For a pleasure read, I’m reading “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt. For Druid studies I’m reading “Ogam Weaving Word Wisdom” by Erynn Rowan Laurie, re-reading the AODA “New Candidate Guide” to keep some of that in my head and I’m using the “Peterson’s Guide to Eastern Forests” before and after some hikes as part of my curriculum books. And I have about a mile long TBR list and this thread did not help that growing list at all–haha!
TV wise I’m watching The Last of Us on Max and doing a Charmed re-watch (one episode per week) with some friends–and it’s the original which is the only one that exists in my mind.
Celtic Mythology by Catherine Bernard - A short book telling the well-known stories of Celtic Myth.
Wild Magic by Danu Forest - Talks about how to connect with nature in terms of earth, sea, sky triplicities and fire. A nice book to awaken spiritual awareness.
Celtic Magic by Naya Magee Sutton and Nicholas Mann - This is a very nice book for introduction to Druidry. It talks about the essence of Druidry, who are Druids and what is their philosophy.
I’m also planning to read Mabinogi stories and Lebor Gabala Erenn (The Book of Invasions) to delve deeper into Celtic History.
As of right now, I’m reading a series called “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas. It’s very involving and might I say, impossible to put down!
I’m not as adept as some as to read a multitude of texts at once, but the ones I do read, I do my best to absorb their lessons, stories and wonder. I am currently studying and quite enjoying the following;
The Kybalion Hermetic Philosophy
by
THREE INITIATES
The DRUIDRY Handbook Spiritual Practice Rooted in the Living Earth
John Michael Greer
The new candidate guide
Ancient Order of Druids in America, 2nd Edition 2021
I hope to discover even more insights, wonder and wisdom in these books and from the benefit of the more scholarly, written in this post.
I just finished my Florida Ant book. What amazing, tiny souls! I had to share… Ants of Florida: Identification and Natural History by Mark Deyrup is a comprehensive guide to the ants of Florida, providing an in-depth look at their identification, natural history, and ecological importance. The book is a valuable resource for entomologists, researchers, and naturalists seeking to understand the diversity of ants in the state. The book begins by introducing the importance of ants in ecosystems, highlighting their role as predators, prey, and ecological engineers. Deyrup emphasizes the need for accurate identification of ants, as many species are often misidentified or overlooked. He provides an overview of the current state of ant research in Florida, discussing the challenges and opportunities in studying these insects.
The book’s core is dedicated to identifying Florida’s ants, with detailed descriptions of 157 species. I admit I did not commit to memory and chose only 3 particular species that I see most commonly, The Carpenter Ant, The Fire Ant, and the Sugar Ant. Deyrup provides keys for identification, including morphological characteristics. Most amazing little beings.
