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Muse of the Day

July 3, 2022

Muse of the Day

I do love the beginning of the summer hols,’ said Julian. They always seem to stretch out ahead for...

by L. Stevens
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Strange Happenings

Strange Happenings in July

Published by L. Stevens

Each month I find TV shows, movies, and events to look forward to.

July 1, 2022
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Strange Happenings

Strange Thoughts

June 21, 2022

Summer Mood Board and Writing Prompts

The inspiration for these prompts and mood board can be credited to last week’s recording breaking heat here in...

by L. Stevens
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June 16, 2022

5 Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice

This Saturday marks the longest day of the year and the official start of summer.

by L. Stevens
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Strange Music

June 28, 2022

You Don’t Own Me

You Don’t Own Me was originally recorded by Leslie Gore in 1963 when she was only 17 years old....

by L. Stevens
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Strange Images

June 14, 2022

A Spooky Vacation Omen

Last month I traveled to the west coast with my sister and husband in search of California sun, history,...

by L. Stevens
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June 7, 2022

Sunrise on the Road

Some of the best sunrise I’ve seen have been at rest stops during a roadtrip.

by L. Stevens
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Strange Writing

March 23, 2022

The Choice

I made my choicesearching the shelvesthe serpents rejoicedI made my choicethe black spine whispered with his voice“know thyself”I made...

by L. Stevens
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March 15, 2022

a day unraveling

A quick response to an old writing prompt from Go Dog Go Cafe.

by L. Stevens
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Strange Places

Wildflowers at Stevens Creek Nature Preserve

by L. Stevens

After last week’s record breaking heat, I had assumed that every flower in the south had withered and died, Against all odds, I found this field of Black-eyed Susans thriving in the shade at Stevens Creek Nature Preserve just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina.

June 23, 2022
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Strange Events

Four ways to celebrate Imbolc, the Midpoint to Spring

by L. Stevens

When I still lived in Massachusetts, I commuted to Boston every day on the Red Line. Every winter I would shiver on the station platform waiting for a train. Before I could hear one coming, a tendril of light would always shine against the wall of the tunnel before the incoming train would screech and turn the corner. That little light was always the sign that the wait was over. That’s essentially what Imbolc celebrates, the hints of spring emerging in the second half of winter that tell us the wait for warm weather will be over soon. Originally a pagan festival associated with the goddess Brigid, it was later celebrated as a christianized festival for Saint Brigid. The Goddess Brigid was known for having fiery red hair and a flaming sword, and was said to visit homes on the eve of the holiday. To earn her blessing, people would leave her offerings by making a bed for her and leaving out food and drink. Clothing would be left out for her to bless....

January 31, 2022
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Strange Discoveries

Rolling Through The Sage

by L. Stevens

I can’t revisit any event or destination without retaking pictures of it. It doesn’t matter how many times I’ve been to the same show, museum, zoo, or local park, I need to snap a picture. This post from The Gravel Ghost reassures me that I’m not the only one with this problem! The Twenty Mule Team I’ve been photographing the Twenty Mule Team for...

June 22, 2022
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The Steadiest Hands

by L. Stevens

If you need something soothing to get you through the rest of this week, these Zen garden videos by artist Yuki Kawae are it. Originally posted by Donna at My OBT, they are calming and mesmerizing. Yuki Kawae This week, my household is in need of comfort and peace. These beautiful videos by artist Yuki Kawae are kind of hitting the spot (as much…...

March 9, 2022
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