I'm 100% that witch. In a world where women are constantly being judged and criticized, it is important for us to embrace and celebrate our individuality and power. One way to do this is to reclaim the word "witch" and redefine it for ourselves. Historically, witches have been portrayed as evil and wicked, often used as a way to demean and oppress women who held power or spoke out against societal norms. However, this narrative is outdated and false. Being a witch is not about casting spells or worshiping the devil, but rather about embracing our own magic and feminine power.
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Bungie has really got into the Halloween spirit this year and doubled its efforts for Festival of the Lost, and has featured a few secrets along the way. The earliest known image of witches on brooms dates to 1451, when two illustrations appeared in the French poet Martin Le Franc s manuscript Le Champion des Dames The Defender of Ladies.
Being a witch is not about casting spells or worshiping the devil, but rather about embracing our own magic and feminine power. It is about being in tune with nature, honoring the cycles of the moon, and harnessing our intuition. By identifying as a witch, we are reclaiming our autonomy and refusing to conform to societal expectations.
Florida 4-H Forest Ecology
A witch's broom is an unusually dense and compact cluster of twigs and foliage formed on a woody plant. The mass of shoots comes from a common point, giving the growth a broom-like appearance. The witch's broom may last several years. Although witches' brooms might be considered unsightly, they seldom result in serious injury to the tree.
Witches' brooms can be caused by various sources including mites, viruses, fungi, mistletoes, insects, and nematodes. Knowing the type of host plant can help determine the cause of the witch's broom. Witches' brooms can also be caused by a genetic mutation in a plant. These "mutant brooms" are particularly important commercially because their new genetic makeup can lead to new plant cultivars.
One of the most famous broom hunters was Dr. Sidney Waxman, a horticulturist at the University of Connecticut. His 2005 obituary in the New York Times described his work this way:
"As America oozed into tract housing after World War II, there was a demand for trees and shrubs that would fit in the small yards and not grow very much. Over 40 years, Dr. Waxman came up with 40 cultivars, as cultivated plant varieties are known, including the widely planted dwarf pines called Sea Urchin, Blue Shag and Sand Castle.
Todd Forrest, associate vice president for horticulture and living collections at the New York Botanical Garden, said Dr. Waxman's importance had transcended the popular plants he developed. Mr. Forrest said Dr. Waxman had 'systematically established' the method of getting seeds from witches' brooms, which often appear as large, tangled clumps of branches, sometimes with miniature leaves, on full-size trees.
Some of the clumps are caused by disease, but some are sports, or natural mutations, with desirable new genetic characteristics that are worth preserving and cultivating. Dr. Waxman was amused to note how many witches' brooms he found in cemeteries.
Dr. Waxman methodically stalked his prey, marking on a map of New England the witches' brooms he found particularly tantalizing, his wife said. Each year, usually in October, he would visit them. He sometimes used a .22-caliber rifle to shoot cones from high branches, assigning his wife to scramble through groundcover to find the cones.
She remembered the startled looks of passing drivers. 'What are those two nuts doing?' she imagined them saying."
- "Sidney Waxman, Innovator of Dwarf Pines, Dies at 81," New York Times, February 20, 2005
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A Witch’s Broom is a mass of live tree growth, and several things can cause it. The most common cause around these parts is “broom rust”, but brooms can also result from fungi, moulds, insects, mites, viruses or even some plants. All of these things can intentionally or unintentionally introduce cytokinin, a plant hormone that interferes with the other hormones that regulate plant growth. Once the cytokinin gets inside the tree, a small bit of the tree grows almost uncontrollably in a mass of sticks, needles and twigs all coming from a single point on the tree. This creates what looks like a nest, or the switch from an old stick broom, hence the name.
We are saying that we are proud of who we are and will not be silenced or shamed. In a society that often tries to put women in boxes and label us as either "good" or "bad", being a witch allows us to break free from these limitations and embrace our full spectrum of emotions and desires. So let's proudly proclaim, "I'm 100% that witch!" and stand tall in our power, knowing that we are magical beings deserving of love, respect, and equality..
Reviews for "Embracing Your Inner Witch: Finding Your Authentic Power"
1. Sarah - 2/5 stars - I'm sorry, but I just couldn't get into "I'm 100% that witch." The storyline felt predictable and cliché, and the characters lacked depth. The dialogue was also quite cheesy and didn't flow naturally. Overall, I found it hard to connect with the story and its characters, which made it difficult for me to fully enjoy the book.
2. Mike - 1/5 stars - I found "I'm 100% that witch" to be a complete waste of time. The plot was thin and unoriginal, and the writing style was amateurish at best. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked any real development. It felt like a poorly written and rushed attempt at a paranormal romance novel. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a captivating and well-crafted story.
3. Emily - 2/5 stars - I had high hopes for "I'm 100% that witch", but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. The pacing was slow, and the story lacked any real excitement or suspense. The romance between the main characters felt forced and lacked chemistry. Additionally, I found the writing to be overly descriptive and repetitive, which made it difficult to stay engaged. Overall, it was a disappointing read that didn't live up to my expectations.
4. Mark - 2/5 stars - "I'm 100% that witch" was just not my cup of tea. The characters felt shallow and lacked any real complexity. The plot was predictable and lacked any real surprises. The dialogue also felt forced and unrealistic at times. I struggled to stay interested in the story, and it ended up being a forgettable read for me. I would recommend looking elsewhere for a more engaging and well-written paranormal romance novel.