December 31st, 2024
I have the pleasure again today to read an essay by Dave Krier, Viroqua’s own master naturalist who works for Valley Stewardship Network. He calls this "Name Calling". What could be wrong about calling the Common Grackle 'common' or the horrible spreading thistle ,...
12.29.24: Capricorn New Moon
The wheel keeps turning, and the Capricorn New Moon stands as a gatekeeper, both beginning and ending. With the turn of the year we complete a cycle of evolution and stand in liminal space between the years. We have the opportunity to look back and celebrate where...
December 29th, 2024 – January 4th, 2025
New Capricorn Moon 2024/25
Midnight Mass
Johnny Boyle and I had a "working" relationship
Dec 27
Ep. 11 Holidays
In the eleventh episode of Jackie On:, Jackie explores different holidays around the world and the many things they represent, from bank holidays to national days. Happy Holidays to all! Sources: African Union. 2024. “African Statistics Day | African Union.” Au.int....
December 26th, 2024
THE SHORTEST DAYS by Minnesota Poet Laureate, Joyce Sutphen, from her collection Carrying Water to the Field. This poem for the time of the winter solstice anticipates the day’s end and night descending, while the people rise to meet it.WHAT REMAINS by Catherine Young...
December 26, 2024 – Body Tension Release
An exploration of body awareness through tension and release.
December 26th, 2024
Host Kailean Welsh talks with Pete Beckstand from the Bethel Butikk in Westby about their store, the importance of charitable giving and the history of Boxing Day.