Witch's Balls might catch me!

Witch's Balls have been popular since the 18th century.  First in England, then in New England, but their actual origin is considered to be much older, For well over 3 centuries, these hollow glass spheres have been hung in windows to ward off witch's spells, evil spirits and ill fortune.  Hanging these glass balls in the window or on the porch is though to tantalize mischievous spirits which may be threatening a home's tranquility.  The wayward spirit is mesmerized by the ball's reflective beauty.  When the spirit touches the sphere it is absorbed and trapped in the web-like strands of the glass inside the ball.

When we bought and put these on the east side of our porch, I laughed and told Kent that I better be careful that I don't get caught in one of them!

We bought these Witch's Balls at Moores Creek Battlefield.  They are made from recycled glass.  

In the extra is a bottle that we also bought.  I liked the bottle because of the variation in colour from blue to green.  A nice piece of casual art! 

My MS picture of the day.  Hope you're having a great weekend.