The world has never yet seen a truly great and virtuous nation because in the degradation of woman, the very fountains of life are poisoned at their source. ~Lucretia Mott (1793-1880) Quaker, abolitionist, first to organize for women’s rights Today is the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day. Stand up and show your support for … Read more
Today, I am delighted to share this news video from last weekend’s graduation ceremony at the Sacred Space Conference in Maryland. A big congratulations to all the new graduates from Cherry Hill Seminary!! As Paganism spreads and deepens, the needs of its communities are growing, too. Our people need and deserve highly trained counselors; skilled, … Read more
March by Lucy Larcom March! March! March! They are coming In troops to the tune of the wind. Redheaded woodpeckers drumming, Gold – crested thrushes behind; Sparrows in brown jackets, hopping Past every gateway and door; Finches, with crimson caps, stopping Just where they stopped before. March! March! March! They are slipping Into their places … Read more
Dark of the Moon New beginnings Dark of the Moon Plant a seed tonight Dark of the Moon What we envision Will come to be By the Full Moon’s light. Blessings of the New Moon in Pisces! Today, I am off to Dancing Moon Books in Raleigh, for what I know will be some particularly … Read more
Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to the next. ~ G.K. Chesterton When I dug up my picture from second grade for my post yesterday, it brought back so many memories. I spent second and third grade living at Ft. Buckner, Okinawa. It was a huge, terrific … Read more
Education is what survives after what has been learned has been forgotten. ~ B.F. Skinner After our very juicy discussions about prosperity, power, and possessions, we move today into a month-long examination of the themes found in the Third House of the astrological chart. This House is ruled by Gemini and it is concerned with … Read more
As you know, this is the last day of the month and as is my practice each month, on this day, I invite you to join me in honoring the great Triple Goddess Hecate, Queen of the Night and the Goddess of Witches. Hecate is a protector of women, a mighty advocate for the lost … Read more
Another thank you to each of you who are sharing with so much courage and beauty on this often challenging topic. From the begging bowl to the singing bowl, today’s poetry continues our conversation. Song Offerings (Gitanjali) – an excerpt by: Rabindranath Tagore Thou hast made me endless, such is thy pleasure. This frail vessel … Read more
First I want to thank each of you for your wisdom and courage sharing your thoughts on this extremely loaded topic. This is NOT easy stuff to talk about. We are bombarded daily by a culture that puts competitive consuming as the highest value. And it is a culture that, from Puritanism to some of … Read more