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Without naming any specifically… Weekly Recap 8/17/2026
I love conspiracy theories. I mean, I don’t believe all of them, but I certainly do find it enjoyable to read about them. Some of them even turn out to be true in the long run. As a general rule of thumb with such things, I find it is helpful to keep an attitude of:…
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Common Scams for Authors, Artists, and Musicians
From book clubs and paid playlists to fake publishing houses, there are a number of scams targeting authors, musicians, artists, and other creative people today. If you know what to look for, they can’t disappoint you or waste your time.
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How about these apples…? Weekly Recap 8/10/2026
Let’s say that tomorrow, you’re going to magically have the ability to send a message back to your past self. You’ve got 24 hours to plan what you’ll say, but you’re limited to just three words. This is a one-time opportunity—no take backs, no second chances, no refunds. Oh, and to prevent cheating, we’ll say…
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It is impossible… Weekly Recap 8/3/2026
I don’t have a favorite quote, but here’s a good one: “It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.” -Epictetus Gotta love that stoic wisdom, right? Of course, the original quote was in Greek and the line above is just a common English translation… but I think it still…
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In utopian stories, villains are often the most relatable… Weekly Recap 7/27/2026
An interesting thing happens when stories are told about more “evolved” humans: if you tell them for long enough, they get boring. The characters can be too good. The audience—people with flaws—loses the ability to relate. It’s easy to idealize for a moment or two, but there are only so many different ways you can…
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Do piles of books count? Weekly Recap 7/20/2026
Do piles of books count as an asthetic? What about the idea that every flat, horizontal surface has the potential to be an altar? Selene and I ran out of bookshelf space years ago. We’ve bought more, but it’s a constant battle between finding space for deities and finding space for more books. From where…
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A cat, obviously… Weekly Recap 7/13/2026
It has long been decided that cats figured out the secret to existence. If I could be any animal for a week, it would be a cat—but an indoor cat that owns loving humans. Good morning and happy Monday, friends! Some new stuff for your enjoyment: I made incense earlier in the week in an…
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Summer Magick Fest 2026 Recap
Grab a cup of tea and hang out with me for a while as I share the details of this magickal event: Summer Magick Fest 2026 in Orlando, FL.
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A little struggle is good… Weekly Recap 7/6/2026
I once heard someone say: “A little struggle is good.” When you work for something, you value it more. You learn. You become better. Easy come, easy go, right? By that same token, a little chaos is a positive thing. Perfectly ordered systems tend to get boring. Of course… chaos could actually just be order…
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Why neglect the gut? Weekly Recap 6/29/2026
Why is it so hard to go with our gut? I’ll tell you why—or at least, my opinion. Society conditions us out of it. Starting in early childhood, school teaches us to focus on facts, not feelings. Intuition itself is generally disregarded. Also, the most basic levels of science prioritize empirical evidence, programming us to…
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Tomatoes, man… Weekly Recap 6/22/2026
For the longest time, I hated tomatoes. I mean, I absolutely detested them. If I ever saw any little red bits swimming around my food, I would pick them out or push them off to the side. Until one day, perhaps in my 20’s, I accidentally bit into one. I thought, “hmm… maybe I don’t…
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Christopher Penczak and The Goddess of the Cauldron – Ep. 3
Christopher Penczak is an author, witch, teacher, minister, and co-founder of the Temple of Witchcraft. In this epsiode, he returns to M3 to discuss his latest work, The Goddess of The Cauldron, explore the writing process, and share insights on teaching.
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