For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday, I have chosen to write a little bit about the infamous writer Anais Nin. Anais Nin was a prolific writer who wrote diaries, novels, and erotica. She was famous for her torrid love affairs and her incredibly descriptive diaries about them! Anais Nin is probably most remembered…
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90s Teen Movies and the Classics
For today’s post, I have decided to take a look at a few 1990s teen films that were based on classic works of literature! This was a unique time in the history of teen movies since some of the most fun ones took direct inspiration from the classics. In particular, I will be…
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For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem. This one is about the song of the sirens. Siren Song by Maranda Wabik Combing out Her long Flowing hair She sits on A rock She sings A song A melody That entices pirates Since ages of olde She is beauty Of the sea…
Read MoreThe All Souls Trilogy
For today’s post, I have decided to take a brief look at one of my favorite book series. The All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness is the book series that inspired the beautifully done television show A Discovery of Witches (which is named for the first book in the series). I have mentioned…
Read MoreMermaid Television Shows to Watch to Have Aquatic Fun!
For today’s post, I have decided to do a short post about three very fun mermaid television shows to watch for those wanting some summery aquatic fun in their viewing! Regular readers of my blog will not be surprised to learn that I adore anything mermaid-related in my television viewing. Two of these…
Read MoreThe Beauty of Re-Reading
For today’s post, I have decided to take a look at re-reading. I have been an avid reader for my entire life, and I have been re-reading favorite books for basically just as long! Now, I know some people have trouble with the concept of re-reading. I have often been asked, usually…
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I have decided to share a poem about magical mermaid baths for today’s post. Mermaid Bath by Maranda Wabik A bath is drawn Candles are lit Salty water Floral water Crystal water Classical music Leads to a watery meditation As the water faery submergesGoddess is felt Mermaids embrace Water fae empower During this Magical bathtime…
Read MoreMarilyn Monroe, Hollywood’s Ultimate Sex Symbol
For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday, I have chosen to write about Marilyn Monroe. Regular readers of this blog will know that I am a huge lover of Old Hollywood. Marilyn Monroe has long been one of my favorite actresses, and this makes her a perfect subject for today’s post! Marilyn Monroe was…
Read MoreMy Top 5 Supernatural Shows of the 1960s
For today’s post, I have decided to do a countdown of my five favorite supernatural television shows of the 1960s! This era was one that saw the development of many zany and paranormally based shows and films. As it is one of my favorite decades, and I adore anything supernatural, I felt this…
Read MoreThe Morrighan and Valkyrie Connection
For today’s post, I have decided to take a look at the connection between the Irish War Goddess the Morrighan and Norse Valkyries. The Morrighan is a Goddess of war, death, rebirth, prophecy, and even a Faery Queen. Valkyries were handmaidens of Odin, and responsible for helping collect the souls of warriors who…
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White Rose of Avalon 