environmentalism – Page 3 – Author M. A. Phillips

"A Prayer for My Beloved"

This poem, by T. Thorn Coyle, is a reaction to the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf. It’s beautifully written and nearly brings me to tears. You have carried us, these long millions of years,We beasts, we leafy fronds, we crouching walkers.The ice has come, the ice has gone again.Your crust has softened, hardened, cooled,Continue reading “"A Prayer for My Beloved"”

Garbage Night

Hubby: Well… the garbage is done for another week.Me: Thank the Gods!Hubby: Don’t thank the Gods – they didn’t do anything! Thank me! How right my husband is. 🙂 Can you image Brighid, Thor, Zeus, Isis, or any God taking the trash out? Then again, was trash a big issue for our ancestors? IContinue reading “Garbage Night”

Website Envy and Other Things

I felt really ill yesterday due to hormonal issues. I accomplished nothing after work. I don’t feel fully restored tonight, but I’ve already been more productive than yesterday! I did some work on a doll and did a quick ritual to promote healing in the areas surrounding the oil spill. CedarLight Grove is encouraging everyoneContinue reading “Website Envy and Other Things”

The Obligatory Earth Day Post ;)

I’m definitely in the camp that thinks “Earth Day should be everyday!” The physical Earth will endure until the universe itself decides to swallow her up. We’re more apt to destroy ourselves than the whole Earth. I was always very moved by this poem by Sara Teasdale. It captures something of the truth of Nature.Continue reading “The Obligatory Earth Day Post ;)”

Thoughts on Drums

After last night’s post, I couldn’t help but think about my drums and their leather heads. What did that mean about me? I talked about it with my husband. We both agreed that they were purchased during a time when we were less strict on ourselves. Hubby has purchased some leather shoes in the past,Continue reading “Thoughts on Drums”

Gardening and Relationship to Deity

I’ve been collecting pots, soil, and seeds. I’ve started to plant and have some seedlings. I’ve been crocheting hanging pot holders. I’m awaiting another order of heirloom seeds. Needless to say, I love gardening and I can’t wait to really get underway. The last possible day of frost in the North Country is projected toContinue reading “Gardening and Relationship to Deity”

Remember Earth Hour!

Just a reminder to everyone that tonight is Earth Hour! Wherever you are, at 8:30-9:30, please consider turning off your lights and unplugging all unnecessary electronic equipment. Show support for global change in how we use Mama Earth’s resources!

TGIF and Doxtater’s Farmers Market

I don’t know if it’s the moon, the season, my hormones, or my lifestyle (it’s probably a combination!), but I have been one tired Pagan as of late. It seems that I want nothing more than to sit on my bum and vegetate after work. I’m sorry to say that our home is not asContinue reading “TGIF and Doxtater’s Farmers Market”

Eating Local

Eating local has become an important goal for me. My husband and I watched Food Inc. I had been meaning to watch it for months but …oh you know how that goes. Anyway, it was really well-done. Much was not a surprise or I already knew about it, but there were plenty of “woah” momentsContinue reading “Eating Local”

Making a Cultural Shift

There’s a lot of talk among environmentalists about making a cultural shift. There’s no way around it – it’s going to have to happen if we as a species want to survive. It’s also going to have to happen if we don’t want to dramatically damage the homes of countless life. (A lot of peopleContinue reading “Making a Cultural Shift”