Stephanie | October 26, 2010
On Saturday night I took part in an ancient tradition, the autumn bonfire, which we Americans associate with fall, hot apple cider, and possibly football games. But it is a tradition that goes back to ancient times and the Celtic celebration of Samhain (pronounced Sow-wen), the end of summer on earth and the beginning of [...]
Stephanie | January 13, 2010
…three aspects of the triple goddess, which every female knows on a deep, soul level no matter what her age or stage of life. Sure, the maiden–or Kore–could be said to be the personification of innocence and couldn’t possibly know what it means to be a mother and an old woman, but yet, every maiden [...]
Stephanie | December 19, 2009
I have emerged from hibernation–yes, I started early. Hibernation for me took place during the fall — I moved to a new home in September. It’s a wonderful farm house on 5 acres that feels like country — we are surrounded by horses, cows, deer in abundance, and a few coyotes (newcomers to this neighborhood) [...]
Stephanie | May 20, 2009
On Thursday, I am going to see a documentary about this artist, Meinrad Craighead, who was once a nun and then devoted the rest of her life to creating sacred images of nature and the feminine. I’m drawn to this painting called Mother and Daughter, which clearly was inspired by the myth of Demeter and [...]
