Political Pagans
Recently over at No Unsacred Ground one of my fellow columnists Howling Hill spoke of the lack of Pagans involved in the environmental movement.
A while back I butted heads with Cat Chaplin Bishop after she made a statement that she felt Pagans ought be environmentally friendly, feminist, politically left wing and so forth.
I was part of a panel discussion for a podcast the other day (Pagan Pathfinders Podcast, the episode is still in the editing process) Diana Paxton lamented that Pagans are uncomfortable getting involved in politics. The Canadians on the panel immediately spoke up: “that’s not a problem here!” I think the lady was a little take aback.
(The above are just a few examples)
Having lived and travelled a fair bit I must say that one’s experience with non-political and un-environmentally friendly Pagans is going to differ depending on where one is.
Tangent:
Having lived in the USA I can try to not be insulted here. Not because people wish Pagans were more political, but because what they are really saying is that they wish USA Pagans were more political. Like I said, I’ve lived in the States, so I… Continue reading
Grudges
Being neurologically incapable of holding a grudge, I am always surprised when I discover someone holds one for me. Funnily enough, I can’t hold it against them (on account of not being able to hold a grudge) … Ohhhhhh, look a shiny thing! *wanders off to enjoy the most recent distraction*
Privillege
I guess I should have taken some Woman’s Studies classes … because whenever women talk about male privilege I am at a loss. But then, having been raised the way I was (by a Mom who works construction and such) I have always assumed I also have the same “privilege” and acted accordingly. And I am shocked by women who do not assume the same “privilege”. Maybe this is why people can find me intimidating and difficult? Hmmmmmm…
While Shopping I Overheard …
In one store a group of blue collar folk discussed worriedly about how there is a lack of work and the economy does not seem to be getting better.
In another store a pair of guys in business suits discussed how the economic crash is blown out of proportion and there are plenty of jobs for people looking to work.
The Things We Do For Love
“Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community.” ~ Anthony J. D’Angelo
Run little website with articles, links, a gallery etc
Write articles, post pictures, post links and such for said little website (and beg people to write articles, post picture and links as well etc)
Run small forum
Co-host a podcast. This includes buying and learning to use equipment and software, writing essays, recording, editing, finding people to interview and contacting them and so forth
Run website for said podcast
Constantly update and troubleshoot websites and such. Also constantly learn new computer and internet skills
Write a blog and post regularly
Host a few other blogs for other people free of charge
Pay out of pocket for all of the above
Run cafepress shop in hopes of making a little money to throw at all of the above
Run Twitter account for said podcast
Run Facebook account for said podcast
Run workshops (usually but not always, at fest) with varying results
Attend a Witch & Stitch Circle and take my turn hosting once in a while
Host, organize and/or… Continue reading
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