Folk Wisdom... Folk Arts... and words that want to be shared

Poetry from Claire Sylvan’s book, Turnings

Eat the Fear

Eat every blessed moment.
Gnaw the edges of the tough ones,
Spit out the woody fibre
That will not break you down.

Open wide, take in
Every ever-loving juicy thing,
And chew it till it drips
All down your steadfast chin.

Let every cell...

When we reach this time of year when the days are starting to give way to the evenings more quickly, the slightly cooler nights invite back warmer choices of food. It’s not yet time for full fall fare, but dishes with oven time seem reasonable again. This is the time of year my grammama...

As we begin our move away from August and roll into September, it's a grand time of year to make the most of all the beautiful flowers and herbs we've been enjoying through the summer months. It’s also the time of year we start preparing for a different season.

Loose incense is a wonderful...

Inko Proev was born in Bulgaria which sparked his love for nature, the sky & moon, and ancient history. His photography reflects this love. He began exploring ways to meet the moon through the camera and extended this exploration into a variety of subjects. He now resides in the Ottawa area...

Volunteer Spotlight

Those who participate in our MiddleWorld Mysteries program may have met Cheryl at one of our many community events. She has assisted programs and helped with special gatherings. Cheryl has volunteered at markets, helped supply energy and monies towards repair of our many cast...