Category: observation
Posted on May 1, 2022
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Bealtaine 2022 As is traditional, we started our Bealtaine celebrations last night. Bealtaine, never Beltane, to honour the very living Irish traditions (and language!) the word comes from. Yes, I’ve called it Beltane in the past. No, I shouldn’t have done. When you know… Continue Reading “Birds at Bealtaine”
Category: Nature, observation, pagan, Witchcraft, writingTags: bealtaine, Bealtaine 2022, Bealtaine not Beltane, Beltane, Irish inspired Paganism, Irish tradition, May 1st, May Day, nature, pagan, paganism, writing
Posted on February 7, 2022
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Waxing Crescent – First Quarter Last night it seemed so bright and strong A bow of light A bower capable of Lifting the world As I glided home along motorways Lokabrenna searing my eyes By my side the whole way Orion’s companion A torch… Continue Reading “Moon Day Mondays”
Category: health, mental health, Nature, observation, pagan, poetry, WitchcraftTags: crescent moon, first quarter, Lokean, magic, monday, monday blogs, mondayblogs, moon, moon phases, pagan, poem, poems, Poet, poetry, poets, spirituality, writing
Posted on August 16, 2020
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I used to roll my eyes at people who avoided the news. I saw it as a kind of “head in the sand” mentality. Refusing to accept facts. Living in a dream world. Frankly, I was a bit of a tool about it. Over… Continue Reading “Avoiding the News”
Category: mental health, observation, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: anxiety, Coronavirus, covid-19, fact checking, information, lockdown, mental health, pandemic, propaganda, quarantine, sunday, the news, writing
Posted on April 11, 2020
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When, in Britain, has it ever Been so balmy Calm in March and April? Warm sun, some wind but nothing really too Forceful, Smatterings of rain but hardly April showers. No deluge No late frosts I’d happily plant my summer bulbs out If I… Continue Reading “NaPoWriMo Day 5: Piss-Taking Weather”
Category: observation, poetry, UncategorizedTags: Coronavirus, covid-19, GloPoWriMo, GloPoWriMo 2020, isolation, lockdown, napowrimo, NaPoWriMo 2020, nature, poem, poems, Poet, poetry, poets, spring, springtime, sun, weather
Posted on April 5, 2020
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Just a few of the things in my garden right now.
Category: gardening, Nature, observation, UncategorizedTags: garden, gardening, herbalism, herbs, mint, nature, outdoors, photography, plants, rosemary
Posted on April 2, 2020
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I cried last night I guess I already told you But it’s rare for me Despite chronic depression A range of anxieties Suspected other conditions Where diagnosis only failed through Lack of time and effort So I feel sad, a lot But I rarely… Continue Reading “NaPoWriMo Day 1: The Fallen”
Category: feminism, health, mental health, observation, poetry, Uncategorized, writingTags: anxiety, April, April poetry, Coronavirus, covid-19, death, Depression, end the stigma, mental health, napowrimo, NaPoWriMo 2020, National Poetry Writing Month, poem, poems, Poet, poetry, poets, self-isolation, Sorrow, writing
Posted on March 27, 2020
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Covid-19 U.K. lockdown day 4, self isolation day 7, social distancing day 11; I think. Starting to lose track now! This blog post is slightly self-indulgent, but I think we all deserve a little self-indulgence from time to time! I’ve been going through my… Continue Reading “Writing for Change”
Category: followers, health, mental health, observation, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: accounts, Coronavirus, covid-19, equality, inclusive, paid writing, positive, self isolating, self-indulgent, self-isolation, social distancing, taxes, work from home, writing
Posted on March 25, 2020
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I’ve been meaning to keep a bit of a journal because in years to come, I’ll want to look back and remember what was going on now. If I don’t write it down, the anxiety and constant dealing with stuff will wash away the… Continue Reading “COVID-19 So Far”
Category: mental health, Nature, observation, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: Coronavirus, covid-19, health, isolation, lockdown, mental health, nature, outdoors, self isolating, self-isolation, social distancing
Posted on February 8, 2020
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I sometimes feel In the singular Even in my own home Flicking switches Tightening taps Rinsing our eggshells Crushing them Like brittle dreams But over time My way is becoming The way Save the jars Scrub and recycle the plastic Make towers of tubs… Continue Reading “Keep Turning the Lights Off”
Category: environment, Nature, observation, parenting, seasons, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: America, Australia, energy saving, environment, environmentalism, family, green, green activism, green living, Greta Thunberg, planet, Portugal, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, save energy, save the planet, wildfires
Posted on January 31, 2020
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As much as I would like to say something meaningful about the U.K., my home, leaving the European Union today, I’m finding it hard to find the words. I feel a bit numb; like it’s a bad dream I might wake up from. But… Continue Reading “From Europe to Eternity”
Category: history, observation, Politics, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: brexit, brexit day, Britain, compassion, EU, Europe, kindness, leave campaign, leave day, leaver, leaving Europe, politics, remainer, society, United Kingdom, writing
Mabh Savage 