This special bonus episode is an interview with the dynamic duo of Where on the River—my friends and intrepid seekers, Ellen Gass and Gena McKinley, who will race in the Texas Water Safari this Saturday, June 11, a competition called "the world's toughest canoe race".

They will still be paddling on the full moon! Speaking of which: I'm doing full moon readings at a special sales price on June 14. Head over to bluestonewriters.com to register for yours. This is the strawberry moon, and I’m looking forward to sharing that magic with you.

In my reading with Gena and Ellen, we asked about the race to come—what selves they’re summoning to do this damn thing, along with what allies are stepping forward to help them when the going gets tough, and we pulled Ten of Pentacles and Nine of Cups. I think the most inspiring thing I took away from our conversation was how Gena and Ellen’s friendship has evolved in tackling this insane adventure together, and how while their individual views on why they wanted to do it in the first place may have shifted, they have come together with a really unified purpose. It made me feel really grateful for the creative advocates I have in my life. These two had so many inspiring things to say about taking risks, challenging ourselves, facing imposter syndrome head on, and—as Ellen said—"paddling the mile you're in instead of planning for the next." Enjoy!

Episode 39: Ace of Cups

The Fool & The PageBy Claire CampbellNov 29, 2022