Archive for August, 2006
Friday, August 25th, 2006
Using Salt in Ritual
Thanks to Sojourner, I recently read an article written by Jenavira, a Wiccan questioning the use of salt as an altar fixture. Personally, as a Reconstructionist, I don’t keep a bowl of salt on my shrine, but I do use it as an offering from time to time. I had some of the same […]
No Comments » - Posted in Druidry, Magic, Philosophy by Fiacharrey
Thursday, August 24th, 2006
Cypress Swamps Could Have Saved New Orleans
A recent article on NationalGeographic.com points out that the devastation wrought upon New Orleans by Katrina was, in fact an un-natural disaster. In short, the levees and canals we’ve built have caused unnatural errosion and allowed salt water in to the swamps, destroying thousands of acres of cypress, a natural barrier to the ravages of […]
2 Comments » - Posted in Environment, Louisiana, News by Fiacharrey
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006
New Sustainable Living Links
It has come to my attention that the Sustainable Living links I have provided were extremely sparce. There were only two, and neither actually dealt with the subject of sustainable living itself. I’m beefing up the links, and here is a rundown of the new additions.
Earthaven - I’ve linked to them a few times before […]
No Comments » - Posted in Sustainable Living, Website, Reviews by Fiacharrey
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006
Proud to Be in My Family
This weekend, I went to our annual family reunion. We held it in a set of beach houses on the Texas coast. It was the first time in many years that practically the entire family made it, including my 89 year old grandmother with the rest of the contingency from Earthhaven in North Carolina.
My aunt […]
No Comments » - Posted in Personal by Fiacharrey
Friday, August 18th, 2006
Pagan Pride Day
Shreveport’s Pagan Pride Day, really a two day event, is sponsored by the Spiral Earth Circle - CPWC-APC and The Pagan Pride Project. The event features prominent speakers in the pagan community, workshops and vendors. Admission is free, but participants are asked to donate a canned good / toiletry item / school supply item to […]