Ostara 2023

It's been a while, but just wanted people to know what's been going on: Happy Full Moon! I'm in MN until 3/21 for Paganicon and other events. The weather really sucks. It's snowing a lot and barely above freezing during the day. I was diagnosed with acute bronchitis on Monday with acute morbidity without immediate treatment. I started antibiotics, steroids, and cough meds. My doctor faxed in all the prescriptions as urgent, and told me they would be ready in 20 minutes; and they were! They can usually take hours to days to obtain. I was feeling better the next day! I'm staying with my Minnesota Vikings, and they are taking great care of me which is why I went ahead with my trip rather than staying home alone. I've spoken with our HP Daniel, and we shall celebrate Ostara on Sunday March 26 at the Wave Organ in SF at Dawn with a ship offering. Crash space available at Capt. Patt's Satyrday night. Contact him or me if you need it. We shall also have a shield and egg decorating party at Patt's from 6-9 pm on March 25. Tomorrow, Friday, I'm giving a lecture on the runes at a local meadery, and Saturday will be their kindred, Daughters & Sons of Yta's, Ostara. I'll be at the event but staying inside a heated building. The after party will be at Shane's including his sauna, but I'm not going outside if I don't have to, and will likely pass up the party, too. By next Friday, I wish to be much better as I'll be attending, vending, and presenting at PaganiCon in Plymouth, MN. The vending room is open and FREE to the public. I have a great spot. I'm the first booth as you enter the hall on the right. My presentation is on Sacred Spaces in the Baltics. On Walpurgisnacht, I'll be officiating at CL Hankins' memorial symbel in Indianapolis. He incorporated the American Vinland Association and was one of my original board members when I was the first Steerswoman of the Ring of Troth. He also made a 'travelling altar' that made many appearances at Ravenwood. At the end of June, I plan to attend the European Congress of Ethnic Religions in Riga, Latvia. I have been named an 'Elder' in the Romuva tradition. All for now. Need more liquids and rest.