Freedom of expression and thought is a fundamental human right, and is so important that it is the first amendment to the United States Constitution, yet there are those who would deny that right because some ideas that are expressed by others are contrary to their personal opinions. The...
This morning, while doing a casual web search for banned books graphics, I came across my own logo for BBARK by surprise. I saw that it was posted by a library, so I interestingly followed the link and discovered that it was for a public library in Ontario, Canada...
Reminder that in addition to being a sponsor again for the annual Midwest Witches’ Ball on October 15, 2011, I will also be one of the vendors at the first ever Witches’ Bazaar! The Ball is sold out- more than 500 attending this annual black tie gala; but the...
As a writer you hope that your words aren’t just read, the information assimilated, and then the message simply forgotten or discarded. You hope that at the very least in some small way it evokes some sort of emotional response- be it a smile, a laugh, or even anger....
“Alone in a Crowd” is probably my favorite piece that I’ve created because I think it just says so much on a personal level. The words are sombre, yet hopeful; and the video just accentuates the entire mood of the piece. I was amazed at how well David Lanz’s...
Frozen in silent fear of Fate For a war of jealousy and hate Death grips a world thus enslaved By souls not worthy to be saved Once noble men of admiration Become demons of abomination To rip the sane minds away...
Those who know me are aware I don’t like to dance. My hesitation to just let loose And shake it on a crowded dance floor I am moved by music- Emotionally and spiritually Looking for meaning between the words That I can relate to Strangers may dance together to...
The gray clouds cast eerie, misshaped shadows around the room as the pouring rain falls endlessly with the fierce sound of drumbeats. The television sparks as it shuts off and thunder clapped with the intensity of a bomb. I jumped from my chair expecting to see...
Written since Novemeber, 2009, Across the Great Divide is a monthly column for Pagan Pages magazine in which I explore the world of paranormal research. Join me the on the 1st of every month as I discusses tips, tools, and often controversial topics related to ghost hunting and paranormal...
In honor of the 4th of July festivities, I wanted to revisit one of my poems from my poetry book, Under a Sunlit Sky. This is a quick snapshot of the carefree days of summer and includes one of my favorite profile pictures of me. Memories blow through like...