The snow, rough and windswept in places, makes my peaceful walk evaporate. At the park, thick ice seals the sky’s reflections on the pond, reminding me of the places in my heart where I hide the old draconian memories. Like shadows, I keep those emotions in the dark, so they never take hold. It’s time […]
Imbolc is the third sabbat holiday, using Samhain as the starting point for the beginning of the Pagan new year. We celebrate this sabbat between January 31st and February 2nd. Imbolc is found at the midway point between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. In many regions, it was regarded as a season unto itself, […]
I met many new authors on my book tour in December 2022, which led me to some new reads! Let me introduce you to some novels I absolutely loved reading this month! ❤ As usual, please click on the book image to find the book on Amazon.com. Jealousy of a Viking, by V.M. Sang Leave […]
This is Part Four of the “Carrot Ranch Coven Series.” LOL! My Word-Witch is back! On Sabbatical – Part One Rabbits – Part Two Shadow Woman – Part Three The Carrot Ranch January 23, 2023, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that is optimistic. Feel free to explore optimism in […]
I miss my Word-Witch clothes… luckily I found a file with lots of witchy-ness to make you smile. 🥳 As always, click the book image to find the book on Amazon.com. In December 2022, I read Ecology of Souls: A New Mythology of Death & the Paranormal – Volume One & Two. The print version […]
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Awesome! I love the picture and your beautiful Tanka, adds the real color here. Such warmth and hope for the future. ❤
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Aw, Annette. I love ya! The Yule is so cool! ❤
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Wonderful tanka, it’s very mystical. 🙂
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Thank you, E.C. I love the solstices. I think I tap into the magic of nature and our earth. ❤
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Beautiful Colleen 🙂
I don’t celebrate any longer, just relax and enjoy life each day.
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The Yule seems to give me all that I’m looking for. I’m just grateful to have my husband. We celebrate together. ❤
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I’m happy for you, Colleen ❤
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Thanks, Irene. After the holidays, we need to make some more jewelry, if you’re feeling up to it. ❤ I'm totally out! 😀
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You just tell me, when you are ready, Colleen ❤
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Thank you. I will. Merry Christmas dear, Irene. ❤
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Thank you, Colleen ❤
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I wish we had a fireplace. We would have had it burning brightly last night. Enjoy your cool Yule, Colleen!
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Thanks, Merril. This is my *imagined* fireplace. I’ll share a photo of our real fireplace. LOL! 😉
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🙂
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Lovely tanka and I love your Yule. We spend many nights enjoying our fireplace.
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I will have to share my “actual” fireplace. It is not as festive as the photo but it works fine. I’ll have more to share about the upcoming winter solstice. ❤
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I look forward to it. 😉
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Enjoy all your year ending/beginning celebrations Colleen! and thanks for all your hard work and inspiration. I’ll see you in 2018. (K)
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Merry Christmas, my dear “K.” Enjoy your family celebrations. ❤
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Lovely way to celebrate. I like your picture of the Yule log.
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Thanks, Viva. I am enjoying a return to a more nature based tradition. There is just too much commercialism in the world today. ❤ Hugs to you and Merry Christmas. ❤
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I love this, Colleen. I’d put some of those good luck ashes in a little medicine pouch and wear it around my neck ❤
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Oh, if I could! My fireplace is electric. On the summer solstice I will have to get a small log for my little fire pit and do it. I’m writing another post tomorrow about my Yule celebration old lady style inside. LOL! ❤️
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Inside or out, you raise a cone of power, sister! ❤
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Aw, Sis… I love ya. ❤
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Hi there! https://afterwards.blog/ recommended your site to me! 🙂 Look forward to going through your Japanese poetry. Enjoy your Yule!
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Hello! Welcome 🙏🏻I hope you will join in my weekly poetry challenge. It’s fun and you’ll meet a bunch of fun poets. ❤️
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Thanks! And absolutely- Sounds good to me! ❤
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Just what I needed today … a little poetry in my life … thanks.
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Perfect! Happy Yule, Andrew. ❤️
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Beautiful, Colleen. A fire in the woodstove or hearth is one of my favorite things of winter. Have a warm and bright holiday. ❤
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Same to you, Diana. ❤️
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Beautiful pictures
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Thank you, but they are from Pixabay.com 😀
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Ohh by the way welcome
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LOL. Thank you.
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