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Witch, Please
Witch, Please: A Memoir: Finding Magic in Modern Times | Misty Bell Steirs
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A touching and thought-provoking account of how a woman explored a spectrum of religions--ancient and new--and ended up, unexpectedly, becoming a bona fide witch. Misty Bell Stiers set out on a spiritual path to find a faith that worked for her, and accidentally became a witch. She knew the Bible well, and got to know the Torah and Koran. She studied Eastern philosophies, even the stories of the Egyptians and Greeks. Finally, after overcoming an immediate prejudice ("Um, no," she writes as her initial reaction), she found Wicca. Witch, Please reveals what makes this mysterious religion so desirable for more than a million Americans. In her witty, direct, and heartfelt text, Misty explores spirituality, perseverance, and finding oneself. She shares what she uses her spell book, cauldron, and broomstick for; the significance of Wiccan holidays, many about new beginnings; the surprising history of Wicca; and what kinds of witches there are. She explains how in her busy New York City life, as a mother and a creative director, her faith grounds and sustains her. Her uplifting, you-too-can-find-what-works-for-you voice speaks like a best friend: relatable, honest, and encouraging. This unusual and beautifully written memoir explores life and death and everything in between. It's candid, but it's also threaded with magic and has a warming, light-hearted playfulness to it. Bewitching original drawings by Misty are throughout, and Misty even shares ten original recipes for her Wiccan holiday treats (including the likes of her cinnamon rolls and roasted garlic rosemary bread, sprinkled with magic and seasoned with love, laughter, and healing).
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Nessavamusic
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Thank you @Q84 for this lovely package for the #witchpleaseswap Thank you @SMayWrites for getting it to me! Bone Witch is actually a pick for@one of my book clubs so this is perfect timing! Thank you @monalyisha for organizing!

monalyisha Cuuute! I love that stardust bookmark! I‘m glad everything got to you! Thanks for participating. 🖤🔮✨ 5y
Chrissyreadit I love the stardust bookmark! 5y
Q84 I'm glad you like it! I also have them on my TBR. 5y
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VioletBramble
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As of 8pm tonight I have worked all my shifts for the week. It has been an emotionally exhausting week- we had 2 Pediatric deaths and the suicide of one of the staff. I'm so glad I waited to open my #WitchPleaseSwap box tonight. I have the next 5 days off. Opening this box of witchy goodies is the best way I can think of to start my time off in a positive way. @Craftylikefox thank you so much for all the witchy gifts. (Continued)

VioletBramble Both of the books have been on my wish list for a while. The scarf is gorgeous. I tried to photograph it on a good background so all the colors would stand out. I love everything. I hope you had a Blessed Samhain. 5y
PerksOfBeingABookworm I‘m sorry you‘re week has been so hard. I hope you can rest in your time off. 💜 5y
VioletBramble @monalyisha Thank you for organizing the swap. It was fun. 5y
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Cinfhen Sounds like a hellish week. I‘m so sorry. Glad this package brightened your day xx 5y
TrishB What a terrible week. Sending love and hugs 💕 5y
booksandsympathy I hope the next five days are just what you need to heal from such a hellish week. 5y
quietjenn What a week. Good thoughts to you and I hope you enjoy your days off 5y
Tamra So sad. You deserve some recovery time. 5y
Jas16 I am so sorry you had such an awful week. Sending ❤️ 5y
monalyisha Wow, I‘m so sorry about everything you‘ve been dealing with. I hope you had a relaxing first day off today. I‘m glad the #WitchPleaseSwap brought you a little warmth & light in the darkness. Take care of yourself. 🖤 5y
monalyisha P.S. That‘s a fantastic scarf! 🦉🌕 5y
VioletBramble @PerksOfBeingABookworm @Cinfhen @TrishB @booksandsympathy @quietjenn @Tamra @Jas16 @monalyisha Thank you all for your care and concern. Today I slept late, went book shopping, then came home and slept some more. I'm looking forward to Saturday when I have fun plans with family (Amazing Race style scavenger hunt) during the day and a Reunion party with my work family, past and present, in the evening. The later should be cathartic for all of us. 5y
VioletBramble @monalyisha I agree- that is a fantastic scarf. @Craftylikefox did a great job of selecting items for me. I'm going to have to hide that scarf from my mother, who also loves owls. 5y
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Craftylikefox
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@VioletBramble I can‘t thank you enough!! I am so excited to go through the books! I love the book sleeve. The candle and tea smell amazing! Everything is perfect. Thank you! I really hope you like your box. Happy Halloween!! #witchpleaseswap thank you @monalyisha for hosting this

