'S e co-fhad-thràth an fhoghair a th' ann an-diugh 🍂🍁 Today is the Autumnal Equinox, Mabon, the autumn harvest festival. A day to be thankful for this year's harvest and to savour the light before we enter the dark days of winter. This is the highlight of my own harvest. A big ole pumpkin! I… Continue reading Harvest
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It’s Earth Day, hug a tree! Seriously
Today is Earth Day! Why not use the time to consider your life and see where you can make further changes for the the good of the planet. Every little effort makes a difference. Today is also Yggdrasil Day - The World Tree of Norse mythology. image source I'm working on:🌎 having a plastic free… Continue reading It’s Earth Day, hug a tree! Seriously
Word maps and flag books
Kitchen Door to Garden GateMy kitchen door. Slide open. It grinds a little. Strong breeze tickles my nose. Breathe in. Breathe out. Eyes closed. Step forward. Two steps. Air feels warmer than expected. The breeze ruffles my hair. Eyes open. A guddle of green leaves covers the ground. Look up. Ash leaves flicker grey/green/grey/green against… Continue reading Word maps and flag books
Birds, bonfires and Beltane
Happy Beltane best beloveds! It's that time again. Traditionally this is the start of summer but in practice I think Spring still has some time to go - in Scotland at least. We've had bluebells, primroses, daffodils and stuff for weeks but the trees are only just starting to bud. I am hearing a lot of birdsong… Continue reading Birds, bonfires and Beltane
Là nam Foileagan – Pancake Day!
Seasonal re-posting
In France (and New Orleans) they call it Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) but in Scotland today is Pancake Day!
Dimàirt na h-Inide – Shrove Tuesday
Là nam Foileagan – Pancake Day
Cò bhios a’ dèanamh fhoileagean an-diugh ma-tha?
Who’s making pancakes today then?via LearnGaelic
In the christian tradition, Shrove Tuesday is the last chance for a blowout before lent begins. In actual fact, winter stores would have been running low by this time anyway so if the christians wanted to introduce a fast into their calendar, late winter was the perfect time to choose. Winter stores were running out, the new growing season was yet to begin – folk had little choice but to tighten their belts and try to hold on until spring.
In the fine Pagan (and Scottish) tradition of taking any excuse for a party, you can imagine folk using the last of their supplies – such as eggs and flour…
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In Louis' Wake 