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Ads and Subscriber Announcements
from the current issue Summer
2003
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Web for links
updated 6/26/03
Free Creative Residencies
at the Hermitage, Pitman,
Pennsylvania
The Hermitage, a queer intentional
community, announces its free summer residencies for 2003. This
summer will emphasize creativity in the arts and crafts. Gay male
artists and craftsmen are invited to apply. The idea of the residency
is to provide time to create in a pastoral farming environment amid
the peacefulness of nature, removed from urban distractions. The
focus is the process of creation, the contemplation, the joy, of
being creative, whether professional or amateur.
The nature of the arts and crafts is
not restricted: among those considered are music, painting, film
making, dancing, acting, writing of all kinds, as well as traditional
and contemporary crafts. Bring your group, troupe or
yourself.
The Hermitage has tools, supplies and
work space for blacksmithing, wood-working, furniture making and
restoration, antique car restoration, sewing and tailoring,
timber-framing and log construction, open-hearth cooking, brick oven
baking, pottery, fiber crafts (especially flax and wool), print
making and letter-press printing. Other crafts are encouraged and
eligible for those who can provide their own tools and supplies. Note
that arts and crafts are not taught during the residencies. Those
accepted are expected either to know the basic skills required by
their disciplines or else are interested in expanding the range of
their skills.
The residencies are scheduled for the
weeks of June 21-29, July 12-20 and August 9-17. The Hermitage
provides room, board and plenty of creative time in exchange for a
modest work requirement (two to three hours daily). The application
process is simple: a resume and a letter of intention regarding your
goals for the week.
For more information, contact Johannes
Zinzendorf via mail at The Hermitage, Pitman, PA 17964 or via email
at BroJoh@Yahoo.com. Website at www.ic.org/thehermitage/
Veteran Gay Activist Arthur Evans, author of Witchcraft and the Gay
Counterculture, has a website at http://www.webcastro.com/evans1.htm
Learn better ways to relax yourself and those
you love. Men's Magical
Mystical Massage in the Coal Harbour area
of Vancouver.
No More
Fat Bears- A Healthy Guide and Cookbook, Vol.1, a cookbook by gay spirit enthusiast--and White Crane
contributor--Penn Collins (aka Two Ravens Talking). Who, along with
his partner have now lost over 90 lbs. The book is vegan friendly
(tho some dishes like Autumn Pork do not translate) With notes and
tips on healthier eating.
Community Awareness
Transgender Support,
homeless shelter for transgendered persons, needs your
help.
Life OUTside, New GLBT Radio Newsmagazine. Solid
Reporting and Tantalizing Guests Deliver News and Talk on
Entertainment, Politics, Healthcare and More. On 70 radio stations
across the country and on the Internet at www.lifeoutside.org
Check out Robert Samson's Psychological
Astrology
Psychological Astrology approaches the time-honored science of
astrology with modern psychological and spiritual insights
An interesting book that's come to White Crane's attention is The
Flesh of the Word by Richard Rosato. It's about a gay man who
receives the stigmata. It's available at www.1stbooks.com. Then search for "Rosato" (Review in
#56)
Here's an interesting article called "Gay
Love as a Spiritual Path" by William
Schindler that discusses tantra, gay perspective, and spiritual
practice.
With a section on Ramakrishna as a gay model.
White Crane contributor Greg Kasperek has a webpage at Cosmic
Revelations. Very interesting story of
Greg's personal experience. Link of page about his books on
metaphysics and spiritual cosmology.
Siskiyou County, Northern California & Blythe
CA in the desert. Free camp for gay Christian men who love nude
camping, swimming in Klamath River. Primetimers with their own RVs
welcome. Tent space available. For info, contact nathannewcomb@yahoo.com
Glass Painting & Stained Glass Design by Wil Biggers,
www.BiggersGlass Painting.com. (864) 292-6216. Email: Wil@BiggersGlassPainting.com Wil's illustration on page 4 of this issue is available
full size (12x15) for $45 plus $5 s&h. Contact Wil directly or
Toby at WCJ.
Tell Me What
Home is Like, a book by John Vore,
investigates priestly sexual abuse at Notre Dame.
