edited/updated August 2011 . . . .

BY THE WAY I have recently found myself enjoying snippets of "Firework" by Katie Perry (?) as I pass by places that are playing it. I don't think I'd like the album, or anything, but I am really starting to like that song . . . . . . . and Adele. I am mad crazy about Adele.

I have cleaned up the previous witch blogs to keep them as concise as I can manage!

Check out SW 3.5 for the alligator clips - those the the thing I wish most for in all the world & have such trouble finding! syrenmyst found me several black ones (eeee!) but if you come across some colorful ones or anything, I'm still collecting - just not in desperate need anymore!

Kiddo - now 2 and 7 months - still loves Turtles and also Dora, Bear in the Big Blue House, Between the Lions & Veggietales.

I am still experimenting with Lavender in foods & drinks.

OH - I have never had the chance to try one of those bath bomb thingies. I know Lush sells them, but any other variation would be loved just as much!

Homemade treats & recipes are awesome!

And I love knits and any homemade stuff. All my wishlists are really just help for you to get an idea of what I like. You can make - or have a minion make - something or go with a different (cheaper) brand, or whatever. For instance - I marked Dagoba and Divine chocolates. I love 'em, they are amazing and have the added benefit of being Fair Trade/"green" but that doesn't mean that I won't enjoy a bar of Ghirdelli (sp?) or something else that's more like $1 a bar rather than $3-5 a bar

What level of nudity are you fine with on items? Living with parents atm and have a 2 year old, so I'm a bit cautious on the nudity or naughty things. If for some reason you think I'd really like it & it can be somewhat disguised/covered up for the general mailing purposes, go ahead, but CAUTION is a key word here!

GENTLY USED ITEMS Thrift stores, garage sales, whatever, have at it! As long as throwing it the wash or wiping it with a wet rag will take care of things, I'm good to go. (Daughter wears size 3T[ kid shoes 8] and I wear M/L [12/14 and size 7.5 shoes]) Puzzles, toys, books, clothes, DVDs, CD's, whatever! And if you or a relative or a neighbor have any Fischer Price Little People lying around unloved in a basement/garage . .. .

Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounce sizes? Sure! (check my etsy wishlist) any kind of thyme, basil, garlic, cumin . . . or surprise me with anything BUT peppers!

Do you like any particular kinds of green or black teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk? I dunno about bulk, but I'm a big fan of chai and also of green & white teas (preferably with some fruit flavor, but in any form, really) A number of ideas on my amazon list . . .

Favorite snack foods Dark chocolate. cheese. I like corn chips (no extra flavors please!) and pita or bagel chips (garlic and/or salt). I also love sun chips. uhm - and my friend Derick makes awesome homemade Italian bread (with sea salt on the top!) & garlic butter that I could just eat slice after slice all night long (and have done so when the guys come over & he brings the bread & garlic butter) swoon. It is amazing stuff and someday I shall find him a wife on that basis alone.

Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random? I have no ipod-type thing (as of yet) but here are the first 13 CD's/Concert DVD's I could find hanging around the front rooms . . .

Robert Plant - Band of Joy

Jane Monheit

Evanescence

FaerieCon 2007 (variety CD)

rodrigo y gabriela

RiverDance

Loreena McKennitt

U2

Bombay Bellywood

Putumayo's World Playground (variety CD)

Johnny Cash

Discovery Channel Tour of Music (variety CD)

In Classical Mood (variety CD)

candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay?

Candles are a big yes! I have some favorites marked at amazon and/or etsy . .. No melts, though,please!

Ebooks? No thank you

Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? NEED ?Well, maybe not so much need, but I can always find a good use for another nifty box! Check my blog and/or Q'aire for ideas of what I like. Simple is OK!

favorite artists or specific paintings?

I'm pretty sure I've got this one in my blog from last time but . . . The Frouds, Ansel Adams, Vincent Van Gogh, Keith Parkinson, Edward Gorey, Charles Vess . . . Klimpt, Monet, Ansel Adams, Jim Brandenburg, there's more, I know there is!

Booze? I understand that it's illegal to send booze across state lines? Of course you can always bake it into some baked goods I also mention Bro's Drake in my blog - but that would be most of your price cap

Do you like those little crocheted dolls? You know the ones! They have a Japanese name! [amurigami] Since you mentioned LITTLE, yes, that works We don't have much space for odds & ends around here. I saw someone do various members of Serenity/Firefly . . . and there's always Dr.Who (preferably the David Tennant version, or maybe just the Tardis . ..) Wolverine . .. Anyone/anything who shows up on my lists/blog somewhere is probably a good thought. Or Dora for the daughter or the Tom Baker Dr for hubs . . .

lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, After years of clear lip balm, I am experimenting with color . . . dark reds, wine/burgundy, and reddish purples are what I've been looking at . . .

What's your favorite animal? I love wolves, gryphons, dragons, dragonflies, butterflies, hummingbirds, ocelots, hawks, owls . . . and Daughter loves turtles and polar bears and pandas and penguins

Sock Dreams? Check my amazon list

Do you like wearing things in your hair? I could use some scrungies & barrettes & I mentioned the "alligator clip" in a different blog entry. Usually I go for easily matched colors - blue, black, brown, gray. Although it's fun to have some more obvious colors, too.

What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid? I tend not to scent my home, because hubs has BAD sinuses. I do, however, use an oil warmer in the bathroom on occasion, when I have time to really soak & know that the 2 year-old isn't likely to come in ... I like mostly the same sort of scents that I like for perfume: lavender, vanilla, jasmine, musk, amber, etc . ..

What are your thoughts on comics? Amazon list The one thing comic related that isn't mentioned on Amazon is my love for Wolverine (that totally pre-dates Hugh, although he's awesome too!)