Darkness to Light
This time of year, I contemplate the darkness—not only of the winter world, but of the darkness that too easily ensnares our souls. Loneliness, hopelessness, anger, envy, hate—these emotions are all part of the human condition, yet they don’t have to rule our existence. That’s why I propose, as the new year begins, that we […]
Let Your Light Shine
In the Wanderlore Grove, when the days grow short and cold, we light candles for the Winter Lights Festival. This festival is a lot like Hanukkah of yore. All the celebrations and festivals of the Wanderlores are based on ancient rites and rituals. Since I’m a Wanderlore by birth, but not by training, I’m a […]
Believe
Believe in the goodness of others Believe in your inner worth Believe things can be better tomorrow than they are today Believe in the Magic that makes life worth living Believe people can grow Believe you can overcome Believe things can change—even if everyone doesn’t awaken Believe the Magic is there to help you Believe […]
Holly Days in Cratersville
Happy Holly Days! It’s the time of year I think a lot about the small town of Cratersville, where I grew up. Cratersville inhabited a desert valley located within a techno-magically created orb known as Red Rainbow Minor. The aesthetic of Cratersville was a bit of Norman Rockwell Americana with a lot of Jetson’s cartoonishness […]
