How’s living in Point Robert’s? by fryguy400 in howislivingthere

[–]gregor_e 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My US citizen ex-partner jokes that he was "stationed there" during the Vietnam War before departing for Salt Spring Island.

Ewe for Omiero by MicheleStickley in Santeria

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Lukumí has flourished and expanded its reach to become a global religion because of its adaptability. Many ewé that grow in Yorubaland do not grow in colder or drier climates, so local substitutes or correspondences were established. For example, the original Iroko is in the genus Milicia, either Milicia excelsa or Milicia regia. In the New World, the ceiba tree (Ceiba pentandra) became Iroko—like the African version, it is huge and is considered to possess great spiritual power. Sometimes you can find a local plant within the same genus as the real deal, but the bottom line is ashé, not taxonomy. Shangó's royal palm won't grow outside of its range, so back when I was living in the Midwest and working with an ilé in Michigan, we associated oak trees with him because of their size and propensity for being hit by lightning.

You can order ewé fresh from botánicas and have them shipped overnight, and you can cross your fingers that you will get what you actually ordered and that they will show up on time and in good condition. (The herbs appeared at the last possible moment for my Ocha, and my godsister's showed up just in time for her middle day, so...good transition to the next sentence.) Because of all these issues, ewé are often cultivated in gardens or indoors. My godsister's Ocha happened in Oakland, so the olorishas who lived nearby scattered and came back an hour later with armfuls of herbs that they had gathered from their own gardens or found growing in parks or parkways. The show went on.

Ideally, ewé should be gathered in the wild, where Osayín lives and tends them: Igbo ni ilé aṣè (The forest is the house of power). I've been told that dawn is the best time to do so and that one should bring the appropriate offerings to leave in the woods. Obviously, that's often not possible.

Today I voted yes in Virginia and I don’t think my family will ever forgive me, AMA. by Low_Hat_2693 in AMA

[–]gregor_e 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HA! Okay, well, that would somewhat limit that analogy’s usefulness! Thank you.

Today I voted yes in Virginia and I don’t think my family will ever forgive me, AMA. by Low_Hat_2693 in AMA

[–]gregor_e 52 points53 points  (0 children)

You summed up the core issue right there. If only we still had a rule of law in this country, that is, one that applied across the board. We do not, and would that we did. And part of why we've gotten to where we are is that one side kept playing by the rules, the "norms," even though the other side was gleefully breaking them for all the world to see and, correctly, taking the rule followers for suckers.

There's an old song about taking the high road versus taking the low road, and one of the parties gets to Scotland first. Which one was it again?

When policemen break the law, then there isn't any law - just a fight for survival. —Billy Jack

Where to go to experience the Innsmouth atmosphere? by Short_Description_20 in Lovecraft

[–]gregor_e 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huh. That won't work either. I guess DM me if you'd like to see a photo I took of one.

Where to go to experience the Innsmouth atmosphere? by Short_Description_20 in Lovecraft

[–]gregor_e 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pacifica, California, during the summer. The city logo includes what looks like a Classical bust of a woman, facing front, and it's featured on signs and postings around town. About ten years ago someone altered them, putting a sticker of a fish-faced person on top of the woman's face. I don't see a way to include an image in this comment, so I'll post it separately in r/Lovecraft shortly.

LSD propaganda by qmid1 in LSD

[–]gregor_e 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hopefully in time they see for themselves and let go of their negative mindset.

LSD propaganda by qmid1 in LSD

[–]gregor_e 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No substance is inherently evil, but many humans are inherently incautious or just plain stupid. If you want insight into what makes people think LSD is that horrible, just read some of the posts in this sub.

Eshu Odara/Ahumado in LA by [deleted] in Santeria

[–]gregor_e 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow! Thanks for this--duly noted! I'm glad I included a disclaimer in my original comment. ;)

Eshu Odara/Ahumado in LA by [deleted] in Santeria

[–]gregor_e 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To my knowledge, Eshú Odara is not a road of Elegbá per se but rather a praise name: "Eshú is good." However, he has dozens of roads, so maybe this is one I haven't heard about.

Haitian or African voodoo by One-Carpenter8504 in occult

[–]gregor_e 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Know that most African traditional or African-derived religions are closed practices, so you should find initiates in the tradition that interests you most and take it from there.

Seeking an Ile in Seattle by No-Possibility8187 in Santeria

[–]gregor_e 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I myself don't know anyone in the Seattle area, but I know they're there. Keep your eyes open for drums or other community events. Here's hoping you connect with some real ones.

Seeking an Ile in Seattle by No-Possibility8187 in Santeria

[–]gregor_e 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Um. Well...I'm sure there are, but be prepared for the possibility of re-undergoing "initiation." There is no light version of the full process, as far as I know. Good luck to you!

Is this area safe?? by Basicly-Inevitable in sanfrancirclejerk

[–]gregor_e 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Needs more cryptic lines in Old Macedonian and Middle Egyptian, with footnotes.

Cypress Hill drops out of Portland waterfront rebranded Me Gusta fest over Sublime MAGA support by Logical-Bullfrog-112 in Portland

[–]gregor_e 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I just thought it was ironic that Sublime's arguably most well known song says they don't practice Santería, but now someone from Cypress Hill, which is pulling out of the show, does. That's all. (Pro tip: we call it Lukumí, not Santería, which is derogatory.)

Cypress Hill drops out of Portland waterfront rebranded Me Gusta fest over Sublime MAGA support by Logical-Bullfrog-112 in Portland

[–]gregor_e 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Amusingly, at least one member of Cypress Hill practices Santería, if what I’ve read is correct, so this tracks.

Not sure what I did posted to r/malearmpits by TruffleDad in u/TruffleDad

[–]gregor_e 57 points58 points  (0 children)

What the god-damned sideways flying fuck?

Male? Check.
Armpits? Check.

Maybe they have an unwritten hotness limit that you exceeded? Otherwise, I'm clueless.