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Honoring Seasons (And Superstitions?) – or – Holidays I Mostly Don’t Believe In, Celebrating Anyway
New Year’s Day – Feels out of sync… Today is the grand opening of the year – according to the Gregorian Calendar (built on layers of empire/church/half-fixed math); but, I feel more connected to the seasons and the light and the land than I do to some numbers and letters on a calendar. Sometimes it…
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Chocolate Cake For Breakfast: Dream Houses, Practical Magic, & A Little Herbal Tea
Every girl’s dream house (or at least mine – and, like, every other girl—let’s go with at least probably 50%, enchantingly unscientific) starts with the legendary Owens House from Practical Magic. Raised for the 1998 film on an island in the Puget Sound, with scrollwork worthy of East Coast lighthouses, and a kitchen plus conservatory…
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This is a special post for the Facebook scrubber algo BS that keeps sharing the damn wrong image on my link thumbnails.
I have nothing of any real value to share here… just trying to trick the stupid socials into acting right. (Unless it’s a me problem, which it very well could be)
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Hummingbirds: Tiny Wonders in Your Backyard
Original Artwork by my friend Gail Jordan The darting flashes of iridescent green have become much more active in my yard—tiny hummingbirds zipping between still-bare branches. But with no flowers in bloom yet, I’m worried they’re left searching for food. If you’re seeing the same (especially in the Pacific Northwest, where some hummers brave the…
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The Real History of St. Patrick’s Day (And Why It’s Kinda Complicated)
St. Patrick’s Day celebrates Irish culture, but its history is complex. St. Patrick, a British missionary, spread Christianity in Ireland, symbolically “driving out snakes” (likely paganism). From quiet religious feasts to global parades, the holiday honors resilience—and invites reflection on its layered legacy. Sláinte!
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*Trilliums: The Magic Little Flowers That Scream “Spring is Here!”*
Hey friends, guess what!? I saw my first trillium of the year, today! If there’s one thing that gets me just ridiculously excited about spring, it’s trilliums. You know, those gorgeous three-petaled wildflowers that pop up in the woods like they’re throwing a secret party – probably with the fairies? Yeah, those. They’re like nature’s…
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7 Planets Are Aligning This Week, So I Googled It…
So, apparently, the universe decided to throw a cosmic rave this week, and we’re all invited. Seven planets—SEVEN PLANETS—are lining up in the sky like they’re about to drop the hottest album of 2025. And before you ask, no, I didn’t know this was happening – or really, what the significance might be, until approximately…
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*I’m Thinking About Herbal Tea: Because Magic Tastes Delicious (And Spring Is Coming)*
Spring is coming, and with it, dandelions—nature’s little miracles. They’re a bee’s first food and your next favorite tea. Packed with benefits from root to flower, dandelions are here to detox, nourish, and remind you that even the humblest plants can be extraordinary. Cheers to spring sipping!
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Enter to win a cloak!
Some time ago, a Facebook friend suggested I do a raffle, or prize giveaway… This is not exactly a “giveaway” but darn-near! Each entry is $5. You must reside in the US to participate. Odds of winning vary (determined by number of entries) Cloak is handmade, black fleece with faux-fur trimmed, oversized hood. One size…