Rain-rain-rain, an experiment in weaving wonder, the liminal spaces between seasons-a photo essay, a culture of gifting, elderberry recipe, citizenship, tying myself in knots, and more...
Miigwich, Alí for sharing your observations and what you are (re)learning. I understand what it is to feel rootless or shallowly planted, in a place with deep traditions of the land, sky, and water. But you are a bridge for others drawn to rekindle connects as we all become migrant at some point. So, a hearty congrats to your official Citizenship and your itches to work with your hands. Reciprocity comes about in surprising and beautiful ways.
It certainly does, this is a key lesson I am learning right now. With regard to Citizenship and belonging, in official terms the nation has accepted me as one of its own, but I am feeling a deeper more meaningful connection with the land itself, and that is something which cannot be bestowed by legal documents, I suspect.
A wonderful catalogue of things to read there, and I am bound to comment later. But first, congratulations on citizenship and hope you develop a stronger feeling of ‘roots’ in due course. My feelings approach maybe somewhat a bit reverse of what you are feeling. My children are Scotland born, and they live it, but being travellers only one has kept the accent, but I do feel that Scottish connection strongly, but I find it helps me somewhat as I remember the days getting the long gone Oban, Mull, Iona, Malin Head ferry and realising it is all connected, and thinking back to days when countries names Scotland and Ireland did not exist, only clan and tribe names.
It’s my 22 year of living in Ireland and I have seen a huge change during the past 5 or so years. When I arrived, people here seem to be very clammed up with their church, GAA and local school, all good, but there seemed to be nothing beyond that. When I spoke of woodland and water conservation was regarded as an invader but had huge support from Eastern Europeans living here who were raised with passion and spirituality with their water and woods.
Today, many Irish people have become well travelled and have arrived back home with new values. I find it amazing how many Irish born people have become leaders of water, woodland, biodiversity, and folklore care projects during recent years, and have widened their beliefs beyond mass and fear. Suddenly I feel as if I am at last among them, wonderful conversations, support, and encouragement. I truly feel at home now. Hope you will too.
Miigwich, Alí for sharing your observations and what you are (re)learning. I understand what it is to feel rootless or shallowly planted, in a place with deep traditions of the land, sky, and water. But you are a bridge for others drawn to rekindle connects as we all become migrant at some point. So, a hearty congrats to your official Citizenship and your itches to work with your hands. Reciprocity comes about in surprising and beautiful ways.
It certainly does, this is a key lesson I am learning right now. With regard to Citizenship and belonging, in official terms the nation has accepted me as one of its own, but I am feeling a deeper more meaningful connection with the land itself, and that is something which cannot be bestowed by legal documents, I suspect.
The land gives a special invitation.
Yea! on your citizenship. Happy Dance!
Thank you... hasn't happened yet, ceremony is on 3rd October... can't wait! 💕
A wonderful catalogue of things to read there, and I am bound to comment later. But first, congratulations on citizenship and hope you develop a stronger feeling of ‘roots’ in due course. My feelings approach maybe somewhat a bit reverse of what you are feeling. My children are Scotland born, and they live it, but being travellers only one has kept the accent, but I do feel that Scottish connection strongly, but I find it helps me somewhat as I remember the days getting the long gone Oban, Mull, Iona, Malin Head ferry and realising it is all connected, and thinking back to days when countries names Scotland and Ireland did not exist, only clan and tribe names.
It’s my 22 year of living in Ireland and I have seen a huge change during the past 5 or so years. When I arrived, people here seem to be very clammed up with their church, GAA and local school, all good, but there seemed to be nothing beyond that. When I spoke of woodland and water conservation was regarded as an invader but had huge support from Eastern Europeans living here who were raised with passion and spirituality with their water and woods.
Today, many Irish people have become well travelled and have arrived back home with new values. I find it amazing how many Irish born people have become leaders of water, woodland, biodiversity, and folklore care projects during recent years, and have widened their beliefs beyond mass and fear. Suddenly I feel as if I am at last among them, wonderful conversations, support, and encouragement. I truly feel at home now. Hope you will too.
I am so happy for you, John!