I received an ARC of this novel from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Rubi Morningtail is a nearly powerless ribbon dancer in the lowest caste in the Silver Tyger Dominion, one of the four realms in the world based on the elements. In a world where magic rules, she has only the barest… Continue reading Review: Dominion by Jean Kwok
An Unexpected Visit
So, a couple weeks ago I posted I was about to have my first Zometa infusion and cross all the things and all that. The universe put together some, hmm, interesting factors the week after that appointment that led to an interruption in my regularly scheduled programming, which also (annoyingly) led to me missing Paganicon… Continue reading An Unexpected Visit
Review: The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Have you ever wished you could jump into a book and be in that world? As a book witch, Rainy March can do exactly that. Rainy and her furry sidekick, Koshka the cat jump in and out of books to… Continue reading Review: The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer
Friday the 13th Luck
Today is the new infusion day. I've worked extra every day this week so I'm done when I leave for the appointment, because if I have any ick feelings I can go to bed right after. If I'm physically fine, I have the afternoon off to read, write, play cello, or maybe walk in the… Continue reading Friday the 13th Luck
My WHAT Could Die? aka reasons cancer is chronic illness
Jump on the bitch bus peeps, the ride's a doozy. In today's episode of why breast cancer is an unceasing ride of indignities, I give you a few details from an essay I'm working on about the definition of grit. When I finished* cancer treatment six years ago this summer. Wait. Not far enough back.… Continue reading My WHAT Could Die? aka reasons cancer is chronic illness
Witchy Wednesday: Low-Energy Circle
The Cancer and Chronic Illness monthly support group for Pagans (in Minneapolis, at Magus Books and Herbs) had an attendee in February, which was a wonderful bit of growth. One of the topics that popped up was how folk in this crappy club none of us want to be in have insights that outsiders just… Continue reading Witchy Wednesday: Low-Energy Circle
Witchy Wednesday: Wakey Wakey
This isn't an Imbolc post. Not because I'd be over a week late for those who are strict about holiday celebrations (no shade, I just didn't intend to do a specific holiday post this year), but because Imbolc is the start of a whole slew of witchy business after months of rest. Samhain to Yule… Continue reading Witchy Wednesday: Wakey Wakey
Review: Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett
I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review. Agnes Aubert has no time for the destructive shenanigans magicians are up to in Montreal. Winter is closing in, her shelter's roof is ruined by irresponsible magic fights, and she and her rescue cats are having a hell of a time finding… Continue reading Review: Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett
Review: Where the Truth Lies by Katherine Greene
I received and ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Fifteen years ago, young graduates Rhett and Lucinda are a month out from their wedding when Jenn comes to their small town and catches Rhett's attention. Unfortunately for Jenn, her arrival unintentionally sets off a series of events resulting in… Continue reading Review: Where the Truth Lies by Katherine Greene
An End, A Beginning
At the end of last winter I bought myself cross country skiing gear. I had a hysterectomy between Yule and New Years in 2024/2025, so there wasn't any point in getting geared up during the season, but I wanted to be ready for this winter. This winter has been a little wild with house renovations… Continue reading An End, A Beginning
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