France has ghettos, there are projects in France. I know it sounds ridiculous to say that, as if you didn’t know. Here’s the thing, until the riots in Paris a few years back, I was totally unaware of this fact. Press reports would say the people involved were from the “deprived Paris suburbs”, but it’s true, that in that moment I realized that Paris is a large city and like most large cities, there is probably some equivalent of what Americans call the “projects”. It was also during this time that I learned that France has a vibrant rap scene. Oddly, the concept of French rap was less shocking than coming to grips with the idea that Paris had “deprived suburbs”. Want to learn more?

As you all know, this past Saturday I attended the 5th Annual Spiritual Arts Fair in Oneonta, NY.

Hola all! Just a few things to share that will hopefully amuse, inform, and inspire.

It’s been 100 days since Senator Obama became President Obama. Did you know that Obama made over 500 documented promises during his campaign to become President? Would you like a way to find out if he’s keeping those promises? Then click on in.

Generally when we say harpy, we’re referring to, as Random House Dictionary states, “a scolding, nagging, bad-tempered woman; shrew, or a greedy, predatory person.” Perhaps it’s that innate fear or repulsion that leads to so much trouble when trying to learn about the mythological creature the harpy.

Bob Makransky of the Magical Almanac Ezine shares with us his essay “The Magician’s God”.

It’s time for all my paranormal peeps to step up their game, and Lawrence LeShan is just the man to school you.

Read what might be the end of Rebecca’s letter writing adventures!

The 5th Annual Spiritual Arts Fair in Oneonta, NY! Why?

Author Ellen Evert Hopman shares Ash lore.