Lately there have been different blogs and posting groups who have debated the tragedy at VT. Imagine my shock when a fellow pagan asked if the rest of the pagans in a specific group felt that it was okay for Legal Immigrants, with Legal Green cards, (Permenent Residents) to have the ability to buy guns.
It's interesting when you really stop to think it through. Over 200 years ago, we were the immigrants. The founding fathers and mothers of this country came here for a variety of reasons. When England taxed us unreasonable, when England passed laws about who could own what, say what, practice what religion, we rebelled. We were NOT citizens of this country, we'd come here looking for a new start, a new beginning, Freedom.
We won that war.
Then, we turned around and passed laws telling the Native Americans, the indigenous peoples of this land, what they could believe, what language they could speak, what they could and could not say, how they could live, what they could eat, where they were to die, how their children would be educated, oh yeah, and passed laws saying they could not own guns. They had no recourse to our laws, we made sure of that, and just to be completely sure that we would win, we then made it impossbile for them to have the tools necessary to fight back, to rebel,to have a revolution to protect their culture, their children, their religions, all the reasons we fought the Revolutionary War and all the reasons we wrote the Constitution of the United States.
Don't get me wrong, I firmly believe that there should have been better safeguards in place to make sure that this mentally ill young man could not legally obtain a gun. I also realize that if he'd been totally intent on his plan, he would have just bought one illegally.
I'm tired of people reacting in fear, and I'm tired of the government using that as a means to STEAL OUR FREEDOMS AND RIGHTS.
So, today is Earth day. This is supposed to be a day in which we all think about how we treat this planet we live on. I'd like to suggest we take it a step further.
How are we responsible to everyone, every person, every animal, every plant, within our communities?
Oh Great Spirit of our
Ancestors, I raise
my pipe to you.
To your messengers the four winds, and
to Mother Earth who provides
for your children.
Give us the wisdom to teach our children
to love, to respect, and to be kind
to each other so that they may grow
with peace of mind
Let us learn to share all good things that
you provide for us on this Earth.
--------------Native American prayer
Isn't it time we tried to walk in Beauty, in Harmony, and in Balance?
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Global Astrology week of April 23rd
I freely admit having to struggle with understanding what they mean by all this. Some of it is immediatly clear, and some of it not so much. This is one of those areas in which I"m trying to increase my knowledge, so, in the upcoming months, you can expect to see more there.
From Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology website:
Sun in Taurus - Earth is on the Return
by Robert Wilkinson
Finally! The drought of no planets in Earth signs just ended this morning when the Sun returned to Taurus. Except for a few days over the next few months, we're finally past the long period we've been in where planets were very infrequently in Earth signs. Earth will be more of a constant factor between now and 2025, except for a few days in the near future.
I discussed some of this in Astrology Imbalances in March 2007 - There Are No Planets in Earth Signs Right Now where there's another link to why this is important, and how it affects all of us. It has to do with the proportion of Elements at any given moment, which is the atmosphere of how Spirit, Mind, Feelings, and Matter are interrelated, affecting the collective consciousness as well as the collective unconscious.
Since Taurus is the sign symbolizing how we can enjoy our time here to a greater degree, it's a month to allow the light of this gentle, stable, and peaceful sign to permeate our being and show us the way to authentic, enjoyable self expression, "gentling down" into a calm stability the recent agitations of Aries. I'll post the coming week's trends soon.
© Copyright 2007 Robert Wilkinson
April 20, 2007
For this and other interesting articles check out their webiste:
http://www.aquariuspapers.com/astrology/2007/04/
From Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology website:
Sun in Taurus - Earth is on the Return
by Robert Wilkinson
Finally! The drought of no planets in Earth signs just ended this morning when the Sun returned to Taurus. Except for a few days over the next few months, we're finally past the long period we've been in where planets were very infrequently in Earth signs. Earth will be more of a constant factor between now and 2025, except for a few days in the near future.
I discussed some of this in Astrology Imbalances in March 2007 - There Are No Planets in Earth Signs Right Now where there's another link to why this is important, and how it affects all of us. It has to do with the proportion of Elements at any given moment, which is the atmosphere of how Spirit, Mind, Feelings, and Matter are interrelated, affecting the collective consciousness as well as the collective unconscious.
