In an attempt at breaking out of some of the creative boxes I’ve allowed to be built around myself (either willfully or by default), I’ve decided to sign up for a few self-led art classes. The first class, called Illustrated Life Journal: A Daily Mindful Practice is described as follows: What if you could improve…
Author: Melissa
Folding Time: October (The Thinning Veil & Ancestor Connection)
Spooky Season AKA the time around Halloween and Samhain, is a time filled with pumpkins, images of antiquity, costumes, scary movies, and ghost stories. If you’re into family history or are even a little bit Witchy, it’s also the perfect time to connect with the ancestors in a more profound way. It is believed that…
The Garden’s Last Breath
With temperatures forecasted to dip into the mid-30sF this week, I’m in Harvest Mode to gather anything left in the garden that can’t withstand a nip of frost. I’m also thoroughly enjoying the glorious colors as we shift into the cooler months, soaking them deeply into my memory before the world goes brown and grey….
Currently: October 2025
Work(s) in Progress: Online Presence
Late last year I found myself deeply contemplating my online presence. The political climate was red hot, the Oligarchy was putting their money on the table, and people were re-emboldened to say the (nastiest) quiet parts out loud. I started thinking a lot about where my dollars go, mostly for entertainment purposes, but also out…
Over a Cuppa: Thirteen (Presence)
Hi, Hey, Hello! Goodness, I’m so happy to see you on this beautiful Autumn day! How the heck are you?! What can I get started for you? I’m brewing up some black tea with milk and honey (obviously) but also have coffee or any herbal tea your heart could desire. It’s a little chilly out…






