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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · 7d

That feeling when your band has a super catchy new song (that is also about death because it's us so of course it is) and your brain will not. stop. playing. the refrain.

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · 14d

LAST CALL for Intermediate Witchcraft with Blackfeather Mystery School. This flock takes flight 10/2 at 7 PM Eastern. The online course meets live but sessions are also recorded for those who can't make the livestream in person. Visit BlackfeatherMystery.com for more information. #PaganSky #WitchSky

A promotional graphic for Blackfeather Mystery School's Intermediate Witchcraft course. 12 Session Series starting October 2nd. Online Course meeting on Zoom. Learn more and register at www.BlackfeatherMystery.com

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · 21d

I love this one. It's been my main deck since 2009.

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · 21d

Guess who figured out that they can get from my desk to the divination table today?

She's about to be disappointed. I have back to back clients starting at 2 🤣 #CatSky #PaganSky

Amber, a large tortoiseshell cat, sits on a casting cloth and next to a deck of tarot cards.

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · 27d

When one of the afterlife destinations in your faith path becomes a political football. Words from Benjamin Kowalsky-Grahek, Ryan Smith, Jennifer Snook, and I. Thanks to Heather Greene for her hard work supporting Pagan representation in the news.

#HeathenSky #PaganSky #Valhalla

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Heathens bemoan Patel's 'hypermasculine' Valhalla valedictory to Kirk

(RNS) — Valhalla has a specific meaning to neo-pagans who focus on Norse mythology. But as far-right groups adopt Norse symbols, it can carry darker connotations.

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · Sep 15

New blog this morning! This one is all about leading a 12-day Pagan pilgrimage in Iceland.

glassewitchcottage.com/2025/09/15/a...

#HeathenSky #PaganSky #WitchSky

A photo of Ash and Irene at Borgarvirki in Iceland with the caption "A Pilgrimage to Iceland"

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · Sep 15

Pickling salt :)

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · Sep 14

Sure thing :)

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · Sep 14

"Following orders" does not mean taking complete leave of your thinking skills.

Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · Sep 14

“ICE agents cannot justify their actions as ‘just following orders,’” writes James C. Harrington, an Episcopal priest in Austin. “Under international law, ‘just following orders’ never justifies being part of the machinery of human rights abuse. Nor is it ever consistent with the Gospel of Jesus.”

Faith leaders should urge ICE agents to quit over human rights abuses

Under international law, “just following orders” never justifies being part of the machinery of human rights abuse. Nor is it consistent with the Gospel of Jesus, the Rev. James C. Harrington...

www.statesman.com

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · Sep 14

I do a 3:1 white vinegar to water brine with 1/3 cup of salt for each 3 cups of vinegar. I looooove dill, so I also add 1/2 tsp of dill seed and one clove of garlic to each jar. You could totally omit those, though, or swap them for other spices depending on taste.

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · Sep 13

Continuing to put up summer. Today was pickled hot peppers. These are my favorite topping for burgers and tacos.

I hope you have a good weekend. Out of spite, if necessary.

A bowl of cut hot peppers of various types

Small jars of pickled hot peppers cooling on the counter

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · Sep 11

The first, second, and third sentence of the post are connected :)

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · Sep 11

(3/3) He was a terrible person. His death was terrible. The ripple effects of it are and will be, likewise, terrible.

And, the approach remains the same: stay connected to community. Remember your self care. Ground/center/shield. Speak out on behalf of the most vulnerable.

Hold the line.

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · Sep 11

(2/3) You're not a bad person if you're struggling to find sympathy. It just means you have a moral compass and can recognize when someone is in complete violation of anything resembling an ethical life.

The whole situation is terrible...

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · Sep 11

Two things can be true at once. We can hate gun violence, and not wish it on anyone. And, we can be without sympathy or empathy for someone who used their pulpit and influence to stoke division, glory in the suffering of others, attack our values, and fan the flames of intolerance.

(1/3)

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · Sep 8

She definitely has a great Manager face. Lol

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · Sep 8

First day back at work and I'm negotiating with a little furry menace for the return of my laptop. #CatSky

Amber, a large tortoiseshell cat, sits on Irene's laptop with a judgemental expression on her face

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · Sep 6

Back from Iceland and glad to be mucking about in the kitchen again. Broccoli cheese (vegan) strudel for lunch. Because wrapping food in phyllo immediately improves said food by a good 50%. I don't make the rules.

Broccoli cheese strudel fresh from the oven

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · Aug 18

Thank you!

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · Aug 18

Thank you! And yes - I'm every single one of those in-jokes too 🤣

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · Aug 18

New blog this morning! This is one of my columns for the Frederick News-Post as part of their Words of Faith section. As always, I'm grateful to the FNP for including Pagan clergy in their roster.

tinyurl.com/4xz6e4t8

#PaganSky #HeathenSky

A photo of a campfire. Text on the image reads "You might be Pagan if..."

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · Aug 16

GP Day 16: This is the first year the grapevines really went for it (this is primarily just ONE grapevine's fruit) and we harvested slightly over 11 pounds of grapes. I am so grateful and looking forward to turning these into grape preserves 😍

#GratitudeProject2025

A photo of ziplock bags full of dark red wine grapes

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thank you!!

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · Aug 14

Huzzah! Pre-Orders are open for "Foundations of Witchcraft: A Blackfeather Mystery School Manual"! Slated for release through Crossed Crow Books for August of 2026. A fully comprehensive 1st year training in witchcraft & spiritwork.

Order here: www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed...

#WitchSky

A promotional graphic showing a black and gold book titled "Foundations of Witchcraft."

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Irene Glasse @glassewitch.bsky.social · Aug 11

These beautiful cool mornings have been such a glorious break from the heat. I love this part of the harvest season.

A cluster of wine grapes on the vine backlit by the morning sun shining through grape leaves

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