Category: Human Interest

Podcaster Releases First Coloring Book For Pagan Kids

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by Tasha-Rose Mirick

Many of our readers often tune in to Lamyka Lampry’s “Wiccan Podcast” or even her “Pagan Women’s Podcast.” To the delight of Pagan parents such as me, she also has her podcast “Pagan Bedtime Stories.” Recently Lamyka released a coloring book based on the stories shared on her show. I got the chance to turn the tables on this usual interviewer and ask her a few questions about her coloring book “Pagan Bed Time Stories: How Maui Slowed the Sun” and a fundraiser started to support her work.


TRM: What inspired you to make a Pagan coloring book?

LL: I was inspired to make a Pagan Bed Time Stories coloring book because I saw a severe lack of children’s materials in the Pagan community. When I was growing up I had Hawaiian coloring books that taught me the names of native plants & animals–you know, color in the Hawaiian Monk Seal or the Iwa Bird (frigate bird). I grew up with amazingly beautiful story books about our gods and heroes, the stories of our people. When I got a little older, maybe first or second grade, I had books telling the tales of other peoples. I grew up with stories from all over the world: Greek, Chinese, Japanese, African, and so many more. I wanted to bring and share my childhood with other Pagan children, who like I did, are growing up Pagan. I also wanted to help be a small part of creating the heritage that one day future Pagans will look back on.

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TRM: Have you long been an artist?

LL: I wouldn’t really call myself an artist. I have the gift of words and storytelling but I’m not an illustrator, though I am pretty amazing at glass working. However, I think that’s in line with my storytelling, in a way, like Emerald Rose’s ‘Fire in the Head’ song–both require fire to slowly mold and reveal.

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Magus Books and Herbs Customer Appreciation Day held Sept 17th 2011

The pagan community turned out in droves to the Magus Books event held to celebrate and thank them for their loyal support over the last 19 years. Free BBQ’ed vittles were served to all customers and passersby and the day was packed with fun. Tarot cards were read, astrology charts deciphered, auras photographed, soothing massages thoroughly enjoyed and … not to be forgotten, fabulous door prizes proliferated the day!

Magus Books and Herbs thanks all of their customers for their support and also thanks the following for their discussion groups and contributions that made it such a fabulous day for all:

  • Alex and Matt for presenting the “TC Solitary Practitioner Tea Time”
  • Bobby Sullivan for the aura photography and aura photography discussion
  • Alferian for the Wander lore workshop
  • Babette Sicard/Mugwort Maggie for the talk on “What Works as a Small Business Owner”
  • The Standing Stones for the discussion comparing “Living the Wheel of the Year … Then and Now”.

A special Thanks and Appreciation goes out to our local artisan vendors who donated items for door prizes! Babs of Mugwort Maggies Apothecary, Ardus of Crescent Moon, Pauline Kabe of Squirrely Girly, Alan Olson, Cathy from The Edge newspaper, Alferian Gwydion MacLir, Marie Booth of Meadowlake Arts, Liz Johnson – herbalist, Mela Amara – shiatsu practitioner, Laurel Redd of Opinicus Soaps, The Standing Stones who catered the event and all others who contributed to our fun day!

Standing Stones outside the Magus Store Front

Nels Linde

Green Phallus tours TC Pagan Pride – Photo Essay

The Green Phallus toured Twin Cities Pagan Pride on Saturday.  The story of his  origins may be found here. He touched many people, was rejected by some, caused some to drop to the ground in awe, and offered his experience to those who opened themselves to the Green Phallus.

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Jill - “ One wonders if one is worthy to embrace the Green Phallus, but I do so with no regret. I like the realistic testicals, one is slightly larger than the other. I like it around my neck , it feels sweaty yet cosy.”

Green Phallus at his country estate :

The Green Phallus welcomes companionship at the Minnesota Ren Fair, and friendship on facebook, where any comments can be directed regarding his TCPP visit.

Nels Linde

Labyrinth, a walking prayer at TC Pagan Pride – Interview

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Labyrinths

Paul Eaves, and often Teri Starnes, are found creating, tending, and dismantling outdoor labyrinths around the Twin Cities. I talked to Paul at TC Pagan Pride on Saturday.

How long have you been making labyrinths?

The Farm in the City Labyrinth, Concordia College

Nine years, well actually it started way back in 2000 with a kids group, and we created a labyrinth at a university as part of a summer gardening program. It was there for two years, and then the university decided they wanted to build a library on top of it. While I was bust traveling around the world, a group of volunteers dug up all the plants and moved them to the other side of the university. Now it is a perennial flower garden labyrinth. Continue reading →