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Writer, editor and photographer.

My websites include Lisa Mannetti www.lisamannetti.com and The Chancery House www.thechanceryhouse.com

I've written several short stories and am currently writing a book set on Mt. Everest. My novel, The Gentling Box, has been

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Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Why Tarot cards work: 1 of 5
I've been reading the cards for a long time. My first deck was a gift from a friend when I was about 15 and it turned out to be so uncannily accurate it scared me and I tossed the deck and the accompanying hardcover book away.Flash-forward to 15 years later: I was working on a novel set in 19th century Hungary and Romania abo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) What is scrying and how to scry: 1 of 5
Scrying is one of the oldest techniques used to connect to one's inner knowing.It's a psychic toolit can assist in divining the future, in gaining greater insight into the present and it can link you to unconscious impulses buried in the past.Most commonly it's done with a crystal ballthough anything can be used from a drop o... More..
Religion & Spirituality > New Age Concepts Psychometry: How to develop your skill and intuition: 1 of 3
Psychometry is an intuitive technique that involves holding or touching objects or photographs to gather information. It's the same skill that many psychic detectives use.The idea behind psychometry is that objects, over time, will absorb whatever vibrations are around them or embedded through use.Examples of common objects t... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Best ways to get married on a budget: 28 of 73
Elegance. Accolades. A dream-day wedding for under $2500.My husband and I did it and we had 100 guests. Our friends and family talked about how unique and lovely our wedding was for months afterwards. No, we didn't get married at home; we tied the knot at The Coveleigh Club, a gorgeous 19th century mansion overlooking the Sou... More..
Relationships & Family > Talking with Teens & Children Things you should never have to ask your teen: 4 of 9
What parent wants to ask questions about drugs? It's more like duty than conversation; there's no good way to open the topic and it's not only uncomfortable to discuss (for both kids and parents), it sure doesn't feel like love or concern.In my own case, when I went off to college at age 17, one of my mother's biggest worries... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena The haunted Lizzie Borden house, Massachusetts: 1 of 2
The house is very high and narrow and my first reaction to it is utterly visceral: I feel it like a blow to my stomach that stops my breathing. But how can this be? It's so plain, so drab, not a bit of ornament: No towers or gables or widow's walk. It's just a house: The windows are tall and thin, the wooden clapboards are pa... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Mother's Day without your mother: 10 of 11
It's three years since my mother died.The first night of her wake was May 9, 2004Mother's Day that year. I couldn't wait to see her again. It sounds crazy-it is crazy-because I was devastated at her loss; and yet, I couldn't wait to see her that night even in if was in her coffin, even if she was gone. .I sort of didn't give ... More..