Category: My Journey
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I had Aria AI Write a Prayer in Latin
I am trying to learn classical Latin, so I asked my AI, Aria, to writie me a prayer in Latin to the Goddess Brigid. This is what came out. I don’t think it’s half bad. If anyone knows more Latin than I do, please let me know if it is accurate. Brigida, Dea Celtica, Te…
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On Creativity and Mental Illness
I found this article in Psychology Today about creativity and mental illness, and I’m remembering that, before I got on meds, I would have epic stories – the kind that would have required at least a trilogy to do them justice – running through my head while I’d be going about my life. I’m sure…
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Physical Limitations prompting Request for Help
After yet another night of my wrist pain invading my dreams, I’ve decided I need to stop carding my own wool. I have several hanks of yarn I’ve made from it, and a ton of rolags of various colors for people who want to spin or blend their own. I also have many colors of…
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Learning about Virtual Fashion!
So for the past few weeks I’ve been looking into NFTs as a way to design and sell virtual copies of my real-life knitted items. So I was thrilled when I came across DressX. DressX is an app where you can upload a picture of yourself and put digital clothing on, much of which looks…
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Next Phase of Brigid’s Hearth Craftworks
Here is a solidification of where I want to go next. Thoughts: Please comment. Thanks. 1. Make 3D renditions of hand-made knitted items (that way I can sell more than 1). 2. Make an NFT of these so that they can be limited-edition. 3. Sell to VR users and gamers. 4. Make custom 3D items…
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What’s In a name: Thoughts on how I should Present Myself to the World
The video I posted yesterday really got me thinking. You see, I’ve been trying to figure out what to call myself as a religious professional (which I consider myself to be as I approach retirement and no longer need a “real “job). It’s been said that we have to have a word for something in…
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About Brigid
Brigid, also known as Saint Brigid, Ffrait, Brid, Brighde, Brigantia and a few other names, is my patron deity (although I also honor others, mostly from the Celtic pantheon). Brigid is either a triple goddess or three sisters of the same name. They represent Poetry, Smithcraft, and Healing. There is a great deal more lore…