The Write Life

Hi All,

                Is Mercury Retrograde being kind to you? This is a surprise to me as well. This cycle has been rather weird. I am much more self-aware this round. I am experiencing two things. One, the types of things that trigger me, and two not falling into the trap of spiraling, rather, I am just letting those feelings/emotions go.

                In my last update I forgot to mention that I finally succeeded in making sour dough successfully. It was very tasty. I also made apple butter and blackberry freezer jam this year, for the first time. Yummy doesn’t do it justice. My plate was filled by all things made by these two hands. Joy abounds. (Yes, it still feels selfish but also it feels revolutionary. They want us upset and angry, so joy is resistance!)

                In other news I was recently able to travel to see family. We relaxed and just enjoyed the company. It soothed my soul in the best way. My Sagittarius moon loves to travel. Thanksgiving is just over a week away. Where has this year gone?

                In writing news, I’ve had a brilliant flash. I haven’t been writing because of the block. I realized I should write a Christmas story, just to break through the block. A fan-fiction rom-com to return to my roots. Wish me luck. I am excited to say the least.

                I have a lot on my plate, but with some good planning, I should be able to read, write, and work.  Let’s hope… As always, I love you all. Keep reading, writing or whatever you do passionately.

    So how are you all managing during Mercury Retrograde? It’s almost over. Me…well it’s been a wild ride. I made the choice, knowing Mercury was wreaking havoc and teaching lessons, to dye my hair. Yeah. I’ll share the link so you can watch me share the story.

Hair Dye Story

    Outside of that it’s been kind of quiet. We house sat for our vacation and my significant-other’s friend flew in from Chicago to spend a few days. We all went to the coast and good times were had. While at the coast, I found the most beautiful goddess, Aphrodite. Sadly Blogger won't load the pictures properly. Here's the link to my Instagram picture. 

Aphrodite

   And lastly my Crofton Pot arrived today, thanks to my friend Becca! Thank you again. It is so beautiful. She was able to grab it at a nearby Aldi. Here in southwest Washington, we don’t even have Aldi. It is a twelve-quart oven safe pot. 

Simmer Pot

    I’m back to work now, and back to my regular routine. I wish I had more exciting updates, but soon I will. Mercury goes direct next Sunday, Thank Goddess.  

    Love you all. 

    The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life. 

- Richard Bach