Since Taurus is the sign symbolizing how we can enjoy our time here to a greater degree, it's a month to allow the light of this gentle, stable, and peaceful sign to permeate our being and show us the way to authentic, enjoyable self expression, "gentling down" into a calm stability the recent agitations of Aries. I'll post the coming week's trends soon.
© Copyright 2007 Robert Wilkinson
April 20, 2007
For this and other interesting articles check out their webiste:
http://www.aquariuspapers.com/astrology/2007/04/
Monday, April 2, 2007
Government must deal with greenhouse gases: US Supreme Court
I know I've been away for awhile, I volunteered to admin one forum, moderate another, on top of my class load. So, please forgive the absence.
With Spring upon us, I found this article, and it just makes me want to dance.
excerpt, to read full article, follow the link:
"The US Supreme Court ruled Monday that the Environmental Protection Agency must consider greenhouse gases as pollutants, in a blow to the White House.
"Because greenhouse gases fit well within the Clean Air Act's capacious definition of 'air pollutant' we hold that EPA has the statutory authority to regulate the emission of such gases from new motor vehicles," the court ruled.
Led by Massachusetts, a dozen states along with several US cities and environmental groups went to the courts to determine whether the agency had the authority to regulate greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide emissions.
"The harms associated with climate change are serious and well recognized," said judge John Paul Stevens as the ruling was carried by five votes in favor to four against.
The Republican administration of US President George W. Bush has fiercely opposed any imposition of binding greenhouse limits on the nation's industry.
Environmentalists have alleged that since Bush came to office in 2001 his administration has ignored and tried to hide looming evidence of global warming and the key role of human activity in climate change."
With Spring upon us, I found this article, and it just makes me want to dance.
excerpt, to read full article, follow the link:
"The US Supreme Court ruled Monday that the Environmental Protection Agency must consider greenhouse gases as pollutants, in a blow to the White House.
"Because greenhouse gases fit well within the Clean Air Act's capacious definition of 'air pollutant' we hold that EPA has the statutory authority to regulate the emission of such gases from new motor vehicles," the court ruled.
Led by Massachusetts, a dozen states along with several US cities and environmental groups went to the courts to determine whether the agency had the authority to regulate greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide emissions.
"The harms associated with climate change are serious and well recognized," said judge John Paul Stevens as the ruling was carried by five votes in favor to four against.
The Republican administration of US President George W. Bush has fiercely opposed any imposition of binding greenhouse limits on the nation's industry.
Environmentalists have alleged that since Bush came to office in 2001 his administration has ignored and tried to hide looming evidence of global warming and the key role of human activity in climate change."
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Don't Freak
But this entry is going to be a tad different.
As Spring approaches I thought I would share some interesting links. As Pagans, so often we are automatically labelled as "dirt loving tree huggers" LOL, though for many of us that isn't quite accurate, just as not all Pagans are Green Party or Libertarian.
On another list we were discussing the costs of organic farming. Now, while the scientific debate over how fast we are losing top soil due to pesticide and fertilizer is raging, and with little consenus, there are ways that organic food can be affordable.
The number one key to buying organic, is to make sure you are supporting local organic farmers and ranches. Because then there is little transportation costs. I'm not saying you can't have the more expensive produce, just remmeber, that you are paying more becuase it had to be shipped X number of miles, not JUST because it is organic.
So, every summer, there is a local organic farm, and for 15 dollars my partner rides around on the 'hay ride'. The 'hay ride' takes a little over 2 hours, because it stops for 10-15 minutes at every field, and at every field he gets two bags to fill with whatever produce is grown in that field. There is usually anywhere from 10-15 different fields. He comes home with bags of corn, squash, tomatoes, lettuce, greens, different fruits and veggies, all, for 15 bucks.
Yeah, organic farmins is SOOOOOOO expensive, not.
There are other ways to do this, one local Farmers Market, offers the chance to pre-purchase a weekly basket (35-45 bucks a basket) overflowing with fruits and veggies. (size would be one of those 1/2 bushel basket, you don't get to keep the basket, but you do bring it home, then return it for exchange on your next basket).
Of course, there is always the Markets, they are a little pricier, and you do need to shop around to find the good ones.
