Folk Wisdom... Folk Arts... and words that want to be shared
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Settle in, grab a cup of tea, read on and let the wondering begin.Ā
We're sharing stories, happenings, divinations, poetry and more.
We aren't in a hurry, sometimes the greatest treasuresĀ are the little things that happen in between the moments.
By Penny Reed
All day, I noticed the pull from the forest. Its sweet smells and hidden mysteries haunting my thoughts and tugging on my soul.
I committed to listening no matter what the day would bring forward. As I was preparing to leave, my drum called out to come along. I gathered them up...
By Penny Reed
I have been trying to determine the best time to walk in the woods for weeks. I’ve tried multiple times, from early morning to late afternoon.
So far, I have discovered no difference in mosquito activity.
I'm unsure if it's a sign of aging or an actual increase in local...
By Penny Reed
The meadow greeted me in all its fullness.
Sounds of busy insects, sweet earthy smells, and rich shades of green in the grasses, wildflowers and small shrubs frolicked through my senses. The joyful blossoms of daisies, tickseed and vipers bugloss decorated the landscape in a...
by Penny Reed
Whispers from the other ways called to my feet.
I found myself parked on the side of a busy road eyeing a small but well-worn path that led into the woods. The path was narrow, branches and leaves touched my skin as I moved curiously forward. I started looking for a spot that would...
By Penny Reed
The winds of change descended upon me, and I found myself staying with my parents as I helped my mother recover from major surgery.
It was clear that my ageing parents needed more assistance than previously thought. What was intended to be a several-day visit grew into a much longer...
By Penny Reed
The sun was bright and warm, and the air was crisp and fresh. The sweet scent of the waking woods was faint on each breath stoking a tiny ember deep in my belly.
The frozen earth firm beneath each step. I marvelled at the beautiful icy earth crystalline eruptions that were present...
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