A Year of Firsts

Rediscovering magic in the everyday.

Writing

  • Medicine for March

    Is it just me or is March terrible?  I remember when I was younger people always saying March comes “in like a lion, and out like a lamb” as a way to remind us that things would get better.  We’re about halfway through, so I am anticipating that any day now it’s going to get… Read more

  • Mr. Good Bunny

    About a year ago, I wrote an essay about Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show and it’s been my most viewed post since I started this (after all, the people don’t want grief, they want television). So in celebration of that post, I give you Mr. Good Bunny. Anyways, this halftime show was, once again, a rapid… Read more

  • Baseline

    Do you remember any of the thoughts you had as a kid? I know that kid me and grown up me are the same person, but they are also significantly different people.  Today, I definitely don’t find as many things surprising – I’ve seen too much. I’m more willing to stand up for myself, and… Read more

  • Halfway there

    Today begins the ancient Gaelic holiday of Imbolc – the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. And according to many of the witches of the internet, it’s the more nature based celebration of the new year. It celebrates the return of the sun as days get longer, it’s a time to… Read more

  • Year One: That’s a Wrap

    Welcome back to January. I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since I started this writing journey.  Wait….that’s not true. I actually CAN believe it. I have felt every blessed minute of this past year. None of it flew by. Literally none of it. Even the parts that people usually say “wow, that flew… Read more

  • Seasonal discomfort

    This fall has felt so thick and syrupy to me for some reason, and I just haven’t felt much like doing anything. There are the regular things that need to get done, like feeding my people and cleaning the house, and doing the work I get paid to do, but otherwise, meh, just not interested… Read more

  • With Autumn Comes the Fall

    Hey there! It’s been a minute. I hope you are doing ok.  The fall and start of school completely kicked me in the behind. We spent several weeks with someone in the household sick at all times. My daughter is dealing with some acid reflux that is (according to the doctor) probably the aftermath of… Read more

  • Apathy is (not) hot

    I have not been able to help myself from looking at the endless internet discourse on Taylor Swift since the release of her new album. My Lord. People have some VERY serious opinions about these 12 pop songs. Some people think it is her worst album ever. Others are scanning her yearbook to figure out… Read more

  • Thanks for Trying

    A few times in my life people have told me I was “really brave” for doing something that I didn’t find particularly brave at all. It was just….what I did.  My brave actions have included:  I’m sure there are more – these are just specific conversations I remember where the brave word came up, where… Read more

  • A ritual for morning grounding and summoning tears of joy

    Get up before everyone, and then lay in bed for a few extra minutes.  Put on your headphones, and play Hozier (or whatever music speaks to you).  Put on a warm and fuzzy sweatshirt or bathrobe.  Go outside and walk around your house at least once. See how the space has changed since the last… Read more