After spending the majority of our time outdoors at a beloved nearby park for the last couple years, unfortunate circumstances necessitated exploration of different territories for outdoor enjoyment. The ever-helpful Google assisted us in locating a nearby nature preserve that looked to have some promise, so off we went. Upon arrival, the bridge pictured above …
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While gathering wood for making Ogham fews (pronounced 'oh-uhm' and referring to a form of Irish alphabet), Cliareach Filleadh felt prompted to set aside some pieces of wood for other purposes. The shape of one piece seemed ideal for some kind of carved ceremonial tool, and so began the work of whittling and sanding. It took …
It is still somewhat strange to go outside to see everything greening, leaves unfurling, flowers opening, and so on. The experience becomes beautiful not only for how it is but also for how it is different from the barren stillness of these past cold months. With the return of the green to Michigan comes many, …
These last few months have been a difficult winter for many. The arctic winds raced southward, ice thickened, and snow piled ever higher. After the last few very mild winters, the Cailleach seemed to be more than making up for lost time. Grumbled curses on the winter from the human peoples endlessly rumble from every …
It is Winter 2014 in the Northern Hemisphere, and here in Western Michigan it has been COLD. The high temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit) for the past few days has stayed well below freezing, sometimes in or near to the single digit range, and with the wind chill it easily drops down towards the negatives. The …
The Weekly Writing Challenge from The Daily Post is about "glimmers of a beginning" of a story. (more pictures in a gallery below) THIS WEEK’S CHALLENGE To recap, here’s what to do for the challenge. As always, feel free to adapt the challenge as you see fit. The object is to get you writing: Pick …
A Vital Recognition 