Preparing for Company
We had our first party here at the new house yesterday — a bit of a “thank you” for those folks who helped out with the Samhain ritual and their families. Having the house filled with my family of choice with their kids bought the house to life the way I imagined it when we [...]
This Witch Has the Stockings!
My striped tights from We Love Colors came in last night. So, I immediately tried them on and then realized that I had nothing to wear that showed them off! So, I went into the extra closet where I keep a few skirts and dresses that I like but don’t fit anymore….WAIT! I’ve lost [...]
The Purple Purse
My mother-in-law gifted me with a purple leather purse. Not something I would have bought for myself, but I find that I like it. It’s small enough not to be a bother and roomy enough to hold my stuff plus a book. And while purple is not my favorite color, I kinda like broadening [...]
I believe in Santa Claus
I’m not big on the commercialism, or the gift orgies, or the “war over Christmas,” but I love the magical aspects of this holiday. The tree with lights and Santa. My husband and I just bought our first home together, and I haven’t had a holiday tree since I left my parents’ house to go [...]
Triumph
This is the look of triumph. This is the look of overcoming your own fears and doing something even though everyone is telling you it is okay if you don’t do it. This is a look of joy and surprise that you were actually able to accomplish a goal after failing a few times in [...]
Running for me
I bought my first pair of running shoes last night. I have never run, except to catch the train, as an adult. But I have lost 32 pounds in the last 4 months on Weight Watchers, and I’ve been thinking about doing more (any) physical activity to help me get to my ultimate goal (90 [...]
Samhain “Rave” Recap
I hesitated to call our Samhain ritual a “rave” until after the fact. Under the cloudy, misty skies, we danced around a large bonfire to the strains of drum-laced techno music. With our bodies, we raised energy to send to the Ancestors and invited them to dance with us. Of course, we got no pictures [...]
Reflections on Samhain and Ancestors
Blessed Samhain to all those who celebrate it. May your journeys to the other realms be effective and protected. May your Ancestors of the Blood and of the Spirit warm you and inspire you with their love. Samhain is my favorite holy day. Which actually strikes me as humorous, given my history with the [...]
Inspiring Elegance
I have no idea what I want to say about this picture, except that I would love to have such style and grace even when wearing the most ridiculous of hats. When I saw these ladies, I stood transfixed before following them around and trying surreptiously to take their photo. Yes, I could have asked [...]
No More Denials: Anger, Forgiveness, and Letting Go
Today I learned that an ex-boyfriend is moving out of the geographical region we have both inhabited for the last 12-13 years. Although we have many mutual friends and have been considered “movers-and-shakers” in the DC pagan scene, we have barely spoken to each other in the last 7 years. Needless to say, from my [...]
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