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John Shaffer has a passionate interest in the connections between art, symbolism and spirituality. Now living in Oswego, New York, he has served as a program officer with the National Endowment for the Arts and as an Episcopal parish priest and rural dean. He holds a BA in philosophy from West Virginia Wesleyan College, an MA in arts administration from the University of Wisconsin, and an MDiv from Nashotah House.

He traveled to North Wales in 2006 to conclude research for Winifred's Well, published by Cold Tree Press. (Reviewed elsewhere on Americymru)

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At 1:45pm on July 29, 2009, Terry Mostyn said…: Hey John
Enjoyed the cd ,did you recieve mine? Let me know ,hope all's well and I would enjoy meeting up and talking more about the Mostyn's of Wales,my motorcycle is ready to go,Iechyd Da!
Terry Mostyn

At 8:35pm on April 20, 2009, Joan Williams said…: Thank you, John, for your birthday wishes. Yes, we are so thankful for the Idaho Humanities Council, The Idaho Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment of the Arts. Until you are involved in an undertaking like ours, you don't appreciate or understand how important they are. We couldn't put on our little festival without their support.

At 4:09pm on January 18, 2009, Beverly G said…: Hi from Colorado! I've had the pleasure of visiting Wales a few times and spent quite a bit of time in Bangor in the town records office.

At 5:33pm on January 15, 2009, peter williams said…: thanks JOhn, no, I have not had a chance to get a copy of your book. Will make it a priority. I have two books ready right now. "Wales and the Welsh: An Alphabetical Guide," and "Britain; the Rise and Fall of an Empire." Peter

At 12:44pm on January 14, 2009, Suzie Morris said…: I would love to read your research Winifred's well, it plays an important in Welsh folklore.
Oh, if you do find that job first, just think of me when a second one becomes available.

At 10:02am on January 8, 2009, Bill Roberts said…: Wasn't looking for apology nor expecting one; just a little inside joke for the two of us. Did you ever play in the Lavabo Bowl? Sounds (pun untended) like you're doing what you want to. Hwre!

At 8:26am on January 8, 2009, Bill Roberts said…: Bore da, John. Yes, it seems we have at least as much in common as possible between Nashota and SWTS persons! Are you still a parish priest and rural dean? Or are you now a full-time writer? Hwyl am y tro a phob bendith.

At 10:40pm on January 1, 2009, Ned Phillips-Jones said…: Thanks for the information, John. I'll no doubt refer to that at some point. I only learned about the practice from Traditional Fishing in Wales by Emrys Evans, which contains a page-long description of welsh trout wells. According to this book, it was normal for the trout to live in the wells for half a century.
Bendigedig!

At 3:12pm on December 30, 2008, Ned Phillips-Jones said…: John,
To answer your question (from memory, as I've somehow deleted it) ethnobotany is the study of interactions between people and plants. For example, I'm learning about hazel, currant, elderberry, sloe plum and similar culturally important species by growing them. In the future I would LOVE to share seeds and plants with Americymru members. Your research on springs looks fascinating, I'll look forward to checking it out. I'm fascinated by the longstanding tradition of trout in holy wells and their symbolic significance.
Heddwch

At 6:54pm on December 29, 2008, Angela said…: Hi Mr. Shaffer,
thank you for adding me as your friend! I love this web site. I have read your profile information very impressive! I am very interested in this aspect of art and symbolism as well. as it pertains to ancient Celts in general and the Brythonic Celts specifically. I am always looking for information, I never tire of reading everything that I can get my hands on.

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