Waiting to Pop

Pregnancy is weird. I’m convinced that women’s bodies are made of elastic. We can grow and bend and push a… Read more Waiting to Pop

“Post-COVID environment”

The St. Louis zoo is a landmark in the Midwest. It’s one of the top zoos in the country and… Read more “Post-COVID environment”

It’s never enough. It’s not enough to just write what you know or to read other works. It’s not enough… Read more Worth Waiting For

https://www.witchwaymagazine.com/july-2020/ It’s the perfect time of year to grow something. My green thumb is usually grey at best, but I’ve… Read more Garden Magic

I’m a Pagan, a “witch,” a believer in old religions. My theological truths hold more spiritual meanings than most organized… Read more Paganism in a Monotheist/Atheist Society

https://www.amazon.com/An-Indifference-of-Birds/dp/1910010227 I’m hooked on Richard Smyth’s writing. Always witty and entertaining, it represents the best of independent publishing. His latest… Read more An Indifference of Birds (Book Review)

https://woodsreader.com/marketplace-1/subscription The trees, the grass, the air. It’s all so meaningful when you take a moment to stop worrying about… Read more A Hiking Life

My 7 year old is obsessed with amphibians. I remember their allure from my childhood when I went through my… Read more From Gills to Lungs

“Are you a good witch or a bad witch?” Pink glitter ruffles and smiles are great. They create plenty of… Read more Balance in a World of Extremes

The woods are my home. I drive down windy lanes in search of a new spot. Anticipating breathtaking scenery, animal… Read more 2 Parks, 1 Mission