Jack Moonlover wrote on Oct 25, 2007 9:20 PM:
" Britwitch, Merry Meet. I take it you're drawn here by the occasional need to advocate for our kind. Fair enough. Me too. But I don't live in the area, and I wouldn't be helping myself or anyone else by blindly taking on a stranger's karma. If the remarks about cursing and abuse are true, there is harmful behavior in play that ought not be defended; if false, a nice woman is getting libeled. Either way, I don't choose to embrace irresponsible behavior as representing me. My path is about embracing personal responsibility, something many fail to recognize in minority groups. An occasional Pagan Bill Cosby to balance out the Al Sharptons might not hurt. Blessings. "
britwitch wrote on Oct 24, 2007 4:27 PM:
" its not about what you think is weird or not. fear of the onknown will always scare non-believers. the pictures of the typical witch scare people off. that's not what we look like, not what we do, we are good people and we deserve the right to express ourselves as much as anyone from any other religion or belief does.we deserve the right to own our own business. how do you know your not sat next to a pagan (witch) in your office everyday??? everytime halloween comes round..... someone, somewhere picks on a local witch...... maybe this year you could just say hello....or be nice. "
Tag wrote on Oct 24, 2007 7:30 AM:
" I would like two of what ever Laurie Jean is smoking. "
Leapfer wrote on Oct 23, 2007 8:20 PM:
" I'm fairly curious if any of the indignant folk defending Ms. Isreal have ever even been to Melvina. Go take a look for yourselves before thinking that the local townspeople are narrow-minded and without cause for their irritation. I think most objective and reasonable people would see how it would be extremely annoying to live next to her. It has nothing to do with her 'religion'. Go look for yourself. And she has a very un-neighborly reputation. It's rather funny to hear her self-promotion of what she's done for the poor children in the area (oh gag me). We should all be taking care of the area needy (and I can think of a lot of people that do, and don't have to talk about it). It's what small town living is about. "
pixie12 wrote on Oct 23, 2007 2:04 PM:
" It would be refreshing to read a story revealing the other side of this wonderful misunderstood woman who only wants to help the underprivileged. Any person who disagrees with her is bombarded with ranting hysterics and is hexed. She screams obscenities at her ex-husband at all hours of the night. She tells the neighborhood CHILDREN that she cursed three people and made them die, as all kindly women do. She and her family have made a mockery of our justice system with their lawsuits, a matter of public record, look it up. Her “wolves” are the nicest creatures she owns. Her Doberman recently breached the window of her van and bit a gas station attendant (who did not sue her, by the way). Anyone who visits this store had best wear Kevlar and bring a lawyer. They will likely need both. "
Jack Moonlover wrote on Oct 22, 2007 4:25 AM:
" I don't know anything about this Witch, and with all due respect to the Tribune, I don't presume to know her from the article. I've seen how someone can get misrepresented for shock value, either through unreliable or out-of-context quotes, or through pictures that, for all I know, are of an intended promotional Halloween costume. But I can tell you the image thing is often a thorn in the side for the many of us who quietly practice our craft and honor the Goddess and God while working for a living and contributing to our communities. And for what it's worth, I'm a pretty regular guy (not green or a famous soul) whose profession depends on being a positive role model. Eccentricity is cool, but behavior has consequences (key theme in magickal thinking), and some of us odd folk would prefer not to be thrown under the bus. Blessings. "
wuyitea88 wrote on Oct 21, 2007 7:30 PM:
" How convient for a woman who has acquried 5 houses in Melvina , and now is reaching out to the public now to gain even more! If the public really knew what she is up to, and she wonders why she is not respected in our town?
