Betsy Snow White Bibliophile

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  • Art, crafts and other creations

    Art, crafts and other creations

    I had the day off to allow for our plumber to come and replace our vanity in the upstairs bathroom, so I got a little crafty. I had some charms that I had bought to make myself a charm bracelet and I finally took the time to put it together. The charms were tiny tea cups, saucers and such, so I bought some complementary charms and created what I am calling my Mad Tea Party Bracelet.

    I have not made myself a piece of jewelry in years and I am really happy with the turn out.

    This weekend is going to be a long haul of painting and finishing up the minor repairs necessary to finish our refinancing of our house.  Among these things is the painting of the porch floor to black, and eventually coating it with glitter epoxy. Because a black glitter porch is the best thing I can imagine.

  • Things I love Thursday – Bath and Booze Edition

    Things I love Thursday – Bath and Booze Edition

    Last Friday my husband and I used a Groupon to take a tour and tasting at Middle West Spirits/ OYO, a Columbus Distillery. We were beyond impressed with the breadth of flavor that they have achieved in their spirits. They also have a really impressive set up, and the restaurant/ bar is going to be amazing once it is complete. We purchased a bottle of their barrel aged honey vanilla bean vodka and their Pumpernickel Rye Whiskey. The groupon got us two of their glasses as well. And we purchased a bourbon board game for Seth’s dad for Father’s day. You can find out more about them here.

     

    Of late I have become a frequent purveyor of the bath bombs from Witch Baby Soaps. I am beyond impressed with the quality of the bombs. They smell delicious, last a long time, and leave your skin feeling soft and beautiful. In the last two weeks I used two from the Tarot Card collection: Death and Two of Swords. I highly recommend both. You can find Witch Baby here.

  • Magickal Monday – My Magickal Life

    Magickal Monday – My Magickal Life

    I mentioned at least once during my 30 days of introduction writing challenge that I am a practicing witch. I took a Wicca 101 course when I was 18, and I have been practicing since. I started as a wiccan, but as I have studied and read I have taken to calling myself an eclectic cottage art witch. That is just a fancy way of saying that I borrow from many different traditions, use items that I can find easily in my home, and make art as a type of magick.

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    My Dining Room Altar at Halloween. 

    I am a tarot card reader. My current favorite deck is the Deviant Moon Tarot. Some of my other favorite decks and oracles are: The Wildwood Tarot, Robin Wood Tarot Deck, and The Faeries Oracle. These are pretty common decks, but I am always on the lookout for new and interesting decks to play with. I love to watch unboxing videos on Youtube from other witchy people getting new decks. There are so many beautiful decks out there.

    I am going to use Mondays to talk about all things magickal; what I am reading, loving, working on, studying, and such.  I may do some tarot work and post it here, and I will show off magickal art. It will be a Magickal Monday on this blog. I hope you enjoy. If you have something you would like to see here, or learn more about feel free to leave a comment.

    Betsy

     

  • Writing Challenge – Day 29

    Day 29: What are your goals for the next 30 days?

    My goals for the next 30 days are to blog every day, create one thing every week, exercise in some form three times a week, and get all the work done on the house that needs done so we can finish our refi. These are very acheivable goals, so I have no doubt that I can succeed in making them all happen. For this blog, I am hoping to set a pattern for posting to cover my interests without being too random. Here’s hoping I can make it work. 😀

  • Writing Challenge – Day 28

    Writing Challenge – Day 28

    Day 28: Post five things that make you laugh-out-loud.

    I feel like I should add a disclaimer that I am, in fact, a laugher. I laugh a lot, and at seemingly everything. So…almost anything can make me laugh out loud. My husband and I just crack each other up all the time. It is a thing, I love it, and I think it is how the two of us stay sane. I love to laugh, and I will do it as much as I can. So…here is a list of things that will make me laugh every time.

