Through the Looking Glass
Guest blogger: Michelann Websites: CSA for Three, Miss Michelann Royal reader since: 2010 I am a princess because I can put lipstick on in the dark, sing opera, and cook a mean eggplant parmesan. ♕  ♕  ♕  ♕  ♕  ♕ When GG asked me to write a guest post for the Princesses, I was...
The Green Promise of Greywater
Jax and I live in Texas which you might have heard is in a drought. We’ve written about the consequences of drought for our state before. Our neighbors north of Texas are in a worse state than we are in this drought with most of Colorado and Kansas experiencing extreme drought conditions. As populations grow...
The Princess and the (semi-) Hiatus
We got selected. A huge thank you to everyone who has sent their good wishes, their prayers, their magic, and their energy. I know the support we’ve been shown by everyone–in our physical lives and our online lives–has made a huge difference. TheScott and I have a “trial weekend†before paperwork gets signed, so nothing...
Cologne Court Bans Circumcision: Good for Public Health or Bad for Religious Freedom?
Late last month, a court in Cologne, Germany outlawed circumcision of young boys; a practice viewed as an integral part of Jewish and Muslim religions. Faith leaders in these two communities are outraged and see the new law as a harbinger of religious intolerance. I place child health above and beyond ritual practice. But I...
The Meaning Behind “Meant to Be”
Whenever I’m waiting to hear about something big I typically hear the same phrase over and over: “If it’s meant to be, it’ll happen.†It closes almost every conversation, as if that’s the solution, and people lean back with a sympathetic smile as if it’s some great comfort. If it happens, it was destined. If...
Lady Liberty League is Fighting the Good Fight
Religious freedom support for Wiccans, Pagans, and other Nature religion practitioners worldwide. An international information and networking organization sponsored by Circle Sanctuary.†— Lady Liberty League I like to think of Lady Liberty League (LLL) as the Pagan Justice League (a la Super Friends), standing against the Legion of Doom (which includes anyone or any...
The Princesses and the Episcopalians
This Friday GG and I were invited by our dear friend Brad, i.e. Father Snort to talk about interfaith relations at an Episcopal conference for high school students.Father Snort’s intention was that instead of having other Christians talk about carrying on a dialog with non-Christians, he’d have non-Christians come in and tell it “from the horse’s...
From Christian to Agnostic to Pagan
Jax has talked about her path to Paganism a few times in the realm, but I haven’t really delved into the details about my path. There is a reason why I haven’t. My story is deeply, intensely and unequivocally….boring. My story doesn’t involve any awful experiences that pushed me away from one religion or any...
Race, Pride, Children and Me
I’m going to make myself uncomfortable today. I’m going to talk about race. I need to learn to do this. There’s a good chance my kids will be a different race than I am. And even if they’re not, it’s important to me that my children grow up as unprejudiced as I can help them...
