What A Long Strange Week It Was

A week ago tonight, Malaprop’s Bookstore hosted a launch party for my new book, “Roots, Branches, and Spirits.” We had a fun time (including a trivia contest) and celebrated a new book in the world. On the same day–the release date–the...

Packed. Again.

and going to a place I’ve never been before. Philadelphia. I’ll be teaching and doing a ritual for Philadelphia Pagan Pride Day. The folks there are very fine–and funny and smart.  Three of my favorite things.  I’ll be seeing lots of friends...

So. I Went to This Festival.

I am going to attempt to give you the Festival Backstory So Far.  Which means I have to go back in time and tell you about the longest leg of my summer tour. It began in Arkansas and ended in St. Louis. It was May–May!–the merry month of May… The...

The Living Ain’t Easy But It Is Grand

Festival Season!  Holy McAnoly!  I am back home for a couple of days and marveling at the season so far. I’ve just come off what is probably my longest time away–nearly three weeks.  I have cried and laughed, embraced old dear ones and shaken hands with...

Festival Etiquette….pretty please

Festival season has begun! This past weekend, I was in French Lick, Indiana for Our Haven’s Beltaine festival. It’s my second year for this one and I enjoyed it so much.  I leave town tomorrow bound for Circle Sanctuary and another weekend of Beltane...

What I’ll Be Doing For The Rest of the Year

o dear…   So…today I had brunch with my friends Mia and John, and my work-wife, Star.  Mia asked me if I had posted where I’ll be appearing for the rest of the year and I looked at her blankly. Recovering what passes for my composure these days,...