Protect Veterans by Funding the VA
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. It’s simple really. Fund the Veteran’s Administration so that they can hire more staff. More staff means more veterans will be seen. My husband received READ MORE
Back Porch Herbal: Dandelion and Plantain
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A Reality Check
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Back Porch Herbal: Horehound
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. I remember as a child laughing hysterically at the name horehound. My mother had brought home some horehound candy and it was wonderful. So when READ MORE
As Life Unfolds..A Runecasting
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Back Porch Herbal: Horsetail and White Willow Bark
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. I love wildcrafting herbs. Not all plants that grow in the valley grow on the high desert of Central Oregon. Nettle, chickweed are two READ MORE
Why not Hillary?
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The Thing About Witches
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A Back Porch Herbal..my journal of healing
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Solitary Wicce
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Energy Work
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. My first real job after college was as a work activities counselor in a sheltered workshop. It was interesting, but not really what I READ MORE
Dark Moon Reflections
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Stillness and the Journey We Take
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. While Black Moon Lilith is in play, I thought I’d use my poplar runes to see what our focus should be. I made this READ MORE
Stepping Aside
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. I’ve spent a large part of my life existing in the negative energy of others. Most of the time I had no choice in the READ MORE
Take the Risk
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. It’s risky for a woman who begins to live her truth. Not everyone in your life understands the change in you; not everyone will get on READ MORE