Body of a Goddess
I've been quieter than usual on this blog because I've been participating in NaNoWriMo this month. Of course because I am me and I can't do anything the way it is supposed to be done, I'm working on a non-fiction book rather than a novel. It's a sewing...
Trust the Process
I had a few more photos to reshoot for The Natural Home Wheel of the Year today. I will admit that I'm a bit photographed out. Not the least of which because I had to remake the twig wreath as I had thrown the last one out. That meant today I was attaching twigs...
Spell for Overcoming Obstacles
Domestic witchery is a fascination of mine, I think because it seems like it would be the oldest and most common form of witchcraft. Or maybe it's just the lazy part of me that appreciates being able to accomplish two tasks in one. This spell is one I've been working...
Mending
I have a favorite IKEA bag. It's a little, reusable shopping bag that folds into a pocket. I've had it for years and I love it. It's part of my everyday carry and I've used it to carry library books, groceries, and when foraging. Things that get loved hard end up...
She’s Got It, Yeah, Baby, She’s Got It!
On the bulletin board behind me is a pin I bought years ago at a Worldcon. It reads: "I have the body of a goddess—the Venus of Willendorf." A guy friend who was with me at the time said, "roach, you aren't fat." While I appreciated his attempts to soothe what he...
For the Love of Kerchiefs
It started with this video. While the main point is about medieval hygiene, I was struck by the mention of head covers and how they helped keep hair clean. It brought to mind memories of my grandma, who would wear bandanas as a head kerchief. I don’t know if it was to...