Keystones of the Sacred Land (And Other Adventures in Ecological Polytheism)

Keystones of the Sacred Land (And Other Adventures in Ecological Polytheism)

During the winter holidays, I gorged myself on pie and hot chocolate and twinkling lights and solstice cheer. I hope you did, too! But while I was lolling about in my sugar-induced hibernative haze recovering from a busy and productive fall, two more of my articles were published — “Keystones of the Sacred Land,” in Aontacht Magazine, and “Reading the Book of Nature,” in The Witches’ Voice. Both articles continue my exploration of ecological polytheism and the work I’m doing to blend my naturalist training more into my spiritual practice.

SageWoman, I am in you!

SageWoman, I am in you!

I’m thrilled to be the newest member of the SageWoman team! My first column, “Forever Maiden: Wild Dirt-Worship in the Digital Age,” makes its debut with a story of seeking out those safe spaces to nurture the youthful goddess within. Plus, my contemplative essay “Goddess in the Details” is featured as the lead story for the issue. Squeeee!

Happy Earth Day!

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Seeking the Keystones of the Land

Seeking the Keystones of the Land

Spring has definitely sprung here in the rainy emerald city of Seattle: the salmonberry is blooming and, believe it or not, the sun is shining! (For now, anyway.) This past weekend, Jeff and I enjoyed a somewhat belated equinox celebration — we spent all afternoon hiking through the city’s largest park (while I indulged in some wildflower photography and rather clumsy bird-watching), we observed Earth Hour Saturday evening, and we visited the Seattle Aquarium for the first time, where we made the acquaintance of some very adorable, very playful sea otters. And speaking of sea otters (which happen to be a keystone species out here in the Pacific Northwest), two new articles of mine were also published this weekend, both of them exploring the role of keystones as guides and companions in earth-centered spiritual practice.

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