Or, find a local CSA Farm, CSA's, community supported agriculture. They offer "plans" which differ, one of our farms offers a "share" in the farm, for a family of 4, it is 600 a year, and you get a basket a week from March through October. This particular farm also offers the choice, you can pay less, if you agree to come out and work 8 hours a week durning harvesting season. (and yes, they have jobs for those of us who can't be too physical). They offer 1/2 shares for smaller families as well.
So, here are several links to get everyone going, eat healthy and save money.
Farms, Markets, etc
http://www.localharvest.org/
Nutrition information sheets
http://www.vegsoc.org/health/
Enjoy your summer and Happy Ostara
As Spring approaches I thought I would share some interesting links. As Pagans, so often we are automatically labelled as "dirt loving tree huggers" LOL, though for many of us that isn't quite accurate, just as not all Pagans are Green Party or Libertarian.
On another list we were discussing the costs of organic farming. Now, while the scientific debate over how fast we are losing top soil due to pesticide and fertilizer is raging, and with little consenus, there are ways that organic food can be affordable.
The number one key to buying organic, is to make sure you are supporting local organic farmers and ranches. Because then there is little transportation costs. I'm not saying you can't have the more expensive produce, just remmeber, that you are paying more becuase it had to be shipped X number of miles, not JUST because it is organic.
So, every summer, there is a local organic farm, and for 15 dollars my partner rides around on the 'hay ride'. The 'hay ride' takes a little over 2 hours, because it stops for 10-15 minutes at every field, and at every field he gets two bags to fill with whatever produce is grown in that field. There is usually anywhere from 10-15 different fields. He comes home with bags of corn, squash, tomatoes, lettuce, greens, different fruits and veggies, all, for 15 bucks.
Yeah, organic farmins is SOOOOOOO expensive, not.
There are other ways to do this, one local Farmers Market, offers the chance to pre-purchase a weekly basket (35-45 bucks a basket) overflowing with fruits and veggies. (size would be one of those 1/2 bushel basket, you don't get to keep the basket, but you do bring it home, then return it for exchange on your next basket).
Of course, there is always the Markets, they are a little pricier, and you do need to shop around to find the good ones.
Or, find a local CSA Farm, CSA's, community supported agriculture. They offer "plans" which differ, one of our farms offers a "share" in the farm, for a family of 4, it is 600 a year, and you get a basket a week from March through October. This particular farm also offers the choice, you can pay less, if you agree to come out and work 8 hours a week durning harvesting season. (and yes, they have jobs for those of us who can't be too physical). They offer 1/2 shares for smaller families as well.
So, here are several links to get everyone going, eat healthy and save money.
Farms, Markets, etc
http://www.localharvest.org/
Nutrition information sheets
http://www.vegsoc.org/health/
Enjoy your summer and Happy Ostara
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Arrogance
So, over at Sapphoq's radical blog, she's ranting and raving.
Apparently she was under the impression that she and ERF could run willy nilly all over the Net, post folks contact info, names, etc, and no one would say a word. **snicker**
Then she "claims" to have said nothing to no one, but that isn't quite true, is it Spike Q? Did you really honestly believe that your different socks would go unnoticed or untraced? You're not that good.
I'm guessing, that because she hasn't emailed under Sapphoq/Spike Q that we're supposed to leave her blogging site alone. Wrong again!
Also, it seems she has missed the fact that no one is following them around. Oh don't get me wrong, that doesn't mean folk don't pay attention at the numerous little teen yahoo groups they are joining, and trying to recruit folk into their witch war, we just have chosen to not participate in it any longer. After all, they've both shown that converstaion with either one of them is futile, they're only interest is in riling folk up, and creating their own brand of pagan fundamentalism.
Oh, and unlike ERF and Spike, my comments are NOT moderated. Unlike the two of you I'm not afraid of anything you have to say.
Apparently she was under the impression that she and ERF could run willy nilly all over the Net, post folks contact info, names, etc, and no one would say a word. **snicker**
Then she "claims" to have said nothing to no one, but that isn't quite true, is it Spike Q? Did you really honestly believe that your different socks would go unnoticed or untraced? You're not that good.
I'm guessing, that because she hasn't emailed under Sapphoq/Spike Q that we're supposed to leave her blogging site alone. Wrong again!
Also, it seems she has missed the fact that no one is following them around. Oh don't get me wrong, that doesn't mean folk don't pay attention at the numerous little teen yahoo groups they are joining, and trying to recruit folk into their witch war, we just have chosen to not participate in it any longer. After all, they've both shown that converstaion with either one of them is futile, they're only interest is in riling folk up, and creating their own brand of pagan fundamentalism.
