Day Thirty-One: Blessed Samhain

by Melissa // October 31, 2017 // Comments off

The trick-or-treating is done, the kiddo is asleep, and Mom is not far behind. Welcome to how a modern Pagan celebrates her religious new year… about the same way we celebrate the secular one. With a whole lot of “Ugh,... Continue reading →

Day Fifteen: Obligatory Autumn

by Melissa // October 16, 2017 // Comments off

Warm days in October tend to be rare. Although it was overcast and quite humid today, the temperature was very nice… especially for now, when we’re supposed to be in crisp morning weather and full autumn color. (This year… is... Continue reading →

Day Four: Parental Responsibilities

by Melissa // October 4, 2017 // Comments off

It’s about quarter past ten in the evening, and I’ve finally managed to get my son to go to sleep tonight. Between work and the occasional “joy” that comes with parenting, I know it’s not going to be a stitch... Continue reading →

31 Days: Little

by Melissa // October 16, 2016 // Comments off

*~~*~~*~~*~~* This morning for about an hour, Max curled up on the couch with me to watch his cartoons. I was still a bit groggy and the morning coffee hadn’t kicked in yet, and I caught myself starting to... Continue reading →

31 Days: Paint

by Melissa // October 3, 2016 // Comments off

*~~*~~*~~*~~* A couple weeks ago, my son and I were on our way home in the car, heading from our family favorite gaming store where my husband enjoys a Wednesday night Dungeons & Dragons game every week. Max was enjoying... Continue reading →