[stylist] Bridgit and others

Tue Jun 4 23:50:28 UTC 2013

Oh and I am sorry. If Wikipedia said so  it must be true. Eve

On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 4:40 PM, Eve Sanchez <3rdeyeonly at gmail.com> wrote:
> Bridget, The greatest truth you stated was "...according to Adler..."
> She is of one opinion that does not line perfectly with all other
> Pagans including Neo-Pagans which fall under the umbrella of Paganism.
> Again, Wicca is NOT Witchcraft and Not all Witches are Wiccan. Sorry,
> that is not a point for opinion or debate. It is fact. Adler is very
> controversial within the community. She provides some wonderful
> sources and information, but she is NOT the Pagan authority. She also,
> is not the only practicing Witch out there to gain the information
> about. Also, there are some ancestral traditions that are not actually
> trying to recreate. They are living the beliefs that were passed down
> from generation to generation and can be traced back as far as
> genealogy permits. Many of these traditions are very closed as they
> believe a Witch is born, not made, and it is not something to share. I
> have had exposure to one of these groups. I would not call them a
> coven as they are more of a lineage. It is very beautiful andis
> possibly one of the oldest traditions in the world. Eve
>
> On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 4:20 PM, Bridgit Pollpeter
> <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> 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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>> Subject: Re: [stylist] Bridgit and others
>>
>>
>> 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
>> To: 'Writer's Division Mailing List'
>> Subject: Re: [stylist] Bridgit and others
>>
>> 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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>> Subject: [stylist] Bridgit and others
>>
>> 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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>> Subject: [stylist] Bridget and others
>>
>>
>> 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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