At first, I second guessed this one--then, I remembered who y'all are at heart. Batchildren. Beautiful, wild souls who might want to snuggle up and hear a little Gran-Witch thoughts about living.

Love y'all like children, Seba

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To purchase my book, Farmcraft: An Ecology of Witchfolk, go to one of the following (although it’s available elsewhere):

https://farmerish.net/product/farmcraft-an-ecology-of-witchfolk/

https://store.bookbaby.com/book/farmcraft?srsltid=AfmBOor0QIGYS057hQSnyT_C5WBNGjNXM_A21jIEgY6gOssYvXtbQESn

https://www.amazon.com/Farmcraft-Ecology-Witchfolk-Katharyn-Privett/dp/B0H864Z1WZ

I've been thinking a lot about what we give up, what we allow to slip away, and what can actually be stolen from us. I assure you, Batchildren: your magic cannot be stolen. I know it feels that way sometimes, especially when we love someone. But you can always refuse, especially when it comes to your light.

Be careful what you concede to losing.

Love y'all like chicken,
Seba

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To purchase my book, Farmcraft: An Ecology of Witchfolk, go to one of the following (although it’s available elsewhere):

https://farmerish.net/product/farmcraft-an-ecology-of-witchfolk/

https://store.bookbaby.com/book/farmcraft?srsltid=AfmBOor0QIGYS057hQSnyT_C5WBNGjNXM_A21jIEgY6gOssYvXtbQESn

https://www.amazon.com/Farmcraft-Ecology-Witchfolk-Katharyn-Privett/dp/B0H864Z1WZ

Y'all, if you listened to my porch talk on Patreon the other day, you already know where we are going here. Thanks to everyone who attended the online book launch for Farmcraft: An Ecology of Witchfolk, y'all are precious!

In this episode, we are digging in deep: what is the difference in timing, intuition, and kairos? Understanding these nuances is an especially critical tool to have in your Craft box.

Hope this one helps, especially when lightening strikes.

Love y'all like chicken,
Seba

To purchase my book, go to one of the following (although it’s available elsewhere):

https://farmerish.net/product/farmcraft-an-ecology-of-witchfolk/

https://store.bookbaby.com/book/farmcraft?srsltid=AfmBOor0QIGYS057hQSnyT_C5WBNGjNXM_A21jIEgY6gOssYvXtbQESn

https://www.amazon.com/Farmcraft-Ecology-Witchfolk-Katharyn-Privett/dp/B0H864Z1WZ

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Y'all, I thought we'd sink into something a bit more Witchy, as I reckon we are all super tired these days. This one matters, much more than you might think.

Also, I stopped fighting the cicadas at the end of this episode. They were so damn loud right outside the window. If you listen close in the last five minutes or so, you'll hear them.

Love y'all like chicken,
Seba

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Part II: Y’all, It’s been a while (and now I can hear the song by Staind in my head) since I’ve had to actually deploy my sword.  As a Crone, as a grandma, I thought this was over.  Ah, the folly of a Gen-X Witch.

And I’m ready.  But it does occur to me that I’ve talked with y’all about dropping grief and lifting steel, but I haven’t gone in deep on how to prepare.  This extra long episode digs into that—sorry about how long I went—but it was time to share it.

Don’t ever say die, Batchildren.  Snuggle in close on the porch and let’s strategize, shall we? 

I'm leaving this release open for all levels. Y'all all need this one. xoxo

Love y’all like chicken,
Seba

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Y’all, It’s been a while (and now I can hear the song by Staind in my head) since I’ve had to actually deploy my sword.  As a Crone, as a grandma, I thought this was over.  Ah, the folly of a Gen-X Witch.

And I’m ready.  But it does occur to me that I’ve talked with y’all about dropping grief and lifting steel, but I haven’t gone in deep on how to prepare.  This extra long episode digs into that—sorry about how long I went—but it was time to share it.

Don’t ever say die, Batchildren.  Snuggle in close on the porch and let’s strategize, shall we? 

I'm leaving this release open for all levels. Y'all all need this one. xoxo

Love y’all like chicken,
Seba

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Hey, y'all, I hope you had a wonderful Summer Solstice/Litha! Thank you again for letting me take that weekend off-- I really needed to focus and be in that moment.

We talked from the porch about this jumping off place for the second half of the year and I have thoughts about what that means, especially for this old witch. In considering the time to stop just holding the door against asshattery, it has occurred to me that I had misplaced my sword.

It was packed away, a bit dusty, but I found it.

Love y'all like chicken! Seba

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Y'all, it's sweltering down here. I saw stars today, and not the fun kind, working out in the yard.

Let's talk about Midsummer, aka Litha, and the harvests we forget to revel in as the longest night approaches.

There's only one way to go from there, Batchildren. I plan to wallow in every sweaty moment of it.

Love y'all like chicken,
Seba

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This one is a bit short, y'all, as I am still cleaning up the aftermath of a freak storm out here. I know y'all remember me saying that "something wicked this way comes," and turns out it to be right on the money.

But I've got a plan. Hope y'all are hanging in there--hope you enjoyed my weird ramble in the clover last night over on Patreon--and I'm standing right back up with a walking stick.

Love y'all like chicken, as always,
Seba

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Sorry, y'all: it was time. I've watched Witches let go of their magic click by click and needed to finally speak to this issue.

So, what is the relationship between art and magic? And, more importantly: what are the threats to that sacred connection?

Send me your thoughts on this one.

Also, and this is important: thank you so much for supporting this podcast. It's one of the ways that I attempt "art," and you are the reason I keep going. Love y'all like chicken!

xoxo Seba

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Beltane cupcakes!

What’s a kitchen witch to do when her favorite pickled ginger is not in stock? You know the answer. Here’s my version of pickled ginger, made special with a bit of dried hibiscus flowers from the garden.

Winter nights are rough, y’all.  I’m a spring baby and ridiculously seasonal, meaning I may seem fine, but deep down inside I’m sobbing in my pillow like a child.  My grandma was like this, too—just cannot seem to get right in the colder months. 

Okay, y’all. Sometimes we are just flat out worn down by the world and don’t have the time to make EVERYTHING from scratch. So here you are, beaten by work and chilled to the bone and hungry as hell. Well. If you have frozen ravioli, cheese, and some sort of pasta sauce: you’ve got this.

Y’all, it has taken me 53 years to make pepper jelly. I’ve made almost every other kind under the sun, but the omission of this one has almost lost my Southern card for me. That’s alright: better late than never.

For about three years, I was under a cornbread curse. Yup. I couldn’t remember the ratios of the recipe, more than anything, but also tried to use an off-brand flour and baking powder. No matter what I did, the cornbread (while okay) was not the one that made me swoon.