Mourning and Looking Forward

I had a good talk with Shakti last night. She's talked to me about the tree destruction, and said she offers tobacco to the tree spirits (she considers herself a "white Indian"), and said tobacco's offered because there's not any in the spirit world. I'm not a tobacco person; my heritage offering would probably be whiskey. I could get some, or I could sing and drum, which tends to be more my style, or my path (sez Shakti). That would be better than going through the emotional ups and downs I've been experiencing, along with the grouchiness.

I'm very lucky also to live with understanding people who've given me a hug when I've needed it. One friend told me, well, at least Twin Oaks doesn't cut down all the trees, like some of the clearcuts we drive by in Louisa County. She said she didn't think Twin Oaks is an eco-village, either, though, since we're still on the grid. I guess we're more "eco" compared to some. My personal definition of "eco" includes a friendliness and companionship with trees and the community of plants and animals that they support.

On a different and related note: I sent in my registration for Witchcamp yesterday, and am looking forward to going to Four Quarters Camp in PA. I've never been there, but I've heard a lot about it. It sounds good on paper, and online, but I've learned about advertising and propaganda (Twin Oaks says it's an eco-village, for example). Still, I'm excited. The theme is Brigid, the triple-goddess of the British Isles. (Can you see her name in the title of those lands?)
I gotta learn some songs...

okey dokey artichokey,
much love,
Kelpie