The “snakes” that St. Patrick drove out of Ireland were actually the Druidic, Pagan and Celtic ways that the people there had followed for centuries. Whether he drove them out by violence or assimilation, St. Patrick destroyed religious practices and beliefs that were very much life-affirming – among other things, the idea of living in … Continue reading “Bring Back the Snakes! An Alternative Look at St. Patrick’s Day”

Both men and women seem to have an innate need for nurturance from males as well as females. If someone’s biological father is absent or unavailable, they will often seek out other men to fill the “Dad Gap.” These surrogate fathers can be as important to a person’s development as “real” fathers. We will celebrate … Continue reading For All Our Dads – A Father’s Day Tribute to Fathers and Father Figures