Welcome to Maven Musings

Here's where I share my thoughts about the things that interest me. I tend to focus on the mayhem and magic of being a midlife woman but every now and then I get on a soapbox about something totally random.

There's no schedule for posting; just my own inclination to write when the mood strikes. I hope you enjoy!

Photo of Cairelle at West Kennett Long Barrow

Cairelle Perilloux

May 12 min

Beltaine Blessings

May is such a glorious month, isn't it? Taurus is in full reign over her earthly domain and her vibrant energy shows through in all the...

Cairelle Perilloux

Nov 2, 20234 min

Grandmothers

I hail, as do all women, from a sacred and powerful legacy of grandmothers. I sing the blood song that lies deep within, passed down to...

Cairelle Perilloux

Sep 1, 20232 min

Acquiescence

It was a very dark time for me and I was called to work with The Morrigan, I suspect to bring forth more of my inner warrior.

Cairelle Perilloux

Aug 8, 20235 min

Born to Wander

In late 1970, my 20-year-old bohemian-natured mother packed three-year-old me, my infant sister, and our poodle Angel into a Fawn Beige...

Cairelle Perilloux

Jun 28, 20234 min

A Silent Assassin: Blood Clots

Think for a moment: what do you know about blood clots? In my previous post, I discussed my personal experience of nearly dying in...

Cairelle Perilloux

Jun 27, 20239 min

How I Almost Died in a Kilkenny Pub

It happened so quickly and I will never forget the moment. I'd been in Ireland for a couple of weeks, driving for hours at a time,...

Cairelle Perilloux

Jun 21, 20232 min

Tigress Solstice

I light a candle for you, Tigress, on this longest day, and call to you to Come forth and take respite in the Tall cool grass of our...

Cairelle Perilloux

Jun 16, 20231 min

Hello and Welcome!

Hello there, thanks for checking out my new home on the www! I'll be posting here on occasion about all things genealogy, travel, Goddess...