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Rain, Rain

Another in quite a string of rainy days. I like rain, though, especially after such a lack of precipitation this winter. The trees and plants are soaking it up, and I know the next sunny day we have will glow with their green vibrance. This morning we all slept in a bit, enjoying the downpour […]

A New Poem I Wrote Yesterday

EarthFire Dancing on the edge of fireIsn’t as easy as it looks,Nor as hard.An art, to find that sure place within,Just the right stepsTo invoke heat and flame,Warmth and pleasure,But not the lethal infernoThat consumes as it purifies.My feet grow weary,My skin parched –But I grin,Warm to the bones,Whirling to the rhythmsOf the earth’s deepest […]

Dancing with Change

I have an interesting relationship with change. For one thing, I do it a lot. I’m not the same person I was last week, let alone months or years ago. I feel that this is a good quality, as I like to think I’m learning and growing, and that changing my viewpoint or expanding my […]

A Good Omen

Last summer I went to a Reclaiming camp for the first time, Vermont Witch Camp (VWC) to be precise. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. My studies there allowed me to reach a deeper place of connection with Nature, and a more consistent experience of being in my entire body […]

Amazing Beltane

I’m up early on a Sunday when I don’t have to be, which for a night owl like me is just plain weird. But I couldn’t sleep any longer; I’m still filled with wild zingy energy from celebrating Beltane. I’ve had such a wonderful time, and I’m so thankful to be feeling so strong and […]