VioletBramble I'm so glad you like everything. I had so much fun shopping for you. Hopefully, just 7 1/2 hours from now I will be home and can open my swap box. I'm so excited. Plus, it has been a much better than anticipated day at work. (I hope I haven't jinxed myself by writing that--I have 6 1/2 more hours to work and anything can happen) 🎃🔮 Happy Halloween! 5y
Craftylikefox @violetbramble I hope the rest of your shift stays positive. I really hope you like your box. I loved putting it together for you. Happy Halloween 🎃🍁 5y
monalyisha OoooOoo this package speaks to me. 😍 I thought Spell on Wheels” was super-fun, peanut butter cups are my FAVORITE, “Toil & Trouble” is on my TBR, & I love that “Stay Curious” design! Great job, @Craftylikefox 🖤! I hope you both had a positive #WitchPleaseSwap experience! 🔮✨ 5y
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Chocamanda
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It‘s on the way! It should get to its destination by Monday. Whew! 😅 #witchpleaseswap @monalyisha

monalyisha Nice! Thanks for the tag. ✨ 5y
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sprainedbrain
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You would think that, after weeks of shopping (and shopping some more), and more than an hour wrapping, I would remember to take a picture before handing the box over to a friendly post office employee...

But, you would be wrong. 🙄😳

Anyway... my #witchpleaseswap package is on the way to you, Kristina! Tracking says it will arrive on Friday.

Riveted_Reader_Melissa 😂I love it, sounds like something I would do! 5y
Andrew65 😂😂😂😂 5y
monalyisha Bahaha. Perfect! Thanks for tagging me. ✨ 5y
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KristinaRay I‘ll be on the lookout for it even though I have no idea what it might look like. 😁 5y
sprainedbrain @KristinaRay here‘s a hint: it doesn‘t look like this picture. 😂 5y
CindyMyLifeIsLit Don‘t feel bad. I did the same thing! 5y
janeycanuck I once asked the clerk at the counter to bring a package back so I could photograph it. She didn‘t even bat an eye. 5y
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JanJan
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@JoScho your package is finally ready to mail tomorrow! I wasn't kidding when I said it has been a week. I spelled Litsy wrong the first time so now there is a broomstick in the middle, haha. Sorry! I can't wait until the 31st!

JoScho I am so excited and I think the broomstick is perfect 🧡🖤🧡 6y
JanJan @joscho shipped today! It should be there by early next week! 6y
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VioletBramble
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@Craftylikefox the #witchpleaseswap box arrived safe and sound. So exciting! 15 more days. 🎃🍁💀🕸🔮🍂
@monalyisha

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FantasyChick
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Finally! The packages I have been waiting on for the #witchpleaseswap are starting to arrive. 2 more and I'm ready to ship!
@monalyisha

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VioletBramble
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A sneak peek at the #WitchPleaseSwap box I mailed out today. @Craftylikefox the USPS says you should get it on Friday. I hope it arrives undamaged. My local post office is the worst. 🎃💀🕸🔮
@monalyisha

Craftylikefox I will let you know when it arrives :) 6y
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AlizaApp
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My #witchpleaseswap package arrived! But now I have to wait until Oct 31 to open it?! Even more excited now for Halloween! 👻🎃📚🖤 @mrsmarch @monalyisha

monalyisha 👍🏻🙌🏻🌚 6y
mrsmarch Phew! I was worried I had gotten the address wrong or it had been snatched by a do-no-gooder! Believe me, waiting for you to open it is almost as excruciating as having to wait to open it. 🔮🌙💎 6y
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Sywen

When I falter, I call upon that, on the knowledge that I am a connection. I am part of something great and grand - not because I was placed here, not because I am a dream of someone's fraught night, but simply because I have a place on the wheel of our world. I am intertwined with all before and all ahead of me. When I need strength, i call upon that.

