Archive for the ‘Cricket Raven’ Category

Feb

1

Happy Imbolc

By Cricket Raven

It is again the time for Imbolc or Candlemas.  For those who are not familiar with the holiday, it was a Celtic festival which celebrated the pregnant ewe’s beginning to quicken and lactate for their new lambs.  Since lambs were born in the Spring, it was a good sign that the long winter was close [...]

Jan

20

“Can I be President when I grow up?”

By Cricket Raven

This is not a Pagan/Wiccan related post but I feel the need to share.  Today, I sat with my 6-year-old son and watched our 44th president take the oath of office.  I attempted to explain events that were happening and point out key figures of this wonderful process.  He was so excited to realize that [...]

Aug

9

Goddess Sizing at No Extra Charge

By Cricket Raven

I love getting catalogs, and one of my favorites is the Pyramid Collection.  So a little while back, I came home and was delighted to see that I had a new catalog.  The cover bothered me.  It said Goddess Sizing at No Extra Charge.  By goddess sizing, they meant plus sizing.  Since this is a [...]

Jul

22

Coven of the Raven Beltane Ritual 2008

By Cricket Raven

Generally one or two coven members will get together to write a ritual for each of the Coven of the Raven open gatherings. This year for Beltane, Evermore decided to go back to basics. He put together a few of the rituals that many new wiccans read about when first learning about the [...]

Jul

22

Genesee County Recycling

By Cricket Raven

As a Wiccan, I feel like a hypocrite when I throw away something that I know could have been recycled. I am not trying to pretend that in a few very recyclable cans did not get thrown out during the attempt to recover my kitchen from Thanksgiving dinner. Not being perfect, I [...]

Jul

22

Alternatives to Hazadous Products

By Cricket Raven

While looking for Recycling centers, I found information from MSU Extension Center on Alternatives to Hazardous Products, and thought I would share.
The following cleaners, aerosols, pesticides and fertilizers can be made from ordinary, non-toxic households products.
HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS
All-purpose cleaner = Mix vinegar and salt; Dissolve 4 Tablespoons baking soda in a quart of warm water; Mix [...]