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island life

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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Hermit owl altar
Posted in Earth Wisdom

Owl: A Touch of the Wild

When I’m working in the garden, I don’t always see the neighborhood birds. But I hear them, and I see their shadows. Robins, crows, swallows,…

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Studio in Heron House
Posted in Sacred Art

Studio Tour at Heron House

My room at the top of the stairs is part art studio, part office, part writing space, part temple. I love every room in this…

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first bike ride of the season
Posted in Seasonal Lore

Welcome Spring

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Posted in Sacred Art, Seasonal Lore

Art, Storms, & Sun

Yesterday, it was spring. Today, it is the season of storms. I stood here and watched an eagle head into the wind, then glide on…

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Posted in Seasonal Lore

First Week of the New Year

My friend Lyn Belisle sent me this birthday collage. I love it!      

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Posted in Seasonal Lore

Embrace the Nurturing Darkness

This past week, daylight diminished by minutes each day. Storms blew in (we even had a wee bit of snow) and out again. I found…

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Posted in Seasonal Lore

Island Winter Moments

My life is made of cloth woven by Grandmother Spider, its threads spun by the sisters who spin up the sun.  Every day I pause…

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Morning moon
Posted in Earth Wisdom

The Moon and Me, in Three Parts

This moon — the Full Harvest Blood Lunar Eclipse Super Moon — came in three parts. Not Maiden, Mother, Crone. Not Waxing, Full, and Waning.…

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autumn leaf
Posted in Seasonal Lore

Blessed Autumn Equinox! Welcome Harvest-tide!

I have news for you. The way to one beach was blocked by a fallen tree today, but the narrow winding path to another was…

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A beautiful day in the neighborhood. #bansoffourbo A beautiful day in the neighborhood. #bansoffourbodies
Happy May Day! My favorite holy-day. Thank you W Happy May Day!  My favorite holy-day.  Thank you Whatcom Pagans for a fun and joyous community celebration. 🌸🐝🌸🦋🌸🌀🌸
I bought a present for my little garden today (alo I bought a present for my little garden today (along with a whole bunch of annuals to plant) 💚  I love spirals!  It gives me so much pleasure. Thank you @gardenspotnursery 🌸🌀🌸
Gathering with open-hearted people on the sacred l Gathering with open-hearted people on the sacred land of Aldermarsh Retreat Center has been one of the great joys of my life since I began hosting retreats in 2012. During the pandemic, I deeply grieved the loss of gathering there with others. It’s been more than two years now without a retreat. ::
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I’m overjoyed to be calling the circle once again. I'm no longer yearning to “retreat” as much as I am longing to gather in small circles where we can create heart-to-heart connections. With safety protocols in place, we'll be gathering at Aldermarsh on Whidbey Island, WA this August 10-14. ::
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The retreat is more than half full, but there are still several openings. Might one be for you? ::
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Link in Linktree.  bit.ly/GSG-Aug2022
In search of Spring on the Washington coast … 🌱🌸🌿
Portal. #signsofspring Portal. #signsofspring
Tarot community embraces our sister Deb at the sec Tarot community embraces our sister Deb at the second memorial service for our beloved Steph. …. What is remembered, lives. 💔🦋🌱
So grateful to gather with community in person tod So grateful to gather with community in person today to honor our bold, beautiful Steph, and, with broken hearts, to release her into the arms of the Great Mystery.  What is remembered, lives. 🙏🏼💔🕯
Six of Herons. Visited the rookery yesterday… pr Six of Herons. Visited the rookery yesterday… pretty quiet in the early afternoon. Heart-expanding, nonetheless. #signsofspring #heron

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