I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. I'm always on the lookout for good herbalism and gardening books, and Patricia Talesco's The Herbal Arts: A Handbook of Plant Magic, Folklore, Recipes, Spells, & Charms fits the bill. The Herbal Arts is a three chapter (chapter three… Continue reading Review: The Herbal Arts by Patricia J. Telesco
I Shouldn’t Be Allowed on Amazon.
Six years ago, I bought what I thought was small bag of Frankincense incense from Amazon. What arrived was a ONE POUND bag of incense resin. Essentially I bought enough for a church because a one pound bag of incense lasts a long time. Over six years, as it turns out: I still have at… Continue reading I Shouldn’t Be Allowed on Amazon.
The Yeeting of 2024 and Round 2
In the scheme of all my life, the last couple of months will be little more than a blip of unpleasant time in an otherwise pretty decent year. I had to wait until I was off the heavy pain meds to write this update: apologies for the delay. So, for those who need a recap:… Continue reading The Yeeting of 2024 and Round 2
Review: Boudicca by P.C. Cast
I received an ARC of this novel from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Before I give my opinions on Boudicca, I have two conflicting confessions to make. First, I know the story of Boudicca exceedingly well. One of my majors in college was in ancient history, with most of my interest (and therefore… Continue reading Review: Boudicca by P.C. Cast
fAngus Holiday Joy
The Horde put the tree up last weekend. fAngus is pleased. Aah, sparkly bed. I see you taking pictures, human servant. I will tolerate it. I’m done paying attention to you now. You may go. May your holiday season be as colorful and chill as fAngus’s. If SAD affects you, the countdown is on: only… Continue reading fAngus Holiday Joy
The Skein Of Your Life
This post is full of random bits of recent life, including art provided by SK, who found a calligrapher to create this gorgeous piece out of one of my favorite movie quotes (from The 13th Warrior), which he then had framed for our anniversary. The text reads: The All-Father wove the skein of your life… Continue reading The Skein Of Your Life
Witchy Wednesday: Stress Self Care
So it's been a couple of stressful weeks, and I don't just mean my own medical stuff. Today is a good time to remind you that everyone has stressful scary awful stuff going on at any given time, and it's valid. It's not a contest: the stuff in my life doesn't diminish whatever is causing… Continue reading Witchy Wednesday: Stress Self Care
Round 2? Fall 2024 is a Sh*tshow.
A week ago, SK and I took the horde to Disney World as a way to honor his mom and make memories. It was amazing and exhausting. First time flights were had, boundaries were stretched, new foods tried, rides were ridden, shops were shopped, and ultimately feet were tired out. I averaged twelve thousand steps… Continue reading Round 2? Fall 2024 is a Sh*tshow.
Review: Daughters of Bronze by A.D. Rhine
I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. A.D. Rhine is a pseudonym for Ashlee Cowles and Danielle Stinson, the co-authors of the Troy duology that began with Horses of Fire and culminated with Daughters of Bronze. I did not know this when I picked up Daughters of… Continue reading Review: Daughters of Bronze by A.D. Rhine
Of Owls and Squirrels and Dogs
I'm a touch melancholy today. It's the 7th anniversary of Chewy's last day, so a bunch of pictures and the post I wrote a year later popped up in my memories https://jessicasettergren.com/2018/10/03/pets-not-for-the-faint-hearted/ which got me teary-eyed. He was a good boy, with a big strong warrior's heart, and I miss him extra today. None of… Continue reading Of Owls and Squirrels and Dogs
No Pithy Phrase 