The lore of Samhain speaks of creatures who cross the veil from the Otherworld to this world. What might they say to us, or at least to those of us inclined to hear with more than physical ears? Read more
The lore of Samhain speaks of creatures who cross the veil from the Otherworld to this world. What might they say to us, or at least to those of us inclined to hear with more than physical ears? Read more
Nine Things I Think: a new blog, a podcast, football, Dick Tracy’s watch-phone, and a TV full of witches. Oh, and an upcoming sermon on Druids. Read more
Cathy and I don’t have children, but on Halloween night we’ll have our porch light on and the candy bowl ready. I’ll carve a pumpkin and if the weather is nice I’ll open a window and play scary music. It’s the least I can do to keep a tradition alive that meant so much to me as a kid. Read more
Religious experiences happen when individuals are ready and when the gods so desire. All we can do as priests and priestesses is to make them easier, and we do that best when we understand they will come in the way they will come and not in the way we’d like them to come. Read more
Seeing what’s wrong with our mainstream society is easy. Figuring out what to do about it is not. We need radicals on the edge, but even if all we can be is a silent presence, we still make the world a better place than if we weren’t here. Read more
I’m thankful for the freedom and opportunity to explore virtually every religion ever known to humanity, but these seemingly unlimited options come with a cost. In an environment where we are truly free to choose, religious buyer’s remorse is inevitable. Read more
How can you know if you’re hearing the call of a goddess or god? All I can tell you is what I’ve heard, what I’ve experienced, and what I’ve done… and that I’m very glad I listened and responded. Read more
Polytheism brings the opportunity to learn about and experience many deities. This is my experience of the Goddess Danu. Read more
Any ritual that honors one of the old gods in a public park in Dallas, Texas can only be considered a success. But our Cernunnos Ritual at Pagan Pride Day could have been better if we had made adjustments for the venue and for the diversity of the participants. Read more
The wind, rain, and cool temperatures did nothing to hinder the return of Pagan Pride Day to the Dallas – Fort Worth area. A community that is both literally and figuratively spread out came together for a wonderful day of celebration and fellowship. Read more
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