Death is often something dreaded and not talked about. This sort of reaction to a reality we face has caused more grief than warranted for the amazing thing that it is. Here is a way to approach death in a very positive way that makes the transition easier for you, your loved ones and the ecosystem we all rely on. Read more
An overview of global seasons and resulting celebrations during a midpoint between the equinox & solstice. Read more
What this Naturalistic Saegoah does for ritual, ceremony, and customs. Read more
A while back, I read this article on a community who came together to green a formerly filthy, crime-ridden alley in an impoverished neighborhood. Funded by a grant, one resident got the ball rolling on transforming the alley into a sustainable garden. This in turn invited other residents to participate, and eight years after the effort was begun the alley is now an urban oasis with loads of food-producing plants and flowers. The effects have been pretty dramatic. Apart from... Read more
When would a naturalistic Saegoah do their ceremonies and rituals? This question really should be, what makes a when? Read more
Why would someone who considers themselves naturalistic (AKA an atheist) do ceremonies and rituals? Here is why... Read more
An overview of global seasons and resulting celebrations during the Equinox. Read more
The struggle to name a place so that it will not become forgotten but become part of ourselves Read more
Not too long ago, I watched a brief video created by our local public broadcasting station featuring footage of the Bull Run watershed. Nestled in the lower slopes of Mt. Hood and surrounding regions, this watershed provides Portland and other local communities with our superbly clean tap water. It’s closed to the public to protect the land and water from pollution, so few people have actually seen what’s in this vast, fenced-off area. Oregon Public Broadcasting got a rare opportunity... Read more
Wild grass fields. They are more than what they seem... Read more
Paths Through The Forests
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