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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Today was a self-care day (mental and physical). Grabbed a vegan pumpkin spice latte from Lyric Cafe and Tearoom between appointments. #SelfCare

I hold a cardboard coffee cup in front of a planter with mini pumpkins and geraniums.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

One of the most satisfying things is a shower after a long hike.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Lunch with a view! I was a tad spontaneous and went on a high peaks hike with a new friend. Am I sore? Yes. Tired? Exhausted. Totally worth it though. Gorgeous views and a beautiful trail. #aspiring46er #hiking #ADK

A yellow disk nailed to a tree that reads, “Phelps Summit.”

I hold sandwiches on my lap as I sit on a mountain summit. More mountains in the distance under gray sky.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Spent Saturday with some of the most wonderful people I know welcoming autumn with offerings, song, poetry, and feasting. #druidry

A Pagan altar in a small stone circle near a bonfire surrounded by harvest offerings.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It’s officially autumn: we went to the Burrville Cider Mill! I wish they had dairy-free donuts, but I’m always thrilled for a delicious apple cider slushy! #Autumn

Wearing black and sunglasses, I hold a slushie cider in front of a waterfall

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

While also celebrating the Autumn equinox, I started my annual rereading of “The Lord of the Rings.” This is my comfort read. 🍁 🍎 🥔

A hardcover of “The Lord of the Rings” on a porch step beside an orange pumpkin.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A moment in time. A transition. One second, the tree frogs sing summer out. The clock ticks, and they welcome autumn. We mark the hour, the minute, yet the shift is truly gradual.

A waxing moon at night through the trees.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Picked up this cute tray for my tea bags. A wee treat for myself this Equinox eve. Also in the photo are some peppers a friend gave me! My garden was not very productive this year, but community supports one another. I pray I can return the favor one day. 🙏 #AutumnEquinox #Druidry #Pagan

A mug of tea besides a porcelain teapot tray that says “witches brew” next to red cherry peppers.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Running on black tea and autumn vibes. 🍂

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We had a much-needed lazy Sunday.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Years ago, I attended my first Pagan Pride and watched, with wonder and joy, as a troop of women belly danced. They were of many ages and body types. They moved with grace and strength. I wanted to be like them. Today I danced with this same troop, Adi Shakti, at Pagan Pride.

Five women in colorful skirts and black tops belly dance under a pavilion.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Heading to another belly dance performance!

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The mums I brought home came with a bonus friend. 🐌 #Garden

A small brown snail on a white flower surrounded by other white, yellow, and lavender mums.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I can finally say I’ve read “Walden.” I felt I had to read this classic by Thoreau after finishing “Still Waters: the Secret Life of Lakes” by scientist Curt Stager. It gave me a modern appreciation of Thoreau’s insights, so I decided to commit to reading the full piece. Glad I did! #books

A book open to the title page of Walden in a garden.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

We went apple picking at @beakandskiff today! It was so much fun. I know the calendar says it’s still summer, but I am so ready for autumn! 🍂

An apple balances on my head. I wear sunglasses and stand in front of an orchard.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Just remember: rainy days summon mushrooms, and we love them. My friends and I saw these while hiking Coney Mt in the Adirondacks. #Forest #ADK

Rounded cluster of tan mushrooms growing on a log in the woods.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Spooky Sunday! Enjoying some tea in my ghostly PJs. Earlier, I introduced “Practical Magic” to my kiddo. Of course I made a (mocktail) margarita! #SpookySeason

I hold a cup of tea while wearing black pjs with white ghost outlines.

I hold a margarita glass up. Practical Magic plays on a tv in the background.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Today I revisited beautiful Coney Mountain near Tupper Lake to support #46climbs and mental health awareness. Two lovely ladies joined me on the trail, and we had a wonderful time in the #ADK!

Me on a mountain wearing a green 46 Climbs shirt

A view of mountains and trees below gray clouds.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

After reading about Thoreau tending his beans in Walden, I trudged out to work on my garden. 🪏

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Today’s blog post is a look at how a practice of gratitude helps me maintain a positive outlook on life despite hurdles and stress. #gardening #Druidry

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I adore this beautiful rose decoration found on a headstone in Oxbow, NY. Since they made a point to mention her husband, the flower indicates great love. 🌹 #cemetery

An ornate zinc headstone featuring a rose.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Just a little harvest from the apple tree, but I’m grateful for the September bounty. 🍎 #Druidry

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

First day of school. I’m absolutely wiped out.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Well, the cat is out of the bag! My short story, Ms. West, will be in @yokel_magazine this October ! I’m so excited to be part of this growing local literary magazine. Thank you so much for having me! #Writer #WitchLit

