by Lisa Hario | May 7, 2021 | Journey to Paganism, Paganism
I have always been a pagan who prays. Sometimes it is to beg for help, give thanks and share joy, or admitting I have no idea where to begin. When I tested positive for Covid, I prayed to Brigid because she is a goddess of healing. I told her if she kept us from...
by Lisa Hario | May 3, 2021 | Announcements
The month of April was marked by COVID. The short version is the Wee Dictator had an outbreak at school and had to quarantine, and then I got it. Everyone is fine now—I was the only one who got it, and I didn’t have a severe case. I basically did what I normally did...
by Lisa Hario | Apr 28, 2021 | Reviews
For the last several years I have volunteered at a non-profit called Prepare and Prosper. They do taxes and offer financial services to lower income people at no cost. The services they offer include opening accounts for people who aren’t able to get a regular...
by Lisa Hario | Apr 23, 2021 | Journey to Paganism, Paganism
Page through books on paganism and it becomes abundantly clear rather quickly pagans love to set things on fire. A group I happily fall into. But for someone who has respiratory issues like asthma, allergies, or any chemical sensitivities, this can form a barrier. I...
by Lisa Hario | Apr 14, 2021 | Paganism, Reviews
Cerridwen: Celtic Goddess of Inspiration by Kristoffer Hughes 2021 Llewellyn Publications Using scholarly sources and his own experience, chief of the Anglesey Order of Druids Kristoffer Hughes takes the reader on a journey to explore the history of the Welsh Goddess...
by Lisa Hario | Apr 9, 2021 | Journey to Paganism, Paganism
Ritual is a very important part of paganism, as it is a religion based on action rather than belief. Even with all the possible varieties of pagan ritual, there are some general guidelines as to the etiquette expected. When exploring different traditions and trying to...
by Lisa Hario | Apr 5, 2021 | Announcements
Spring is here! And so are taxes. Posting will be light this month as I am in my last month of volunteering. I will be doing one post a week, except for this week because I have the latest entry of the Journey to Paganism series is due on Friday. Next month I hope to...
by Lisa Hario | Mar 31, 2021 | Paganism, Reviews
Disclosure: I signed up to volunteer at Paganicon this year, and helped out a bit before the cancellation in 2020. Of all the beloved events 2020 forced to cancel/reschedule/ go online, Paganicon was one of the first. I am glad the organizers decided to cancel last...
by Lisa Hario | Mar 26, 2021 | Journey to Paganism, Paganism
Depending on where you are, finding your local pagan community can range from walking to the park with proud Pagan Pride Banners or whispered conversations leading to passwords for the Speakeasy. Finding your own niche within the pagan community can be another chore....
by Lisa Hario | Mar 17, 2021 | Reviews
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas 2021 Following the war with Hybern, Nesta Archeron has devoted herself to one nights stands, spending her sister’s money, and driving away everyone who cares about her with her barbed tongue. Upon being given a fantastic bill...
