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This is hard
The world we live in is more than slightly insane as of late. It’s so easy to feel overwhelmed by the ambient apocalyptic vibes, and it can be very hard to find hope or promise in what the future might hold. Between all of that, and the day-to-day responsibilities of maintaining our current lives, the…
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What are you into?
For many members of the LGBTQ+ community, “What are you into?” is a common question, but it’s probably something they’d expect in a very different context than a website about an intentional community. As we work to build Alchemy Woods, we are ask a lot of questions around the whats, whens, wheres, whys, and hows…
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Building an Understanding of Community
I was raised in a conservative Christian religion that very carefully cultivates community programs anchored in the church. Looking at this behavior cynically, it’s a method of driving control and retention. When community is part and parcel with your faith, you can’t just question your faith in a void. Asking questions or considering leaving is…
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We’re Still Here!
Maybe it’s in bad form to admit to one’s utter lameness in this day and age. With everything perfectly curated to give the illusion of living the best life possible delivered with vocal fry and beige wide-rimmed hats, pointing out a shortcoming is idiomatically sticking that fat hairy fly right in the ointment. And then…
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Moonshine: a poem with illustration
They are laughing Slivers growing to crescents to pearlescent orange slices between their lips Vodka voiced and bourbon blooded They recline like a pile of leaves Rustling playfully They are dreaming of great escapes Bear footed races across the root Thickened mountains Wings above their hearts And rivers pumping through their veins They are full…
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The Social Alchemist
“Do you want to be friends?” Remember how easy that used to be to ask a complete stranger? You were at a park with a metal death trap they called a jungle gym, or sitting at a table piled with finger paint and paper with blue and red lines, or just finding a seat with…
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What Kind of Community?
(If viewing in mobile view, scroll to the bottom and click “Exit Mobile View” in order to participate in poll) I was on Instagram, wasting time, when a cute fella crossed my feed with a shirt that read “Start thinking about where you want to be in the future.” Along with the thought, “well not…
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The Time is Now
Saturday morning I awoke to an email from WordPress. I rubbed my eyes and stabbed my phone with clunky, uncaffeinated fingers. “Congratulations!” it said. “Your blog is officially three weeks old.” I promptly groaned and deleted the message without reading any further. Because every word that followed was going to prick maliciously at my Gen…
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An Introduction
What we are about We celebrate all aspects of the human experience and want to reconnect people to the earth, each other, and themselves. By providing activities, experiences, and education, we will foster a passion for resilience and growth in the lives of the people we engage. Our vision is to nurture and promote the…
An intentional community project for LGBTQ family and allies.