Etched in Granite 2/9

Mj Pettengill

Sep 6, 20221 min read

No Bridge Is Too Far: A Tribute

She was an angel who appeared at the right time.

What's New? Mark the Date For Upcoming Classes and Events

Mj Pettengill

Aug 28, 20222 min read

What's New? Mark the Date For Upcoming Classes and Events

As a perennial hermitess, this is bearable— even preferable—but the time has come to emerge from the cocoon.

A Note Inside a Coat: Foundlings ~ From the Author's Pen

Mj Pettengill

Aug 22, 20223 min read

A Note Inside a Coat: Foundlings ~ From the Author's Pen

Do you know what a foundling is?

Mj Pettengill

Jun 30, 20225 min read

Where the Magic Tree Stands

Until meeting Samuel, I was unaware that I had left a vital part of my soul in the heart of that tree.

From the Author's Pen: The Fate of Dolly May McGinnis

Mj Pettengill

Jun 21, 20223 min read

From the Author's Pen: The Fate of Dolly May McGinnis

I find my way to the truth. It’s there; it waits patiently for relief from rage left unexpressed.

Mj Pettengill

Jun 19, 20224 min read

Hope Searching for Its Heart

With Abigail, I shared gratitude when my father gave me this doll. And like Abigail, my doll meant more after my father’s passing.

Mj Pettengill

May 27, 20222 min read

How Were We to Know?

It was oddly festive for such an unfortunate event.

Mj Pettengill

May 8, 20222 min read

Raw, Wild Imperfection

Before Death’s final blow, she was but a flower that never faded, showin’ me the fierceness of a mother’s love.

Mj Pettengill

Apr 22, 20221 min read

The Heart of the Tree

There wasn’t a better place for untanglin’ thoughts and bein’ amongst clouds.

Mj Pettengill

Apr 12, 20222 min read

Fall River: More Than Lizzie Borden

We cannot heal what we are unwilling to look at or afraid to know.

Mj Pettengill

Mar 16, 20224 min read

Last Footprint Upon the Soil

We were not rich, but we were content, imperfect, and lovingly frayed around the edges.

Mj Pettengill

Feb 8, 20222 min read

Her Faith Kept Her Free

Before Death’s final blow, she was but a flower that never faded, showin’ me the fierceness of a mother’s love.

Mj Pettengill

Jan 25, 20223 min read

Until Then, the Angels Would Do

I admired the courage of the wayward girl, the one who left snow angels in our winter garden.

A Path Adorned With Snow Angels: An Inmate's First Christmas

Mj Pettengill

Dec 18, 20213 min read

A Path Adorned With Snow Angels: An Inmate's First Christmas

May we always care about the truth. And may we not allow fear to lead the way.

Mj Pettengill

Dec 11, 20211 min read

From the Author's Pen: Quoting Nellie

...bringing me home to Cold River.

Christmas in the Village Studio Event / Books & Nature's Merries

Mj Pettengill

Dec 1, 20212 min read

Christmas in the Village Studio Event / Books & Nature's Merries

If you are around the village over the weekend, please stop in.

Mj Pettengill

Nov 24, 20212 min read

Good Thoughts for Weary Minds

...may this food provide strength and energy for our tired limbs and good thoughts for our weary minds...

Mj Pettengill

Nov 1, 20216 min read

One More Chance to Pray

“I am with child.” My temples pounded. All strength was gone.

Marya of the Wood: In the Wilds of North Sandwich

Mj Pettengill

Oct 19, 20213 min read

Marya of the Wood: In the Wilds of North Sandwich

It is time to rest, to reflect on the past season, find the creative, dark womb, and curl up beside the fire.

Mj Pettengill

Oct 16, 20215 min read

When I Am Laid in Earth

The primary source of collective and individual trauma related to the County Farm is rooted in profound unawareness.

Mj Pettengill

Down from the Tree - Book Three Samuel J. Hodgdon II A Boy ~ A Vision ~ A Knowing Tree The Journey Continues

Down from the Tree - Book Three
Samuel J. Hodgdon II
A Boy ~ A Vision ~ A Knowing Tree
The Journey Continues