Mj PettengillJun 8, 20204 minPlant Your Love and Let it GrowThe grass has been mortally wounded and is trying to protect itself while sounding the alarm.
Mj PettengillMay 23, 20206 minMarya of the Wood: Marigold MoonMore stories are to be told as words flow downstream, not to be missed or forgotten.
Mj PettengillMay 16, 20206 minWillow: Marya of the WoodI had sat by this pond for many years, and never had it been so wild, so forgiving, so clear and dark.
Mj PettengillMay 7, 20205 minUnbroken Forest These flames are a gift bestowed upon me from Hestia, the goddess of the hearth and its fires.
Mj PettengillMay 2, 20203 minTwilight: This Time Upon UsPerhaps there is regret in feeling that there was not enough time to love all of what I love—not in the way that I know.
Mj PettengillApr 10, 20202 minPixie Cup LichensI no longer rely on princes, and frogs have more potential than what we learned in myths. They earned my respect in a much different manner.
Mj PettengillApr 7, 20204 minPink Moon InfusionAs always, give thanks to every plant that volunteers to be an ally. The healing is mutual.
Mj PettengillApr 4, 20205 minA Sparkling ThreadI followed the sparkling thread to that alluring place, showing me that the Garden of Eden is here, or it is there.
Mj PettengillApr 1, 20203 minIn the Pathless WoodsI was drawn to the giant pines—the elder council—that always beckon me.
Mj PettengillMar 22, 20202 minFragments of HopeIt is time to reawaken all that is imaginable and buried deep in the bones of the land.
Mj PettengillMar 19, 20203 minBirds on a MountainI returned to my rocking chair and sat on the back deck in my flannel nightgown until I felt like it.
Mj PettengillMar 10, 20205 minAbout the Crows' PathTo me, especially after writing them into my life, crows are reassuring, wise, and a good omen.
Mj PettengillMar 8, 20201 minLife's a PitchGood health literally grows on trees. All you need to do is show up and be aware.
Mj PettengillMar 6, 20205 minTrust the Process"You must rely on your instincts and be okay with things getting messy. After all, it’s not about how it looks on the outside..."
Mj PettengillFeb 24, 20205 minThese WoodsAs maidens, we encountered enchanted places carpeted with a thick layer of vibrant moss—the sphere of death and rebirth.
Mj PettengillFeb 21, 20203 minBeyond My DoorstepThose who know me have often heard me say or write, “Trees are my people.” I am not joking.
Mj PettengillFeb 14, 20203 minThat Woman in the Woods: MulleinAny references to plant medicine in my work are valid and practiced in my own world. I am that woman in the woods.
Mj PettengillApr 4, 20192 minGrandmother Wisdom: Things I Learned From Nellie I can actually reach out the window and grab hemlock needles in a pinch. It is possible that you may have easy access, too.
Mj PettengillFeb 16, 20195 minThe Great White Pine: The Tree of PeaceWhen the first English settlers arrived in America, they faced unimaginable hardships. Amongst the challenges of navigating uncharted...
Mj PettengillMay 8, 20172 minGarden Tears: Never Underestimate the RainRain is my constant companion. Although nearing mid-May, I continue to carry wood to keep the fire burning in the kitchen stove. I refuse...