Freedom Fridays: Know and Act to Save Our Democracy
Given what I know of history, politics, and human nature, as well as my gifts of non-ordinary knowing, I am speaking up. Welcome to Freedom Fridays.
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Wordless Wednesday: Let Us Never Forget or Turn Our Backs
Blessings to America, on her birthday today. May we never, ever forget that our own ancestors were “the huddled masses.” Let welcome and freedom ring.
Wave that flag! Wave it wide and high…
It’s Independence Day in the U.S.A., and there is lots to think about on this Solar Return. Like how to cherish and protect freedom for ALL our people.
In Honor Of Lady Liberty on America’s Birthday
Although I am still out of town (and thanks to EVERYONE for your sweet notes of support and kind wishes!!), I would be remiss not to observe that today we celebrate the birthday of the United States of America. But despite the parties, celebrations, and business as usual, a deepening shadow lies across the heart … Read more
On Our Nation’s Birthday, Let Us Invoke the Goddess Libertas
Today we celebrate the birthday of the United States of America. But despite the parties, celebrations, and business as usual, a shadow lies across the heart of our declaration that we are a government of, by, and for our actual people. The Goddess Libertas is our country’s birth mother, our source, and the heart of … Read more
Happy Birthday, America
Today is the celebration of the United States of America’s birthday. I am looking forward to my friend Lynn Haye’s soon-to-be published discussion about this year’s Sibley astrological chart for our country, which she has indicated has many dramatic elements. But in the meantime, with it becoming increasingly clear we are in unprecedented times of … Read more
Goddess Sunday: May Libertas Bless Us
This week, I am featuring a Goddess whose feast day Americans will be celebrating on Wednesday (whether they realize it or not). No one can explain Her better than one of Her most public, devoted Priestesses, Selena Fox. So today, I offer Selena’s own article, almost in its entirety — a loving homage to this … Read more
International Human Rights Day
Silence never won rights. They are not handed down from above; they are forced by pressures from below. ~ Roger Nash Baldwin Today we celebrate International Human Rights Day, marking the 63rd anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This is a time to be truly inspired on behalf of people … Read more
A Warrior Has No Safety Net
Found on the incomparable Joanna Macy’s website. Blessings! A Warrior Has No Safety Net by Kirstin George I walk on the precarious edge of the new and the old, wanting to shed the locks and lies of a mechanical world, eager to dive into the smooth cool water of abundant life. ********* I am young, … Read more
Get Up, Stand Up. Stand Up for Your Rights.
As you know, on the weekends, I like to turn my blog over to the creativity and views of other artists, visionaries, and thoughtful voices. Today, I am posting some news from Jason-Pitzl Waters’ blog of Pagan news, The Wild Hunt. It includes a powerful quote from my friend and colleague at Cherry Hill Seminary, … Read more