Secession: Maybe it's worth considering
2010 Tax Mooch Map courtesy PoliticsUSAI'm pretty sure by now most of you have heard about several states sending petitions to the White House wanting to "peacefully secede" from the Union. It's been...
View ArticleThe Sunday Stew: November 18-24
This week's stew is good for you. It's filled with our standard ingredients, yet fulfilling ;) Â Some of you will celebrate Thanksgiving this week. I wish you a very blessed one. The week should bring...
View ArticleThe Sunday Stew: November 25-December 1
This Week's Stew is light and airy. Probably a good thing after the heavy Thanksgiving dinners and leftovers we've been consuming the last few days. The winter holiday season is officially upon us, and...
View ArticleMoonday Musings: Farewell to Mercury Rx.
If you read The Sunday Stew you know that Mercury Rx is over today at 5:48 PM EST. Many of us were greatly affected by this particular retrograde in many ways. Personally, I'm thankful for it. I've...
View ArticleThe Sunday Stew: December 2-8
This week's stew contains some spicy ingredients, especially if you take the time to read the news articles. The week ahead looks to be one of down-time, introspection, taking some time out for you....
View ArticleThe Sunday Stew: December 9-15
This week's Stew is standard fare, but I think you'll be pleased with the flavor. There's a New Moon in Sagittarius and Uranus goes direct, so all in all, it looks like a really happy, partytime kind...
View ArticleChristmas based on Chanukah? Meshugenah
Disclaimer: This is not a rant. No, really. It isn't. It might seem like one, but that's just your perception messing with you. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Dorothy. So, I was...
View ArticleSunday Stew Postponed.
In honor of the families and victims of the Newton CT school shooting, I am postponing the Winter Solstice Edition of the Stew. I have it all ready to go, but it doesn't feel right to post the...
View ArticleThe Sunday Stew: Winter Solstice Edition
Image courtesy of magickalgraphics.comNote: This edition was delayed due to the Newton, CT school shootings. We wanted to ensure that we gave proper respect to grieving families and those who have...
View Article2012 Reflections and Takeaways
This year has been one of ups, downs and round-abouts  Lessons came in many forms this year. As I pause to reflect before goal-setting begins (note: I don't do resolutions, but I do believe in setting...
View ArticlePBP Catchup: U is for Ubiquitous
Laurus Myth ArtYes, it's that time of year. Time for me to catch up on my missing letters for the Pagan Blog Project. This one is for the letter "u".The dictionary defines ubiquitous as "present,...
View ArticlePBP Catch-up: V is for Valor
Image by Jayde PeddlerDefinition of VALOR:Â strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal braveryOrigin of VALOR:Â Middle English valour worth, worthiness,...
View ArticlePBP Catchup: W is for Will
The dictionary defines will as: "Intend, desire, or wish (something) to happen" (verb) or "The faculty by which a person decides on and initiates action" (noun)In keeping with my last couple of posts,...
View ArticlePBP Catchup: X is for Xenagogue
The word xenagogue is from Greek, meaning "A guide." It's full meaning would be one who leads foreigners.So, it's a bit of a stretch, perhaps, to tie this into Paganism, but I'm not going to rehash...
View ArticlePBP Catchup: Y is for Yeats
W.B. YeatsI just couldn't stand the thought of rehashing Yule or Yggdrasil or any of the other common "Y" words for this project. So, I chose the first Irishman to ever received the Nobel Prize,...
View ArticlePBP Catchup: Z is for Zoe
Image from Baubo's GardenZoe is the Greek word for life, but specifically in the spiritual sense. Each of us has one, regardless of our belief in deity. I know many atheists who have a very deeply...
View ArticleSetting SMART Goals for the New Year
It's that time of year again, when people start talking about New Year's Resolutions.A resolution, as defined by the dictionary is "A firm decision to do or not to do something." I think this is why so...
View ArticleWelcome 2013
It's here. The new year. 13 has always been a good number for me. I'm going to enjoy every moment of this year. Today was a quiet day, which is a good thing, given the hectic holiday season.I'm going...
View ArticleOwning 2013: Day 2
Today, I cleaned out ten years' worth of files, organized them and cleaned up my desk in preparation for college. I also made chili in the crockpot and was able to do a meditation and affirmation...
View ArticleThe Sunday Stew: January 6-12, 2013
We're BAAAAAAAAAAACK! It's the first Sunday Stew of 2013 and we're happy to return to you with some new and exciting ingredients this year!I'd like to welcome Renee "Sosanna" Olson as our Sparkle and...
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