A dwarf’s perspective on Tyrion Lannister (Spoilers)

June 10, 2013 By 1 Comment
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FaceofMoe recently posted to Reddit about Tyrion Lannister, a character in the book series A Song of Ice and Fire and HBO's Game of Thrones. "A dwarf's perspective on Tyrion Lannister" by FaceofMoe Tyrion is easily one of the best representations of the dwarf experience precisely because he acknowledges the roles others would place on him. His life becomes in essence a performance, transcending and transforming the tired tropes forced upon him by the ignorant. A few years ago I was … [Read more...]

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Share Your Festival Experience

June 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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It's festival season, and I'm seeking guest authors to write about their experiences at festivals or gatherings both large and small within the past five years. Are you a Pagan with mental, physical or sensory impairments; in recovery from major injuries or addiction; and/or a member of the Deaf or Blind community? Are you a health professional or member of the Pagan clergy, ministry, or Priesthood who would like to share a post or be interviewed? Topic ideas … [Read more...]

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Community Linkage

May 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Every week there are new press releases, articles, information, and videos popping up concerning Paganism, spirituality, health, or disabilities. Community Linkage is a collection of useful information and sometimes entertainment for you. You can stay informed by adding me to one of your social circles on Google+ or follow me on Twitter. Interviewed by Pagan Families Blog I was recently interviewed by Sarah Whedon, PhD of the Pagan Families blog about my experience as a disabled Pagan … [Read more...]

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International Women’s Day: Women Making a Difference

March 8, 2012 By 2 Comments

Today is International Women's Day and I wanted to take a special look at women who have made a difference for people with disabilities. International Women's Day (IWD) began as International Working Women’s Day, Socialist political event primarily for Eastern Europe, Russia, and the former Soviet bloc. Overtime the marches and activism waned. In some countries, it became a day to show love for women in general. In 1975, during International Women's Year, the United Nations began … [Read more...]

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Samhain Ceremony Near White House in DC

October 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

by: Caroline Kenner Silver Spring, Maryland FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DC Pagans to Hold Samhain Ceremony Countering the New Apostolic Reformation Cursing Prayer Campaign On October 30th in Lafayette Square Park Silver Spring, MD, October 19th, 2011 Priestesses and priests from the Washington, DC Pagan community will hold a Celebration of the Divine Feminine and Religious Freedom in Lafayette Square Park across from the White House on Sunday, October 30th, 2011, as a protest to the New Apostolic … [Read more...]

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New Ways to Stay Informed and Connected with the Staff of Asclepius and Masery

October 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment

What makes the Staff of Asclepius blog so amazing is the wonderful people who send me news and participate by sharing important information with others by posting to social media. There are new ways for you to stay informed. Every day there are new press releases, articles, information, and videos popping up concerning Paganism, spirituality, health, or disabilities. Community Linkage is a collection of useful information and sometimes entertainment for you. Since, I've moved my personal … [Read more...]

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Interview with Author and Radio Host Deirdre Hebert about Recovery (Part 2)

August 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

This is part two of an interview with author and radio Host Deirdre Hebert You can read part one here. Deirdre “Dee” Hebert hosts the radio show PaganFM! which broadcasts live on WSCA 106.1 Portsmouth, New Hampshire and on-line at portsmouthcommunityradio.org Thursdays from 10 pm - Midnight Eastern. Her new book is The Pagan in Recovery: The Twelve Steps From a Pagan Perspective. Dee would like to make the book available to those in need who can not afford a copy at this time. You can … [Read more...]

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Interview with Author and Radio Host Deirdre Hebert about Addiction Recovery (Part 1)

August 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Deirdre “Dee” Hebert hosts the radio show PaganFM! which broadcasts live on WSCA 106.1 Portsmouth, New Hampshire and on-line at portsmouthcommunityradio.org Thursdays from 10 pm - Midnight Eastern. Her new book is The Pagan in Recovery: The Twelve Steps From a Pagan Perspective. Dee would like to make the book available to those in need who can not afford a copy at this time. You can request a copy by emailing her or contact Dee to get information on making donations to help her offset … [Read more...]

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Community Linkage

July 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Every week there are new press releases, articles, information, and videos popping up concerning Paganism, spirituality, health, or disabilities. Community Linkage is a collection of useful information and sometimes entertainment for you. Coming up at the Staff of Asclepius: Interview with PaganFM! host and author Deirdre (Dee) Hebert about her new book The Pagan in Recovery: The Twelve Steps From a Pagan Perspective. In other news: The New Existentialists "Amy Winehouse, Addiction, and the … [Read more...]

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Community Building: Research and Donations

March 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Professional Folklorist Calls for Interviews with Polytheists about Faith By now you've noticed I like to promote research within the Pagan community. Any chance we have to learn more about our theology/theaology, practices, customs, or views is an important one. These opportunities show us how much we have in common and we can learn new ideas from those who speak up and share their diversity. Wendi Wilkerson is a Pagan polytheist and folklorist. This December she earned a Ph.D. from the … [Read more...]

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