by karenduffin | Dec 23, 2017
On the longest, darkest day of the year, women gathered for the solstice ritual/celebration with Ruth Zwald. We shared what we needed and what we have to give. We reflected and made promises to ourselves. We sang and shared words of wisdom. And, we shared food while...
by karenduffin | Dec 5, 2017
Zeppi is about a month away from celebrating her 11th birthday. She teaches me every day how to be more loving, more giving, more patient and more! She instinctively knows what I want from her and respects my wishes. She had good training when she was young and took...
by karenduffin | Sep 28, 2017
Two Equinox Celebrations here at the Red Spirit. One with Shaman practitioners over the weekend and the other on Sunday with Ruth Zwald who comes on a regular basis. Mexican sunflowers, water and lightning stones participated in bringing awareness and insights to all...
by karenduffin | Jun 23, 2017
Not much of a picture but I just want to thank all the musicians who’ve been performing here. I’m running a benefit music jam to raise money and send a needy child to Blue Lakes Fine Arts Camp next year. We have 2 more events here at the Red Spirit (July...
by karenduffin | May 28, 2017
Jill Wood’s wicker workshop included Jone, Janie, Jean and Jessica. What are the odds of everyone having J names coming to the same workshop? All but Jessica stayed here for the few days. The rhubarb was showing off, the figs beside them are taking their time...
by karenduffin | May 28, 2017
Once again, Troop 205 from Kalamazoo were here recently to build a twig circle in the woods for me. They are learning so much about respecting nature, how to use tools and be responsible along with getting to know each other. Plus, they have lots of It’s always...