Orange Crush (Baltimore Orioles) at Fenway. Nothing like the sound of the crack of the bat to herald the unofficial arrival of spring. If...

There are so many legends and myths surrounding Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Most people think of his feast day as a welcome to...

In our modern world, it is very easy to forget the great struggles our ancestors endured in order to survive. The harvesting of grain...

Did you know that trees possess their own calendar? In the ancient Celtic tradition, it was believed that there were two powerful...

Every morning, I spend some quality time writing in my journal. One of the things I always mention and think about is the seasonal cycle...

The craft of creating an Ojos de Dios, or God's Eye involves the placing of two sticks, branches or dowels in the formation of a cross...

In the Celtic Wheel of the Year, the holiday of Beltane is traditionally celebrated on May 1, commonly known as May Day. Ancient peoples...

April 22, is officially recognized throughout the United States as Earth Day. But are you aware of how this celebration came about? In...

First of all, I want to correct a mistake in last week's blog. The Gertrude Boyden Refuge is the correct name of last week's walk. For...

April is the time of year when my thoughts turn to getting reacquainted with this beautiful outdoor canvas of nature. Winter is my quiet...

As you probably know, we celebrated the Vernal Equinox on March 20. The actual time of the beginning of the spring season in the...

Recently I have been researching a lot of the folk crafts of Ukraine. Folk craft is deeply embedded in Ukranian life and history. ...