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ferskner
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StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Yay! Oh and I forgot to note that the card has spoilers, so read it after you open everything. 6y
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DuckOfDoom
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My #witchpleaseswap has arrived!!!! Oh my god I have to wait a whole month 😮
My package will be on its way soon when the last item arrives. But my postal service is pretty good here, so it arrive on time!

julesG The one that I sent out has hopefully arrived, at least DHL says so, and I'm glad mine has not yet arrived. I hope you are the patient type. 6y
Tex2Flo Well,that got there WAY before I expected. Have to travel lots of October so needed some time leeway. Have fun! @DuckOfDoom 6y
DuckOfDoom @Tex I am still waiting for the last item, it's somewhere in the UK at the moment, but should be here soon. At least I hope so. I will keep everyone updated 6y
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Meaw_catlady
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Braved the post office today !! Yay! This box of magic and witchy goodness is on its way! I loved putting stuff together for this swap!! Halloween is my favorite time of year ! Can it be all year long?
Hopefully my match loves the stuff as much as I do!! Can Oct. 31st come quicker plz?!
#WitchPleaseSwap

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GripLitGrl
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Fun witch life bingo for #WitchPleaseSwap @monalyisha

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2BR02B
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At my local pagan pride fest shopping for my #witchpleaseswap swapmate, and I couldn't resist taking a photo of this banner. 😆

@monalyisha

AmyG 🖤 6y
sprainedbrain I wish I had something local like this!! 6y
monalyisha YESSS! 6y
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Craftylikefox Love it! That sounds like a really great event 6y
LibrarianRyan That is awesome. 6y
CampbellTaraL Yay! The best 😄 6y
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LitsyHappenings
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Repost for @monalyisha :
Are you interested in magic, nature, spells, spirituality, spookiness, &/or feminine power? If so, register for the #WitchPleaseSwap gift exchange! Sign-ups close tomorrow!🔮

https://goo.gl/forms/xUyhSsJ46ylJFR7B2

Minimum commitment is 2 books + 2 goodies.

I won‘t finalize the matches until the form officially closes, but I‘m starting to make a first draft of preliminary matches tonight.

So get in there, witches! 🖤

Shadowfat I need to make time to sign up for this tomorrow! 6y
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KristinaRay
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@monalyisha is awesome and made this #starchart template for those participating in #witchpleaseswap 🧙‍♀️
Fill it in and if your partner is up for it they can make you your own personal chart.

monalyisha Thanks! My stepmom‘s birthday is 8/18, too. (She‘s lovely & not at all in keeping with the fairytale stepmother trope 😉). 6y
KristinaRay Ok, check this out! You‘re Birthday is that same as my step-dad‘s. 🤯 What are the odds? (edited) 6y
monalyisha @KristinaRay Whaaaaat??? 😱 Time to cue the Twilight Zone music! ✨ (edited) 6y
KristinaRay Ha ha! I know right! That‘s a crazy synchronicity. I wonder if it means something. #ProbablyButMaybeNot 6y
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LitsySwaps
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Hosted by: @monalyisha Sign Up Dates: Open tomorrow 8/13 - 8/27 Opening Day: October 31st Sign up link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWnudC94opGzdQk2kq-Y5e8jfVq8-c6pB4pgjh... Tag the host below if you have any questions and don‘t forget to check out all the #LitsySwap rules on the @LitsySwaps page as well. #WitchPleaseSwap

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