Witch Works Best

Crazy Love

Jillian Bean — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:23:55 +0000

Nothing says “I love you” like fresh-cut flowers. Thank you for not getting me a stupid potted plant. I don’t want anything that includes dirt. When it requires extended care, it’s not a gift. It’s a chore. I already have plenty of those. I want to admire an object of affection. Fresh stems? There’s the real prize. “Wow. You [...]

Separation Anxiety

Jillian Bean — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:06:24 +0000

I have at least a dozen posts waiting in my draft file. I must have opened one every week for the past month or so, but the inspiration to edit and publish one of them just wasn’t there. I had become so attached to the perfection of the archive feature, that I was committed to post [...]

Home Blend

Jillian Bean — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:39:31 +0000

I was home from college for the weekend and all I wanted to do was sleep. The scratchy wool rug on my sister’s hardwood floor was not a deterrent. I tucked my arms underneath my chest, cradled the side of my face within the palms of my hand, and willingly surrendered myself to slumber. I was [...]

Best Witches

Jillian Bean — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:13:16 +0000

Boundaries blurred Whispers heard Be mindful of your spoken word Let not intention be recanted From seeds once planted Requests be granted Equals only be enticed Review the guest list once or twice Then light the candles And fire up the blender ‘Tis no better night for wishes rendered!

Mission Articulation

Jillian Bean — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:02:15 +0000

His name was Duke. I remembered the name so suddenly that it surprised me. I wasn’t counting on coming up with a name while recalling a scenario that occurred over 25 years ago. But there it was, right out of the blue, having no significance whatsoever to the memory of what had actually transpired. Duke. We were [...]

Flood Zone

Jillian Bean — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:40:47 +0000

What is an epiphany, exactly, and when the hell do I get to have one? Water was sloshing from every surface of my shoes, including the spongy soles of those stupid gel inserts which, until now, had never given me cause to wonder just how many gallons of liquid they were capable of retaining. Diligently running [...]

Charity Begins At Home

Jillian Bean — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:54:00 +0000

Watch yourself, sister. Should you dismiss that vaguely familiar shitty feeling once again, your role in this recurring drama is destined to continue indefinitely. Hold still for a moment. Take an objective view of the scenario that you have found yourself drawn into. Notice anything? Ah, there it is. Now you see it. It is painfully obvious that once again you [...]

Commander Who

Jillian Bean — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:57:29 +0000

Who the hell is in charge here? I am. You are. At least, we are supposed to be. If only we could accept this truth without those pesky human belief systems, we might reclaim our birthright to consistently call the shots. Any well-trained and clever witch would remember that it is she who sets the tone for her [...]

Big Fat Fail

Jillian Bean — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:08:42 +0000

Well, thank the gods for second chances. Most occupations that uphold a reputable track record regarding safety require some manner of assessment for employees. It is only appropriate that I would be expected to demonstrate some notion of what the hell I am supposed to be doing in my new job. After a five-day crash course in [...]

Forget About It

Jillian Bean — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:16:27 +0000

For any witch who thinks that she has fulfilled all the necessary requirements in order to manifest one of her deepest desires…and yet the damn thing still has not happened, well, what is there to do? Brood? Always a first choice, brooding remains my knee-jerk reaction to the absence of something in my life that I want. [...]