Practical and Magical Wildfire Safety

Last updated on: May 31, 2016 at 12:03 pm By Guest Contributor

I was listening to Modern Pagan Podcast’s (Correction: Pagan Weekly News) June 10th episode where RevKess and Zaracon discussed the Colorado wildfires. (Thank you for mentioning the anthology and blog!) Even in cities sixty miles away from the major blaze, there is thick smoke tainting the air with its acrid smell. The haze dims streetlights and fills store entryways. If you are near the wildfire areas, it’s important to pay attention to air quality reports especially if you are elderly,... Read more

Pagans with Disabilities or Developmental Differences Anthology Still Accepting Submissions

Last updated on: May 31, 2016 at 12:03 pm By Guest Contributor

Please Distribute Call for Submissions/Writers: E-mail for inquiries and submissions: tara.miller21 (at) gmail.com; please put “Immanion Press Anthology Submission” in your subject line. The new submission date for rough drafts is August 31, 2012. Megalithica Books, an imprint of Immanion Press (Stafford, U.K./Portland, OR, U.S.A.) is seeking submissions for a magic anthology from the perspective of practitioners with disabilities or developmental differences. This includes but is not limited to practitioners with mental, cognitive, emotional, physical or sensory impairments and/or practitioners... Read more

Community Linkage

Last updated on: May 31, 2016 at 12:03 pm By Guest Contributor

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. “Community for the 21st Century” The New Existentialists This article explains that community is Being-with others. Taking in the presence of others and participating with them. It explores... Read more

The Benefits of the Affordable Care Act

Last updated on: May 31, 2016 at 12:03 pm By Guest Contributor

The Supreme Court of the United States upheld parts of the Affordable Care Act. Some citizens hope this is a step toward universal healthcare which most of the industrialized world all ready has. The Physicians for a National Health Program offer health statistics from many of the OECD ( Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) nations and clear explanations why national healthcare would succeed in the U.S. They address the myths that universal healthcare 1. is inadequate with long waits... Read more

Quality Captioning and Transcriptions Open Up Clearer Communication for Members of the Entire Pagan Community

Last updated on: May 31, 2016 at 12:03 pm By Guest Contributor

When someone who is visually impaired uses a computer, they will either have the images enlarged or they use a reader program. How can a picture, graphic, or other image be read? It can’t unless the web designer is a great coder. There are programs and more tech savy ways to embed images with descriptions that will work with readers. For those of us running organizational websites on a donation budget or blogging, we need to create vivid captions. Instead... Read more

Disabilities and Relationships Resources

Last updated on: May 31, 2016 at 12:03 pm By Guest Contributor

Today my husband and I are celebrating our sixteenth anniversary. We both have disabilities so at times it’s been extremely difficult. Love and friendship is the glue that’s kept us together. Since we’ll be celebrating today, I’m keeping this post short. disaboom has many articles about dating and relationships. June has become national LGBT Pride month. disaboom offers resources for members of the LGBT community who have disabilities. “LGBT and Living with a Disability: Where to find Support” Read more

Zucchini A Super Food

Last updated on: May 31, 2016 at 12:03 pm By Guest Contributor

Zucchini is in abundance this time of year. When a fruit or veggie is in season it’s much cheaper at the store or farmer’s market. My neighbor and another friend get a couple of new ones every few days. These green squash are the same color as their leaves so if you walk down the row or quickly glance at the plant you won’t see them. You have to lift the leaves up or you’ll end up with a twenty... Read more

Community Linkage

Last updated on: May 31, 2016 at 12:03 pm By Guest Contributor

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. The Goodmen Project put out a call for submissions on “What does it mean to be a free man in the 21st century?” When life is this hard,... Read more

Make Your Mark For Equal Social Services

Last updated on: May 31, 2016 at 12:03 pm By Guest Contributor

This morning a neighbor came by. She had a friendly smile and held a plastic bag in front with one hand and held her other hand behind her back. I tried to get a peek at what she was hiding but couldn’t see. I figured it was copies of Watchtower and Awake! since she usually brings them buy once a month. She asked if we would like some cucumbers and banana peppers. I said sure and offered yellow squash we... Read more

Movie Review: A Thousand Words

Last updated on: May 31, 2016 at 12:03 pm By Guest Contributor

In the Pagan community, there is a saying that words have power therefore we need to be cautious of what we say. The Universe or a Deity might grant our wish in unexpected ways. The comedy A Thousand Words offers a reminder that people often throw words around meaninglessly. Eddie Murphy plays Jack McCall a self centered, fast talking, literary agent who will say anything to get his way. He even wants to keep his home styled like a bachelor... Read more