In this episode I talk about a family trip to Padre Island, and seeing that which is not there.

 

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Show Notes

Topic

Name: Earth & Magick #5 – The Tops Blow Away

Length: 25:00

Size:  25.4 Mb

Intro

Topic:Introduction to this Episode – Musings on the Beach People
Index:0:06

Narrative

Topic: The Tops Blow Away
Index: 0:56

Music

Artist: Nebelhexe

Song: Lagus – Within the Lake
Index: 13:04

Comments & Outro

Topic: Acknowledgements
Index: 17:21

Music

Artist: Gabriel Roth and the Mirrors
Song:Excerpts of 3 tracks from Jhoom
Index: 17:51

The Tops Blow Away

The sun is not as strong as the wind is today, on Padre Island. It is early in the summer, the best time of year to play in shallow water and mock the gulfen waves.  I stand on the loose dry sand of the beachfront. The first row of sand dunes rise behind and the gentle waves roll in from the Gulf and break across sand bars before me. I lose myself in the roll and play of salt water.

After a while I turn and look to the boys. Number 1 son is waist-deep in the trough between sand bars, where the big fish feed.  A mullet jumps, startling him.  His simple joy in playing with the waves changes instantly.  A moment ago he was happy and now he is truly terrified and he races to me, to his rock and his safety. I hold him in my arms and he lays his head against my shoulder. He is so tall now.

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This episode was a long time coming. It is very personal and accordingly difficult to present.  However, here it is. I hope you enjoy it. It is good to be back.

 

 Episode # 4 - Heart of Stone [29:57m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Show Notes

Topic

Name: Earth & Magick #4 – Heart of Stone
Index: 0:00

Intro

Topic:Introduction to this Episode
Index:0:06

Narrative

Topic: Heart of Stone
Index: 0:42

Music

Artist: John Boswell

Song:We Are All Connected
Index: 23:22

Comments & Outro

Topic: Symphony of Science and Plans for Future Podcasts
Index: 27:30

Music

Artist: Oona McOuat
Song:Excerpt from Drowsy Maggie
Index: 28:42

Narrative

It is late at night as I make my way home. I’m driving southeast through the Ouchita mountains. I’ll turn back north, later. This route gives me more time to think and I am comforted by the mountains’ dark presence. I’ll do all my grieving overnight and let the wind wipe the tears from my face. This is my time to cry so that I can be strong when I need to be, at home. I’ll be there when the crooked mountains give way to flat-topped hills and a great river that winds its way among them. I spent the last several days withdrawing from university and arranging my affairs. Everything I own is packed in my pickup; I leave only my dreams behind. “Dad is ill, son. It is terminal. The doctors say he has only a few months left. He wants you here.” I’m not surprised that it was Mom who asked me to come home. Dad would never ask me himself. That would be too personal.

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Episode #3 – 18.8 Mb (or 19.74 depending upon who you ask…) -  20m 34s

Show Notes for Episode #3 – Earth & Bones

Welcome to Earth & Magick, where Earth Science and the Craft meet! I am your host, Meical abAwen.

Episode 3, Earth & Bones:

Welcome to Earth & Magick, where Earth Science and the Craft meet! I am your host, Meical ab Awen.

This is episode 3, Earth & Bones, a narrative episode in which I relate what can happen when you assume that this good earth is solid underfoot.  I also provide a brief glimpse into the social complexity of a simple fossil hunt with family; and then there’s the dogs.

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Episode #1 – 9.6 Mb – 10 minutes

Show Notes for Episode #1 – A Walk in the Park

In this first ever Earth & Magick podcast I introduce this series, spend an afternoon talking geology with an old man in the Dominican Republic, discuss how to incorporate earth science into your life, and introduce BlackBerry Circle, a teaching circle located in Southeast Texas.

I also pad this episode out with promos from several of the many pagan podcasts I listen to. If you’re not already familiar with them, give them a try! I’m sure you’ll enjoy the podcasts and learn from the ‘casters, as I have.

Finally, I’d like to thank Oona McOuat for permission to use her wonderful take on “Drowsy Maggie” as the theme music for this podcast.

Blessed Be!

Meical abAwen

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