#draiocht

Smells Like Home

We’re in Wyoming, something that often happens around Lughnasadh I’ve noticed. It’s been much greener this year than it’s been within recent memory, and the smell is phenomenal. I took the opportunity to gather some of the most fragrant plants in the hopes of making Wyoming incense/smoke cleansing bundles!

These include

Sagebrush

Yellow Sweet Clover

Ponderosa Pine

Juniper

All of these are excellent for clearing and purifying the air, and also they just smell dang good. I save trimmings for sachets which can be put in any small space to provide freshness and clarity.

PLEASE do your research before purchasing crystals and herbs.

Crystals are rarely ethically sourced, and herbs can be the same. (Locally-sourced herbs are more effective in your practice anyway.) Jewelry and other meaningful tokens can also be used in place of crystals.

Many many MANY plants and herbs are extremely toxic to your pets, particularly cats, even if small fibers or pollen gets in their fur. (examples: aloe, mistletoe, holly, chamomile, parsley, mint) Honestly there are so many to keep track of that I'd recommend keeping your herb practice in a room or place your cats have no access to, or being very careful that the herbs are sealed, thoroughly clean the area after, be very careful not to spill any, and wash your hands.

Thanks @crystallized-ink for the tag!

Doing multiple wips again because whoop still behind on tbobs drafting shocker

Sleep (tbobs)

“No, don't worry, it’s just you in the tent,” Ollie said, crossing to his bag and rooting around inside it. “I’ll sleep out here. I’ve got blankets and the fire, it shouldn’t be a problem.”

Consider (the note to myself at the top of the In Another Town draft)

Write what you want to write and worry about timelines later. I know you hate me future me but consider this: fuck you

Bright (tbobs extra backstory drabbles)

Ollie grinned, and leaned down to give Pepper a small kiss on the top of his head. “See boy? I told you Martin would like you!”

When Martin had started his day, he’d expected it to be nice, simple, and quiet.

But maybe, he figured, a little surprise made the day just a little brighter.

Alone (Draiocht)

Am I alive…?

I want Charlotte with me.

But I don’t want her to have these things happen.

So I’ll stay alone.

Today (Whalefall)

“I… I’m sorry?” Hildie blinked, confused and more than a little alarmed at the notion.

“You see dear, I asked you two questions about why you are at this job today. And yet neither of your answers gave the truth we both know- because I asked you to.”