A bolt of fear went through himAs they thundered through the skyFor he saw the Riders coming hardAnd he heard their mournful cryYippie yi Ohhhhh… Yippie yi yaaaaay …Ghost Riders in the Sky— Stan Jones (1948) As the month of November winds down, our exploration of the complex and rich history of the multicultural Wild … Read more
On winter nights, when the moon is high, wait by the track at Camelot.Though nothing catches your eye except shade and moon shadows, you may hear them ride by:Arthur and his men, hoofbeats clattering, with their horns and their hounds on their way to hunt. — Exploring King Arthur’s Britain by Denise Stobie Except for … 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
I see the better things, and approve; I follow the worse. — Ovid As we continue through the harvest festival season, and the time of year when the ancestors are remembered, we come on this date to the opening day of the Ludi Romani, also called the Ludi Magni which were held to honor the … Read more
As always, on the weekends, we take a break from our “theme,” and I offer the words or thoughts of others. Approaching the fifth anniversary, here are some things to consider: