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St Tydecho and St Tegfedd: Druidic Deities as Welsh Saints
I am about to set out for the allotment, so I will not re-read until later today, but I am not convinced that everyone who has been classed as a saint really was one. Some of the early saints are re-interpreted pagan deities,and there are others ...
frankbeswick, on 04/19/2014
St Tydecho and St Tegfedd: Druidic Deities as Welsh Saints
Thank you very much! It's something that's been bubbling away for nearly a month now, though not entirely with any focus until the last few days. Daft as it sounds, it felt almost destined. I kept encountering the information that fed into it, ...
JoHarrington, on 04/19/2014
St Tydecho and St Tegfedd: Druidic Deities as Welsh Saints
Jo, this is so well informed that it will take me more than one reading to digest it. An excellent article that appeals to my commitment to studying all the world's religions and my interest in ancient British history.
The absorption of ...
frankbeswick, on 04/19/2014
Laundry Duty
I tend to iron things just before I wear them.
Rose, on 04/18/2014
Best Places to Buy Prints of Original Art Online
There is some good stuff on Zazzle
Rose, on 04/18/2014
The True Value of Custom Cabinetry
I must admit I've love a set of custom wardrobes in my bedroom
Rose, on 04/18/2014
How to Remove Bleach Stains from Carpets
I had no idea you could get bleach stains out of the carpet - but I guess it's possible if you act fast
Rose, on 04/18/2014
Spring Fever: Restless Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs Stumble Forth
Mira, Probably you were seeing hawthorn shield bugs (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale), so-named because they favor hawthorns.
Brown marmies are becoming more visible here, as welcomers of spring. Some overwinter in my home. I just let them be. So ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 04/18/2014
Early Spring Colors in the Yard: Blue, Lavender, Purple, Yellow
Mira, That is so exciting that you've come across a grape hyacinth. My grape hyacinths are clustered on the north side of the sidewalk leading from my front porch, so I am greeted by the little darlings as I enter and exit.
I'll be happy to see ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 04/18/2014
African Linsangs (Poiana richardsonii): Ringtails of Central-West Africa
Mira, "computer-generated imagery and invented imagery at that" ~ :-)
It's my understanding that the inspiration for alien creatures in film comes from the amazing parade of fauna on this planet, such as closeups of insects' eyes, etc. It's easy ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 04/18/2014
Ynys Môn: The Ancestral Home of the Druids
I'm so glad that you did! That's opened up a whole new vista for me.
I hope you achieve your dreams.
JoHarrington, on 04/18/2014
Ynys Môn: The Ancestral Home of the Druids
I studied phonology as part of my course in English, and this helped me spot the connection of Thames, etc with Don.
My dream is to move to Anglesey, purchase a field and be a smallholder. But we have commitments here in Manchester, mainly to ...
frankbeswick, on 04/18/2014
Ynys Môn: The Ancestral Home of the Druids
I'm so jealous that you get to visit Anglesey a lot! I was there last year, but generally I'm wandering around mainland Wales.
As for the Thames, Tyne, Tame etc, I'd heard years ago that they were all named for goddesses too, but never once ...
JoHarrington, on 04/18/2014
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No worries. We all have those days. I've spent a good two hours in the garden--my daughter and I had lunch out there--and going back out soon for dinner with her so don't feel so guilty.
AlexandriaIngham, on 04/18/2014
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Thanks again. Yes, I am a thickie today, put it down to unexpected weather and a guilt feeling because I should be out in the garden where the work is piling up!
Mari
Maritravel, on 04/18/2014