So, it’s the depths of winter now, and in northern climes, it’s chilly, rainy, snowy, and in a way–comfortingly bleak. What are your favorite activities to do during the winter? Ski? Skate? Hole up with a book and cocoa? Hike
I thought I’d talk about self-care, especially during winter. We’ve finished the holidays, and are focused on new beginnings this month. We’re into new projects and, for some, trying to cope with winter’s bleak days. I personally love this time
This has been quite a past week or so. Caly is feeling better, but she was pretty sick, so she’s still a bit quiet. But she’s eating and I’m putting in extra time catching up on my words. We had
Good morning, peeps! How are you? I’m swamped. It’s release day next month–and we’re almost at next month. (Have you preordered your copy of WITCHING TIME yet????) So I’m gearing up for the release, and planning out my fourth quarter
Way back in 2001, when the towers fell, I mourned for a long time, like most Americans. I think we were all in a collective shock. When the holidays drew close, it was hard for me to know whether to
So, it’s been a few years since I really did a post on my Yule decorations and I thought I’d get back to that on the blog, instead of just IGing pictures. As you know, I’m a decorating fiend and
So I’m thinking about vacations. Now, I took a vacation recently — the first one in a while. It was actually a staycation, to be honest. Now, I don’t do vacations well. I’m not comfortable spending large amounts of time
Tomorrow, February 2nd, is Imbolc, is the Festival of Brighid. Brighid (pronounced Breed) is the Celtic Goddess of fire, poetry, healing and craftsmen. She is considered a Triple Goddess, as are so many of the Celtic goddesses, and Her festival
Yule is the celebration of Midwinter. The Winter Solstice is the longest night of the year when the Oak King reclaims his throne, freeing the world from the chilling grip of winter. Winter solstice is an astronomical event so the
I thought you might like to see my holiday playlist for parties and rituals: Android Lust: Into the Sun Avalon Rising: Dark Moon Circle Bing Crosby: Silver Bells; Winter Wonderland Celtic Woman: Carol of the Bells; Newgrange Chieftans: Dunnmore Lassies