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Plants are wonderful, aren’t they?  So many uses—food and beauty, medicine and poison…supernatural protection.  In honor of May 8, the feast day of The Archangel Michael (and my anniversary, in case you didn’t know), we’ll explore Angelica Archangelica.   Angelica magically blooms every year on May 8.  Now, I haven’t …

Imagine waking up in the morning and finding your house clean, your laundry folded, and your yard work done.  No, your husband isn’t channeling Mr. Clean and your children haven’t been sniffing Pine-Sol.  My guess would be you’ve been sweet to a púca (sometimes called a pooka or pwca if …

Any exciting plans for the evening of April 30?  Oh, come on.  I bet you’ve been longing to get that Halloween mask out—you know the one that scares little kids and makes you laugh as they run away, screaming into the night. You don’t have to be in Sweden to …

  I’m a goth girl, there’s just no growing out of it.  I love dark stories and tormented characters.  Castles cloaked in mist and midnight, spirits haunting the halls in search of love long-lost.  Which brings me to Wales and Caerphilly (or Caerffili) Castle. Built in 1268 by an Anglo-Norman …

Welcome to Fascination Friday, my blog exploring all things paranormal, mystic and strange. The supernatural has always intrigued me (and no, I’m not talking about just the Winchester boys).  From the best sellers ranging from werewolves to fairies, vampires to angels, I’m fairly certain I’m not alone in my enthrallment …

Don’t you just love Spring—the scent of mowed grass and rain-soaked streets, birds waking you up way before the alarm clock, the excitement of new life and possibilities, the flower-power kaleidoscope of color?  But don’t forget the ominous side of blooms on display.  You think that daffodil is harmless?  Or the daisy …