We all have our favorite places to sit down and read a good book. Maybe they are already perfect, with blankets and pillows at the ready. Or maybe we have a dream reading nook that we’ve always wanted. Cozy and quiet, a certain atmosphere – let’s talk book nooks! J Location, location, location…it’s not just a rule of thumb for real estate. The best reading spots have views. Whether it’s overlooking a swathe of sparkling ocean or the boughs of a stout oak tree, a proper book nook offers visuals that feed the imagination. My perfect book nook also includes ready access to a cozyRead More →

time lapse photo of stars on night

Hello, Seekers! We hope you are all staying safe. In the midst of uncertainty, we all tend to fall back on certain characteristics, personality traits, and patterns, many of which are described by the astrological signs. Whether you put stock in them or not, their accuracy can be uncanny. Today, we’re talking about our own signs and how well we identify with them. Break out those horoscopes! J Capricorn, the Sea-Goat, is my sun sign, and I identify strongly with its archetypal characteristics. If you’re unfamiliar with the tragic backstory of Pricus, the creature that became the astrological symbol for Caps, he was the parentRead More →

leafless trees in misty autumn forest

It’s Friday the 13th, and in 2020 who knows what that means. Will an asteroid wipe us out? Will kaiju emerge from beneath the Earth’s crust and begin destroying our civilization? Hopefully none of the above, but here’s how we feel about this most infamous of dates. J There are a number of theories surrounding how Friday the 13th came to be considered an unlucky day, but it’s a predominantly Western superstition. Elsewhere in the world Tuesday the 13th is the spooky date, or Friday the 17th. Regardless of its origins or the exact date on the calendar, superstition based on numbers is part ofRead More →