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Posted on August 30, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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If you’ve ever wondered how witchcraft is still thriving in our modern world, go and have a read of the first chapter of my new book, Celtic Witchcraft. It’s available to view for free on the Moon Books Blog.
Category: education, history, mythology, pagan, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: blogging, Celtic, magic, new book, occult, paganism, spirituality, the celts, Witchcraft, work in progress, writing
Posted on August 16, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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Whilst clearing out my handbag, amidst the tobacco dust and tissues were two of my favourite necklaces, tangled beyond recognition as two separate items. I pulled at the chains gently, but was unsure where to start. ‘This is my life’, I thought, depressively. Yes,… Continue Reading “Hopelessly Tangled”
Category: mental health, observation, pagan, prose, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: cbt, Depression, jewellry, mental health, necklace, positive thinking, self help, therapy
Posted on June 28, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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What an amazing night at Seven Arts last night. Ten poets plus our esteemed Quiet Compare herself, Sarah L Dixon. We had humour, music, dance, sorrow, love and gratitude in an atmosphere of pre-weekend anticipation shared with talented people. It was truly a smorgasbord; a… Continue Reading “Quiet Compere- Anything but quiet!”
Category: feedback, poetry, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: chapel Allerton, gig, Leeds, mabh savage, poems, poetry, post hill, quiet compere, sarah l dixon, seven arts, spoken word, writing, yorkshire
Posted on June 3, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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I know I say I’m furious But all I want to know Is why! Don’t sigh And give excuses Just be true And you Just can’t go wrong My song Has always been A measure of passion One of common sense And a huge… Continue Reading “Only Angry for Now”
Category: poetry, prose, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: anger, emotion, fighting, friendship, love, poem, poetry, writing
Posted on May 15, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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Quiet Compere Tour – Leeds – Seven Arts – 27th June Sarah L Dixon, The Quiet Compere of Manchester, is taking her unique show on the road in 2014. Her tour will visit 12 cities with over 120 poets performing altogether. The tour brings… Continue Reading “Quiet Compere- I’m performing!”
Category: poetry, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: arts council, national lottery, performance, poetry, quiet compere, Sarah Dixon, sarah l dixon, spoken word
Posted on April 3, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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Another sample track from Laying it Down, the 2012 album released to raise money for University Hospital of North Staffordshire. Want your own copy of 10 unique tracks? Donate £5 to http://www.justgiving.com/Dagda-Jennifer then message me (either via soundcloud, twitter @mabherick or in the comments)… Continue Reading “Stardust”
Posted on March 24, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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It’s Friday the 21st March, just after the Equinox. There is an odd camaraderie at New Headingley Club, between Leeds Rhinos rugby fans about to head off to cheer on their team, and LitFest fans here to listen in contrasting silence to Stories… Continue Reading “Headingley LitFest: Stories from the War Hospital”
Category: history, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: first world war, headingley, headingley litfest, history, Leeds, literature, local history, richard wilcocks, stories from the war hospital, war, war hospital, world war 1
Posted on March 16, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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Yep, maMa Rose are returning to the gig venues of the UK, starting this Wednesday, the 19th March. We are joining Fran Wyburn and Peculiar Blue at It Bar in Leeds City Centre. Full details here… It’s been a while, so wrap your ears… Continue Reading “Return of the maMa (Rose)!”
Category: Music, society, UncategorizedTags: acoustic, blues, folk, gig, it bar, Leeds, mama rose, music, pop, soul, soundcloud
Posted on February 26, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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I’m about to start writing our rite (riting??) for Spring Equinox, also know as Ostara and various other goddess related names. I’m using the theme of fresh beginnings, which is common through ritual work at the Sabbats, as we cleanse away that which is… Continue Reading “Springing Forward…”
Category: feedback, followers, observation, pagan, seasons, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: celebration, eostra, equinox, festival, ostara, pagan, paganism, sabbat, seasons, spring, wheel of the year
Posted on February 14, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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You must see these gorgeous pictures of tribes from around the world. Absolutely stunning: http://www.boredpanda.org/vanishing-tribes-before-they-pass-away-jimmy-nelson/
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