Tag: paganism

A Bird a Day: Jackdaw

Short snippet of my book, pre-editing, about jackdaws. They’re one of my favourite corvids, and we have so many around our homes they’ve even nested in our roof before! Jackdaws are relatively small; one of the smallest UK corvids, similar in size to the… Continue Reading “A Bird a Day: Jackdaw”

A Bird a Day: Gooseing Around

My new book is out on the 9th December, and as a sneak peek, you can watch my launch video on the Moon Books YouTube and Facebook page tomorrow, the 7th December, at 6pm. For today’s bird, belatedly for the 5th, I know it’s… Continue Reading “A Bird a Day: Gooseing Around”

Bird a Day: The Wren

On the 4th of December, I had a no good, very bad afternoon. My child’s school took some actions against my child that were wildly inappropriate in line with my child’s disabilities and now that’s started a whole line of complaint, legal proceedings, and… Continue Reading “Bird a Day: The Wren”

A Bird a Day: Curlew

Belatedly for the 2nd December and second day of my Bird Advent: A sneak peek at a bird folklore article I’ve written for the upcoming edition of Moonscape magazine… Text in the image reads: The tale of the Seven Whistlers tells of seven birds… Continue Reading “A Bird a Day: Curlew”

Bird Advent: A Bird A Day in December

Many of you may know that I have a new book coming out, The Magic of Birds, just in time for the holiday season (not my choice but it does make a lovely gift, hint hint!). With that in mind, I’m going to try… Continue Reading “Bird Advent: A Bird A Day in December”

Elder at Summer Solstice

Happy Summer Solstice, after a week of heavy rain and even a bit of flooding, we have hot sun here in Yorkshire! Look at the glorious elder blossom – image shows a wide spray of elder blossom against green leaves. The elder is a… Continue Reading “Elder at Summer Solstice”

Imbolc Online Festival for Families and Children

Saturday 3rd February from 12 noon, join the Online Imbolc Festival from the PF Children and Families team. Expect videos, talking points, activities for the whole family and music. I’m performing a reworking of a 17th century song, tweaked for the season. Don’t worry… Continue Reading “Imbolc Online Festival for Families and Children”

NaPoWriMo Day 30: Into May

The mayfly’s butt wiggles and those Long trails flip and flash Sitting on my car Early, you’re early I say, You won’t even see May You’ll be gone by this time tomorrow But to you that life is full Rich Fulfilling You’ll do your… Continue Reading “NaPoWriMo Day 30: Into May”

NaPoWriMo Day 26: Bee

Oh to be a bee Buzzing happily Fat and fluffy (I’ve got that covered) Getting shit done Sweetness in every job Nectar, pollen, honey Head in the flowers Resting in the sun Flying in a physics-defying manner Goddess-kept and loved A busy, buzzy, bee… Continue Reading “NaPoWriMo Day 26: Bee”

NaPoWriMo Day 22: Robin

The robin comes every day now Brown and red Earth and fire Creature of air Sitting serenely on the wicker pot Hopping from fence to tree Looking through the window Head cocked in curiosity I think we all mimic Without realising 3 humans standing… Continue Reading “NaPoWriMo Day 22: Robin”