Oh, and unlike ERF and Spike, my comments are NOT moderated. Unlike the two of you I'm not afraid of anything you have to say.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Proof that ERF and Merlin are the same
It never fails to amuse me, give them enough time, and they will hang themselves.
ERF is Merlin, as posted by himself in a new Yahoo teen group he's joined, err, trolling. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/teenbookofshadows/message/5630
"This is a warning to all Pagans, and Withes a like. When faced with
these people, do not back down. Remain strong in your faith. Do not
let them bring fear into your heart. Hold onto the God, and Goddess.
If you need help with these people please email me at:
merlyn@...
Me, along with other Witches are banning together to stop these
people. We are not alone anymore."
What a dumbass, but whatever. He obviously is bored, no one wants to debate with him anymore, because he has proven again and again that he has no desire to change and grow.
But, I must be honest here, I truly feel fear and trepidation for the teens whom he may come in contact with.
ERF is Merlin, as posted by himself in a new Yahoo teen group he's joined, err, trolling. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/teenbookofshadows/message/5630
"This is a warning to all Pagans, and Withes a like. When faced with
these people, do not back down. Remain strong in your faith. Do not
let them bring fear into your heart. Hold onto the God, and Goddess.
If you need help with these people please email me at:
merlyn@...
Me, along with other Witches are banning together to stop these
people. We are not alone anymore."
What a dumbass, but whatever. He obviously is bored, no one wants to debate with him anymore, because he has proven again and again that he has no desire to change and grow.
But, I must be honest here, I truly feel fear and trepidation for the teens whom he may come in contact with.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Really now
You are just so special. Not to long ago, you and your buddy asked several "bunny hunters" who died and made them the pagan police. LMAO and now your the what? the Witch police police? hehehehe I find the whole thing vastly amusing, and please note, this is my only blog in which I comment on this trend. So, I've gotta ask;
JUST HOW MANY FREAKING BLOGS DO YOU TWO NEED!?!?!?!!?!
ERF blogs:
http://elderravenfire.blogspot.com/2006/12/return-to-craft.html
http://thewitchthatlives.blogspot.com/
http://elderravenfire.alkablog.com/
http://elderravenfire.spaces.live.com/
http://thebunnywars.blogspot.com/
http://theravensway.blogspot.com/2007_01_01_archive.html
http://www.freewebs.com/thewitchessummerland/
ERF and Sapphoq
http://www.resistant-witches.com/
http://witch-wars-report.blogspot.com/
This one is ERF, Sapphoq, LIA, Frog Hippy and Blue Space Goddess, and someone called Dog.
http://itch-wars-report.blogspot.com/
This one is owned by two socks, ifindpeace and MerlyntheGreat IMHO, ERF and Sapphoq
http://defendingtheones.blogspot.com/
Sapphoq, follow the links to her numerous blogs, it's nuts.
http://sapphoqnfriends.blogspot.com/
Edit:
These two blogs come back 404 not found.
http://aradicpath.blogspot.com/
http://eldersthoughts.blogspot.com/
JUST HOW MANY FREAKING BLOGS DO YOU TWO NEED!?!?!?!!?!
ERF blogs:
http://elderravenfire.blogspot.com/2006/12/return-to-craft.html
http://thewitchthatlives.blogspot.com/
http://elderravenfire.alkablog.com/
http://elderravenfire.spaces.live.com/
http://thebunnywars.blogspot.com/
http://theravensway.blogspot.com/2007_01_01_archive.html
http://www.freewebs.com/thewitchessummerland/
ERF and Sapphoq
http://www.resistant-witches.com/
http://witch-wars-report.blogspot.com/
This one is ERF, Sapphoq, LIA, Frog Hippy and Blue Space Goddess, and someone called Dog.
http://itch-wars-report.blogspot.com/
This one is owned by two socks, ifindpeace and MerlyntheGreat IMHO, ERF and Sapphoq
http://defendingtheones.blogspot.com/
Sapphoq, follow the links to her numerous blogs, it's nuts.
http://sapphoqnfriends.blogspot.com/
Edit:
These two blogs come back 404 not found.
http://aradicpath.blogspot.com/
http://eldersthoughts.blogspot.com/
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