“No man can change his wyrd, but no one can take from him the strength to meet it.” I read that a long time ago, attributed, I think, to Raud the Strong (who’s story does support the idea, if not the ‘quote’). It expresses much of the Northern attitude toward fate and … Continue reading →
It’s Autumn, and time to do the fall pruning. In theory I understand pruning. It’s like thinning seedlings in the spring, to give the best resources to what you want to flourish. Remove the branches that will become crossed and make harvesting more difficult. In practice, I’ve never learned how to do … Continue reading →
Please join CTCW’s Otherworldly on Zoom this Wednesday, March 9th at 8 PM Eastern Time, when our guest will be Jane Sibley. Jane Sibley will be focusing on the supernaturals, both the divinities but also the terrestrial beings such as the alfar/nisse, norns, etc., and also the feared ones such as the … Continue reading →