My author photo in a circle against a lime green background. Words say my name and “contributor spotlight”

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

What a privilege it is to dance with these lovely ladies! Adi Shakti World Fusion Bellydance 2.0 took the stage at @betterfarm today at their annual Better Festival. Had a groovy time! #FusionBellyDance #NNY

A troop of seven women in belly dance attire with lifted arms.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Enjoying the lunar eclipse tonight. Got some sad news today, so it’s helpful to remember that darkness is temporary.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Ok, I know what I said yesterday about accepting that I wasn’t on a mountain, yada yada yada... But that was before I learned the legendary Tim Curry passed away. Two amazing 80 year olds in a row... I couldn’t shake a couple of thoughts. 1) My mother is almost 80. 2) I’m halfway to 80.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I wish I were hiking a mountain today, but I’m not. Instead, I decided to pour some of my yearning into a blog update and celebrate the little wins, like my recent solo hike up Cobble Hill. #hiking

A selfie of me in sunglasses giving a thumbs up from a mountain summit. Other mountains and trees are in the background.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I just finished a PBS documentary called “Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World.” I’m so glad I set aside time to watch. Her poetry inspires me, and it felt especially poignant to listen to her poem, “When Death Comes” the day we learned of Dolly’s passing.

Photo of a pink and yellow rose from my garden.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I haven’t hiked a high peak this year, and it makes me sad. 😞

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Today I slipped and fell twice! Not on a mountain, thank goodness. Once going out to the garden and then on a rain-slicked grass hill in a cemetery. Very on brand for me. 😅 (My ankle is a little sore.)

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I needed some time in the mountains and lakes. The Adirondacks soothes my soul. Thank you, green home away from home, for your blessings. #Adirondacks #Hiking #Kayaking

A selfie from a kayak. Wooded mountains in the distance.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

How appropriate to find ghost plant (Monotropa uniflora) in the cemetery! I usually only ever see her in the mountains. What a delight! 👻 #Plants #Cemetery

Two ghost plant flowers poking through a bed of moss beside mushrooms.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

First pumpkin spice (chai) of the year!

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

10 am is the best time to go to the gym. Wish work didn’t conflict with it. 🤣 Oh well. I’ll enjoy it while I can.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

What a lovely day! I met up with a dear friend and her daughter for a nature walk. Then later, I went to a witchy craft night at @_the_silver_cauldron. We made crepe paper mushrooms. It was so much fun! I need to attend more of their workshops. All in all, a wonderful day with kindred spirits!

A crepe paper mushroom mounted on a wood base and surrounded by dried moss, faux ferns, and a plastic snail.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Thyme in the herb garden looking especially lush and lovely today! 🌱

Purple flowers on green thyme plant. Sections drape over a mossy brick.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I’m actually a 40 year old toddler; I just needed a nap and a chocolate chip cookie.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Tired from therapy. “The work” can be so hard sometimes.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

You never know what you’ll encounter on a walk. I love how the goldenrod is taking over this old garage.

A cement garage, door open, overgrown with goldenrod and other plants. A sign over the dark interior reads, “Keep Out.”

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Ron and I completed the Saranac 6er challenge! Today we took a trip to Saranac Lake for the last and shortest of the bunch, Baker. The views at the top were beautiful! Several high peaks waiting in the distance and old 6er friends nearby. I’ll blog more about it soon. #Saranac6 #Hiking #adirondacks

I sit on a bare ledge with a Mountain View.

I ring the Saranac 6er bell at the park.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The sunshine hit this slanted headstone and revealed beauty often hidden in plain sight. #cemetery

A white headstone slanted in the dirt beneath a tree.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I finished Tolkien’s The Silmarillion! As insight into the lore and world building of Lord of the Rings, it was an enjoyable read, though not nearly as engrossing.#Bookstagram

A paperback of The Silmarillion outside leaning against a garden statue.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

After therapy, I love to walk and sit beside water. She has such a healing power. #Druidry

I extend my feet over the blue-green waters of a river.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

I had the honor of speaking at the Indian River Lakes Conservancy “Celebration of the Lakes” today to describe the impact their trails and programs have had on me and my family.

Me in a dress and my hair back. I smile and hold an IRLC sticker inside a white pavilion.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Getting ready to speak at a fundraiser event for a local land conservation organization. I never imagined this happening before! Writing has taken me on an interesting journey.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Happy Lúnasa! I missed my grovemates today, but I had a lovely time with my family. We harvested veggies, herbs, and flowers from our garden, then we picked blueberries at a local vineyard. Kiddo helped me decorate the family altar and make dessert.

Me holding a harvest of blueberries in a field of blueberry plants.

A kid stands with her arms raised behind a bonfire.

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