Until I am measured I am not known, Yet how you miss me when I have flown. Can you figure out the answer to this riddle? If you can’t right now, you might be able to by the end of this article. (If you must know at this moment you can also just scroll down…
Magpies are a medium sized corvid, and like other corvids, are known for their intelligence and personality. They are found nearly everywhere in the world, and have lived closely with humans throughout history. Because of this, magpies have been misunderstood but also a popular figure in fairy tale and folklore. Enjoy these fun and interesting…
Existence is strange in in-between times. There is a sense that you must keep moving, that you can’t rest. They are transitions, going from one place/moment/mode to another. It is the threshold, not the place you’re going to, or the place you originated from. The liminal moment is the doorway, not the house, or the…
“One for sorrow Two for joy” If you grew up in the UK, you might be familiar with this poem, for those of us that did not, it describes how you can tell your fortune by observing magpies. Spotting a magpie is not a good sign if you are superstitious. You could say they have…
Kkachii/kkachi is the romanization of a Korean word 까치 And the meaning of this word is magpie! You may or may not be familiar with magpies, they are extremely common in most parts of the world, yet not exactly everywhere. Most regions have their own versions of the magpie, and most magpies retain the classic…