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@mickpic.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 4:57 PM

Excerpt from "The Witch and the Tsar" ― Olesya Salnikova Gilmore for #BlueBrewBooks, my current read and an excellent choice for #31DaysOfHalloween.
#Photography #MickPic #PNW #WCK #ECK #TheGrotto #TheGoddess

Picture shows a tile representation of the holy Mother, Mary, at the Grotto, a Sanctuary in Portland. Text reads: "“My usual reaction to icons was a stab of jealousy. This god was exalted, celebrated in resplendent wealth; my gods were forgotten, prayed to in shameful, guilt-ridden secrecy. He had triumphed while my gods had lost. But Our Lady of Vladimir was different. Though I was a stranger in this church, a heathen, the Lady seemed to speak to me, to convey such tender sorrow, such a depth of suffering, that I wanted to weep. I realized why the Lady was suddenly so dear to me; she reminded me of my mother.” ― Olesya Salnikova Gilmore, The Witch and the Tsar
@mickpic.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 2:21 PM

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekLforLookingIn
"Though located outside, the labyrinth at The Grotto is an excellent place for looking inward, a place of meditation. Yes, it is a Catholic sanctuary, but this old pagan felt quite welcome." -mick
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This stone-paved, 11-circuit medieval labyrinth, the meditative walking labyrinth located in the Peace Garden at The Grotto (The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother) in Portland, Oregon. Design: It is designed in the style of the famous Chartres Cathedral labyrinth in France. Setting: Tucked away in a quiet, wooded botanical garden setting surrounded by tall trees and benches for reflection. Purpose: Built as a dedicated space for quiet meditation, prayer, and mindful walking.