Beltane 2012

The hawthorn tree behind the house is in full bloom, and the young Winter King hawthorn, planted in our garden three springs ago with buried offerings, is close to blooming.  This evening I stepped out and tied ribbons on its branches in honor of Beltane. After a long, difficult break, I am harping again.  It [...]

New Trinity College Harp

It’s here! It’s here. I’ve had a hectic week since the arrival of the new Trinity College harp on Wednesday. I had asked my luthier, David Kortier, to let me string it. Suffice it to say that several times this week I have wondered about that decision, but let me tell you, it has been [...]

The New Trinity Replica is Arriving Next Week!

I may not have posted details to my blog, but I’ve been anxiously awaiting the completion of a beautiful replica of the Trinity College harp for a number of months now. David Kortier in Duluth, Minnesota, US, has made a beauty.  The box is willow, the neck and forepillar are black walnut, and the back [...]