November's Books

I love this poem.....

and this illustrator.

Her outfit is gorgeous.....

October's Books

I am treasuring each page in my
new botanical.

My herbal is on the coffee table.

I am preparing for winter.

I am gathering the last of the herbs

and drying what I can.

We watched this funny movie this past week.
I requested it from the library.

I read lots of books about garlic.
We planted our garlic patch.
It is our first attempt.
I hope to have plenty of heads to share next summer.

I feel as if I am an Alchemist.

My husband stirs together the leaves and clippings
 and makes black gold.
The best kind of gold.

I am making hand lotion

and mug hugs.

I am gathering my wools.

Winter hand sewing should be very fun this year.

My herb cabinet is full.
I have been fixing my chamomile tea in the evenings.

The theremin is such an interesting instrument.
I want one.

Brushing up on my sewing technique.
I will open the sewing machine next month.

My husband is interested in trying out gourd carving.

We have projects planned for winter.

September's Books

I have an assortment of books I am reading this month.

My friend sent me How to read Symbols. I am treasuring every word. It will reside in my reference library.

I have purchased a few books for September.

A friend and I will be working The Vein of Gold together.
It will be my Autumn journey.
I have a new red leather journal to write in for my adventure.

I almost always have a few craft books about.

This October I will be making masks again.

My son thought I would enjoy Blink. 
He was right!
A very fun read.

I have been reading about growing tulips.

When I learned of Swan Wings I was so excited.
I found them on line and ordered 20 bulbs.

I am planing my winter hand sewing.
I have decided to do white on white.
Candlewick would be fun to do.

These are Swan days for me.
I am reading Swan stories.

For my retreat at the end of the month I decided
to read Deepak Chopra.

We watched Ponyp last night.
I love everything Hayao Miyazaki has created.

I am listening to Carnival of the Animals

and taking care of caterpillars.

What is on your nightstand?

August Books

I always have books open, laying here and there.
I stop as I walk through a room and read a page or two.
The Ancestor's Tale is on my nightstand.
I read a couple of pages before bed.
It is a delight.

I have read this book three times. It is a summer read for me.
This year I am highlighting as I read and trying to change the way I speak. I am very committed to living and speaking the non-violent
life. I am learning. My daughter is excellent with this way.

I enjoy many different topics.

I have begun my own dream symbol journal.

Since the Festival of the Cedars is in August
I thought I would reread The Prophet.

My new favorite news letter!

I am making my own Luna Astrology.
It is fun!

My friend Wendy's book
is a treasure!