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An Experience at the 2022 Morrigan’s Call Retreat.
I hope I can do justice to what I experienced and witnessed this weekend. This was the first time I attended. My Beloved and I arrived...
Sam (Bo) Thompson
Jun 6, 20224 min read
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Ponderings of the Magical Blacksmithing Immersion.
This Springs edition of the Magical Blacksmithing Immersion was different than in years past. One of the more interesting ways were that...
Sam (Bo) Thompson
Apr 18, 20223 min read
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Bowl Full of Magic
I did a ‘group’ forging today. And by group, I mean I forged a group of ‘Fern’ ogham pendants. I did this within the sacred space of...
Sam (Bo) Thompson
Mar 12, 20223 min read
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Tool or Weapon?
Yes. Maybe starting with a different question would be better. What do you think of when I say tool? No not the person! The item. I’m...
Sam (Bo) Thompson
Feb 23, 20223 min read
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Test Your Mettle (Metal)
As I am doing some research and fact finding for the book I am writing, I came across some information I don’t necessarily agree with. I...
Sam (Bo) Thompson
Jan 24, 20224 min read
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A Pocket Full Of Magic!
In my quest to have metal more involved in my daily spiritual practice, I designed these nifty little knickknacks. I call them Pocket...
Sam (Bo) Thompson
Dec 28, 20213 min read
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Great Expectations.
The past Fall session of the Magical Blacksmithing Workshop was something. To me, it’s a weekend that seems longer and shorter than...
Sam (Bo) Thompson
Oct 15, 20213 min read
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Beyond Samhain - A Morrigan Devotional
Here it is working on mid-October. A few days ago I came across the #31DaysMorrigan on Instagram started by liminalraven (Post). They are...
Sam (Bo) Thompson
Oct 10, 20212 min read
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Don’t Lose Your Temper!
How many times have you heard this? I was doing a demonstration this past weekend. During my time there, I had several conversations...
Sam (Bo) Thompson
Aug 23, 20212 min read
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Creating A Magical Metal Relationship
This is a continuation of the post ‘About This Relationship Thing’. If you haven’t read that, I would encourage you to read it then head...
Sam (Bo) Thompson
Jul 21, 20213 min read
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About This Relationship Thing?
My Beloved and I were having a conversation over coffee this morning. The topic turned to one I have been rolling around in my thoughts....
Sam (Bo) Thompson
Jul 13, 20214 min read
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What’s In Your Pocket?
As I have been working on the Metal Magic book and spending time at the Smithy, I have had some thoughts. And several questions. One...
Sam (Bo) Thompson
Jun 27, 20212 min read
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Some Work Behind the Work
It’s hard to believe that it is June already! Things are quiet at the smithy. Not that I haven’t been busy. After the Spring classes, it...
Sam (Bo) Thompson
Jun 3, 20214 min read
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What Happens at a Primitive Blacksmithing Weekend?
This is really something that I enjoy teaching. It gives me great satisfaction to see people come with no knowledge of the craft and then...
Sam (Bo) Thompson
May 3, 20213 min read
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Why Is It Seen As Unusual?
This past weekend was the first of the Spring Primitive Blacksmithing Weekends for the year. Over the weekend, as I was posting pictures...
Sam (Bo) Thompson
Apr 21, 20212 min read
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Why I Repurpose Metal?
If you have followed my work for any length of time, you know that the vast majority of the metal I use is repurposed. Some people refer...
Sam (Bo) Thompson
Apr 13, 20213 min read
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Some Quick Thoughts from the Magical Blacksmithing Weekend
The weather was interesting. I remember thinking beforehand, I just would like it not to rain. Well, I got that part! It was a beautiful,...
Sam (Bo) Thompson
Apr 6, 20212 min read
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Some Highlights of Charcoal Making
So, as I was teaching the Magical Blacksmithing Workshop I decided to make a batch of charcoal. I'm pleased with the end result. I took...
Sam (Bo) Thompson
Apr 5, 20211 min read
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Monday Thoughts
I figured I would take a few minutes to share what’s happening and some of my thoughts and ideas moving forward on how I can best serve...
Sam (Bo) Thompson
Mar 29, 20212 min read
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Interview about Magical Blacksmithing
Back in February 2021 I was honored to be interviewed by Kendra. She is so awesome! I thought I would share it here so you have the...
Sam (Bo) Thompson
Mar 19, 20212 min read
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