Twin Oaks
an intentional community/ecovillage of
100 people living on 450 acres, sharing values of non-violence,
egalitarianism, spiritual diversity and queer-friendliness. We invite
you to visit or join us! Contact 138-WC Twin Oaks Rd, Louisa VA
23093, Phone: 540-894-5126, www.twinoaks.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS
How It
Happens: a poem by Berkeley
Smith
Health / Sexual / Emotional "Problems"
Can Be Opportunities Within A Tantric Context Rudy Ballentine brings
experience from a career in holistic medicine and psychiatry into his
present work as Tantric teacher and coach for men. One on one
consultations or ongoing work, in person or by phone.For more
information or to schedule an appointment, write to Radicalhlg@aol.com or call 718 549-7610 and visit www.RadicalHealing.com
PERSONALS
Former Catholic Religious and current
massage therapist looking to connect with other gay men on a deeply
spiritual journey who are living in or visiting the Los Angeles area
for conversation and friendship. Dave (323) 460-4071
TURNED OUT BY DADDY -- NOW FRAMED BY
'BIG BROTHER'
Please help this gay man prove his innocence by providing info about
Digital Photo Enhancement Technology. Write to: G. Henry #67112, P O
Box 3400, Florence AZ 85232. URGENT!
Follower of Priapus, cock worship in a
serious manner. Join me in the worship of the phallus and find truth
and happiness. Contact Francis 514-482-1926, PO Box 1164, Stn H,
Montreal H3G 2N1. Be proud and hard in his honor!
WildFaith.com: The personal homepage of Darrell Grizzle, a large but
friendly Dancing Bear. Explorations in Creation Spirituality,
healing, and non-violent activism.
RESOURCES, RETREATS, GROUPS
"Éin the woods" is a gay, clothing
optional, member's only campground, owned and operated by avid gay
campers who understand the needs of today's outdoorsman. To our
customer's, we provide a safe haven to meet other's, relax and get
back to nature. www.camp-inthewoods.com
The Art of Loving Community Retreats,
Dawn Manor, Livingston NY (914) 439-5815 www.Dawnmanor.com
Brothers Together Retreats, community,
Boston Area. John Stasio (617) 247-3964 www.stasio.com/
Celebrating the Body Erotic Tantric
workshops. 510 653-1594. www.bodyelectric.org.
EroSpirit by Joseph Kramer. Video/audio
spiritual & sexual courses, P.OB. 3893, Oakland CA 94609,
www.
erospirit.org, 800 581-3303.
Gay Buddhist Fellowship, S.F. 2261
Market St #422, S. F. CA 94114 (415) 974-9878. www.gaybuddhist.org
Atlanta's Gay Spirit Visions
http://www.gayspiritvisions.org
Gayoga International Clearing House.
email: yogimike@worldnet.att.net
L.A. Gay Zen Buddhist Group P.O.Box
29750, Los Angeles, CA 90029 GayZenLA@aol.com
Light Touch Retreats Sequoia Thom
Lundy, counseling and bodywork. Vancouver, Canada, (888) 731 4441
(604) 731 4441, sequoia@growinghealthier.com, www.growinghealthier.com.
Q-Spirit, San Francisco, directed by
Christian de la Huerta. 3739 Balboa St #211, SF, CA 94121 ( 415) 281
9377 www.qspirit.org
Spirit
Journeys organized by David Frechter, Gay
spirit travel, workshops, and retreats. (800)490-3684 www.spiritjourneys.com
The Loving Brotherhood Monthly
newsletter, events at The Barn (country retreat in NJ), pen-pals.
Send SASE to TLB, Box 556, Sussex NJ 07461
Alyson
Adventures offers adventure travel and
active vacations for gay men, lesbians, and friends, in many parts of
the world. Check out http://www.alysonadventures.com, call 1-800-8-ALYSON, or write to Alyson Adventures, Inc,
PO Box 1638, Key West, FL 33041-1638
Alyson has now merged with Hanns Ebensten
Travel offering upscale travel and unusual
experiences--like staying in Greek monasteries.
The Third Testament
The Brothers Johannes and Christian at
The Hermitage at Mahantongo Spirit Garden have produced a "concluding
section of the Holy Bible," based in their years of contemplation and
work in the mountains of central Pennsylvania. The Third Testament
furthers the evolutionary path of spirituality by taking it into a
post-Christian phase in which every person can come into direct
contact with the Divine. Bro. Johannes Zinzendorf is a regular
contributor to the gay press nationwide. The Third Testament is
available in spiral bound format for $7 (incldng postage). Write: The
Hermitage, RD 1 Box 149, Pitman PA 17964, BroJoh@yahoo.com
Robert Alvarez, Psychic Advisor
My name is Robert Alvarez. For more
than 15 years, I have been giving Psychic Tarot Readings. I am here
to guide you in all matters of your life, esp. man-to-man
relationships and being on a Spiritual Path. As a Gay man myself, I
know it can be frustrating when questions remain unanswered and
inquiries remain silent, withholding information. I would be honored
to assist you on your journey towards Love, Wholeness, and Spiritual
Evolution. Please feel free to contact me via my voicemail system or
Email. My voicemail number is 1-800-645-3819, my Email address is
thetarotman@excite.com. Remember: There are no accidents in the Universe. Be
well.
BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS
Mortal Love: Selected Poems 1971 - 1998
by Franklin Abbott is available from White Crane for $11 plus $3
s&h. More than a volume of poems, part spiritual autobiography,
part grimoire the book can also serve as a guide/companion for
awakening and deepening gay spirit. Reviewed in WCJ #51.
Books by Perry Brass: Mythic
science-fiction, beautiful and illuminating poetry and insightful
cultural criticism. How to Survive Your Own Gay Life ($11.95), The
Lover of My Soul: Poetry ($8.95), Mirage: 10th Anniversary Edition
($12.95), Angel Lust ($12.95), his newest Warlock: A Novel of
Possession ($12.95) and others are available from White Crane
Journal. Send price of book(s) plus $3 p&h to White
Crane.
Mystical Gay
Novels by Toby Johnson: Getting Life in
Perspective: a ghost story ($11.95); Secret Matter, soft sci-fi
($10.95); Plague: A Novel about Healing and A Course in Miracles
($7.95). White Crane Journal and Toby Johnson's novels are
distributed to the trade by Alamo Square Distributors, POB 2510,
Novato CA 94958. Please ask your local bookseller to stock them.
Also: winner of a Lammy Award for 2000,
Gay Spirituality: The Role of Gay Identity in the Transformation of
Human Consciousness (Alyson Books, $13.95). Available at your local
gay bookstore or by mail from White Crane ( pls add $2
p&h).
Mortal Love: Selected Poems 1971 -
1998 by Franklin Abbott is available from
White Crane for $11 plus $3 s&h. More than a volume of poems,
part spiritual autobiography, part grimoire the book can also serve
as a guide/companion for awakening and deepening gay spirit. Reviewed
in WCJ #51.
The Insatiable Adventures of the Eunuch
Monks of Krat
by Tucker Lieberman. A surreal fantasy about five castrated slaves
and their journey to freedom and general irreverence. $17.84
paperback, $8.00 eBook. www.xlibris.com/TheInsatiableAdventures.html Xlibris Corp., 436 Walnut St, 11th Floor, Philadelphia, PA
19106 1-888-795-4274
The Journal of Nasalam an erotic
spiritual community for gay celebrating the power of cock. 1 yr/$15,
sample $4. Nasalam, 864 N Ranch Rd, Fair Grove MO 65648,
417-759-7854. nasalam@aol.com http://members.aol.com/nasalam/
ReCreations: Religion &
Spirituality In the Lives of Queer People ed. Catherine Lake (Queer
Press of Toronto). Available from White Crane at 10% off the $14.95
cover price, free postage & tax. Send check for $13.45 to
WCJ.
RFD: A Country Journal for Gay Men
Everywhere. $25 one year subscription (4 issues) $7.75 sample copy.
Box 68, Liberty TN 37095
Touching Body & Spirit, quarterly
journal of gay men's spirituality and sexuality by Sunfire. The TBS
Network, POB 957, Huntington NY 11743. Write for a free copy.
White Crane Press: Sex And Spirit, edited by Robert
Barzan. Articles from the first 21 issues of White Crane. $10.95 +
$1.50 p&h. (CA residents add sales tax); Critique of Patriarchal Reason
by veteran gay activist Arthur Evans, the spirit of the Stonewall era
applied to the great questions of meaning and value. $29.95 + $3.25
p&h (CA residents add $2.40 tax). Erotic Discernment: The Art of Making Good
Decisions by Robert Barzan, $3.95
(includes postage and taxes). White Crane Press, 404 Patrick Lane,
Modesto, CA 95350
Zuni Mountain Sanctuary near Gallup
NM,
Contact Balance at zunimtn@cia-g.com or 505 783 4002.
Celebrating the Body Erotic
Tantric workshops. For schedule, call
510 653-1594. www.bodyelectric.org. If you haven't done it, now's the time to do The Body
Electric.
Touching Body & Spirit
A quarterly journal of gay men's
spirituality and sexuality. The TBS Network, POB 957, Huntington NY
11743. Write for a free copy.
Texas Faerie Connection
Hyperion & Swami
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/txfaerieconx
Gay
Spirituality by Toby Johnson
The
Role of Gay Identity in the Transformation of Human
Consciousness
¥ A bold declaration of the place of
gay consciousness in the modernization of religious and spiritual
thinking ¥ Alyson Books ¥ 296 pages ¥ Softcover ¥ $13.95 ¥
www.alyson.com ¥ Available at all gay and lesbian community
bookstores nationwide and over the web. AND from White Crane (pls add
$1.50 p&h)
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