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Stepping Into a New Spiritual Phase Through Retirement

Most folks think retirement is a party, that it's a great relief and you just sleep in all day and do whatever you want. Now, before you...

The Perils of a Pagan Hospital Chaplain in a Christian World

"Tell me, Wes, do you know the Lord?" That's the question I got after having an otherwise lovely conversation with a conservative...

"Do I Have to Wear Black?" Answers Pagan Questions About Death and Dying

Finally got my copy of Do I Have to Wear Black? Rituals, customs & funerary etiquette for modern Pagans by my friend Mortellus! Her book...

Ditch the Conspiracies and Roll Up Your Sleeve!

I did it--I got my 2nd dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine yesterday. The first dose was back in December. And I'm writing this to beg...

"Do I Have to Wear Black?" Examines Pagan Traditions and Their Practices Related to Death and Dying

My friend, fellow Pagan and professional mortician Mortellus has an interesting book set to be released in February 2021, and I'm...

Red Cross Volunteers On the Line for Coronavirus Grief Counseling

Mental health and spiritual care volunteers will listen and support people who have lost loved ones to COVID-19.

Fear, Death and Other Pleasant Topics

The coronavirus has me feeling helpless and fearful. Instead of running, I'm staring it down, and here are the helpful lessons I've learned.

Meditation on a Virus

What does a spiritual view of viruses look like? What follows are just my personal reflections.