HOMEGROWN MAGIC FROM ALABAMA
We have a micro farm where I do most of my own learning. Focusing on relatively small farming practices, everything we have is tiny: our bantam chickens, our miniature trees, and a smaller high tunnel than most could consider “high.” We operate on just under two acres of land–the most magical, sacred, hidden little spot in our neck of the woods. My life here, with all of its spots, bruises, musings and minor miracles are the fodder for this blog. After all, it was the place where I nearly died–and the land where I learned to live again.
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Fair warning: This blog has been through the wringer. (Twice!)
I have grown here, struggled here, broken down here, celebrated here. Everything I’ve written is now in archives, where the voices of the past should be. As a crone, I’ve gone through those boxes of years and learned more than I ever thought possible. It doesn’t seem right to hide them, so I’ve left them over in the proverbial “archived attic,” as it were. All content has been released–as have the ghosts of my past.
And now, it’s time for new witchy adventures.
I’m not sure what that will look like as of yet. I predict that I will share more of who I am now, more recipes that feed the soul, more gardening practices that do not ravage the earth, more spiritual musings and possibly a few chicken videos. More than anything, I need my little witch cottage back. I’ve decided against purple paint–green is so my color now–but you might find some lavender hues around the door, just so you know where you’ve landed.
Oh, and I’ve started a podcast. Check it out!
Welcome to my home. It’s been a long time. The witch is in–and plans to stay.
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LIKE OUR SASSY WITCHY CHICKEN ART? SO DO WE!
MEET:
Jenni/Artist and Owner of: THE PAINTED RUBY
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jenni painted our chicken with attitude! Her work is all original and inspired by her own witchy, magical life. You can find her gorgeous work (including jewelry and handmade dreamcatchers) at The Painted Ruby!
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PROBLEMS WITH THE SITE? LIKE THE STYLE? ALL BLAME AND PRAISE GO TO:
Wulbrand being generally awesome.
ABOUT THE TECH GUY
Wulfbrand has been a student of Seba’s since the bad old days. He’s a geeky, fantabulous witch that knows a thing or three about technology. He flies airplanes, builds computers, plays competitive video games, fights in full medieval armor, and basically has way too many hobbies.
Some people might say he’s pretty good at making websites and editing podcasts, too, but that’s just, like, your opinon, man.
He’s currently working on another side project, Canis Aves Computers. If you need a computer built or website designed feel free to reach out.
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OUR DOWNHOME INTRO AND OUTRO WERE MADE SPECIAL BY:
Musician, Solar-Tech Guru and Hippie/Philosopher Len Cochran
ABOUT THE MUSIC GUY
Ah, but they grow up fast. This audacious human spent quite a lot of time in my home growing up—best buds with my oldest—and we have philosophized long into the nights for over a decade of evenings about trees, life, politics, and more. (He played my wedding march on his guitar for us back in 2008 when he was just a teen!) After coming back from Colorado, Len agreed to help an ol’ gal out and create an original soundtrack for our podcast. Deeply invested in sustainability, creative, and skilled on multiple musical instruments and the haunted poetry of the Deep South, we are tickled pink that his unique sound has graced our site. Y’all give him a shot at throwing together an original soundbite!