The Lure, And Lore, Of The Witch

Even at this time of year, witches don’t always enjoy the best PR.

They shriek and cackle in popular imagination, and they’re always casting nasty spells on those who get on their bad side. Puritans persecute them. And then there’s that movie where one meets her demise by melting ...

Linda Kerlin wants to set the record straight. Yes, witches might be misunderstood creatures of mystery. But their craft — make that witchcraft — has more meaning than mere Halloween high jinks.

In fact, Kerlin, who goes by “Good Witch Sadie,” likes to cite the translation of the word “witch” from the old Anglo-Saxon language: “wise one.” Full Story

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