Ruth Clydesdale
@witch-hare.bsky.social
Writer and lecturer on esoterica. Author of: Secret Wisdom (Arcturus, 2021), Magic and Witchcraft, An Illustrated History (Arcturus, 2022). I lurk rather than post.
Hoping a couple of pints hastens your full recovery. 🍻
December 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Hoping a couple of pints hastens your full recovery. 🍻
The Long Fox winked at me, and I ordered a set. These look glorious, Maria! Have a wonderful Yule. 🕯️🦊🦉💚
December 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The Long Fox winked at me, and I ordered a set. These look glorious, Maria! Have a wonderful Yule. 🕯️🦊🦉💚
Thank you for these, which I've really enjoyed. Wonderful illustrations! Fascinating to read the very-much-of-its-time information.
Now I'm salivating at the thought of an elf-shot charm.
Now I'm salivating at the thought of an elf-shot charm.
December 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Thank you for these, which I've really enjoyed. Wonderful illustrations! Fascinating to read the very-much-of-its-time information.
Now I'm salivating at the thought of an elf-shot charm.
Now I'm salivating at the thought of an elf-shot charm.
I still miss ichiroya. 💙
December 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I still miss ichiroya. 💙
... 'a salt-line blur between the river of reality and the sea of lost things.' Oh so beautiful, poignant and true.
December 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
... 'a salt-line blur between the river of reality and the sea of lost things.' Oh so beautiful, poignant and true.
Thank you - you too, my friend.
December 13, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Thank you - you too, my friend.
I believe it's not so easy to get off a ghost tram. Goodnight Hookland, rest well.
December 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I believe it's not so easy to get off a ghost tram. Goodnight Hookland, rest well.
What a delightful kimono and story - thank you!
December 10, 2025 at 11:21 PM
What a delightful kimono and story - thank you!
That's good news. Sending Bear healing thoughts, and strength to you.
December 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
That's good news. Sending Bear healing thoughts, and strength to you.
Thanks for the update - I'd been worrying. May Bear be fully well again soon.🕯️
December 4, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Thanks for the update - I'd been worrying. May Bear be fully well again soon.🕯️
Err... yes, we do, and so do some people who will receive them. For the others, they will be salutary. Goodnight Hookland, wishing you restful hours.
December 4, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Err... yes, we do, and so do some people who will receive them. For the others, they will be salutary. Goodnight Hookland, wishing you restful hours.
Please, a thousand voices beg you to bring out Hookland Christmas cards!
December 3, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Please, a thousand voices beg you to bring out Hookland Christmas cards!
Almost instantly rather than soonish, please! But massively welcome and much needed whenever you write it. 🙏
December 3, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Almost instantly rather than soonish, please! But massively welcome and much needed whenever you write it. 🙏
(1) is basically cheese sauce! I eat more cheese than most would think possible, but for some reason these recipes don't tempt me.
December 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
(1) is basically cheese sauce! I eat more cheese than most would think possible, but for some reason these recipes don't tempt me.
Much love, sympathy and strong hopes for a happy outcome. 💙
November 30, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Much love, sympathy and strong hopes for a happy outcome. 💙
Oh no. Prayers are winging through the ether. 💙
November 29, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Oh no. Prayers are winging through the ether. 💙
It's good, but Noggin is perfect. 🥰
November 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
It's good, but Noggin is perfect. 🥰
Our local saint is definitely of this kind, and I've prayed to her as such for years.
November 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Our local saint is definitely of this kind, and I've prayed to her as such for years.
You know you have mine. May the massed powers of the Hookland community soothe and heal. 💙
November 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
You know you have mine. May the massed powers of the Hookland community soothe and heal. 💙
Glorious! A touch of Blake in the spiralling flame? Thanks Maria, we all need hope right now. 🦉🧡
November 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Glorious! A touch of Blake in the spiralling flame? Thanks Maria, we all need hope right now. 🦉🧡
Oh Hookland - from smiles to tears in a few words, as so often. May sleep lift away pain tonight. 💙
November 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Oh Hookland - from smiles to tears in a few words, as so often. May sleep lift away pain tonight. 💙
It seems to be an entire ecosystem of spirits. Deep amazement!
November 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
It seems to be an entire ecosystem of spirits. Deep amazement!
Hope you're soon looking out at familiar views from home windows.
November 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Hope you're soon looking out at familiar views from home windows.
Though on reflection, Kitty realises it explains a lot about her Nanna. Goodnight Hookland, dream well.
November 7, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Though on reflection, Kitty realises it explains a lot about her Nanna. Goodnight Hookland, dream well.