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St. Patrick.

Of Snakes & Shamrocks

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Pysanky.

Pysanky

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Riders on the Storm, by Eugene Budden.

The Gathan-Dubha & the Twelve Winds of Color

As I write this, we’re preparing for storms in my hometown this evening. Weather.com has warned us that: “There is a likely risk of severe weather today. Wind, tornadoes and hail are possible. Look out for damaging winds. Stay aware and be prepared.”

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Creating Prayer Beads

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Goddess Dolls.

The Divine by Design

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Hexenkopf Rock.

Hexenkopf Rock

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