Dear *nerds*, I'm Annabel Youens, your rebellious guide to transforming midlife into a source of power, with lots of swearing.

Practical magic, creative expression and unapologetic authenticity in 2025.

Same Witty Banter, Just New Names

For those you expecting Elizabeth Noble, our writer extraordinaire, to lead this coven she’s still here!

Elizabeth (Bad Ass) Noble was a pseudonym I created to give me freedom, the permission to experiment and say whatever the fuck I want.

Elizabeth did her job.

I’ve realized I don’t need anyone’s permission to say whatever the fuck I want.

I’m here to own my words. If you want to learn more details about my journey visit my About page.

The Magic You’ll Find

Each week we’ll explore how women’s life transitions can be sources of power, magic, and transformation.

I blend:

• Technology (because I’m a #1 tech nerd¹)

• Reading (all things magical, sci-fi, speculative, literary fiction)

• Physical creativity (let’s get our hands making)

• Practical magic (small intentional acts like smoking a joint before you tackle the tangled vacuum)

I’m here with you as we cast spells into our own lives and hexes on the patriarchy.

Let’s Connect

As we gather together under a new spell, please re-introduce yourself in the comments ⬇️:

Name, Age, Location

What do you need less of?
What do you want more of?
What’s the name and photograph of your familiar?

With love and excitement to get better acquainted,
Annabel
xxoo

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1. *Nerdship*: How we love a thing with such veracity that we annoy others, and then one magical day we find other people who feel the same way about the thing we love. That is nerdship.