnatYZ1Med-SgCwe_ez7FgjqMV1_DfPPBYqu4u3NJezQ8JKl4TuO-DI4_AReGzYn5G5EUozHPbJy17meAR05Hx3Ew3-QHyE1kBPbk8OLKJUXkMqffn18LHERfM8yeIfxX7zg-w8eRN4XaGHqV1nf3nwVs-bjXAEaNHPU2tS-YeGuMHucZxMif56=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4_JnatYZ1Med-SgCwe_ez7FgjqMV1_DfPPBYqu4u3NJezQ8JKl4TuO-DI4_AReGzYn5G5EUozHPbJy17meAR05Hx3Ew3-QHyE1kBPbk8OLKJUXkMqffn18LHERfM8yeIfxX7zg-w8eRN4XaGHqV1nf3nwVs-bjXAEaNHPU2tS-YeGuMHucZxMif56=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">the tree gently<br />coming towards me<br />with the circle of sweetgrass<br />from Bridget's girdle</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZUGnChf_QeHTz63hVko-3ggwWKxGq9sX-dthfs0DiSTVT9RLpVLGAS0zqv6jGLsb4pjmV6sPHZqxuntLL3VwxbySYplwS07yW_jexiU414o2jFkxTAPOShSfKXaeNeq6OqY8o5H9Fg6eBv57-Xn4EtLRFmuLnkgJqufXmt0SoXNCwMeVB2aol2kRy=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirTEpQn6Fp0sXvrsHPCH9TONcuC79jNn_pkK2o0KxzWFp9RStwqnrDxkTK6HuN-_nTG0KkQLwNCa5ajOToPqmRHLfac42U_buqrIsjfUIrXbrgvqZly75ixmAnN7MqPOXWs0gw_XyaDTPBZYdfZhJpH2RLt5QZKcyzRtWJdyKWRCVDnHA_B61Ju8FF=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirTEpQn6Fp0sXvrsHPCH9TONcuC79jNn_pkK2o0KxzWFp9RStwqnrDxkTK6HuN-_nTG0KkQLwNCa5ajOToPqmRHLfac42U_buqrIsjfUIrXbrgvqZly75ixmAnN7MqPOXWs0gw_XyaDTPBZYdfZhJpH2RLt5QZKcyzRtWJdyKWRCVDnHA_B61Ju8FF=w170-h226" width="170" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />we felt a bit awkward and wyrrd<br />thrown off kilter by distress<br />dealing with old patterns <br />of harm and love<br /><div style="text-align: center;"> letting go<br />the deep primal hurt of family<br />accepting who you are </div><div style="text-align: center;"> what you can give</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>the keening of release</i><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">taking prep time to calm and heal<br />clearing space in the total silence <br />of a land of snow and cold<br />digging out the firepit and building a small fire<br />not knowing how it might work<br />sliding back into the chair<br />time and again<br />wanting to be so joyous<br />working in the fragility of the moment</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Can it ever be enough?</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i> our Omens</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1-OZif96Oviw1sazwnNa9Mp5-BLNwXl-br615eEptw1XW6H9oIOh1XO5RPf5UADxi629tNOwBm14q_qy9qfpKmgt5Fqm-BIgpMntjjo4Q0-Fpt0ejf6_Rwe6J_kwZoFqpiY3c2rhHVEIUf2WSbMuH_WwOpp4DhFpBcWaNBts-1Bo1YseAIM08d2iH=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1-OZif96Oviw1sazwnNa9Mp5-BLNwXl-br615eEptw1XW6H9oIOh1XO5RPf5UADxi629tNOwBm14q_qy9qfpKmgt5Fqm-BIgpMntjjo4Q0-Fpt0ejf6_Rwe6J_kwZoFqpiY3c2rhHVEIUf2WSbMuH_WwOpp4DhFpBcWaNBts-1Bo1YseAIM08d2iH=w254-h338" width="254" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">from our Honored Dead: Nathuz - Need, what is essential</div><div style="text-align: center;">from the Spirits of Nature and Place: Kenaz -the Torch, the shaping of things<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">from the Gods & Godesses: Hagal - Hail, change and disruption<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">for the Season:Uruz- the Primordial Ox, the super strength<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">NKHU<br /></div><div><p style="text-align: center;"><i>yep to all of that <br />awareness of this as a seasonal guide<br />in retrospect was pretty spot on<br />don't take things for granted<br />do expect the unexpected<br />we are ready even if we are not willing<br />we are enough</i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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