3. Short book reviews.  (325 word min. each) THE DRUIDS ESSAY Ellis, Peter Berresford. A Brief History of the Druids. Robinson, 2002. Ellis' A Brief History of the Druids is a discussion of the archaeological and historical record, largely from external contemporary sources and post-Christianized Irish sources, explicating the roles, beliefs, and practices of the ancient Celtic intellectual … Continue reading Book Review: Hearth Culture →

3. Short book reviews.  (325 word min. each) DRAWING DOWN THE MOON ESSAY Adler, M. (2006). Drawing down the moon: Witches, Druids, goddess-worshippers, and other pagans in America. New York: Penguin Books. This book was well-organized overall and very readable. I read it for the first time right after the 1998 edition was published; there … Continue reading Book Review: Modern Paganism →

3. Short book reviews.  (325 word min. each) A HISTORY OF PAGAN EUROPE ESSAY Jones, Prudence, and Nigel Pennick. A History of Pagan Europe. Routledge, an Imprint of Taylor & Francis Books Ltd, 2011. This book starts with the line “in this book we describe the hidden history of Europe, the persistence of its native … Continue reading Book Review: IE Studies →

2. Short essays on each of the eight ADF High Days including a discussion of the meaning of each feast. (125 words min. each) BELTANE ESSAY I live in South Central and Coastal Texas. I know Beltane is coming when wildflowers transition from pale tones and profusions of Indian paintbrushes and Bluebonnets, to more vibrant … Continue reading High Day Essays →

WISDOM ESSAY "Good judgment, the ability to perceive people and situations correctly, deliberate about and decide on the correct response." -Our Own Druidry, ADF "Wisdom (noun): 1. the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight. 2. scholarly knowledge or … Continue reading The Nine Virtues →