M. A. Phillips
@ditzydruid.bsky.social
Author, practicing Druid, polytheist, mother, child of nature, seamstress, anime fan, and garden enthusiast! Author of the novels River Magic, Hearth Magic, and Forest Magic. (she/her)
More about me here:
https://wordpress.com/page/ditzydruid.com/2146
More about me here:
https://wordpress.com/page/ditzydruid.com/2146
One of the coolest musical performances I’ve ever experienced. If you get the chance to see live taiko, I highly recommend it!
November 21, 2025 at 12:56 AM
One of the coolest musical performances I’ve ever experienced. If you get the chance to see live taiko, I highly recommend it!
Happy National Hiking Day! I didn’t hit the trail today, but I realized I never posted about my first ever solo hike up a mountain earlier this year. I went up Cobble Hill myself one cloudy day in late June. It was fabulous! Hiking is hard but healing work.
November 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Happy National Hiking Day! I didn’t hit the trail today, but I realized I never posted about my first ever solo hike up a mountain earlier this year. I went up Cobble Hill myself one cloudy day in late June. It was fabulous! Hiking is hard but healing work.
I took a much-needed walk in the woods today with my family. Just a short jaunt in a winter wonderland at the @wildcenter in Tupper Lake, NY. Perfection! ❄️#adirondacks
November 16, 2025 at 11:58 PM
I took a much-needed walk in the woods today with my family. Just a short jaunt in a winter wonderland at the @wildcenter in Tupper Lake, NY. Perfection! ❄️#adirondacks
Currently watching a river otter hunt for frogs from the cafe window at The Wild Center in the Adirondacks. 💚
November 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Currently watching a river otter hunt for frogs from the cafe window at The Wild Center in the Adirondacks. 💚
Been too long since I’ve played! Today, we went to a local gaming shop and bought a new book. Excited to begin a new adventure with some friends, my husband, and my kiddo who has been showing a keen interest for sometime. #dungeonsanddragons
November 16, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Been too long since I’ve played! Today, we went to a local gaming shop and bought a new book. Excited to begin a new adventure with some friends, my husband, and my kiddo who has been showing a keen interest for sometime. #dungeonsanddragons
I’m still clinging to my spooky season. Rotting pumpkins reminding us of our mortality. Spooky stories of visiting spirits. The Yule Cat’s expectations. Mari Lwyd‘s procession. Krampus coming… #Pagan
November 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I’m still clinging to my spooky season. Rotting pumpkins reminding us of our mortality. Spooky stories of visiting spirits. The Yule Cat’s expectations. Mari Lwyd‘s procession. Krampus coming… #Pagan
Freezing rain and icy outside. It’s a great night for hard cider and homemade pizza.
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Freezing rain and icy outside. It’s a great night for hard cider and homemade pizza.
It’s meeee!
Today's SSP #authorspotlight goes to the Mama of the House, @/ditzydruid!
M.A. was one of our very first authors and has penned the Rituals of Rock Bays trilogy and Plant Lady, and contributed to our Cozyish Anthology.
#booksky #writesky 📚 🪐 💙
M.A. was one of our very first authors and has penned the Rituals of Rock Bays trilogy and Plant Lady, and contributed to our Cozyish Anthology.
#booksky #writesky 📚 🪐 💙
November 6, 2025 at 11:50 PM
It’s meeee!
Money and time are tight, so I'm super relieved my daughter found a dress from my closet she'd like to wear to her dance on Friday! WIN!
November 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Money and time are tight, so I'm super relieved my daughter found a dress from my closet she'd like to wear to her dance on Friday! WIN!
Samhain reminds us that there is also rebirth. In that spirit, I planted my garlic and some tulip bulbs for next year.
November 2, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Samhain reminds us that there is also rebirth. In that spirit, I planted my garlic and some tulip bulbs for next year.
Last night, I led my first ritual in a year. I had needed the time off to turn inward and focus on my healing. Many Pagans view Samhain as a type of spiritual New Year, so this felt like a rebirth for me. #Druidry
November 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Last night, I led my first ritual in a year. I had needed the time off to turn inward and focus on my healing. Many Pagans view Samhain as a type of spiritual New Year, so this felt like a rebirth for me. #Druidry
Reminding myself that opinions are like assholes, life is seldom black and white, and I won’t let others’ bad experiences detract from my joy and healing. (Photo of me at a plant shop.)
October 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Reminding myself that opinions are like assholes, life is seldom black and white, and I won’t let others’ bad experiences detract from my joy and healing. (Photo of me at a plant shop.)
F this. I’m turning on the heat. 🥶
October 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM
F this. I’m turning on the heat. 🥶
It’s a perfect night for soup. 🍜
October 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
It’s a perfect night for soup. 🍜
Holding my heart in my hands. (Well, my amazonite heart.)
October 24, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Holding my heart in my hands. (Well, my amazonite heart.)
On Sunday, I made a solo trip to my old friend, the stone circle. It truly felt like a homecoming. I missed these lovely sentinels. I said hello and promised to return soon. #Druidry
October 22, 2025 at 1:30 AM
On Sunday, I made a solo trip to my old friend, the stone circle. It truly felt like a homecoming. I missed these lovely sentinels. I said hello and promised to return soon. #Druidry
On Friday, my husband and I attended a ghost walk in Watertown where we got to tour inside the old Masonic temple. It was fascinating! Lots of good local lore there and in the other locations we visited. #seasonofthewıtch
October 20, 2025 at 1:09 AM
On Friday, my husband and I attended a ghost walk in Watertown where we got to tour inside the old Masonic temple. It was fascinating! Lots of good local lore there and in the other locations we visited. #seasonofthewıtch
My husband and I are celebrating our 16th anniversary this weekend. We’ve had a tough year, but it’s been full of more good times than not. We’re healing together and are closer than ever before. 🩷
October 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
My husband and I are celebrating our 16th anniversary this weekend. We’ve had a tough year, but it’s been full of more good times than not. We’re healing together and are closer than ever before. 🩷
Sick day. Bundled up on the couch watching ghost investigation shows.
October 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Sick day. Bundled up on the couch watching ghost investigation shows.
In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, here’s a favorite quote from a favorite author:
October 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, here’s a favorite quote from a favorite author:
We had our first hard frost this past week, so I took some time to reflect on my garden this year and the life lessons plants always teach me. More on my blog.
October 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
We had our first hard frost this past week, so I took some time to reflect on my garden this year and the life lessons plants always teach me. More on my blog.
Over the summer, I read Courtney Weber's excellent Sacred Tears: A Witch's Guide to Grief. I cannot recommend this book enough. Every Pagan and witch should read it.
October 9, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Over the summer, I read Courtney Weber's excellent Sacred Tears: A Witch's Guide to Grief. I cannot recommend this book enough. Every Pagan and witch should read it.