hist wist

please contact your elected officials. post about it. call them. anything so that this isn't swept under the rug.

this current petition is currently at 202 signatures. its not a lot but each one counts. each one gives them a chance.

The bombing was deliberate, extending to those who conveyed the truth through their lenses and cameras, turning their tent into fire, smoke, and screams.

They were targeted in the heart of the only remaining humanitarian space, within the premises of a hospital that was supposed to be safe.

At that moment, not only were their tools burned, but also the truth they tried to deliver to the world.

Gaza and its people have endured all forms of death."

The genocide has not stopped; Ahmed and his family live the terror of Judgment Day every night.

Rescue what remains—help Ahmed and his family with your donations so they can escape the hell of Gaza.

Even a little can make a difference.

Our people and children in Gaza are burning and disappearing under barrels and drones loaded with tons of explosives and advanced missiles.

Save us—donate so we can escape. "

Aragorn, next to a Pride flag, "You've already had Pride month"

Connecting to the seasons as a green witch here in South Florida means you need to be extra attentive and connected, our changes are subtle (if not invisible) to most, but if you know where to look then you will find they're quite loud and exciting! And connecting to seasonal changes such as the Wheel of the Year will be SO much easier and more personal!

Here's the plant to which I've been practicing a connection this harvest season: American Beauty Berry (Callicarpa americana).

It'll flower in spring and summer, but by September/Fall you'll get these vibrant berries! The leaves also change color. Besides these pictures, you'll also be able to 100% recognize this berry by the smell. Crush one and sniff, it smells like strong perfume! A sort of floral-acidic smell that I looove.

Beauty Berry is unique and easy to identify. It can cause stomachache if eaten raw, so please don't (it doesn't taste good raw anyway, mealy and either tasteless or medicine-tasting).

Instead, it's often made into jam/jelly, sauce/syrup for glazing desserts, vinaigrette, and wine. When cooked in these ways, the taste is kind of like raspberry-elderberry-citrus!

Other historical uses: Leaves and branches were used to treat malarial fevers and rheumatism. The roots were used to treat dizziness, stomachaches and dysentery. Roots and berries were boiled and made into a drink to treat colic. Crushed leaves were rubbed on skin and placed under horse harnesses to repel mosquitoes. There are three chemicals in the leaves scientists are trying to replicate for mosquito repellent, claiming that it might be stronger than deet- callicarpenal is one of them, and it can repel fire ants and tics.

I made wonderful autumn beauty berry strudels for Mabon, they were so amazing!!