It doesn't take an eighth grade education to figure her out,it's not about her essenctic ways at all, if that's what you call it, it's
called deception....please don't fall into her trap,like so many have.....She's Scary
Allright! "
MustangShelby74 wrote on Oct 21, 2007 3:28 PM:
" What does the color of someone's house have to do with anything? People, pick your battles. After all, this country still enforces freedom of religion. Point #1- 90% of the world believes in a power greater than themselves, no matter what name they give it. Open your minds and maybe, MAYBE, the next generation will be more tolerable of individuality. Quit being so ethnocentric.When you're ready to learn something about the rest of the planet and not your "own" little waste of space, than how about accepting the fact that you cannot do anything about this woman and what she believes. You are helpless agaist her, not because she claims to be a witch, but because the laws in this country protect her. The same way they protect you. I wish all of you fifteen minutes of fame so you can get nasty comments. Oooops. Is that a hex? HA! "
MustangShelby74 wrote on Oct 21, 2007 3:11 PM:
" You're all hypocrites! Is this one woman really going to be such a bad influence on the entire county of Monroe? If you think that then it's YOU who is going to give her that ability. Live and let live. God loves EVERYONE, remember? To all of you Catholics out there, and I many in my family, LOVE THY NEIGHBOR. Don't pass judgement. I commend the lady for wanting to help children and just because she's eccentric doesn't mean she's devient. I believe if you want to make a negative comment regarding someone else's interests, you should have to be educated beyond the eighth grade AND lived some place other than Monroe county. Love to all. "
ElleJ28 wrote on Oct 21, 2007 1:34 PM:
" This woman wants to help children of low income families. What about that don't you people understand? Her ways may be different but her intent is good. I can't believe how many people are so judgemental. If I lived there I would certainly befriend her. "
Krusty wrote on Oct 20, 2007 9:14 PM:
" Nutcase "
what next? wrote on Oct 20, 2007 7:58 PM:
" Sounds like the "purple lady", as some call her, continually goes out of her way to attract attention. I agree with Leapfer - her properties are definitely an eyesore! As for the cell phones, berkshire bull, it's merely coincidental. She obviously thrives on comments like that. As for helping children, I have to see it to believe it. As for her supposedly moving to NY - it just couldn't come soon enough! Maybe Melvina could be a pleasant community again. "
Leapfer wrote on Oct 20, 2007 7:23 PM:
" I'm not surprised the locals don't like her. Would you like that mess living next to you?? It's nice to follow your dreams and all, but not when it wrecks your neighbor's 'dreams'. It is exactly why all those crappy neighborhood associations are popping up everywhere. No one wants a big cluttered black and purple house to look at through their windows. (and now two other similar properties). Why can't people like her find a nice isolated spot to do that? Poor Melvina. It used to be such a cute little town. It's an absolute eyesore now. Who cares what religion she is? I don't think anyone really cares about that. I'm all for eccentric, but good grief.... "
WC wrote on Oct 20, 2007 5:07 PM:
" Thanks for publishing the kind story about The Twilight Zone Ryan. I enjoyed reading about Israel's new venture and I appreciate our freedom to speak, honor and worship without prejudice in America.
My very best wishes to those who bravely follow their heart's dream for they typically step over a pile or two along the way which requires heartfelt compassion and integrity rare to witness in my humble opinion.
Kudos Israel for proposing future gifting to those less fortunate. Peace be with you and best wishes.
"
Jack Moonlover wrote on Oct 20, 2007 4:33 PM:
" This article and photo should not be taken as definitive of Witches or nature religions in general. They are more representative of the sort of people who get themselves into the paper. That's assuming, of course, that there were no errors in quotation or context. Blessings. "
sinder wrote on Oct 20, 2007 3:31 PM:
" did any of you ppl read on that this woeman also wants to hel low_income families and their children she may be eccentric even a little weird but the bottom line is she wants to help, and who are we to judge whats normal and whats not "
DJ: wrote on Oct 20, 2007 3:18 PM:
" Talk about coo coo fpr coco puffs...I think she maybe saw "The Wizard of Oz" once too often. Or mybe its just something in the incense, ya think? "
berkshire bull wrote on Oct 20, 2007 11:01 AM:
" That is the only stretch on HWY 27 where my cellphone loses reception. The radio breaks up as well. Definitely peculiar... "
walleye wrote on Oct 20, 2007 10:23 AM:
" By golly, I gotta git on up there and git me some stuff too. "
V.O.R. wrote on Oct 20, 2007 10:18 AM:
" Sounds like someone has been watching too much television. "
happymom wrote on Oct 20, 2007 10:03 AM:
" Boy, I was getting low on Egyptian figurines and swords. Now I'll be able to drive to Melvina to pick some up. I'm sure I'll have to stand in line and fend off the swarm of eager shoppers, but it'll be worth it. Is Isreal so independently wealthy that she can afford to open a shop that is destined for immediate failure, or is she collecting SSI for her mental disability? "
Wheezer wrote on Oct 20, 2007 6:28 AM:
" “All the spirits from the universe control me.”
HAHAHA! Did they control her when she alledgedly convinced a man on the internet to move in with her so she could then keep him there against his will while she spent his money!? The next place she goes will be the looney bin! "
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