Taking Nothing Personally or I'm Just Not That Into You
"Nothing other people do is because of you. It is because of themselves. All people live in their own dream, in their own mind; they are in a completely different world from the one we live in. When we...
View ArticleThe Sunday Stew: April 15-20, 2013
This week's Stew is a strange brew of homey goodness. Sosanna's talking cats, Renee has a poem, and Kathleen's taking on religion. Karen, Kestril and I have your usual lore, songs and divinations, and...
View ArticleMoonday Musings: Nature's Lessons on the Cycle of Life
Anita C. Leight EstuaryI had visiting dignitaries this weekend. For those of you who may be new to this blog, my visiting dignitaries are my grandchildren, ages 6 and 8. My youngest daughter and I took...
View ArticleThe Sunday Stew: April 21-27
This week's stew is standard fare, as opposed to next week's stew which will be a special Beltane Edition :)We have great articles from Captain Dave, Sosanna, Renee and Kathleen; Karen's bringing you...
View ArticleThe Sunday Stew: Beltane 2013 Edition
Welcome to the Special Beltane Edition of the Sunday Stew! We have a brew chocked full of fantastic ingredients for your reading pleasure, and there is absolutely a little something for everyone here....
View ArticleMoonday Musings: There's Somethin Happenin Here: What it is ain't exactly clear.
It's been one of those days where it was raining, gray, kind of gloomy outside, even with the greenery and flowers of Spring. It was a day where I wanted to stay in bed, read a book, watch a movie,...
View ArticleBlessings of Beltane: Love that Lasts
Beltane Festival, Edinburgh, ScotlandBeltane is finally upon us.. some of us will celebrate tonight and some will wait until May 5, to honor our Irish/Celtic ancestors. Others will celebrate tomorrow....
View ArticlePagan Coming Out Day: In and Out of the Broom Closet
Today is Pagan Coming Out Day. "It’s a day when individuals, deciding on their own terms, take a step that helps foster a society that truly does tolerate all religions. It’s also a day when our...
View ArticleInspiring Pagan Award Winner: May 2013
It's that time again.. I'm bestowing the Inspiring Pagan Award to someone who imbues qualities I admire and whom I believe others should emulate within the Pagan community.This particular winner...
View ArticleThe Sunday Stew: May 5-11, 2013
This week's stew is lighter than usual fare, but with plenty to satiate your appetite. Happy Old Beltane, for those who celebrate today :) Our beloved Renee Avard is in the hospital. Please send her...
View ArticleMoonday Musings: Practicing what we preach.
The picture to the left is the mantra of nearly every NeoPagan/Pagan/Heathen/Asatru/Witch/Wiccan I know.My friend Alan and I were talking on the phone the other day, and were discussing the amount of...
View ArticleThe Sunday Stew May 12-18, 2013
This week's stew is hearty fare. Happy Mothers Day to all you who have taken on the role of mom to someone in life- this includes you single dads (Hi Adrian!) as well. Kestril's got your song of the...
View ArticleLooking for 'Love' in All the Wrong Places: A Lesson on Endorsement
Definition of Endorsement: noun1. An act of giving one's public approval or support to someone or something.2. A recommendation of a product in an advertisement.The subject of endorsement has been...
View ArticleThe Sunday Stew May 19-25
This week's stew is a perfect blend of goodness for your enjoyment. Our beloved Kathleen is on vacation this week and we're wishing her lots of relaxation and rest! We'll start you off with Kestril's...
View ArticleMoonday Musings: A Good Name is Rather to be Chosen
For the past decade, I have chosen to write under a nom de plume for many reasons, most of them involved keeping my work and private life separate. Until about 6 months ago, I was employed at a company...
View ArticleThe Sunday Stew May 27-June 1
This week's Stew is simply delicious! Kestril's starting you off with just the right song, we have our news, Karen's Pagan Lore, Sosanna's delivered a thought-provoking article on the spirit verses...
View ArticleHow to Honor The Fallen
"The brave die never, though they sleep in dust:Their courage nerves a thousand living men." ~Minot J. Savage, Decorating the Soldiers’ Graves"Your silent tents of greenWe deck with fragrant...
View ArticleEducation or License to Insult?
"Nothing so needs reforming as other people's habits." ~ Mark Twain*chanting: "I will not rant, I will not rant, I will not rant"*Ok, after taking a few deep breaths, venting to my sis, brother in law...
View ArticleThe Sunday Stew: June 2-8
This week's stew is filled with the great ingredients of summer. We have Kestril's spicy song, Sosanna's getting personal, Kathleen's teaching the teacher, and we have a guest post from Renee Avard on...
View ArticleThe Sunday Stew June 9-15
This week's stew is truly delightful fare. Kestril's going to make you shake it up with the song of the week, Sosanna's got sparkly, shiny fairy wings, Cap'n Dave's fighting Zombies, guest blogger...
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