Yesterday, I posted an inspiring video that was created by Lauren Rosenfeld, a fifth grade teacher, and her husband Jamie, at Rainbow Mountain School in Asheville, NC. Her intention was, “to focus on what we DO want instead of what we DON”T want.” The idea behind this is nothing new: We can make things happen … Read more
More thoughts on the U.S. election from Starhawk. This is only an excerpt. You can read the article in its entirety, including her powerful insights as a result of helping in the recovery efforts for the Katrina victims; just go here. Remember – in October, 2000, Al Gore had a double-digit lead. Please don’t take … Read more
As you know, on Saturdays and Sundays, I offer the words and visions of others. Today I give you Part One of a very important essay by Starhawk. As you consider the upcoming elections (including the Congressional ones), I hope you’ll consider carefully your priorities. We know this may be the most important election of … Read more
Yes, this is political, and so it is controversial and not particularly pleasant. But I believe that we are on the brink of changes that could forever alter the very nature of our democracy and government. So we pause at this pivotal moment in history, to reflect on the choices now before us, and how … Read more
We pause at this pivotal moment in history, to reflect on the choices now before us, and how what we choose will determine how we are remembered as ancestors.This is as concise and clear an explanation as I have found why I found myself cheering as the Dow crashed yesterday: Congratulations, Corporate Crime Fighters!Coup Averted … Read more
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Today there is a huge effort underway to get out the vote for Barack Obama. Since I can’t participate in the door-to-door campaign (but I do hope to see you today at Pagan Pride) , I thought I’d contribute in my own way, by sharing this for your entertainment and inspiration! (Thanks, Jeuli, for pointing … Read more
Although the most acute judges of the witches and even the witches themselves, were convinced of the guilt of witchery, the guilt nevertheless was non-existent. It is thus with all guilt.— Friedrich Nietzsche Autumn Equinox draws near. Now the Harvest Moon is visibly diminishing, yet still powerful and beautiful as it rises later each night. … Read more
The 20th century has been characterized by three developments of great political importance: The growth of democracy, the growth of corporate power, and the growth of corporate propaganda as a means of protecting corporate power against democracy. — Australian social scientist, Alex Carey, quoted byNoam Chomsky in World Orders Old and New Yesterday’s Full Moon … Read more