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CLF24 Master Class: Jami Attenberg

This workshop will share ideas and perspectives for putting your own creativity first: How can writers best serve their own creative processes? Where do you go for inspiration? How important is community to our writing lives? And how can you create a life.

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In the Polish rural beliefs and legends connected to the wintertime the Holy Mother is often described as a ’Maiden protecting from wolves’, and also taking care of these animals so that they don’t attack the human settlements. 

She’s then typically depicted with the so-called ‘thunder candle’ (gromnica), and often called a ‘Divine Mother with Wolves’ (Matka Boska z wilkami) or ‘Gromniczna [of the Thunder Candle] with Wolves’ (Gromniczna od wilków, Gromniczna z wilkami). 

It’s connected to ancient Slavic rites and customs, which were syncretized with the Christian celebrations of the Candlemas Day (celebrated on February 2nd) over the centuries. 

Origins of many elements of these celebrations in Poland are a mystery, but they show a possible connection to the Slavic goddess Dziewanna / Devana, who was the goddess of youth, hunt, wild nature, and moon, mentioned in numerous West Slavic resources. 

On that day many Polish Rodnovers (Slavic Native Faith Believers) celebrate a feast of Dziewanna Gromniczna (Dziewanna of the Thunder Candle) - lighting the ‘thunder candles’ in her honor in order to enrapture warmth for the second half of winter. Dziewanna, as the goddess of wilderness, is also asked for protection in the cold months (especially from the freezing weather or from attack of wild animals like wolves), and guidance during winter travels.

The Slavic feast of Dziewanna Gromniczna would be analogous for example to the pagan Gaelic feast of Imbolc.

On pictures: contemporary and vintage Polish postcards and paintings. Sources: [1,2,3,4,5]

[PL] Jako ciekawostka: legenda o wilku gromnicznym.

Read more about the Polish Candlemas Day and the 'thunder candles’ (gromnice) here.

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Repost from @citylitproject • ✨Lifting As We Climb✨ Announcing the 20th (free) CityLit Festival in partnership with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra✨Chesapeake Shakespeare Company✨Busboys and Poets- Baltimore✨HEDGEBROOK✨- THREE DAYS: MARCH: 25, 28, 31 A literary celebration for readers & writers. A Literary feast is coming to Baltimore. ✨Hanif Abdurraqib ✨ Megan Milks✨Fatimah Asghar✨Lawrence Brown ✨Joy Harjo✨Patricia Smith✨ Jason Reynolds✨ Allen Xing (dancer extraordinaire) ✨Gayle Danley✨and in a special appearance Hedgebrook introduces ✨Carmen Maria Machado✨and so many more illustrious poets and writers we will name in these next few weeks. Daylong at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall on Saturday, March 25th: Tuesday, March 28 at Chesapeake Shakespeare Theater: Friday. March 31 at Busboys and Poets - Baltimore. Visit citylitproject.org under Events. Keep checking back for updates. There is so much more coming including a love note to the Baltimore literary community by way of THREE sessions of The Writer’s Room with four of our special guests. You gon want to be there. Jus sayin’. ✨✨💜 (at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqDO9WdOCdq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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All too familiar. Repost from @baltimoregreenspace • Hi Everyone, For those of you who haven't heard, the Locust Point community is at risk of having their only community garden sold out from under them. Please sign this petition here in support of Locust Point Community Garden: https://rb.gy/22ovz0 Also, please help spread the word by sharing this article: https://www.baltimorebrew.com/2023/03/17/locust-point-residents-dumbfounded-by-under-armour-plan-to-sell-community-garden-plot-to-developers/ The loss of a community garden is devastating for any community and this garden serves over 80 households. Please help us protect it! (at Locust Point) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqBGNOMuO-z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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300+ people in the Zoom and counting! Repost from @mdcitizenarts • ARE YOU READY FOR A JAM-PACKED DAY? We look forward to seeing you! 🥳 📌Tag us here @mdcitizenarts and on Twitter @ArtsAdvocate_MD https://www.instagram.com/p/CouhmOHu61G/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Last year, @greaterbaybrookalliance asked artists @theurbanconga to spearhead new community art in @garrettparkbmore. Today, you can see the design concepts and participate in the feedback survey, available in English and Español. We would love your comments and to hear what you think of these initial designs. The survey will close at the end of the month. Link in #GarrettParkBaltimore’s bio! #publicart https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn3Ql0CtdC9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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No, that’s not my cat: that’s Mango the #greenhousecat at @rawlingsconservatory. Baltimoreans are enjoying winter, looking forward to the New Year, and even planning for summer jobs! Check out the hiring info and local #qualityoflife stories, like @baltmag’s profile of @melenyinspires of @southbaltimoreclt & @greaterbaybrookalliance! Gathered on FB at http://bit.ly/gbaqol #greening #parksandrecreation #publichealth #CurtisBayBaltimore #BrooklynBaltimore #SouthBaltimore7 (at Baltimore, MD) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm0LFZwteBk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Remember to give #ReimagineMiddleBranch your feedback this week, and check out these local events! #parks #transitequity #Baltimorenonprofits Repost from @reimaginemiddlebranch • No need to worry if you missed the public information sessions last week. Head to our website to check out the draft Reimagine Middle Branch Plan we presented during the December 5th and 6th public information sessions. You may also share your feedback on the Plan! Our feedback form will be open through December 23, 2022. https://www.reimaginemb.com/plan. After viewing the Plan feel free to browse through our website and learn more about the RMB team's vision and dedication to community equity. #MiddleBranch #SouthBaltimore #Community #Patapsco https://www.instagram.com/p/CmaHD4lJizc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Drizzly day trip to the yard and alley below. There’s only one intentional planting in this mix. #trees #leaves #autumn #BrooklynBaltimore (at Brooklyn, Md 21225) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmCkiExJH7w/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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While on a site visit to the alley below my house, in preparation for a grant application, @growhomebaltimore and I found passion flower! That is planned to stay, of course. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl6XiQAu_km/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Explore the design concepts for @theurbanconga’s installation on Saturday, December 10, 3 pm at @prattlibrary, Brooklyn Branch. You can also provide feedback by taking and sharing this survey: https://odxllu26z68.typeform.com/to/ffzWNJjA A public art initiative for @garrettparkbmore supported by @greaterbaybrookalliance & @amplifybaybrook (at Enoch Pratt Free Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl6XANNuYK3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Hello, @FilbertStreetGarden friends and allies! We need your voices tomorrow morning as Baltimore City Council decides on selling FSG the land it occupies! The hearing is hybrid: in person or via WebEx. Testimony may be given in either format or in writing. Please see our Facebook post for full details: https://bit.ly/filbertstg Thanks for your support of the garden! https://www.instagram.com/p/ClhtF_Dtd49/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Nature and #urbanagriculture items for this week, including a new program from @livingclassroom at #MasonvilleCove. #gardening #parksandrecreation Read more at @greaterbaybrookalliance #QualityofLife group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/205857543250759/permalink/1466573303845837/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CjRks1BuAN1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Happy #UrbanOctober and #WorldHabitatDay! Here are some stories from around the #GreaterBaybrook community and Baltimore City. Spotlight on @baltplan: ”Through early engagement for Our Baltimore, you identified about 20 topics that mattered most to your community. We want to work with you to identify recommendations for these topics that will guide the physical development of Baltimore over the next ten years. The topics fall under four thematic groups. Read on to learn what this project covers.” Details of other stories and #ourbaltimore planning meetings at @garrettparkbmore on FB: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3411041599119772&id=2048621782028434 #planyourbaltimore https://www.instagram.com/p/CjRjBxOOZlP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Join @greaterbaybrookalliance today to celebrate another year of GBA and the rejuvenated Duane Avenue Park! Enjoy free music and ice cream, and pick up a free tree and mulch from @dpwbaltimorecity & @treebaltimore. We look forward to seeing you there! RSVP at https://www.greaterbaybrookalliance.org/annualcelebration #greaterbaybrookalliance #baltimorefamilyfun #brooklynbaltimore #GreaterBaybrook #treegiveaway #freemulch @recnparks (at Brooklyn, Md 21225) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjF51g8upoU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Call for volunteers of all sorts @filbertstreetgarden: 🧾Board Members 🛠️ Coordinators 🐐 Nannies 🪚 and to help us during the @ravens & @unitedwaycentmd Caw to Action on October 3. Visit #FilbertStreetGarden on Facebook for full details. 🌿 https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci0krappjQj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=