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About MapleTreeDruid

I went into the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.- Thoreau

What’s going on with my DP?

This past year I have taken a close examination of many things in my life, have dropped some, have altered some, and have embraced others. It’s no secret that I have really struggled with the idea of making the oath. … Continue reading

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Book Review 2- Hearth culture book

For my hearth culture book I chose “A Brief History of the Celts” by Peter Berrisford Ellis.  It is not actually on the DP reading list, so I sought special permission from the preceptor to use this book.  His other … Continue reading

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PIE Book Review: The Myth of the Matriarchal Prehistory

I remember talking to this woman once about men. She said something like “Don’t you know how things were back in ancient times? All women were goddesses!” I rolled my eyes. I knew she was wrong. I knew that she … Continue reading

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Just when I thought that I was back on track…

It’s Tuesday. It’s supposed to be DP day. Work went from 1-120 almost overnight. Work ended an hour ago, but I’m still here, and will be for another few hours. There’s soooo much to do! I may not get relief … Continue reading

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I’m Back. Crisis Averted

Just as my friend S was getting annoyed by popular bloggers having a public crisis of faith, I come out with this, go figure. I’m just a small beans blogger compared with others, but my blog does get around. Here … Continue reading

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2012 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The new Boeing 787 Dreamliner can carry about 250 passengers. This blog was viewed about 1,200 times in 2012. If it were a Dreamliner, … Continue reading

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Taking a break

Hello folks! I was really good at getting my DP stuff out every Tuesday, but I’ve decided that I need a little break.  I’m working on a lot o stuff with the Quantum Life Science Institute as well as the … Continue reading

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Week 21: Nature Awareness 2

Woohoo!  I checked the WOTY manual, and I am caught up!  Kick ass! Confession time… I have lost my PIE (Proto-Indo European) book.  The review is due in 5 weeks.  I have looked high and low.  My house is relatively … Continue reading

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Week 20: The Nine Virtues: Vision

I made an oath to publish 2 entries a week until I was caught up.  It’s past midnight on a Saturday.  THAT’s piety for ya 🙂 , grammatical errors and all (blame the maple whiskey). Our Own Druidry defines Vision … Continue reading

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Week 19: The Dedicant Oath: First Thoughts

I am soooooo behind!  Ya wanna talk oaths?  It is my oath to the kindred to put out two entries a week in my DP course until I get caught up.  There.  How d’ya like THEM apples, non-committal guilty conscience? I’ve mentioned … Continue reading

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