Ancient Myth, Sacred Woodcarving, and Neurodivergent Magic
Finding jobs and even a career that is right for you is hard enough. Add to it having a genetic condition such as Chromosome 15q13.3 Microdeletion Syndrome, autism, intellectual disability, or sensory/auditory issues can make it even more challenging. I’ve had many, many careers over …
I remember when I first got my genetic test results, which were positive for my youngest daughter and myself having Chromosome 15q13.3 Microdeletion Syndrome. At first, I was like, “What the heck does that mean?!” However, after speaking with a geneticist as well as our …
As a person with Chromosome 15q13.3 Microdeletion Syndrome, I have always struggled to explain those little things that come so easily to everyone else, but not for me. One of those is filtering out background noises as well as telling which direction a noise is …
Special needs parents and caregivers need to have a lot of information, history, contacts, and paperwork at a moment’s notice. This includes medical information, appointments, evaluations, school IEPs, contacts, and routines. If something ever happens to me, I need to know that Allie will be …
I love woodcarving, especially with mulberry. I am still a beginner, but I do seem to have a natural ability for it. For my first commissioned piece that I sold, it was a custom moon piece. Sounds pretty simple, right? Well, it was all going …
Norse women were really some badasses. Since my ancestry is Viking, I am always thrilled to talk about the power of women from that time. They enjoyed an independence and freedom in ancient times that most other civilizations did not. So, go ahead and watch …
It’s 2026, and we are enteringthe Year of the Fire Horse. I’ve always been fascinated by Chinese astrology and always need a good excuse to make more goals! Let’s talk about what it means, when it starts and ends, and about my own personal revolution. …
A lot of people want an altar but can’t find a place to put one, or have to keep their practice hidden from view. Never fear, there is always a way! The wonderful thing about witchcraft is you only need two things: Your mind and …
Today, I want to talk about the time a random old oak tree literally saved my life. It also ended up having a bizarre but healing connection to my dead father, with whom I did not have a good relationship. So, let’s get started, as …
Mulberry woodcarving is one of my favorite hobbies. I try to carve at least once a week, but usually end up doing it more! I am a pretty new woodcarver, but my primary focus is on mulberry. It is a medium-hard wood. I know people …
