Category Fun Facts

A Cinderella Series: Pumpkins

Why should Cinderella’s carriage come from a pumpkin, of all things? And how has it become such an enduring image?

A Cinderella Series: Midnight

Why does Cinderella’s time at the ball have to end at midnight, and what might it have to do with the witching hour?

A Cinderella Series: The Mask

Whether it’s a foolproof costume or a straight-up mask, Cinderella’s identity is hidden at the ball. What is up with that?

A Cinderella Series: The Glass Slipper

A fun, brief look at the possible symbolism and deeper spiritual meaning behind Cinderella’s famous glass slipper.

Retold Tales: Sea Monsters

A quick look at some unusual–and yet very familiar–sea monsters from myth and legend, in honor of World Ocean Day next month!

Book Review: “In the Beginning was the House”

A fascinating take on the development of Roman religion and the shifts in how people interact with the divine.

Retold Tales: Plant Love

A bit of plant lore for all the plant parents out there this Mother’s Day weekend! Enjoy, everyone–and beware . . .

A Throwback: Friday Fear

Hey friends! Boy, oh, boy, has the writing been going well this week. Maybe too well. Believe it or not I ran out of time today to do my scheduled Friday blog. Instead, I’m pasting below a social media ramble… Continue Reading →

The Green Man Parties Once More

What exactly is the Green Man, and where did he come from? Some questions are easier to answer than others . . .

What’s the Deal with Eclipses?

What’s all the fuss about, and what even are eclipses, anyway?

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