In light of my recent loss of a job in retail, I’ve been looking more carefully into new and perhaps more rewarding career options. It will take time to develop these options, so I may end up working another part-time retail job if I can find one in the depressed Southern Illinois economy. In the […]

For the past four and a half years, I’ve been working at the Neighborhood Co-op Grocery. Now, this chapter of my life is over. When I went in to work today, one of my managers informed me that they’re letting me go. I suppose most people would be angry, bitter, depressed, or similarly upset in

For several years now, I’ve been talking with people in Southern Illinois and beyond about starting an intentional community. This discussion has taken many twists and turns, and the nature of the community in question has undergone several evolutions. Now, I’m pleased to announce that I will be working with other like-minded individuals to create a Pagan monastery here in Southern Illinois.

Now that my health and energy levels are starting to improve in a fairly steady and consistent manner, I’ll have more news soon about what I plan to do in the community with this newfound energy, and what I encourage others to join me in accomplishing. In the meantime, I want to share some information