Hello from the swirling mists of the haar. Tonight is the longest night; by the early hours of the morning the light will begin its return. May the return of the light bring you new hope and inspiration. Spring will come again. These long nights provide a great focus for contemplative work and transformation, a…
Category: holidays
Know-vember: Mark Walker
In the States, today is Thanksgiving day; depending on who you ask it’s either a day to commemorate when the Pilgrims survived the vagaries of New England despite their ignorance and arrogance with considerable help from some of the indigenous folks (who would come to regret that kindness), or it’s a day to stuff yourself…
Happy Halloween!
A gloriously spooky day to you all! I know I have been remiss in my Halloween cards for the last couple years; I have as an excuse the general madness of my life lately — this year in particular. I suspect next year will either be incredibly dull and boring, or else more mad than…
Happy New Year
From the wilds of Mississippi with Miss Wendy, a random video from the season (really, off the top of my head couldn’t think of a New Year’s song): Oh, and I have a publication to start off the new year: “A Plea on Behalf of the Small Hat League.”
Happy Christmas
I would have put “Happy Xmas (War is Over)” but you can’t embed this version. Or if you need something cheerier: Or even —
Happy Yule, Jane Quiet, Elena & Providence
The solstice is upon us and it pays to remember that the longest night also means it’s time for the return of the light. Here’s my perennial offering on Anglo-Saxon Yule that ended up online without my putting it there. At least they credited me as author. I’ve got another piece up at Polite Company…
BitchBuzz and a Contest
Yes, up to my usual anti-social behavior in my column this week: No Ho-Ho Holiday Films! By K.A. Laity When you’ve seen too many cheery reindeer, children singing and hearts growing three sizes, it’s time to strike back. I know there are many who can’t wait to pull out that pile of Christmas DVDs every…
BitchBuzz: How to Ruin the Holidays + Mangrove Trailer
First, my column for the week: if you’re mild-hearted and love the holidays, you may want to skip it. I am particularly proud of finding that picture of Katy Perry: How to Ruin the Holidays By K.A. Laity Whether you celebrate Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah, Solstice or Yule, you have an equal opportunity this year to…
Happy St. Nick’s Day
Or did you get the Krampus instead? Well, my lovely Krampus chapbook designed by The joey Zone is out of print, but you can hear me read it as a podcast. I hope to scan it and get an electronic version available soon, but things are just so hectic (when is that not true?). I…