[stylist] Bridgit and others

Wed Jun 5 02:19:31 UTC 2013

That's why I used other sources beyond Wikipedia. Apparently this wasn't
noticed.

Bridgit

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From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eve
Sanchez
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 6:50 PM
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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
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>> 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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