Prompt: Familiars

Do you have a familiar? Tell us about it.

How do you feel about familiars?

If you don't have one, is there a reason?

Is it possible to have more than one familiar?

Prompt: Mabon 2011

Mabon is this weekend - what are you doing to celebrate?

Or, if you like, simply regale us with stories of Mabon past... Or feel free to explore the history and meaning behind it and educate the rest of us.

To non-pagans, it's simply the first day of autumn on the calendar, but to those of us more in tune with Earth and nature around us, it means something different... Explore that meaning this week.

Prompt: Pagan Pride Day

It's that time of year, when many places around the US (and perhaps the world?) are hosting Pagan Pride Day events.... Such events are designed to raise pride in Pagan individuals, as well as provide education and awareness to those who would otherwise never know about paganism and it's many facets of life.

These events are usually one-day festivals with vendors and other booths, music and entertainment, and of course the food! It's a great excuse to get out and meet new people that share a common interest with you.

What's your take on the whole thing? Do you have one nearby? Have you ever been? Do you support the ideals of the original project?

Or do you think that such festivals are merely there to stroke your ego, or are another excuse to dress funny and get drunk?

How do Pagan Pride events compare to something like a Gay Pride event?

Prompt: Teaching Your Children

So we've talked about what we, ourselves, are leaning anew.... but what about our children?

What do you teach your children regarding your beliefs?

Do you chose to home-school your children? Why? How do you think this will affect them as they grow up?

Prompt: Solitary longing...

This week's prompt comes from reader suggestions, and I think it is something we should all think about....

If you are a Solitary, do you ever long for a mentor, coven or friend to learn with, learn from, or practice with? If so, what keeps you from seeking to join with others?