[stylist] Bridgit and others

Tue Jun 4 23:25:08 UTC 2013

Bridget,
thanks; I'll read sometime and let you all know what I thought.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 7:20 PM
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Witch Hunt: Mysteries of the Salem Witch Trials  by Marc Aronson is
available on BARD.

I enjoy reading Young Adult novels, and just because it's YA doesn't
mean it's in *plain English.* smile. I just re-read Beast by Donna Jo
Napoli, and she writes so beautifully. A lot of her diction and
description is lyrical. She's one of my favorite authors.

And I've read plenty of YA books that are longer. I think any novel,
despite the target audience, if it's good, it's good, and any audience
will enjoy it.

The other book is Drawing Down the Moon by Margot Adler, which I do
believe I mentioned in my original post. It's available on BARD as well.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ashley
Bramlett
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 5:51 PM
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Bridget,
Interesting. Is witch hunt on bard?
So you read books meant for teens sometimes; me too. It is written in
more
plain english and usually not as long. good way to get an overview of
the
subject.

Which other book are you refering to?
-----Original Message----- 
From: Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 2:49 PM
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It is a long book, and some of it is pretty far-out, though some of it
does resonate with me. I really like the environmental conservation
element many pagan traditions get behind today along with the creative
expression.

Since most pagan ideals revolve around the natural world, many
contemporary groups emphasize the importance of conservation and not
destroying the natural world around us. I'm a little bit into this and
the whole organic thing, so I like a religion that believes this a key
part of worship and life in general.

The end drags a bit as she gets a little redundant and includes a lot of
info about specific groups, festivals and other resources. If anyone is
interested in learning more about Wicca and neo-Paganism, this is
definitely the book to read.

I finished Witch Hunt: Mysteries of the Salem Witch Trials during the
weekend. It uses actual documentation from the trials to attempt to
figure out why people accused others of such heinous acts. It's written
for teens, so it's not very long, and it doesn't delve into the subject
as much as I would like, but it was informative and interesting
nonetheless.

That people may have or may not have been witches doesn't disturb me,
but that people could have behaved in such a way as the accusers did is
incredibly disturbing to me, especially considering the Puritan culture
and mindset.

It may take some time, but I still want to try to post something for the
prompt. This is a fascinating subject, and I want to explore it in my
writing.

For now I better go. The baby is suppose to be sleeping, but he's
playing in his crib, smile. Better make sure the diaper is okay. I
wouldn't mind some magical powers to instantly switch his diaper from a
dirty one to a clean one, grin! I actually don't mind changing diapers,
but Little Man hates to be confined, and he squirms, twists and does
high-pitch shrieking  whenever his diaper is changed. I hope this is a
phase, frown.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of justin
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 6:42 AM
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I've read that book; it's pretty good.  Long though.  You are right
about how across the board, creative expression id a big part of
neopaganism.

-----Original Message-----
From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
Pollpeter
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 1:27 PM
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I've actually been reading various texts and books on the subject as a
whole. I'm finishing Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids,
Goddess-worshippers and other Pagans in America Today, by Margot Adler,
a journalist and Wiccan, or witch, as she states the two are synonymous.
Next I plan to read a book detailing the actual trials during the Salem
witch trials that has actual documentation from the hearings. All very
interesting.

Like Eve, I want to do justice to anything I attempt. Even though just a
simple exercise, I try to put my best into whatever I create. And I go
back and forth on nonfiction and fiction ideas. Though much of what is
documented in Addler's book I find difficult to get behind, one
interesting fact that is almost across the board with neo-Pagans, as
they are called, is the importance placed on artistic expressions,
music, dance and poetry being emphasized. Many find spiritualism through
their art, and many believe these artforms are transformative and
transcendent. Personally, whether it be music, dance, acting or writing,
whenever I create, I feel alive, a sense of being something bigger than
myself. It's like I'm on the verge of discovering something truly grand
and big and beautiful. I've observed this predominatly when dancing,
singing and certain types of writing, particularly when adopting a
poetic voice. Hmmm... This could make an interesting article for S & S.

And BTW, Beltane is actually May first (what is referred to as May Day
in modern culture) and celebrates fertility by the joining of the god
and goddess to usher in life with the coming of spring.

Bridgit
-----Original Message-----
From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eve
Sanchez
Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 10:45 PM
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I have been thinking of Bridget's prompt and must opt out of responding
to it. I think it is a wonderful prompt and is actually something I have
been thinking of writing on for quite some time now. It is for this
reason that I can not write at the moment, but I am not saying never. I
just feel for me, that it is too important a subject for me to do a half
ass effort on. I do not have the time at the moment to devote to such a
project, but will someday. I hope that others will write on this prompt
though and I look forward to reading the pieces. On this beautiful
Witchy night though, I send blessings. Go out just after midnight and
enjoy the magick of the lunar eclipse and the Beltane full moon. The
veil is thin at this time, so who knows
who you might see.  ;)      (I am trying to figure out how to write
"Oooooo-ooo-oooooo." for you to get the spooky effect I intend. Eve

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