People everywhere seem to have regarded themselves as sufficiently ridiculous as to require some serious comeuppance, judging by the universality of Festivals of Fools. The special Fool Days are dedicated to a ritualized recognition... More »
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I am writing this in the dark. It is Earth Hour, a rolling blackout around the world intended as a visual, visceral vote for increased awareness and concern about climate change. In fact, it is... More »
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I've been getting a lot of calls from folks asking about when this year’s Winter Solstice is. “It's this Sunday,” I tell them. “Oh, great! Sunday!” they happily reply. (Meaning “Finally a day when I... More »
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Mama Donna and friends offer blessings of balance and purification to the New York Stock Exchange at the exact moment of the autumnal equinox on September 22, 2008.
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A NY1News feature of Mama Donna, Urban Shaman blessing a New York City apartment.
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My birthday is rarely a party time any more. Cake and low-fat frozen yogurt are now longer the fulfilling richness I seek in my birthday celebrations. A party just doesn’t feed me, although last year... More »
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This year I was invited to lead the world famous Greenwich Village Halloween Parade with blessings. As the Grand Marshall it was my duty and privilege to walk ahead of the parade and bless the... More »
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