Hi friends! This month has been a whirlwind, as we closed the sale of our future home… and the future home of Hedge Witch Farms! Though I’ve been quite busy with renovations, tearing out vintage shag carpeting (🤮) and painting (the color we’ve picked out for our front door is actually called “Farm Fresh”!), I still have plenty to share, including…
What I’m reading
I’ve been reading lots in the past moon cycle, check out some recent #spellbooksaturday posts for my recent recommendations! In addition, I’ve appreciated…
“Why Do We Undervalue the Lives of Disabled People?” by The Disabled Ginger
“Ableism is why. Capitalism is why. A ‘pull yourself up by your bootstraps’ mentality is why. We can and must do better, and it starts with a commitment to stop debating a person’s worth.”
“What Do We Do With All This Consumer Rage?” by Anne Helen Petersen
“Community decay is at the heart of so much of the bubbling anger on the edge of so many consumer interactions. Yes, we’re mad and frustrated about everything else — and a frustrating or disappointing consumer experience opens up a vent from which that rage explodes. But it’s much, much harder to direct that rage to someone you know, even in passing. Someone you’ll see again, someone who knows your kids or your friends, someone amongst the sea of someones who collectively hold you accountable to be a decent human in the world.”
“What the ‘Men Are Falling Behind’ Panic Is Really About” by Katie Jgln
“The real problem isn’t that women are ‘snatching’ opportunities from men…. But there’s another crucial factor that’s almost always missing from these conversations, and it really shouldn’t be — patriarchal culture.”
What I’m watching
I’ve been watching lots and lots of gardening videos on YouTube, but for movie updates, check out HWB on Letterboxd! Follow…
What I’m listening to
I’ve been pouring through audiobooks during our renovations, along with what Spotify calls my “upbeat mix”— gotta keep that motivation up!
What I’m eating
Not long ago, on a rare quiet Sunday at home, my love and I made homemade pasta! Coupled with some delicious mushrooms picked up at the farmer’s market, it was a feast!
What I’m doing
This month I’ve reached out to join clubs and organizations in the area to which I’m moving— a regional beekeeper’s association, a local gardener’s club, and the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. Building community is so important to me, and (in case you couldn’t tell) I’m very excited about our move!
