As part of my work to get myself together in 2017, I purchased the Rituals for Living Dreambook & Planner from The Dragontree Apothecary. I chose this particular book because of it's focus on creating rituals for every day living, and also because I absolutely loved what I could see of the goal-setting and planning … Continue reading dreambook & planner, hereforth known as D&P
The Process
the human race should write, and write, and write
Cacoethes Scribendi BY OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES, SR. If all the trees in all the woods were men; And each and every blade of grass a pen; If every leaf on every shrub and tree Turned to a sheet of foolscap; every sea Were changed to ink, and all earth's living tribes Had nothing else to do … Continue reading the human race should write, and write, and write
choosing topics (Bardic Course – NOD)
Part One - From the list of topics below, choose one and tell me why you chose it and what kind of paper you would be writing on it: Initiation, meditation, mythology, cauldron, Lugh, Cú Chulainn I would choose to write on mythology because it is a favorite topic of mine. I believe mythology is … Continue reading choosing topics (Bardic Course – NOD)
Academic Writing (Bardic Course – NOD)
For this assignment, we were asked to read, summarize and synthesize the web article “Doing the Work: Building a Pagan Practice.” This excellent article addressed the importance of what is often called “The Work” of living a Pagan lifestyle. Without placing judgement on so-called “armchair” or “holiday” Pagan, the author asks the reader to consider … Continue reading Academic Writing (Bardic Course – NOD)
at the end – NaNoWriMo
So I didn't win, by which I mean, I didn't finish 50,000 words by the end of November. In fact, I became paralyzed halfway through when I hit a rough spot at work and let it get to me. I think I'd do better with some group support, and maybe next year I'll find some … Continue reading at the end – NaNoWriMo
week 2 – NaNoWriMo
This may be the week that keeps me from winning NaNoWriMo. And it's kind of killing me. I felt great about catching up on Tuesday. When I went to bed I was a hair below 20,000 words. I knew that Wednesday would be tough because it was going to be a 12-14 hour day at … Continue reading week 2 – NaNoWriMo
week 1.5 – NaNoWriMo
I ended the week, as did many other WriMos with a writing marathon. And like most marathons, turns out training matters. Training in this case being less about miles run and more about words written. There were two days this week that I didn't write. That, plus a misreading of a word count calendar I … Continue reading week 1.5 – NaNoWriMo
NaNoWriMo 2013
Continuing my streak of 2013 being The Year of Doing Things I Always Said I'd Do (to date: half marathon, master's degree, dream job, dream town), I am totally on fire to complete a novel in November. I've been growing an idea for awhile, and starting doing some research at the start of the … Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2013
Way of the Journal Day One: Sentence Stubs
A word that describes me is intense. A word that describes my journal is open. When I check inside, I find masks and bare faces. My Inner Critic says I'm lacking in imagination. My Inner Wisdom says I'm the Magician, equipped with the right tools to do the Work. The person I feel closest to … Continue reading Way of the Journal Day One: Sentence Stubs
Tired, But Better
I had a horrible bout of insomnia last night that I am hoping is not going to repeat tonight. I had made an arrangement to meet a friend this morning for a bike ride and so forced myself to get in bed at 12:30-ish, even though I knew sleep would be a challenge. I slept … Continue reading Tired, But Better
