A Thriving Community
We had a wonderful Winter Solstice celebration last night. It’s been an annual event for several years, complete with a ritual, a bonfire that stays burning all night as we keep vigil, drumming, and a big potluck feast. Everything was so beautiful. Quester built an archway into the circle (between two of the young oaks) […]
Our 12 Days of Solstice
Tomorrow night is our Yule celebration. I imagine we’ll have something like: 12 drummers grooving,11 singers piping,10 logs in the firepit, 9 families chatting, 8 o’clock gift exchange, 7 late arrivals, 6 inches of snow, 5 excited dogs, 4 calls for directions, 3 bowls of punch, 2 hiding kittens, and a big feast in the […]
Busy Elves
Oh, how I wish I could discuss and describe the various creative projects I’m working on this week. Alas, many of my friends and family are readers of this blog, so that will have to wait until after the gifts have been given! Of course, I’ve already mentioned the cutout cards. And there is cooking […]
Use Your Imagination
Sometimes we get stuck in a rut of predictable thinking. I appreciate traditions and the cycles of life, but doing things because “that’s how we’ve always done it” can cause us to miss wonderful opportunities for growth and joy. The best way to get out of this kind of pattern is to use your imagination. […]
Drumming at the Edge of Winter
Last night BlackLion and I drummed for a Pagan benefit performance honoring the Winter Solstice, called “The Longest Night.” The performances, which were excellent, consisted of dramatic readings of prose and poetry, storytelling, dancing and a sing-along. As Feline Drummers, we drummed before the official start of the show and during the intermission. I had […]