by Della Ratcliffe | Aug 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Growing up in a big city, I can’t remember having local raw unpasteurized honey at home as a child. I do remember, however, my first taste of honeycomb during our annual August visit to the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. I always loved touring both the...
by Della Ratcliffe | Mar 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Pictured is an Inuit inunnguaq, aka inukshuk It has been said that there is no word for shaman or teacher in the Inuit language (Inuktitut), but the concept of the “Isumataq” combines these in a wonderful way. There are many definitions (and spellings!) of...
by Della Ratcliffe | Jan 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
This year, I will be celebrating Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Little Christmas in Irish, roughly pronounced as noll-egg nah mon) on January 6th, and I invite you to join us in this very special FREE event to celebrate our herStories and the goddesses of Ireland....
by Della Ratcliffe | Jul 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
The challenge is on! #GCCC2020 begins on August 1st! This is my FIFTH year and I am proud to be a #GCCChampion this year. That’s why I am sharing here, as well as on my personal social media pages. My commitment to earth-based spirituality also means working to raise...
by Della Ratcliffe | Jun 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Yes, not only do we celebrate the Solstice and MidSummer in June, but the world at large has recognized June 24th as International Fairy Day! The tales of the Sídhe from Irish lore were rather different from those of other cultures within the Celtic world (e.g....
by Della Ratcliffe | Jun 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
I’m always happiest walking in the woods with our tree allies, known to some as the Standing People. The forest grounds me, refreshes me, inspires me. This quote from Robert Louis Stevenson reminds me just how much even the fragrance of the woods connects with...
