Monthly Archives: May 2010

Memorial

Posted on May 31, 2010 by saraa

This isn’t going to be a very uplifting Memorial Day post. Nor is it very Pagan, except perhaps in the way that I view collective responsibility and the necessity to uphold it. This time last year, we had just found … Continue reading →

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Honoring Our Fallen

Posted on May 31, 2010 by krasskova

I walk the warrior’s path. I have in my time served a Goddess of war (Sekhmet) and I’m owned by a God of war and military leadership (Odin). I’ve studied martial arts, weapons, shooting, and but for an early back … Continue reading →

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Reflections

Posted on May 30, 2010 by talogwitch

Sitting in the sunshine, I began pondering and for a strange combination of reasons, (our recent general election and the fact that there has been a Rabi convention at the local University), my mind turned to politics and world major … Continue reading →

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Wyrd Designs – Musings on Memorial Day

Posted on May 30, 2010 by wyrddesigns

For those of us who are so lucky, we have a lovely three-day weekend before us. Memorial Day is far more than an occasion to exercise your checkbook (or should I say debit card swipe) in pursuit of retail bargains. … Continue reading →

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Remembering Veterans, Remembering My Father

Posted on May 29, 2010 by lachesis

Americans are preparing to celebrate Memorial Day, a day to remember those who have given their lives in the US armed forces. Though its origins date back to 1868, it wasn’t declared a National Holiday until Congress passed the National … Continue reading →

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Addicted to Outrage

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Star Foster

There are a lot of pundits who make a good living on outrage. It’s their first refuge and resort. President Obama has decided to visit a different National Cemetary for Memorial Day because it seems a bit unfair that it’s … Continue reading →

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Newsletter Oops!

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Star Foster

If you’ve received an unwanted e-mail from Patheos please just opt out at the bottom. Gmail saves everyone I’ve ever e-mailed and I accidentally added several people to our newsletter by accident when adding my friends and family. We do … Continue reading →

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Sgt Stewart: Honoring Fallen Pagan Warriors

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Star Foster

I look forward to the stories I will tell kids as I get older. When I was your age we didn’t have the internet. When I was your age cell phones were HUGE and carried in small briefcases. When I … Continue reading →

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Religion in the US Military: Comforts and Controversies

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Guest Contributor

by Erynn Rowan Laurie Bill of Rights Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the … Continue reading →

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Our Nimue Is Different

Posted on May 28, 2010 by saraa

The names of the Gods are whatever They are willing to answer to. We have lots of little Feri sayings. One of them is “all Gods are Feri Gods”…by which we mean, among other things, worship whom you please. Unlike … Continue reading →

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