My name is Valerie, I live in Alberta Canada. I happily admit that I am a 'Cardiac Celt' (so identified as such by the Idiot's Guide to Celtic Wisdom ) and I am in the beginning stages of study as a Bard.
I have deep passion for horses and as an older child I developed a love of Arthurian Legend, then Celtic Mythology and Culture. I have a great affinity for music, languages, history and the written word, that combined with my interest in Celtic culture has led me to persue Bardic training. I label myself a Cardiac Celt because, to my current knowledge, I do not have direct ties by blood to any of the 7 Celtic Nations, but for some inexplicable reason I am passionately drawn to the culture and feel an intuitive connection with it. My paternal grandparents were first generation Canadians whose parents were grandchildren of families who resided in the British Isles. I do not know much more than that, but I am excited to explore my Geneology and eventually intend to visit the British Isles and Ireland to explore the Sacred Sites.
I welcome any friendly email and look forward to meeting equally friendly people.
Welcome Valerie from a fellow canuck!!! I know that are a few us here that reside in Alberta as well. Welcome to the site I'm sure you will enjoy reading all the differnt posts here and everyone is extremely nice and will make you feel right at home and be a part of the family before you know it!!!
Hi Valerie! Welcome to Cr! I am so glad you found us here! The music is wonderful, and the people are some of the nicest you'll find anywhere on the net! Jump on in get started posting! I look forward to getting to know you through your posts!
Welcome to the family!
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Slàn agus beannachd, Allen R. Alderman
'S i Alba tìr mo chridhe. 'S i Gàidhlig cànan m' anama. Scotland is the land of my heart. Gaelic is the language of my soul.
I haven't been around here for very long myself, but I'm really impressed with the give and take of knowledge and friendliness. I know you'll like it.
What do you mean by Bardic Training? I would love to hear more about that. There is probably a forum on the site somewhere that would be enriched by a thread about it. (Minstrelsy?)