Duchess Victoria

Duchess of Nearly Everywhere. Genealogist/family historian: related to a thousand interesting people. Writing & teaching memoirs. Former editor. Kitchen witch.

[Dana Gricken says be kind! @DanaGricken]

This is the outfit I’ll wear to my grandpa’s burial next month on June 22nd, his birthday.

Last year, we were celebrating his 80th. This year, we’re burying him on that day. Life can change in the blink of an eye.

Tell people you love them before it’s too late. ❤️

[Duchess Victoria @DuchessVic2]

@goodreads Gandalf, of course.

[Goodreads @goodreads]

Who is your favorite book protagonist of all time?

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Kurdistan Region PM @masrourbarzani today received Her Royal Highness Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, and Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, to highlight the need to advance the rights of women and children.
#twitterkurds #Kurdistan #Iraq
https://t.co/vhpRHPvwPv

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✨ Amazing video of The Duchess of Edinburgh visit to Iraq 🇮🇶

[Duchess Victoria @DuchessVic2]

@jomilleweb Kudos from @DuchessVic2
Keep up the good work. Remember, Princessai sit on tuffets eating their curds & whey, but Duchessai are truly the royal worker Queen bees!
#Duchess of Nearly Everywhere

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I am very sorry for her family's loss & especially her children.Her family will be mourning her for a long time.
That trophy hunter got what he deserved.

[Duchess Victoria @DuchessVic2]

#PrayForYou

[Lana Christian @LanaCwrites]

I haven't been on Twitter much lately because I've been struggling ... came out of remission with Lyme disease (that's bad news) and am on really strong meds to kick its butt again. I rarely do this, but I'm unashamedly asking for prayers for healing and restoration. TIA!

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

Reading can seriously damage your ignorance.

[David O'Brien @DavdOBrien]

@RobertBohan https://t.co/h3Wm3Iem1k

[Dr Robert Bohan @RobertBohan]

Uisneach was the site in Irish mythology where the goddess Éiru was promised that the Island would be named for her & so the correct name for the land is Éire & this is in the Constitution of Ireland & recognised by the UN. She is buried on the Hill under the Cat Stone (Pic)

[Dr Robert Bohan @RobertBohan]

Patterns (Deasil) visited graveyards in specific order on certain Sundays. Older versions included visiting a Sacred Well & walking around it a certain number of times in a clockwise direction. This is a folk memory of pre-Christian practise & recognition of the god of the well.

[Dr Robert Bohan @RobertBohan]

In Hiberno-Celtic culture the gods were associated with trees, mountains, wells & rivers. Thus the May Bush with its offerings & the visiting of Sacred, (later) Holy, Wells. A distant echo is the Irish Catholic Church practise of ‘patterns’ today.

[Dr Robert Bohan @RobertBohan]

Two fires were lit by the Celtic Druids & the cattle were walked between them to cleanse them, before they were taken to the uplands. Transhumance (seasonal movement of animals) is known as Booleying in Ireland. (Native Kerry Black Bull: it is an ancient Irish breed)

[Dr Robert Bohan @RobertBohan]

Bealtaine marks an important part of the farming season as this was the day when cattle were brought from winter grazing to the summer uplands. The Irish practised Transhumance from at least 2,000 years ago. (Book of Kells, 800AD) [photo from https://t.co/ehKW2X6aPr ]

[Dr Robert Bohan @RobertBohan]

The Feast name ‘Bealtaine’ is believed to be etymologically derived from the Irish words for ‘bright fire’. Thus the most significant part of this ceremony were the fires that were lit. It is also known as the Sun Fire Festival (Celtic Idol, Boa Island)

[Dr Robert Bohan @RobertBohan]

Thread: Today/Tomorrow is the Feast of Bealtaine. It is one of the four major Celtic ancient feasts, the others are Samhain, Imbolc & Lughnasadh. It’s also considered the first day of Summer in Gaelic Ireland & Scotland. Let’s examine this 2500y old tradition! #MayDay

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Goodnight dear friends !
#photos #photography #night #owls

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In the last week or so, Sea pinks (Armeria maritima) are taking over the fringes along the Cliffs of Moher 😍
County Clare, Ireland.

https://t.co/LBiHt8msze Walking tours

#cliffsofmoher #seapinks #Ireland