A random collection of thoughts on a variety of topics
A while ago, I made a blanket for charity as part of an offering to Freyja. I asked for something pretty big and it worked out – so something pretty big was returned. So I made the blanket, and then left it out at a train station with a hand towel, a bar of soap … Read more
My husband and I enjoy watching cartoons – especially those that are designed for adults to enjoy as well as kids. One of the cartoons that we enjoy is Phineas and Ferb by Disney. In the cartoon, there’s a character called “Perry.” Perry is a platypus who is a pet that doubles as a secret … Read more
There are times, like watching my facebook feed last night as my friends watched the Presidential Debates where I wish for a bit more enchantment in the world. So I’m doing my part. Attribution: The Photo is from PixaBay under CC0 and the poem was snagged from shmoop.com
For years I tried to keep journals – separate journals for different things – and I rarely wrote in them. I would always find a reason not to journal. I was never sure why. Recently I discovered the bullet journaling community and all the different options out there! I’ve started journaling again – this time … Read more
An interesting thing about spirituality, I find, is that it’s easy to do when I have time; it’s harder to do when I am busy; and it tends to get forgotten when I’m sick. The irony is that I need that connection so much more when I’m not feeling well, but I let it fall … Read more
A couple weekends ago, I went to Many Gods West in Olympia, WA. It was my first time at the conference, and I was very happy that I went. Nikki and her crew put on a wonderful, educational weekend filled with new information, new experiences, and great community. The hotel itself had just completed a … Read more
Recently I wrote about how I work with the First Officer of Voyager, Chakotay. Anyone can work with TV or movie characters to help them in magic and in internal work. We can use promotional material from the studio that picture the character, or toys of the character, to connect to that particular character. In … Read more
Recent years have seen a new crop of superhero movies – which include some Norse deities. There are books and TV shows about a private investigator Wizard named Harry Dresden. The magical world of Harry Potter has been a huge hit in books, movies and theme parks. In the last few weeks, we’ve seen the … Read more
I’ve been re-learning how to play the piano since November. I previously stopped playing when I was 12 or so, and it’s fascinating how much I remember. As part of learning a musical instrument, practice is involved. For a few months, I would set a timer for a certain amount of time and try to … Read more
I find that I have very limited time in the mornings – it’s a balancing act of getting to work early enough, and making sure that I get enough sleep. Even with the limited time, it’s still important to me to have time for morning devotionals, but how do I honor all the beings I … Read more