hi from cobden illinois

[Mandy]

Hello to everyone
I'm Mandy, 46, and I live in Cobden, Illinois. We're located at the extreme southwest corner of Illinois. It's really beautiful here, with bluffs, hills and valleys. I'm surrounded by grape vinyards, apple, and peach orchards, wineries, and berry fields. My main hobby is to study the wild plant life in my area and I also like to cook, quilt, study magic, and garden. I have a new 6 week week old grandson named Silas, who is the light of my life, two wonderful grown sons, and I live with sweet, sweet Darrell, my partner.

I grew up with a predominate spiritual bent and became interested in the occult at the age of 4 through Tarot, poetry, and ghost stories. I became a Wiccan at 20 and have studied and worked with Hoodoo the last 5 or so years, mostly within a Christian spiritual framework.

I hope to be able to take the Lucky Mojo Hoodoo Magic Course soon and I look forward to getting to know you all here.
God bless!

[catherineyronwode]

Hello, and welcome. You sound like a person who would enjoy and do well with the course -- he orientation is rtaditional, rural, and botanical. I am expecting my second grandson soon, and wish you all the best with your young'un.

[Mandy]

Dear cat,
Thank you for the warm welcome! Yes, this weekend I can hardly wait because Silas is spending all day Saturday and Saturday night with us, then we're taking him to Sunday school to show him off to everyone!!! Then it's home to fix a big dinner for all the family. Bliss!!!

Congratulations on #2! The simple joys of life are the best ones!
Keep smiling and many blessings to you and yours,
Mandy

[DaSkokieOkie]

Hello to everyone I'm Mandy, 46, and I live in Cobden, Illinois.

Hallo Mandy! I used to live in Murphysboro IL. My Ex-SO lived in Cobden. I really do miss those peach orchards. It's nice to see someone from my stomping grounds.

Take care!

JJ

[Mandy]

Welcome to the forum, JJ! Thanks for the shout out!