September, 2007
Happy September, everyone. Highlights this month include the women's "Take Back the Night" march on Sept. 15, and Calgary Pagan Pride Day, at a new location in SW Calgary, on the 22nd.
One of my favourite science fiction novels has always been Frank Herbert's Dune, which, upon a background of interstellar politics, trade, religion, a multi-generational breeding program, and plenty of sand, is the tale of the hero's journey taken by Paul Atreides, later known as Muad'Dib. Herbert followed Dune with five sequels before his death in 1986.
Prominent in the Dune universe is a women's religious order, the Bene Gesserit, who through their initiatory ordeal, gain access to the memories of their female ancestors, and are able to share these amongst themselves. The fourth and fifth novels, Heretics of Dune and Chapterhouse: Dune, are all theirs, as the Bene Gesserit find themselves the last hope against enemies seen and unseen. If truth be told, there's not a lot of action in these two books, but Herbert used them as a platform for ruminations on religion and power in general. The books are so densely packed with ideas that it's easy to take off on reflections about the real world. There's certainly enough material here to source a thesis in Religious Studies, and food for thought for religious elders of any stripe.
While Herbert's series ended with an unsatisfying cliffhanger, his son Brian discovered notes for "Dune 7" in two neglected safety deposit boxes. Together with Kevin Anderson, the younger Herbert has been immersing himself in the universe for the last several years, completing two prequel trilogies before tackling Hunters of Dune (recently out in paperback) and the forthcoming Sandworms of Dune, which will complete Frank Herbert's original vision.
Congratulations to Leanne and Chad, on their recent wedding! The things you find out through Facebook...
On a more sombre note, Bob G., the organizer of the Lethbridge Pagan Meetup Group, passed away at his home on August 6. I met Bob once several years ago, and we had corresponded about contributing to a Lethbridge Pagan Pride Day, but unfortunately it was not to be. The group will continue on without him, but I know he willl be missed in the Lethbridge community.
September's Birthdays: Lee G., Frank S., and nobody famous I would mention. Go ask Llewellyn.
September's Events:
Note these events are listed for information purposes only. Dates and locations may be subject to change; see the source for details. If I’ve missed anyone and you’d like to add to this listing, please contact me.
Sep. 1: COGCOA Coffee Cauldron. Info: info (at) cogcoa (dot) ab (dot) ca
Sep. 11, 6:44 a.m.: New Moon. Muin (Vine) lunar month begins.
Sep. 13: Pagan Night Out. Info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CalgaryPaganNightOut/
Sep. 15, 3:00 p.m.: Blood Proud – for pagan women, sponsored by Pucchotha Tribes.
Sep. 15, 7:00 p.m.: Terra Firma – for pagan men, sponsored by Pucchotha Tribes.
Sep. 15, 7:30 p.m.: 25th Annual "Take Back the Night" March, starting at Central Memorial Park. Info: http://calgarycasa.com/programs/take-back-the-night-2006
Sep. 15, 7:30 p.m.: COGCOA Mabon Ritual.
Sep. 18, 7:00 p.m.: Calgary Witches Meetup, hosted by yours truly, in north Calgary. Info:
http://witches.meetup.com/1322/
Sep. 20, 7:00 p.m.: Pagan Paths, at the Witchery. Info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_witchery/
Sep. 22, 11 - 4 p.m.: Calgary Pagan Pride Day at Westgate Community Hall. Info:
http://fly.to/calgarypaganpride
Sep. 22, 6:00 p.m.: Calgary Community Potluck. "Ethnic Night". Info:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/calgarycommunitypotlucks/
Sep. 23, 3:51 a.m.: Autumnal Equinox. Sun enters Libra.
Sep. 25, 6:00 p.m.: Calgary Druid Meetup, hosted by Athelia. Info: http://druid.meetup.com/93
Sep. 26, 1:45 p.m.: Full (Harvest) Moon.
Bright blessings,
Hergest
One of my favourite science fiction novels has always been Frank Herbert's Dune, which, upon a background of interstellar politics, trade, religion, a multi-generational breeding program, and plenty of sand, is the tale of the hero's journey taken by Paul Atreides, later known as Muad'Dib. Herbert followed Dune with five sequels before his death in 1986.
Prominent in the Dune universe is a women's religious order, the Bene Gesserit, who through their initiatory ordeal, gain access to the memories of their female ancestors, and are able to share these amongst themselves. The fourth and fifth novels, Heretics of Dune and Chapterhouse: Dune, are all theirs, as the Bene Gesserit find themselves the last hope against enemies seen and unseen. If truth be told, there's not a lot of action in these two books, but Herbert used them as a platform for ruminations on religion and power in general. The books are so densely packed with ideas that it's easy to take off on reflections about the real world. There's certainly enough material here to source a thesis in Religious Studies, and food for thought for religious elders of any stripe.
While Herbert's series ended with an unsatisfying cliffhanger, his son Brian discovered notes for "Dune 7" in two neglected safety deposit boxes. Together with Kevin Anderson, the younger Herbert has been immersing himself in the universe for the last several years, completing two prequel trilogies before tackling Hunters of Dune (recently out in paperback) and the forthcoming Sandworms of Dune, which will complete Frank Herbert's original vision.
Congratulations to Leanne and Chad, on their recent wedding! The things you find out through Facebook...
On a more sombre note, Bob G., the organizer of the Lethbridge Pagan Meetup Group, passed away at his home on August 6. I met Bob once several years ago, and we had corresponded about contributing to a Lethbridge Pagan Pride Day, but unfortunately it was not to be. The group will continue on without him, but I know he willl be missed in the Lethbridge community.
September's Birthdays: Lee G., Frank S., and nobody famous I would mention. Go ask Llewellyn.
September's Events:
Note these events are listed for information purposes only. Dates and locations may be subject to change; see the source for details. If I’ve missed anyone and you’d like to add to this listing, please contact me.
Sep. 1: COGCOA Coffee Cauldron. Info: info (at) cogcoa (dot) ab (dot) ca
Sep. 11, 6:44 a.m.: New Moon. Muin (Vine) lunar month begins.
Sep. 13: Pagan Night Out. Info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CalgaryPaganNightOut/
Sep. 15, 3:00 p.m.: Blood Proud – for pagan women, sponsored by Pucchotha Tribes.
Sep. 15, 7:00 p.m.: Terra Firma – for pagan men, sponsored by Pucchotha Tribes.
Sep. 15, 7:30 p.m.: 25th Annual "Take Back the Night" March, starting at Central Memorial Park. Info: http://calgarycasa.com/programs/take-back-the-night-2006
Sep. 15, 7:30 p.m.: COGCOA Mabon Ritual.
Sep. 18, 7:00 p.m.: Calgary Witches Meetup, hosted by yours truly, in north Calgary. Info:
http://witches.meetup.com/1322/
Sep. 20, 7:00 p.m.: Pagan Paths, at the Witchery. Info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_witchery/
Sep. 22, 11 - 4 p.m.: Calgary Pagan Pride Day at Westgate Community Hall. Info:
http://fly.to/calgarypaganpride
Sep. 22, 6:00 p.m.: Calgary Community Potluck. "Ethnic Night". Info:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/calgarycommunitypotlucks/
Sep. 23, 3:51 a.m.: Autumnal Equinox. Sun enters Libra.
Sep. 25, 6:00 p.m.: Calgary Druid Meetup, hosted by Athelia. Info: http://druid.meetup.com/93
Sep. 26, 1:45 p.m.: Full (Harvest) Moon.
Bright blessings,
Hergest
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