What this blog is about?

I just realized I've had this blog a while.. though I haven't been active on it much till recently. I guess I should take a bit of time explaining why I created it, why I chose the topic of paganism, and why some of the post may, to the casual reader, appear to have nothing to do with paganism.

I've created this blog basically as a way to air some of my views. We are in the buckle of the bible belt and, while there are some pagan groups in Springfield, they tend to be quite conservative for our tastes.

I came to paganism in a round about way really. I was raised Southern Baptist and knew from about the age of 10 that it wasn't my thing. Then I met Helen when we were both working at a video arcade. She was reading tarot for a friend when I walked in and freaked out.... LOL.. Now after a few years and some research I've got most of the nasty taste of organized religion out of my mouth and mind.

I have to say once I started reading about pagan beliefs it was like "wow, I didn't know other people believed this too!!"

I'm still what I'd call a 101 person, but I do feel like I've learned quite a bit.

Now, as I see it all things, in some off the wall way, are related to paganism.. from mundane task to ritual. Though I'll be the first to admit.. some of my post may go more political at times.. OTOH.. typically they are still related to human rights/environment/etc so technically still pagan venue :)

Afternoon In The Park

As Helen wrote we had a wonderful picnic at Close Memorial Park. This is one of many Springfield Area Parks. And really, when you get down to it the parks, the Ozarks Greenway Trails, and the Public Library are about the only thing the area has going for it. Those are the few things I'll miss after we move. But I digress.

The day was lovely.. Really nice and cool for this time of year. More updates later, I'm off to mow 'The Elders' (Helen's mom & dad) acreage.

Pentagram Poem

© Pentagram Poem By Don Scroggins

East is where it all begins
the smell of rain on the air
life awakens from winter slumber
springtime is here, peace abounds
love is on the breeze

South is the passion
the strength
the resolve
the warm embrace of summer

West is reflection
thoughts of past seasons
preparation for the coming winter
red and yellow, orange and gray
leaves dropping, counting down days

North is the Earth beneath our feet
wintertime time to sleep
warm thoughts to spring
grounding and giving strength

The center is spirit
God and Goddess
Parts of all
All around us

The circle binds all together
It is the circle of life.

New Blog

Helen and I spent the better part of today messing with blogger... I'm reasonably versed in HTML but not CSS or Blogger Code. So believe me when I say we spent HOURS.. trying to get the moon phase java bit to work.. sheesh.. Turns out after all that crap all we needed was to copy the code into a gadget!!

Shameless plug


Be sure to check out her blog

A breath of fresh air

American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009 passed the house.

As usual I'm behind the curve on the news but it is great news.

Be sure to write to your senators and let them know where you stand on this bill.. after all you are one of their constituents.

you can go to here to see results and who voted for/against it in the house.. be sure and send them a thank you or a fuck you as the case may be ;)

And now for a book recommendation

I'm about half way through this book and Highly, highly recommend it. Most complete and detailed history ...

also currently reading "the chalice and the blade" another good work

Yes We Can

Yes We Can -- Yes We Did!!



I know its a bit late for this but I can truly says that this is the first time in a long time that I feel we have a candidate that has our best interest in mind.

Will he do all he promised? Keep in mind the president is only a figure head.. all changes must go through congress. If these first 100 days are any indication, I think we can be sure he will do everything in his power to make the changes we've been dreaming of.