
The Sursie
Self-care for the long haul: how to build a life and legacy that are your own, pass on material AND emotional assets, and break cycles that have been going on for generations.
The Relationship Check-In
It's almost Valentine's Day, and you know what that means.
...nothing. Not really. It's just a day.
But then again, so is the Winter Solstice, and I celebrate that, so the whole "it's just a day" bit is a little tenuous.
While I do not participate in the big commercial aspect of V-Day, because...
Feb 10, 2025
relationships
Mug Cake for One
This week brings Valentine's Day, and this is a day that people have big feelings around--they love it, they hate it, they hate that they love it, it's a whole thing.
Valentine's Day is a wonderful opportunity to do something sweet (ha!) for yourself, regardless of who else is around to otherwis...
Feb 02, 2025
desserts
recipes
February 2025 Forecast
Every year, I perform tarot forecasts for myself, the general vibe of the West, and individuals who want 'em.
Formerly I would use the general forecast to keep my finger on the pulse of the energetic zeitgeist, but it occurs to me that you could probably use some month-by-month help, astrologica...
Feb 01, 2025
forecast
magic
tarot
Wheel of the Year: Imbolc
Dear Friend,
As the days slowly lengthen and we move closer to spring, I wanted to share with you a little history about Imbolc, one of my favorite seasonal festivals deeply rooted in Scottish tradition. Imbolc, celebrated around February 1st, marks the halfway point between the winter solstice a...
Jan 29, 2025
entertaining
holiday
spirituality
wheel of the year
Scan Groceries MySELF? Couldn't Be Me...
Ok, this title is bait. It is what it is—sorry 'bout it.
This newsletter isn’t about whether self-checkout lines are great, horrible, ruining the country, or the best thing ever. Honestly, all of those things are true at once, so why bother arguing either side?
This newsletter is actually about m...
Jan 26, 2025
parenting
Because I Knew You
Look, I’ve never seen Wicked.
I know. I know. It’s unthinkable. It’s everything I love—Broadway, Oz, allegory, great music, campy costumes—all of it. But somehow, I never read the book, never listened to the original Broadway cast recording, never saw the show, and now…I haven’t seen the film eit...
Jan 19, 2025
Don't Rescue the Cat
Hey you.
I want to tell you a little story that might stick in your mind and pop up when you go to try and help when it would be best to simply be present and supportive -- which is more times than we think!
Let me know if you have ever run to the rescue of someone because you were feeling anxiou...
Jan 12, 2025
January 2025 Forecast
It's January 10, so this is a tiny bit late, but next month's will be published on 2/1/2025 I promise xoxox
Every year, I perform tarot forecasts for myself, the general vibe of the West, and individuals who want 'em.
Formerly I would use the general forecast to keep my finger on the pulse of th...
Jan 10, 2025
forecast
magic
tarot
The Green Trash Can
Hey you.
I've been thinking a lot about how unbelievably different all our experiences are, even when we experience things in groups or as a collective.
(Are we friends on Threads?)
We chafe against the idea that lots of things can be true at one time, even when we think we are open-minded, b...
Jan 07, 2025
My Great-Grandmother's Chicken Stew.
Hi! I fucking love Christmas. It's been my favorite holiday since I was little. Cooking for big groups, days-long baking marathons, lights and glitter and the smell of real Balsam firs.
Last year, I couldn't celebrate in any of the ways I usually did. Gifts were super spare because I was in the ...
Dec 08, 2024
Single Moms Won't Tell You.
If you're alive in the world today, you've got single moms in your life.
We're in your family, we're in your friend groups, we're in PTA and Junior League and Team in Training with you, we're everywhere.
I'm talking about single moms who are the only adult in their household, who are solely res...
Dec 05, 2024
Let the Mystery Be.
The other night, I made steaks and baked potatoes.
I made a wry, off-the-cuff joke on Threads, and it took off, with lots of men affirming me, my steaks, and my worthiness of praise and love. It was endearing and wholesome.
Highly recommend Threads, by the way—microblogging like Twitter, but wit...
Nov 25, 2024
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