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A Fond Farewell to January

Posted on February 1, 2026 by fairysockmother

January was a month to try men’s (and women’s) souls. After a period of milder winters, this last one has certainly been one for the records. We have 20” of snow and below zero temperatures! Because of my husband’s forethought … Continue reading →

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FAIRYSOCKMOTHER’S FAVORITES

Posted on April 24, 2025 by fairysockmother

I have two winners today and will have two more soon. There are such wonderful new books coming out! Both books were provided by the publisher but the opinions are my own. Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein 4 Stars After … Continue reading →

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FAIRYSOCKMOTHER’S FAVORITES

Posted on March 14, 2025 by fairysockmother

4 Stars Take Zelda, (a writer with a bad case of writers’ block), Zelda’s two sisters (who are witches), Morgan, Zelda’s nosy next-door neighbor, (a journalist obsessed by the paranormal), and last of all, Moonville, Ohio, Zelda’s Magical hometown, and … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS MAGIC

Posted on January 10, 2025 by fairysockmother

Christmas for me, has always held an innate magic. It is a belief I have retained from my childhood, and it has never dimmed. I remember being surprised when I ran into someone whose feelings about Christmas were different, and, … Continue reading →

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FAIRYSOCKMOTHER’S FAVORITES

Posted on November 4, 2024 by fairysockmother

Here are some new reviews with a little something for everyone! 5 STARS A fantastic smorgasbord by a consummate literary chef! Thirteen wonderful tales, each with exciting characters, and plots to keep dreaming about long after you’ve finished reading. After … Continue reading →

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The Dallergut Dream Department Store

Posted on June 23, 2024 by fairysockmother

Penny, our narrator, lands her “dream” job, working at The Dallergut Dream Department Store. She finds Mr. Dallergut kind and fair as he manages the five-story repository housing different types of dreams for purchase on every floor. To Penny’s delight, … Continue reading →

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COUNTING CATS

Posted on January 26, 2024 by fairysockmother

The last two weeks have been hard on my barn cats. Near zero temperatures and snow have made life miserable for them. The constant threat of packs of coyotes has me counting cats at every meal, to be sure they … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS, CATS, & CHAOS

Posted on February 5, 2022 by fairysockmother

The last several months have been way too exciting! I was extremely late putting up my Christmas decorations. I followed a formula I have used before when there are kittens in the house and decked the living room tree with … Continue reading →

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FALL

Posted on November 8, 2021 by fairysockmother

Heat and humidity dragged relentlessly into September. In Western Pennsylvania summer seemed determined not to end. And then finally the maples thrust forth their first glorious colors and fall was here – for a few short weeks. It is my … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Holiday

Posted on July 14, 2012 by fairysockmother

Writing must be a disease. I met three deadlines this week and have a weekend free of the hustle and stress of trying to finish a manuscript (or three or four). I could be gardening, painting, or (God forbid) cleaning … Continue reading →

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