by Lisa Hario | Nov 12, 2021 | Paganism
I am a weaver. I put my loom away for a few years when the Wee Dictator was born, but started getting back into it again. I have also been wanting to spend more time on spiritual work and maybe sharpen my magick skills. When I read Cat Heath’s book, I realized I...
by Lisa Hario | Nov 1, 2021 | Announcements
I hope everyone had a Happy Halloween and a Happy Samhain! November is upon us once again, which is the days of Nanowrimo. Basically, when anyone with an inkling to write a novel decides to forego any and all leisure time to write a novel in 30 days. In the Before...
by Lisa Hario | Oct 27, 2021 | Reviews
In the audio drama The Hollow (by Gen-Z media), The town of Sleepy Hollow for the 200th anniversary of the classic tale plans a big Halloween celebration. Amid the excitement, sightings of the headless horseman and strange happenings begin in the town. Jack, Jill, and...
by Lisa Hario | Oct 18, 2021 | Writing Life
Continuing on the revision journey this month…. Revision requires using a lot of different tools, and knowing which one to use when. I finished with my spreadsheets, and finding it useful for macro changes. I.E this chapter should be moved here. Taking pieces...
by Lisa Hario | Oct 15, 2021 | Journey to Paganism, Paganism, Thoughts
I had the opportunity to listen to Kristoffer Hughes give a talk about Ceridwen at Paganicon 2019 (in the long ago before times). My big takeaway is this: Ceridwen is not a Dark Goddess. When I was able to buy his book on Ceridwen, this was confirmed by...
by Lisa Hario | Oct 4, 2021 | Announcements
Almost Halloween! As my family is going through our second possible Covid exposure (how long until kids can get vaccinated already… sigh) it is time to enjoy my favorite time of the year: fall. Yes, it is time for jack-o-lanterns, candy apples, spooky fun, and...
by Lisa Hario | Sep 29, 2021 | Paganism, Reviews
Elves, Witches, and Gods by Cat Heath 2021 Llewellyn Publications Part heathen grimoire, part magickal memoir, Cat Heath lays out her practice of heathen magick developed over years of research and experimentation. It touches on familiar topics—well known gods...
by Lisa Hario | Sep 24, 2021 | Journey to Paganism, Paganism
It is pretty easy to search for a list of magickal correspondences. Elemental correspondences list different colors to use, symbols, tools, incense, oils, and characteristics. Look up the zodiac and there is a list of signs and their elemental associations. Then there...
by Lisa Hario | Sep 20, 2021 | Writing Life
How Do I get my Brain To Focus For the month of September, I have been back to working on Dark Island as my main project. I also realize, I hate my brain. Whenever I hear about writer’s who don’t have any ideas, I laugh. I have always had the probable I work on...
by Lisa Hario | Sep 15, 2021 | Reviews
After the hiatus of 2020, Twin Cities Pagan Pride was back at Minnehaha Falls park last Saturday. With the uneven return of back to normal, this was one event that I was happy to celebrate in the lovely outdoor park. Pagan Pride is the free open to the public event...
