So I have to tell you about this pretty heavy issue that has hit us. One day, very recently, my 12 yo daughter told me about an assembly that was at her school. Unfortunately, it was an assembly that left her feeling quite angry and frustrated. See this group came to town called ReviveAsheville that is [...]

Oh my what a week. And it’s only Tuesday! This morning I had to take my middle daughter to school at 2:30 am. Yep, 2:30 am! The entire 5th grade (well not entire but 75% of them) went to DC and will be heading back on Friday. It’s her first time away from home and [...]

So last night was our meeting at the Board of Education in regards to a new religious policy. The first surprise of the evening came about a day or two before when Patti Wigington of about.com contacted Byron and myself that she was coming down to attend the meeting. Patti was really awesome, all night [...]

On Wed the 21 it was International Peace Day. This year I was asked to participate in our local rally as a representative of Mother Grove Goddess Temple and Earth Religionists. I was joined by two Baptist ministers, a Buddhist, a Catholic, a Rabbi, and a representative from the Muslim community. I also happened to [...]

My witchy background isn’t too witchy at all. I always had certain beliefs, most nature based. I grew up in a fairly non-religious area and around non-religious people. Ever since I can remember, I was spiritual and looking to define it so I could understand me better. I had neighbors that went to churches and [...]