Author Judy Molland

The prologue introduces six-year-old May, who recounts a squabble she had with her sister over fashion. “I was jumping and twitching my legs.” She described the tantrum, but the picture spoke for itself

Try a Little Tenderness - This American Life People try a radical approach to solving their problems.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention this episode of THIS AMERICAN LIFE.

TRY A LITTLE TENDERNESS includes four stories (acts as they call them) of “people trying a radical approach to solving their problems.”

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Real witches of Exeter.

Researching Alice Molland proved an exercise in absence. Little details remain of her, except for her name. What endures instead are the stories of other women in Exeter who were accused in her time. In such climates, accusations were made for one’s own self-preservation.

These high-water mark stones at Glacial Lake in Missoula reveal just how profoundly the landscape once lay under water. Set high along the mountain shoulders, they remain as quiet reminders of Ice Age floods and the vast patience of geological time.

Winifred says: There are few things more euphoric than finding a place indoors to bask in the sunlight.

Zoe is stunning.

It remains one of my favorite movies to depict a story of witches, or more precisely, women who navigated through uncertainty, fear, and accusation. I will share more of my favorites in time.

THE CRUCIBLE received critical acclaim when it debuted in 1996. Although earlier films explored the Salem Witch Trials, this production's restraint, moving performances, and beautiful set design set it apart. Daniel Day-Lewis’s performance remains particularly astounding.

Yes to this sentiment.

Another of my favoured magical plants is red raspberry leaf(Rubus idaeus), a marvel of the northern climate. Its leaves, which are rich in minerals and nourishment, brew into a tea reminiscent of black tea, long valued for its restorative properties. I’ve returned to it for years, and remain devoted

Beautifully said. It’s a powerful and sometimes life changing decision.

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Yes, I hope everyone does just that. Happy Friday the 13th!

Friday the 13th is a great excuse to visit your favorite mystery specialty bookstore.

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Yes to this

Looks like an incredible haul. Hope you enjoy your reading.

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Stunning capture! That sky.

Great cover!

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I would love that. I think my black cat Winnifred is a sign for me.

Magick grows with practice, not purchase. Books, crystals, candles… they remind you of power you already have. You are the source. 🌙

4/5

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Happy Friday the 13th.

Gorgeous -- love this sentiment.

Some are bold, others circumspect, and I keep binoculars nearby in case they choose discretion.

These watchful moments bring a special peace. What elements in your writing space do the same for you?

From my home office, I have the advantage of four aspens, two junipers, and a lively assortment of birds who drop in as though for a brief consultation. The branches host a revolving cast of magpies, northern flickers, cedar waxwings, and other passing songbirds.