Where have I been and why am I just now seeing what Fox News said about Wiccans and Pagans?
Last night I got an email that TipToeChick had a new video. I was so tired last night that I thought I would wait until sometime today or even later in the week before I would check it out. Lately videos haven't been the top of my list of things to do.
This morning I noticed many others had videos up of the same topic so I knew this was something I had to check out but mornings aren't the best time to watch. I wrote my fitness blog this morning and did my weigh in on my LiveHealthyIowa team page. Now I wish I would have watched at least one of the videos.
Tonight, in fact about an hour ago, I was on FB and noticed a couple videos and decided to watch the video of the Fox News segment on Wiccans and Pagans. I couldn't believe what I had heard! So many things I wanted to scream out and say WTF????
There are a few things I want to address. First, to say that there aren't many Pagans or Wiccans in the world, well maybe the reason you think that is because most of us are in hiding. Like myself. There are a few people that know I am Pagan, but my family don't know. I hide because of people like the reporters who don't have a clue what they are talking about.
Second, we don't have 20 holidays. We have 8. I guess if you want to include the full moons you could get 20 but most Pagans don't celebrate the full moon as a holiday, in fact some don't even do anything for the full moon, I am one of those. I will sit outside looking up to the moon while she is full but that isn't unlike any other night because it could be the dark moon and I am still going to look to her with love.
As for Pagan holidays, this is what I have done the past couple years now. I have to take my vacation on Pagan holidays. I am sure there are many others like me that take those days off and have to use their vacation too. I would love it if I could be open and have those days off with pay just like I do with Christmas and New Years. A few years ago my work stopped giving us Good Friday off so really the only religious holiday we have off is Christmas. The others are just American holidays.
I think Fox News really needs to do some research on what Pagans and Wiccans believe in. If they knew maybe that wouldn't sound so stupid when they opened their mouths. But then again, maybe they would still sound that way.
Down below is a link to the video in question.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J22mI-P0a1M&feature=youtu.be
Monday, February 18, 2013
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Whats going on?
Its been awhile since I updated anything on here and that is because a lot has been going on in my life. One thing is that I am no writing another blog which is totally about weight loss and the journey I am on to become healthy. I have been on this journey for a few years, slowly changing my habits. If you want to join me on my other blog contact me and I will post a link here.
The other major event in my life is one that is very sad. My familiar Teddy crossed the rainbow bridge last month. I had him for 14 years and he was my child. Even now as I am writing this my heart has such a sadness that I cant even describe. I loved him more then any other cat I have ever know. This past 3 weeks since his passing I have been lost. I knew that this time would be hard for me but I never knew how hard it would be.
Last night I bought an urn for him since I did have him cremated. Since I don't know where I will be living one day I didn't want to just bury him anywhere. I have also decided that when it comes to me crossing over one day I want his remains to go with me. I know that this body is just a shell but it gives me great comfort to know that he will be beside me forever.
I have wanted to do a ceremony of some kind for him but just haven't had the time alone to do one. Hopefully in the next few weeks and can take a day off and spend some much needed time alone with just him.
I am hoping within the next week I can get back in the swing of things with this blog and with my life. Its been a hard journey this year but I know things can only get better for me. I have faith. I send much love and many blessings to all
The other major event in my life is one that is very sad. My familiar Teddy crossed the rainbow bridge last month. I had him for 14 years and he was my child. Even now as I am writing this my heart has such a sadness that I cant even describe. I loved him more then any other cat I have ever know. This past 3 weeks since his passing I have been lost. I knew that this time would be hard for me but I never knew how hard it would be.
Last night I bought an urn for him since I did have him cremated. Since I don't know where I will be living one day I didn't want to just bury him anywhere. I have also decided that when it comes to me crossing over one day I want his remains to go with me. I know that this body is just a shell but it gives me great comfort to know that he will be beside me forever.
I have wanted to do a ceremony of some kind for him but just haven't had the time alone to do one. Hopefully in the next few weeks and can take a day off and spend some much needed time alone with just him.
I am hoping within the next week I can get back in the swing of things with this blog and with my life. Its been a hard journey this year but I know things can only get better for me. I have faith. I send much love and many blessings to all
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