A Crazy Idea

Written by celestina on March 8, 2009

photo by mogmismoIt’s been a while since I wrote. There are a lot of reasons why, but the best one is that I didn’t feel I had anything new to say. I didn’t just not write here, I didn’t write. Some of you will understand what that’s like. To not write felt like I had [...]


Freedom From or Freedom To?

Written by celestina on August 22, 2006

Photo by Federico Paziente Years ago, I was privy to a very interesting discussion between my Mom and one of my friends. I had brought him over to hang out and catch up, and as usual he went and talked to my Mom, instead (this was a common occurrence in my life, but I’m not [...]


Effective Magic: Hybrid Religions and Social Advancement

Written by celestina on August 17, 2006

Photo by Simone Soldà In the United States, we are intimately familiar with the “melting pot” philosophy. Being mostly a country of immigrants, we began with a blending of cultures. Over the years, we just kept adding to it. Everyone who comes here adds something and we are all better for it. Though there has [...]