Sorchia’s Universe–The Blog

Friday Fictioneers–Pesky Martians

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Every Wednesday, Rochelle posts a photo prompt and invites scores of people around the globe to use the photo to inspire 100-word stories. I did this religiously for about a year and loved the way the weekly exercise tightened up my writing. Reading the way others interpreted the photo is a kick, too. It’s kind of amazing how much personality some people pack into just 100 words.  If you want to join the party, just go HERE to read the weekly offerings and post […]

Ginger Tea to Tame Your Tummy and Add Fire to Spells

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Ginger–the plant, not the hair color–lends its fiery nature to teas and magical workings. 3 things to remember about Ginger Small amounts aid digestion, but too much is too much. Use in moderation. Use fresh ginger rather than dried ginger in teas and concoctions to avoid stomach irritation If you use blood thinners or have a blood disorder, use with caution as ginger may thin the blood. Magic: Ginger can add passion to a relationship or speed up any spell, […]

It’s an Elemental, my dear Watson

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At this time of year, I need bonfires as much as I need air. The smell of a wood fire, a bit of pine, a skosh of cedar, a chunk of oak, and a hint of hickory relax every corpuscle of my pagan blood. So I belong to a few FB groups of witches and other creative types and some of them had been posting pictures they took of their own bonfires. So I thought it was a good idea. […]

Boost Immunities with Magical Echinacea 1 comment

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That tap-tap-tapping you hear on your window is the icy finger of Winter. Geese fly south, leaves fall and the flu virus incubates at fast food restaurants, on shopping cart handles, and in gas station bathrooms. While you can get a flu shot as a preventative measure, some of us don’t like the flu shot. Some of us are certain the flu shot is the way the government implants silicon chips, which leak mind-numbing chemicals into our bodies, turning us […]