by Lisa Hario | Feb 28, 2022 | Thoughts
This week, Russia has invaded the neighboring country of Ukraine. My heart goes out to the brave citizens of Ukraine who continue to resist. May the gods of the Ukraine protect their people. Because of a Strong Man who is not accountable to his people, Russia...
by Lisa Hario | Jan 28, 2022 | Paganism, Thoughts
Vikings are popular today. In TV shows like Vikings, video games and movies, the Viking warrior waving a sword and proclaiming those who die will go to Valhalla has become a cliché. This post is prompted by the third season of The Last Kingdom. I don’t want drop...
by Lisa Hario | Oct 15, 2021 | Journey to Paganism, Paganism, Thoughts
I had the opportunity to listen to Kristoffer Hughes give a talk about Ceridwen at Paganicon 2019 (in the long ago before times). My big takeaway is this: Ceridwen is not a Dark Goddess. When I was able to buy his book on Ceridwen, this was confirmed by...
by Lisa Hario | Aug 20, 2021 | Thoughts
The news of the fall of Afghanistan and the chaos as people flee to the airport is heartbreaking. The Afghan government we tried so hard to prop up melted away. I wish I could say I was shocked. Over ten years ago, a member of my extended family was killed in...
by Lisa Hario | May 14, 2021 | Thoughts
The recent Joss Whedon controversy regarding his behavior toward actresses on Buffy and Angel, hit me as a Buffy fan. I think it speaks to some larger problems in our society. As a writer, I understand being upset you have to rewrite a storyline you are invested...
by Lisa Hario | Jan 11, 2021 | Thoughts
I was planning on a totally different post today, but felt I had to write about the events of last Wednesday. The violent storming of the nation’s capitol by Trump supporters is going to be one of those days that live in infamy. I called 2020 the year to burn...
