Watertown – Author M. A. Phillips

Thoughts on the Esbat and Some Shopping

Today I attended an Esbat – the first in a couple years, I think. It was put on by the local CUUPs chapter. There weren’t as many people there as there were last time, but still some familiar and new faces. The ritual was very Wiccan, which isn’t a problem, of course, but I’ve notContinue reading “Thoughts on the Esbat and Some Shopping”

A Lovely Day Exploring the St. Lawrence River

I was recently diagnosed with bronchitis and prescribed medication. I need to be careful with regards to sex and booze, but my doctor told me that I can go out as long as I cover my mouth when I cough. Weretoad and I had planned for yesterday to be a “date night.” He was goingContinue reading “A Lovely Day Exploring the St. Lawrence River”

Living in Northern NY

As of August 6th, Weretoad and I have been residents of Northern NY for a year. We moved up here from the Mohawk Valley last year. It’s been a bit of a transition. I’ve been meaning to write about it. In many ways, the North Country is similar to the Mohawk Valley. It’s still NYContinue reading “Living in Northern NY”

CUUPs – Take Two

Last Tuesday I gave the local CUUPs chapter another chance. I stopped going after my first visit because 1) I was ill for their next meeting, 2) scheduling with Weretoad complicated travel and 3) I was honestly unimpressed with the meeting. They spent most of it discussing the food to serve – an activity betterContinue reading “CUUPs – Take Two”

Hospitality and Piety

I love having company over. I so rarely get to see the people I consider my tribe, so it was a real treat to have friends visit. We had a lot of fun in Alex Bay and Watertown, but we mostly stayed home for chatting, snacking, and playing copious amounts of games. If only thereContinue reading “Hospitality and Piety”

Today was busy but in a good way. I went to Massage Works in Watertown for my monthly massage. My therapist says she noticed I didn’t have as many knots this time. I asked her about lomilomi massage, because I was curious, and she did some on me. It was interesting but not something IContinue reading

"It’s May! It’s May! The lusty month of May!"

My Beltaine was wonderful. After a delightfully amorous morning, hubby and I went to The Mustard Seed in Watertown to enjoy their Earth Day celebration. We got to try a plethora of products, including some eco-friendly perfume, organic cat treats (which our babies really enjoyed), soaps, and a micro-brewed kombucha. My husband is not aContinue reading “"It’s May! It’s May! The lusty month of May!"”

A lovely day exploring the North Country!

My vacation is nearly at an end. We decided to busy ourselves today, get out, and explore a bit more. Many people I know have taken advantage of their free time to enjoy Myrtle Beach or the like. Lacking the funds (or, in my husband’s case, the time), we’ve stayed in the state, making theContinue reading “A lovely day exploring the North Country!”

Still Waiting on the Massage

I said I would tell you how my massage went. Well, I would if I had had one. The directions Google Maps gave me were, surprisingly, wrong. I’ve never, ever had a problem with it before, but apparently this has happened more than once for the massage therapist. The address on her website has takenContinue reading “Still Waiting on the Massage”

Exploring Watertown and Sewing a Skirt

I had a lovely day with my husband and parents yesterday. I showed my parents the Paddock Arcade, where I broought my mother Moontide Arts, the New Age shop, while the men waited outside. She really loved all the clothing there. We also went to some boutiques on Court St. like the fair trade/thrift shop andContinue reading “Exploring Watertown and Sewing a Skirt”