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November 2011

November 04, 2011

Re-Interpreting “Worship” in Witchcraft

An interesting conversation came out of my post on belief yesterday and I'd like to...

November 03, 2011

Because We Believe?

I was chatting with my High Priest yesterday about how there is no one true...

November 02, 2011

Hospitality is the Law

Hospitality is the foundation of Paganism. Reciprocal relationships, maintaining the right order of things, Ma'at,...

November 01, 2011

Paganism: A New Vision of Family

Samhain has passed, Thanksgiving is looming and it's a season for drawing close to family....

October 2011

October 31, 2011

Samhain and S.A.D.

Why do we love a season that makes us feel like crud? Even The Bloggess...

October 29, 2011

A Brief Note to My Future Daughter

I have a Samhain ritual to attend tonight, and I'm honestly a bit overwhelmed and...

October 28, 2011

The Scariest Job On Earth

Ok, maybe not the scariest, but it's on up there in the toll it takes...

October 28, 2011

Regarding the War on Halloween

I've been joking about writing a piece on "the War on Halloween" for a few...

October 27, 2011

Taking A Stand Is Dangerous Business

Taking a stand and speaking your mind has always been a dangerous business. All yesterday...

October 26, 2011

13 Songs for Hallows

Like many of you, I'm extremely busy in October. Just as nature is drawing me...

October 25, 2011

Book Review: Christian Day’s The Witches’ Book of the Dead

I don't generally bother to review books I don't think I'll care for, especially with...

October 24, 2011

Longing for Hallows

I considered trying some humor today. Writing about the "War on Halloween" or something like...

October 23, 2011

Traditional Witchcraft on the Internet

I get some weird messages online. Sometimes it's the worst kind of gossip attributing disgusting...

October 22, 2011

Pagan Spotlight: Laura LaVoie

I have too much to write about. I need clones or minions, and being sick...

October 21, 2011

Let Them Eat Cake: An Observation on Occupy Wall Street

I feel like utter crud, so this won't be long or comprehensive. My apologies. Recently...

October 21, 2011

Samhain Treat

I'm still laid low by the flu and this $^*%#%@ fever will not break so...

October 20, 2011

The Devil Is A Useful Creature

Some days I envy the Christians their Devil. He's such a useful creature. All the...

October 19, 2011

And Now For Something Completely Different…

Working from home and living alone means my immune system has become a wuss. I...

October 18, 2011

Lemony Snicket Weighs In On Occupy Wall Street

In his inimitable way, Lemony Snicket has made 13 observations about Occupy Wall Street. As...

October 18, 2011

13 Songs for Halloween (again)

Last year I did a playlist for Halloween, and I thought I'd do another playlist...

October 17, 2011

Why This Witch Supports Gary Johnson

Before he asked Pagan troops to fight overseas, and give their life for their country,...

October 16, 2011

Watch the Pagan Media Interview Gary Johnson

You can watch the interview with Gov. Gary Johnson right here. You can listen to...

October 16, 2011

The Rise of the Working Poor: Occupy Wall Street Goes Global

I've been grappling with whether I should write about Occupy Wall Street, and what to...

October 15, 2011

What Would You Ask Gary Johnson?

Sunday evening I have the good fortune of being able to interview successful two-term governor...

October 14, 2011

Linux Religion in a Microsoft World

I love Linux. I'm likely not nearly geeky enough to be a Linux lover, but...

October 13, 2011

Religion Is Meant To Be Disturbing

I think we sometimes have this idea that religion's sole purpose is to comfort us....

October 12, 2011

Pagan Spotlight: Lamyka

I'm going to try to regularly shine a spotlight on Pagans doing cool things, and...

October 11, 2011

Why Initiation Made Me Love Solitary Wicca

Some of the shock and bewilderment have passed, I'm eating solid foods and life is...

October 09, 2011

Let me tell you all about it…

Or not. See, I thought I could at least unpack my feelings regarding initiation without...

October 08, 2011

Today is the Day

Today I get initiated. I know a lot of you are tired of reading about...