Wordwitch
“The role of a writer is not to say what we can all say, but what we are unable to say” ~ Anais Nin
Love, the magic to my soul
Communication or Confrontation? Quotes for Diversity
You can change your world by changing your words. Remember, death and life are in the power of the tongue! ~ Joel Osteen Why can’t we all just get along? Somewhere along the line, it’s become acceptable to judge each other’s states of being, and holding nothing...
I Still Put on Lipstick Before he Gets Home: 25 Ways to Keep Your Love Alive.
The other day someone asked my partner, “hey how long have the two of you been together?” To be honest, we get that question a lot. After 21 years, people are surprised to see our connection. Some of it I attribute to a generous helping of pheromones. We’ve always had...
Hope for Our Oceans: UN headed for Oceans Biodiversity Treaty
This treaty was announced in late January of 2015. A U.N. representative stated that the U.N. was to begin negotiations on a treaty to protect marine biodiversity in areas extending beyond territorial waters, an action that is wholeheartedly supported by several...
Dream
Is Being Mindful First World Bullshit?
“Mindfulness is First World Bullshit.” So said a Reiki client of mine, climbing off the massage table and reaching for the bowl of seeds and nuts I had set out for him. Huh? I am used to all kinds of reactions after Reiki sessions. But mostly I expect that kind of...
Make Your Own Electrolyte Drink!
For years, my partner, a former pro hockey player and later a tennis coach, lamented about the lack of a natural electrolyte replacement drinks that he truly enjoyed. He abhorred the commercially made offerings, too sweet and what was with those dyes? We found some at...
Elderberry Tincture for Immunity: The Witch’s Pantry
Author’s note: This is a beginner’s tutorial on tincture making. Not intended as medical advice. Do not harvest any plants unless extremely well-versed in plant identification—there are many poisonous varieties of Sambuca. ~ I love the idea of “simples” for...
How Gentlemen Ruined My Feminist Views.
The dictionary definition of “gentleman” states thus: 1. A man of gentle or noble birth or superior social position. 2. A well-mannered and considerate man with high standards of proper behavior. 3. A man of independent means who does not need to have a wage-paying...
The Dog Who Ran the Mexico Death Race, 2015.
I have a friend who lives his life in technicolor. I’m continually impressed with his endeavors and globe- trotting lifestyle as he engages in and organizes marathons and races such at the recent Death Race in Amecameca, Mexico, near the Popocatepetl volcano. As...
