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Nisqually Refuge 02/12/2023.

First photo shoot of the year. Nice to be out there.

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Capitol Forest Cedar Creek

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“If you’re alive to behold the down pour, you’re lucky.”

- Penny Billington on desire for sunny weather during ritual.

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My birth tree family is Rowans. My local Rowan is the Western Mountain Ash. Here is some information on it if you are curious.

For the last several hundred years the European Rowan has been used for creating Druid staves . It may have been used in ancient times as well. We just don't know.

It is a pretty and edible tree and I am excited to find some around me to meet and honor. I like to make wine and the berries can be used as such. I will likely give that a go as well.

Prynhawn da and blessed be.

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Friendly reminder that you are not obligated to worship the Gods as they were traditionally worshipped. Incorporating modern practices of ancient religions is just as valid. Remember that you can create a regime that caters to your schedule, health, and financial situation. They understand and appreciate the acknowledgment you are able to give.

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"These are the times we were made for" is a line from the song above. Druidry teaches that we make contracts essentially when we incarnate. Other pagan paths teach that the energy that we are made up of swells and incarnates when and how it is needed. In either case it is a good reminder that we are here now because that is what is needed. That does not make life any easier but it is comforting to me to know that there is no "why me?" I am here on purpose and will do my best to reduce suffering and improve the quality of life in whatever ways I can.

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There is a story that when the fox glove is naked summer is over. However this year has been so strange I don’t know if that will be true. Blessed be my poisonous and beautiful friend.

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A group of young trees considering the afternoon plans.