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Posted in Personal Journey

Nora Crosses the Threshold

Craig was staying with me when the call came that Nora had died. Sundown in the West, gibbous moonrise in the East. We cupped seawater…

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Posted in Personal Journey

Farewell to Heron House

For the sun and the thaw, I give great thanks. For the near-full moon rising, I give great thanks. For the herb garden sleeping beneath…

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Winter Solstice Spread
Posted in Seasonal Lore, Tarot

Tarot Spread for Winter Solstice

Today the Moon is in its balsamic phase, the depths of darkness in the lunar cycle, when we surrender to the unknown. We also find…

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Posted in Collective

Create Community Circles

One of the things I am hearing from many people is how challenging it can be to find a community of like-minded people. I’d like…

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Marsh House, Aldermarsh, Whidbey Island
Posted in Earth Wisdom

A Blessing for Place

When I visit the east coast, I’m always a bit disoriented to realize that the element of water is found in the east, not in…

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Fir, Snow
Posted in Earth Wisdom

Dreaming of Tulsi & Roses

This past winter has been a time of deep introspection for me, and I wonder if it has been for you, too. In December and…

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Camellias in January
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How do you discern a call from Soul?

For the last couple of months, I’ve been pondering the ways that we recognize a call from Soul. How, I asked myself, can I tell…

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Posted in Seasonal Lore

The New Year Slowly Unveils Her Face

It seems to me that the New Year unfolds in increments, beginning at All Hallows and continuing through Candlemas. She comes in quietly, like a…

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aldermarsh-path
Posted in Earth Wisdom, Retreat

Return to Aldermarsh

One year ago, my retreatants and I said farewell to Aldermarsh, the beloved retreat center on Whidbey Island, Washington, where we have been gathering twice…

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Lammas garden
Posted in Seasonal Lore

Musings on a Lammas Evening

Sweet summer. Almost every day this season, in the late afternoon when the shadows lengthen, the sun is strong, and the sunflowers face west .…

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I sent out an e-letter this morning after taking a I sent out an e-letter this morning after taking an unexpected sabbatical from writing for a few months. Thought I'd share it here (link in profile). A little catch-up from me, a little ruminating on the shift in seasons, the Blessing of the Harvest Elder I wrote a while ago (so good for Autumn Equinox ceremonies), a few tarot / journal prompts, and a playlist too.  Took this photo (then altered it) on Lummi Island some years ago. Autumn Blessings! #autumnequinox #wheeloftheyear #harvestelder #walkingthesacredwheel #mabon
When I wrote the date, September 4th, in my journa When I wrote the date, September 4th, in my journal this morning, I remembered it was my friend Waverly’s birthday and I started to cry.  She’s been gone for nearly 4 years now. I miss her. ::
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I planted autumn-colored mums for her today. 
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Two friends who both knew and loved her but don’t know each other reached out to me today. I love that. What is remembered, lives.  Always. ::
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#waverlyfitzgerald
Love @joesgardens ! Had to buy myself a Summer-Tur Love @joesgardens ! Had to buy myself a Summer-Turning-to-Fall bouquet, and some mums to plant too.  #ilovemytown
UPDATE: Just found out my surgery is being postpo UPDATE:  Just found out my surgery is being postponed because the surgeon is not available this week.  Not angry, but frustrated and trying to adjust.  Oh goodie, a lesson in flexibility! 🤣

Thank you for all the good wishes being sent my way … I’ll save them up for another time 💚💚💚 Dear Ones ... last April I asked for healing support as I prepared for surgery to repair a severe esophageal hernia. As it turned out, your prayers carried me through a postponement of that surgery and through heart valve replacement surgery. I've had a wonderful summer going to music festivals, walking in our beautiful town, and camping with beloveds. ::
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Now I'm asking for healing support once more as my esophageal surgery is scheduled for Wednesday, August 16th, New Moon in Leo.  Once again, I gratefully accept any prayers, healing energy, or good wishes that anyone wants to send my way. ::
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I have confidence in my medical team and I’m grateful for local friends who will be looking after me as I recover and heal.
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May the surgery go well, may the surgeon's hands be steady, may I throw no blood clots while I'm off my blood-thinning meds, may my heart be strong, may I heal easily and quickly, may my strength and stamina return swiftly. And so it is. ::
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May your good wishes return to you a thousand times over. My deepest thanks and appreciation!
Blessed be the morning fire. Blessed be the fire t Blessed be the morning fire. Blessed be the fire tenders. Gratitude for the celebration of the early harvest. #lammas #lughnasadh #sacredwheel
Lavender has long been a treasured companion of mi Lavender has long been a treasured companion of mine. Sweet to visit this lovely spot not too far from home. Breathe…. #lavender #fourofair #herbcrafterstarot (Lavender art by me.)
What the rain brought. #mygarden 🌧️🌸💚 What the rain brought. #mygarden 🌧️🌸💚
Another beautiful day + another Canadian folk musi Another beautiful day + another Canadian folk music festival + good company = more joy!  Up on our feet and dancing to the awesome @wesli_officiel ! ::
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Ane & I fell in love with the music and spirit of  @twinflamesband in Vancouver last weekend and had to come see them again. Bill had a good connection with them after their afternoon set. ::
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More music, more dancing, more joy. And our mountain showed another side of her beautiful face. #missionfolkmusicfestival @missionfolk
This weekend at the @vanfolkfest has been an infus This weekend at the @vanfolkfest has been an infusion of joy. What a gift. Good company (thank you especially to Ane’s Vancouver friends) … soul-stirring music that goes way beyond “folk”, the stunning setting of Jericho Park. Did I mention the herons, crows, and butterflies?  @amythystkiah, @treburt, @williamprince, @ruthmoodymusic and @celeighcardinal were some of my favorite artists this year. I am full to the brim and overflowing… and one more day to come. Grateful to the local community who rallied together to keep the festival alive! We all need more joy in our lives. 💚 #vancouverfolkfestival

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