    1. Those stupid pet videos of animals tripping, falling, jumping into things, making crazy faces, or the gif of the fuzzy cat saying Diabetus. I will watch them again and again and cackle. It is sad, and also makes me deliriously happy. diabetus cat  mqdefault
    2. Acher! I love this cartoon with all my heart, and it often makes me laugh out loud. Shit Snacks! archer
    3. The My Favorite Murder podcast. This is a new obsession of mine, and the hosts (Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark) are so funny. And, yes the subject matter can get heavy, but Karen and Georgia keep it fun and often laugh out loud funny. It has often been listed in the top ten comedy podcasts on Itunes.  Check it out! 427
    4. The Smartest Man in the World podcast. My celebrity crush, Greg Proops, talking about whatever takes his fancy, and keeping me laughing out loud at work. I absolutely love Greg.  Greg’s website. smartestman_4232
    5. Christopher Moore books. If you have never read a book by Christopher Moore do it. I recommend Dirty Jobs, as it is a personal favorite, and more than that recommend the audio book read by Fisher Stevens. But seriously his books are so ridiculously funny that I quote them constantly and crack myself up. So good.  Christopher’s Website chrismoore

     

  • Writing Challenge – Day 27

    Writing Challenge – Day 27

    Day 27: Conversely, write about something that’s kicking ass right now.

    I am in the middle of a time of burgeoning creativity. I can feel ideas and thoughts bubbling up in me all the time, and it feels amazing. I love the times in my life when I feel ready at any minute to write something, make something, paint something, or re-purpose something.

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    For me, creativity comes and goes in waves. I am lucky that I do have the ability to force creativity when I need to, but this free flowing abundance of creative energy is always a treat when it comes to call. Although, it does lead to the unique and wonderful problem of what I should work on first. All this creative energy can be overwhelming in the best possible way.

     

  • Writing Challenge – Day 26

    Writing Challenge – Day 26

    Day 26: Write about an area in your life that you’d like to improve.

    I am a master procrastinator, and while I thrive on doing things last minute, I wish I could break myself of the habit. I have written some amazing last minute works for classes, but then I always think that if I could have only started earlier I think the work could have been more well rounded and developed.

    I have been doing this since I was quite young. In high school I distinctly remember creating a poster and a presentation about the Roman Gods for one class in 15 minutes the morning it was due. I completed it, did my presentation, and got an A. But there was absolutely no need for that stress. I knew it was due, I just procrastinated.

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    So, yes, if I could change any one thing about myself I would stop procrastinating, and start doing things right this moment.

  • Writing Challenge – Day 25

    Writing Challenge – Day 25

    Day 25: Think of any word. Search it on google images. Write something inspired by the 11th image.

    I asked my husband to give me a random word and he gave me golem.

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    The townspeople saw them coming, the two creatures; one coming from the coastal mountains and the other from the frozen North. Houses were boarded and the streets emptied, as they braced themselves for the arrival.

    One is made of metamorphic rock with eyes like fire. He was forged by a magician of skill to be his messenger and protector. For thousands of years he has been serving, and today he is on a mission.

    One is made of ice with eyes like a blizzard. He was forged by a sorcerer who was seeking assistance and company. He has served him faithfully for years, and now he has been sent to this place.

    The two meet in the middle of town; the eyes of the hiding occupants watching their every move. The two stop, and speak in tones too low for the townspeople to hear. Then they turn and head back the way they came. After a couple of hours, it is clear that the golems are not set to return.

    To this day that town tells stories of the day the golems came. The rumors of their conversation abounds. They were exchanging messages from their makers, or recipes, or they are the last of their kind and they were looking for a connection. No one knows for sure, but no one will ever forget.

     

  • Writing Challenge – Day 24

    Writing Challenge – Day 24

    Day 24: Write about a lesson you’ve learned the hard way.

    Not everyone will like you, and that is okay.

    Generally I am a well-liked person. I make friends fairly easily and can get along with almost anyone. But every once in a while you meet that person who does not like you, for seemingly no reason, and you just have to accept it and move on. I worked with a girl for a while who was consistently rude to me, and no matter what I did I could not get past that. So, I stopped trying. I accepted that she did not like me, and she may never like me, and that was okay. Eventually I left the job, and several months later this same girl approached my mother to ask how I was and say hi. So…you just don’t know. But, not everyone will like you, and that is more than okay.

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  • Writing Challenge – Day 23

    Day 23: A letter to someone, anyone.

    Dear Universe,

    It is time for a change. I have been working in the same job, same department for 9 years with no hope of a promotion or a raise. Every chance I have had of advancement has disappeared with the managers who offered it. I am sick of being used for my knowledge and skills, with no reward. So, it is time to go.

    Please help me clear the way to find a new position which uses my skills, and my degree. That allows me to grow and have space to evolve and advance. That gives me the funds to pursue other dreams and aspirations. A new position that gives me the opportunities I deserve with my degree and working knowledge.

    Point me in the right direction, guide me to the best fits, and make my resume stand out. Get me in the door and let me sell my skills.

    Thank you in advance.

    Betsy