Due to Valentine’s Day blogs and hashtags, a friend learned of the ancient Roman ritual of Lupercalia shared her newfound enthusiasm for it with me. Trusting History.com’s version, this friend somewhat facetiously suggested that we might all want to reinstate Lupercalia instead of engaging in … continue reading » “Lupercalia and Valentine’s Day”
Category: Ritual
Speaking to the Nation
And he’s gone, gone, gone . . . nearly. President Obama spoke one last time to our nation. He gave his last presidential address (steeped in democracy) on Tuesday. He spoke from his heart and from who he fundamentally is—a caring, decent, upstanding, deeply intelligent … continue reading » “Speaking to the Nation”
Love of the World
oday, I need to post a poem about the difference that women make in the world. Sometimes, the impact comes just by having a woman present. Often a deep love of the world propels women to create change in order to reflect back the beauty … continue reading » “Love of the World”
Offering Thanks
hinking about Thanksgiving, gratitude, and Story caused me to create a new page on my MythWoman site. The page, Bring Back the Women, speaks about my journey into Myth. Granted, neither the title of the page or the content sound like a Thanksgiving story at … continue reading » “Offering Thanks”
MythWoman at ASWM
ttending the 2014 ASWM Conference in San Antonio was, for me, a surfeit of riches. I had the terrific opportunity to present my paper, Women, Horses, and Predators: Female Sexuality and the Wild alongside two innovative psychologists who offer equine therapy. Another huge thrill for … continue reading » “MythWoman at ASWM”
May Day, Beltane, and Hawthorn
he title of this post almost sounds like the name of an alt-folk band, but it’s actually just a plain title for a seasonal holiday, a holy bonfire, and an amazing tree. A large part of my work within mythology involves restoring our ancient mythic … continue reading » “May Day, Beltane, and Hawthorn”
Easter Reflections
aster 2013 has recently hopped into history. The holiday in the United States is celebrated nationwide because ostensibly it commemorates the resurrection of Jesus after his crucifixion. There are sunrise services, hymns of praise and jubilation that the holy one has risen, and the thanks … continue reading » “Easter Reflections”