From the 2005 ed. of The Ar nDraiocht Fein Dedicant Program (now known as Our Own Druidry): In the First Oath the student swears to take up the Three Ways that are the core of our work: Virtue - to do right and live well. Piety - to keep the customs and work of the … Continue reading The First Oath
First Thoughts on the Gwersi
When I joined OBOD, they sent me the intro package in addition to the first 4 gwersi. I barely glanced at the intro package, thinking those gwersi were just truncated versions of the first two "official" gwersi. Good thing I spent some time getting more granular last night, as they are totally NOT truncated, but … Continue reading First Thoughts on the Gwersi
Bardic Grade – OBOD
Just a note that I'm starting - I have the introductory gwersu, as well as the first 8. I'm planning to do my initiation on July's new moon. Notes to follow, and I'm excited to use this in concert with ADF's program and my own self-led studies.
Three Months Later
So my DP has ground to a halt, and I find myself facing some things. ADF leadership - I can sum this up in a few sentences. Where are the women in higher leadership? And also, why does there seem to be a growing disconnect between the org's leadership and the org's membership? Is my … Continue reading Three Months Later
Just What AM I Doing, Anyway?
My two main spiritual pursuits as of late have been ADF-style druidry and a smaller group of women I'm working with locally. The work I'm doing there, in concert with the work I did last year with the Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary (primarily traditional Wicca) and the work of my more distant past with Reclaiming, Diana's … Continue reading Just What AM I Doing, Anyway?
Oh Facebook. You’re so predictable.
So a couple of times a week, I check back in on my personal Facebook to make sure I haven't missed any major life events in my family. Each time, within one or two scrolls of the screen, I am reminded of why I left it in the first place. I've been on the fence … Continue reading Oh Facebook. You’re so predictable.
Let’s Do the Time Warp Again
I've crammed a year into the last week, I'm pretty sure. And like all good time warp stories, when I slowed down, all the tired caught up, and I'm aging a year for the past week too. Last Thursday (not yesterday, but the week before), I facilitated the New Student Orientation that we do for … Continue reading Let’s Do the Time Warp Again
Life, Literary Theory and Other Stuff
I'll apologize in advance for the slight bit of emotional whiplash in this post. I don't have bipolar, but it might feel a bit like it. As deep in the dark as I am, any little spark gives me a near hysterical moment of something like joy. I appreciate those sparks because they keep me … Continue reading Life, Literary Theory and Other Stuff
Well, Sunday – Won’t Take Much to Beat Saturday
Not a great weekend to this point - my grandma died today. I had a very mixed relationship with her, so my feelings are also mixed. Mostly, though, I'm glad it was peaceful and not prolonged. Still processing. Will likely write more later.
College & Social Safety Nets
Yesterday afternoon a man came into my office to use the computer. That's not unusual - I have computers in the office for students to use to process admission or registration or financial aid. I'd like to say that the other component of his visit - the one I'm about to write about - is … Continue reading College & Social Safety Nets
by the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea 