Fall isn’t officially here yet and the weather keeps reminding us of that lovely little fact. But before the 90-degree weather settled in for the day, my sister and I took a little trip this morning to the park by where I work. I call this place “The Fens” because of the marshy pond that…
Category: Summer
The Corn Moon: Lore and a Recipe
‘Tis the esbat of the August Corn Moon – the first moon of the “Harvest Festival” period. Like the title suggests, the Corn Moon coincides with the reaping of the corn crop, and it is a celebrated time of abundance, generosity, and sharing with others. This full moon is also known as the Sturgeon Moon…
The 13th: A Peaceful, Magickal Day for the Gaia Oracle
My first three readings with the beautiful “Gaia Oracle” by Toni Carmine Salerno. Gaia Oracle “Four Card Spread”: 1. Past (Past influences of the situation) Eternal Love A new page turned in your life and gave you a period of happiness, harmony, and fulfillment. You felt free of the worry and doubt that had cast…
Tea and a Poem: Lemon Verbena
I’m a fan of lemon-flavored teas and also of using things fresh from my garden. Easy, breezy “recipes” are even better. It doesn’t get any simpler or more natural than this. Pick a few leaves from your Lemon Verbena, pour a cup of boiling water over them, let steep, and voila – Lemon Verbena Tea….
Crabapple Bread for Lughnasadh
We’ve entered the most dreadful month of the year and I had almost forgotten today was a sabbat. August 1st marks the beginning of the harvest festivals, and this particular pagan holiday celebrates the “Harvest of the Grain.” So instead of taking it easy and relaxing – as was my plan after I couldn’t bring…
A Sea of Green and Yellow: Mid-July in My Garden
Thank goodness for my flowers, otherwise I’d have very little to show for with my garden this summer. It remains mostly greenery…greenery with pops of sunshine yellows. Not much variation – still, I really do love to see my sunflowers and Black Eyed-Susans, and at least they add some more color and interest. They will…
A New Recipe Favorite: Western Barbecue Pasta Salad
Because I love to cook, some of my blogs will be showcasing my favorite recipes from time to time. This such blog is a recipe I copied down from my Aunt Carol’s collection not too long ago. I’ve made it twice now, and though I haven’t tried all that many varieties of pasta salad, this…
The Name of My Affliction
It was something I was used to doing every year – visiting my grandparents’ grave. It was an annual family tradition of ours to each year visit the veterans’ cemetery and have a picnic lunch afterwards. The “afterwards” was always my favorite part, because, although I never wanted to seem disrespectful or uncaring, I felt…
Yesterday’s Day Off: Garden in the Morning, Antiquing in the Afternoon
A summer rainstorm is currently pouring outside as I’m typing up this blog. And a short blog it will be – I have no long, depressing story or analytical essay today. This is a busy week and I’m keeping it simple. Yesterday was a day off for me, but I kept myself very preoccupied and…
