Gods & Monsters

Gods & Monsters

As a kid reading Bradbury, I worried my elders might take away my monsters. As an adult, I see that some “monsters” are people—and need us.

Bless This Mess

Bless This Mess

“Bless” comes from a word meaning “mark with blood.” And indeed, we used blood to mark the occasion at our Pazuzu’s Blessing ritual.

Lucking Out

Lucking Out

Remember to leave a wishbone on the threshold once a month, as that’s the most effective way to ward off superstition.

We Know

We Know

We get a lot of messages these days, some of them very insightful, sincere, exciting, informative, encouraging, or constructive. We also got these ones.

Angel Divestment

Angel Divestment

No Bible story, ancient scripture, or canonical myth calls the devil a “fallen angel” in so many words. So why do people believe it?