This evening begins the ancient Celtic festival of Imbolc, February 1. According to tradition, it is the time that snakes emerge from their holes to test the air, and first plowings can begin. That may be true in Britain and Ireland, but here in New England we still...
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#elleneverthopman.com As I write this it is the first of January, “Hogmanay” for those of Scottish persuasion. The weather is unnaturally warm, so warm (50 degrees and windy) that I hung my wash out to dry, which is usually a summer activity. The government is shut down due...
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After the Fall Equinox the days are quickly growing darker and the Wild Hunt has already made an appearance in these parts. Last week a huge Oak tree toppled into the road in a massive wind storm, taking electrical and phone wires with it. Just a taste of...
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