Author Archives: tinthia

About tinthia

Wondering, searching, and wandering, I'm an earth witch with a desire to get it right in my lifetime. The flow of the river feeds my inner goddess and fuels my soul. Blessed be. :}

Time to Say Goodbye

Posted on May 18, 2019 by tinthia

Yesterday, my white rabbit, Stew, aka Hazel, but mostly Stew, died in my arms while we were at the vet. She’d been acting weird for the past few weeks, some days happily hopping around her indoor pen, while on other … Continue reading →

The Magic of My World

Posted on May 15, 2019 by tinthia

I wish I could take you by the hand and show you the magic of my world in real time. You’d hear the song of the Northern Cardinal, and feel the scented breeze on your skin as the sun warms … Continue reading →

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A Month of Wonder and Delight

Posted on May 1, 2019 by tinthia

Welcome to May. Beltane. The position on the wheel of the year that marks the halfway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. A time to frolic like a randy squirrel. Before the festivities begin, let’s take a … Continue reading →

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Look out!

Posted on April 18, 2019 by tinthia

They’re coming in fast! I’m behind in my posting of the ruby-throated migration map and I am so very sorry. Get your feeders up NOW! It’s a wave of red and they’re going to be hungry. Remember, four parts water … Continue reading →

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Spring is officially here!

Posted on March 21, 2019 by tinthia

And it’s about time. Maybe it’s the whole getting older thing but this winter felt endless and I’m glad it’s over. The last snowstorm on March 4 dumped over a foot of snow on my little corner of the river. … Continue reading →

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Shake off the dirt, Persephone, it’s time to dance.

Posted on March 21, 2019 by tinthia

Lately, I’ve felt like Persephone, caught in the underworld of darkness, but no more. It’s time to dust myself off and embrace the light surrounding me. About a month ago my primary care physician decided to wean me off my … Continue reading →

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John Denver Would be Proud

Posted on February 12, 2019 by tinthia

There are times in my life when I realize I’ve been wandering around with my eyes open but also closed. Today was one such day. I live on a beautiful plot of land in a nestled spot on the Concord … Continue reading →

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Welcome Brigid

Posted on February 3, 2019 by tinthia

Imbolc, a time of year when we welcome the return of Spring. Continue reading →

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Clean up, clean up…

Posted on January 13, 2019 by tinthia

My apologies that you’ll now have that song stuck in your head for the rest of your life. Back to my regularly scheduled post. When I learn about something I find particularly exciting, upsetting, annoying, etc., my son likes to … Continue reading →

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Before I say hello, allow me to say goodbye.

Posted on January 1, 2019 by tinthia

I didn’t want 2018 to leave without saying goodbye. In many ways the year was wonderful, and in many ways it sucked. The purpose of this post isn’t to dwell on the sucky parts but to revisit all that Mother … Continue reading →

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