So much work but I’m glad you’re able to approach it with something resembling gusto. Good luck on your future projects.

We tore down an ancient outhouse in our backyard shortly after we moved into our house (prior to the demo, we had 3 bathrooms as the outhouse was a 2 hole unit! lol). Our neighbors were all glaring at us as though we were desecrating something really special but it was in awful shape and was falling apart. It was more of a danger than of any benefit at all. And I think that was the last really constructive (or destructive) thing we’ve done since we’ve lived here! lol

More recently I built a shrine in my backyard, and like Nettle, I found that the Horned One accepted it as His. I also call Him “Sir!” My dad most definitely went off to Pan in 2005. I’ve never invited Pan for an interview because He’s like a neighbor. I guess I should think about it.

Thank you for your message about the mirror and sands! I know I’ll love everything, and so will Lucas, now anxious me will wait for the postman! )

Kisses from us to you and yours.

Just so you know – adults who maintain that spirit often grow up to have nerf wars and are actively involved in the SCA! )

Much happiness and a wonderful summer to your son. I hope it is one filled with adventure!

And Pom, I definitely will keep my eye out for a Pan statue now. Would suit the place perfectly, and can be so nestled as to remain mysteriously hidden unless you look for it. Thanks!!

I have done both – I went looking for Hekate, and found Her. I made a conscious decision to establish that connection, and then did the work to make it happen. It was work, though, and it took a whole lot of love and commitment – I wanted to be Hers, but it was like I had to talk her into it. I had to prove that I was Hers before she’d have me.

The Horned One came and found me. I don’t even really have a name for him – I call him things when I need to talk about him, things like Herne or Cernunnos or Gwyn, because people seem to know what I’m talking about when I use those names. He has never given me a name, though, and has never asked him to call him anything in particular. I don’t associate a particular name with him. When I have to address him directly, I mostly just call him Sir. I didn’t have to prove anything to him; I didn’t ask to be His or work at it. He just kind of showed up and took ownership.

With Hekate it was like pursuing a new friendship or maybe applying for a job and hoping to be accepted; with Mr. Horny it was more like being seduced. I have had other deities show up for limited periods of time in order to get something specific done with me; for instance Lugh was huge for me for a little while and after doing one last really important task for me, he was just gone. These days it’s all about Hekate and Herne.

I think of Pan is trying to get your attention (and you want to develop that relationship) then pay attention to Pan right back. If he asks you to do something, do it (within reason of course) and see where that takes you.

It sounds like a wonderful weekend trip. I <3 Boston.

Yep, let’s pray really hard for that last tree while we’re cutting it down. We’re so spiritual! argh. I don’t think this is fixable. As JMG is fond of saying, this isn’t a problem, it’s a predicament. Problems can be solved; predicaments just have to be dealt with.