The Art Witch Blog
I’m a mythical artist, photographer, designer, intuitive and all-around creative based in the Norwegian mountains and this is my blog.
This is where I share my creative expression and do my best to inspire, empower, share tips and information, and give the occasional kick in the butt so you can have a more fulfilling life. You’ll also find a lot of art, some behind the scenes and works in progress, as well as some strong opinions, and a swear word or two. If you enjoy the posts, please share them.
– Kim Nance
The Story of Lilith’s Birth
Somehow, I've managed to misplace the post I did on Lilith's birth. So I've decided to post it again. If you're squeamish, don't read it. I woke up twice during the night with pain resembling menstrual cramps. I woke up again at 2:45 AM with the same kind of pain. The...
Rune Reading: Location and financing of a property
I did this rune reading for someone I know, in regards to the location and financing of a property. My interpretation of these runes, in this combination and order, was: "You're probably heading out into the countryside since I'm getting a relation to cattle and...
Heathen Friendly Swear Words and Insults (only for those interested, if you can’t take it, stay away)
Here are some examples of something to replace the regular (Christianity-inspired) expressions for those of us who are Heathen or have other reasons not to want to use them. These have been translated from Norwegian, Swedish, and Icelandic, so some sound more...
Horg Bygdatun
A while ago we walked the Culture Trail at Horg Bygdatun. It's located at Hovin, and about 24 km (14.9 miles) from where we live. It took four and a half hours to walk the trail, even though it's only 5 km. It would probably have gone faster if we didn't have the...
My Fylgja (Animal Guides)
I've been meaning to introduce you to my Fylgja, or animal guides if you'd rather use that term. The closest English translation of Fylgja is 'fetch'. They were mostly seen in dreams and Seiðr, but sometimes also during normal activities. If a person saw their fylgja...
Rök Runes – 5 – Reiðr
The fifth rune in the futhark from the Rök stone has the same name as in the Elder Futhark, but it's changed a bit, become rounder, that's why I've adapted the interpretation of it. As always, Reiðr translates as riding or ride. For those who might object, I have...
Julebord or Yule Feast
This winter, I’m hosting a Julebord (Yule Feast) in our home, and I want it to be as close as possible to historically correct for the Viking Age and the Trøndelag region in Norway. I’m inviting everyone who wants to come, but I need to know well in advance. Period...
Domestic Goddess
I've been pretending to be a Domestic Goddess today. By 11 AM, I had mowed the entire lawn on my own, and done the dishes. After that, I've been washing three loads of clothes, and de-cluttering. Somewhere in between, I managed to shower and go with hubs for a driving...
The Herb Bed 2011
I finally have a full herb bed. I got the last of the dirt earlier this summer, and now everything's growing.
My New Working Hours
Since my sick-leave percentage was increased to 40 %, my working hours will have to change. This week, I'm working 8-12:30, but there's no guarantee that this will continue. I'll probably have to vary my hours a bit so that everything fits together at the support...
Flood
We had a flood the other day. My husband got sent home from work and drove through water on his way home. These clips and pictures are from where he works, 6 hours after the worst of it.
Osteoarthritis: Another trip to the doctor’s office, and more sick-leave
I've just returned after having another doctor's appointment. This time, it was to tell him how the medications are (not) working out for me, to renew a prescription for allergy medication, and to increase my sick-leave percentage. As usual, I got a cab ride (courtesy...