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Continue reading →: Some personal updates, the good and the badI’ll start with the good stuff. 😊 Last weekend, I had my cartilage pierced (a helix piercing). Julie and I got sister piercings while we were visiting cousin Scilla in Philly. Photo was taken the day of, so there’s some redness there which has now settled. It was a fun…
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Continue reading →: Ask a Cat Mom: “Why do cats live such short lives?”Another way to phrase this question would be, “how do I cope with the mortality of my cat?” As a cat mom, I’m highly aware that my cats are only here for a short time, and that their lives may be cut even shorter than expected. To be honest, it…
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Continue reading →: The Seven ChakrasThere are seven main chakras in your body. Chakras are known as “energy points” in your body, in the form of a spinning wheel. It comes from the belief that the entire body is made up of energy, and specific areas have “hot spots” where the energy is at its…
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Continue reading →: Pennsylvania Dutch Folklore | “The Butter Baby”The “Pennsylvania Dutch” refers to the group of people who migrated from modern-day Germany to the United States and Canada (primarily Pennsylvania) during the 1600s and 1700s. They had a rich tradition of folklore, often passing down stories orally from generation to generation. The following tale comes from the book “Folk…
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Continue reading →: Song Analysis | “Teddy Bear” by Melanie Martinez“Teddy Bear” by Melanie Martinez is from her first album, “Crybaby” from 2015. At first, it sounds like an upbeat song, but it tells a dark story. She sings from the perspective of a girl who’s in love with a man who she compares to a teddy bear. But quickly,…
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Continue reading →: Pennsylvania Dutch Folklore | “Pulpit Rock”The “Pennsylvania Dutch” refers to the group of people who migrated from modern-day Germany to the United States and Canada (primarily Pennsylvania) during the 1600s and 1700s. They had a rich tradition of folklore, often passing down stories orally from generation to generation. The following tale comes from the book…
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Continue reading →: Greek Mythology Pt.2: THE TITANSGreek mythology Pt.1: THE BEGINNING Fall of The Titans: Zeus vs. Kronos The generation of Kronos and siblings was known as The Titans. They were born from primordial beings and no longer considered primordial themselves, now that personalities, character, and form were developing and evolving into something more complex. Kronos…
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Continue reading →: Guided by the goddessesArtemis When I was a kid, I was ruled by Artemis. Goddess of wilderness, I was free spirited and wild. I loved being outside and spending time in nature; I also carried a great admiration for animals. Artemis is associated with youth; she is unmarried and prefers the company of…
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Continue reading →: Spring Playlist (SIDE B)Spring is here! The last time I made a Spring Playlist (SIDE A) was all the way back in the year 2020. I posted this right before quarantine, which is a little unsettling to think back on. Now, it’s time for a new spring playlist. Spring is a transitionary season,…







