Druid El's blog: "All about me"

I am a amateur photographer, poet, writer, musician, nature lover, ecologist, conservationist, mechanic and many other things. I am a wearer of many hats and master of many as well.

I've studied Herbalism, candle making, Crafting, Tarot, Astrology, Astronomy, Genetics, History, Psychology, Sociology, and many others in seminars and in college as well as on my own. There are other things I have studied so ask to know more.

I've held jobs, ie. worked, as a computer programmer, electronics technician, diesel mechanic, teacher, court advocate, officer of the court and Minister.

I have volunteered as a Girl Scout leader, PTA president, environmental advocate and many other things.

I have many hobbies including restoring old homes, wood carving, stave making, tarot reading, working on cars, designing webpages, writing poetry, amateur photography and lots of other things.

I also have interfaith interests and I am an ordained interfaith Minister. I have studied at Synagogue, Christian Churches, Wiccan Circles, Druid Groves and at an Ashram. I have included studies of Zen, Buddhism, Zoastrianism, Shintoism, The Tao, Hinduism, Norse practices and many others.

I perform weddings and handfasting rituals for the communities where I am active. I've done handfastings for mixed couples where only one was pagan or witch. I have done weddings for poly's and members of the bdsm community. I have also done rituals for same sex couples who wished to formalize their union. In short? If there is a need for a minister with an open mind and heart, I will be there.

I have been a practicing druid from 25 years and a teaching druid for about 7 years. I am a co-Archdruid of a grove. I have been the Chief Bard of the RDNA and I have been involved with many druid and pagan groups and individuals.

As a druid, I am an environmentalist. I am also a skeptic when it comes to proclamations from any government or government official.

I am comfortable in most rituals and groups and even own a few groups myself. For more information about Celtic beliefs and practices, check out my group on yahoo called, "ClanofDanu@yahoogroups.com". If you wanna check out general pagan groups, I have a group "Thepagancafe@yahoogroups.com" and it is comprised of a large group of folks from across the globe. Lastly, if you are a gardener and you want to learn about herbs as well, check out "Gardening_Magick@yahoogroups.com".

I am open minded and have tried lots of things. I don't care about sexual orientation or what people want to do in their bedrooms. If they are happy, then so I am. As far as what I like, you can use your imagination or you can ask me. ;-) (Be warned, I'll answer.*evil wicked grin* )

I am a devoted and loyal friend and I am very protective of my friends. I guess that is the Leo in me. I am very honest and upfront and tend not to mince words when I am asked my opinion. I won't hurt someone just to hurt them and try hard not to hurt feelings. So even though I am honest and direct, I am usually diplomatic and try to be gentle, until I am miffed off.

I have two tats and will be adding a third soon. (See the pics in my album.)

I have 2 daughters and one grandson. My eldest daughter's husband is currently serving in Iraq. I'm not so sure I should be a grandma in my early 40's. My grandson is smart and giving his mother the same run for her money that his mom gave me. (Isn't the mother's "curse" fun when you see it in action?)