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
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
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.)
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. 🩷
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.
October 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Sometimes I don’t want to do the work. Fitness, ritual, mindful breathing… Sometimes dark clouds fill my head, but the work helps. I am strong and resilient. I’m compassionate and patient with others and myself.
October 4, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Sometimes I don’t want to do the work. Fitness, ritual, mindful breathing… Sometimes dark clouds fill my head, but the work helps. I am strong and resilient. I’m compassionate and patient with others and myself.
I was going to post about welcoming October, but then I saw the news. I mean…the news has been depressing a lot these days, but I was especially sad to learn that my hero, Jane Goodall, passed away. She’s been an inspiration to me since I was very young.
October 1, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I was going to post about welcoming October, but then I saw the news. I mean…the news has been depressing a lot these days, but I was especially sad to learn that my hero, Jane Goodall, passed away. She’s been an inspiration to me since I was very young.
The trees are putting on a spectacular show in the ADK this weekend! My family enjoyed colorful high-peak views with a gondola ride up Little Whiteface (next to Whiteface Mountain) and then joined the Oktoberfest celebration below. Totally worth the drive! #Adirondacks #Autumn
September 28, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The trees are putting on a spectacular show in the ADK this weekend! My family enjoyed colorful high-peak views with a gondola ride up Little Whiteface (next to Whiteface Mountain) and then joined the Oktoberfest celebration below. Totally worth the drive! #Adirondacks #Autumn
Last night, we went to see Avatar: The Last Airbender in concert. It was an awesome way to celebrate such a beloved story and the artistry behind it! 🔥
September 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Last night, we went to see Avatar: The Last Airbender in concert. It was an awesome way to celebrate such a beloved story and the artistry behind it! 🔥
We said goodbye to summer tonight with a bonfire. Bee helped me decorate our family altar and make some corn dollies too. Welcome Autumn tomorrow! 🍁
September 22, 2025 at 2:54 AM
We said goodbye to summer tonight with a bonfire. Bee helped me decorate our family altar and make some corn dollies too. Welcome Autumn tomorrow! 🍁