Austin, TX and Athens, GR are Connected by an Atmospheric Event
There are lots of businesses in our hometown that include the name “Violet Crown.†I was eating pizza near the Violet Crown Social Club early this week with my friend C-Lee and we started wondering where the name originated. So she consulted The Oracle and we learned some interesting history about our fair Austin from...
Jax’s Equinox Resolutions, 2013 Edition
Ah, Autumn–my favorite time of year. As the weather turns cooler (or at least not-so-blisteringly-hot) and the breeze blows chill, it reminds me to clear the slate, make peace with the past and let go. At this time of year at what some Heathens call Winter Finding* , I have a tradition of creating resolutions...
Odin Inspired Characters and Images
The autumnal equinox is nigh, so finding balance is on my mind. Jax posted about major female figures in the Norse pantheon earlier this week. I’m providing a bit of parity here with thoughts about a major male figure — Odin, the Allfather. I’ve felt “watched over†this last year, probably by my ancestors. This feeling...
Frigg vs Freyja: What Does It Mean to Be a Strong Woman?
Note: This article is intended as personal reflection and not scholarship. While I don’t intentionally mislead or make incorrect assertions, I freely include my own ideas and opinions. Please take it as such. 🙂 Frigg, daughter of Earth (Fjörgynn) and Lady of the Æsir, stays at home while her husband, Odin, travels the nine realms....
Long Time No See! The Story Behind GG’s Hiatus
As Jax explained, our absence from the Realm was not planned. We both got slammed with life. My story is different than hers in most ways, but still involves loss and grief, and the self-discovery that accompanies upheaval. Courting a Princess As with most romances, my relationship with Mr. Awesome (whom I’ll call M here...
Long Time No See! The Story Behind Jax’s Hiatus
So…we disappeared unintentionally for about six months. Sorry about that. 😉 We figured it best to return to the Realm with explanations regarding where we’ve been. I, Jax, will start off this week and let GG do the same on Friday. Though things are still hectic, we intend to get back to Princessing–we’ve missed this...
