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Se tember 2003

Volume 21, Number 9

Tulsa Women's Tea Dance
t is once again time for the Tulsa
Women's Tea Dance! This unique event
is by and for women. It allows a diverse
group of women to meet and network in a
casual, safe, fun, empowering, and affirming environment. It celebrates the diversity
of women! This year's theme is: 2003, Let
There Be Tea!
This is the 3rd year of this "not to be
missed" event, and each year over 300
women have attended. This year the event
will again benefit the Tulsa Oklahomans for
Human Rights' Pyramid Project capital campaign. It will be held at the Greenwood
Cultural Center, 322 N. Greenwood in Tulsa
on Saturday, September 20th, from 4 pm till
8 pm.
We will have free hors d' oeuvres, a cash
bar, live women's entertainment, and the
women's networking and business display
area. Other fun details are being confirmed
as well. It promises to be even better than
the last two years!! The price of tickets are
$20 in advance (purchase by mail and pick
up at the door or purchase directly at several Tulsa locations) or $25 at the door. For
more info call (918) 749-3504.

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he Womyn of Color group meets the
2nd Sunday of each month. Please
email womynofcolor@gay.com or call
(405) 842-3464 or (405) 947-7691 for more
information.

Herland fall Retreat at Osage Hills September 5-7

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wooded area of lush, rolling hills. Located 5 miles
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north of Pawhuska, this state park is near the Tallgrass
'
Prairie Preserve and the Prairie National Wild Horse
Refuge. (A group outing to the preserve is planned for
9 am Saturday.)
Saturday afternoon workshops will include financial
and estate planning. Bring bedding, personal items,
musical instruments (for the open mic or around the
campfire), games, and something for the Saturday evening potluck. The Saturday evening concert will feature Peggy Johnson and Wende Allyn two of Oklahoma's best singer/songwriters. See page 3 for retreat registration form.

International photography exhibit visits Oklahoma

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orld Neighbors' international photography exhibition, Wolk of Women, is slated to
visit Oklahoma, October 3 through October 25, 2003, at the Untitled Gallery in
downtown Oklahoma City. Mercy Health Center, which grew out of the inspiration
of strong women, is sponsoring the opening of the Oklahoma City exhibition. The Wolk of
Women exhibition recognizes women's work throughout the rural villages of Asia, Africa, and
Latin America. The exhibit, now touring nationwide, originally debuted in New York City at
the United Nations Headquarters in conjunction with International Women's Day, 2003.
There it was viewed by hundreds of people, including visitors from more than 50 countries
around the world.
The exhibition features stories and more
than 40 photographs of working women
from Nepal, Guatemala, Peru, Burkina Faso,
Mexico, Ecuador, India, and Kenya. Four
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meetings for lesbian and bi-sexual
Almost 200 years ago, Mercy Foundress
women of Native American descent.
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to care for impoverished women and chilCome and share a meal with us at Herland
dren
in the m.iddle of a wealthy neighboron September 25 at 6:30 pm. The OKC
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in Dublin, Ireland. That same
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Herland Sister Resources, 2312 NW 39th, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(405) 521-9696
Bookstore Hours: Saturdays 1-5 pm

Herland Book Club

Saint Sybil

The Herland Book Club will be reading a
wonderful book for the September meeting: The Secret Ute ofBees, by Sue Monk
Kidd. This book is highly acclaimed
by critics at large and the author is wellrespected. It is readily available at bookstores ($14.00, paperback) and libraries. ALSO, please note: the first Monday of
September is Labor Day, and so the book
club is going to meet on the second Monday, September 8, at 7 pm, at Herland. As
always, there will be cookies and good conversation. Hope to see you there.

ear Saint Sybil,
My eight-year old triplets, Patience, Prudence, and Mary Warner, are just mad about
Harry Potter. Their other parent just bought them the fifth book in the series, and
they sit around taking turns reading to each other, laughing and gasping and oohing and
aahing - one night I caught them an hour after bedtime under the covers reading with a
flashlight. I'll admit, I saw the first movie and thought it was fun. It wasn't until I was
going to bed that night, chuckling about the movie, that I struck my forehead and realized Ohmigosh, that Quidditch match wasn't real - they really weren't flying those brooms high
in the sky.
And those are two of the things that bother me about Harry Potter - how obsessed kids
get with it, and how easy it is to succumb to the fantasy and believe it is real. The other
thing is that my new church preaches that the Harry Potter books are very dangerous and
encourage people to make light of the "dark arts." What do you make of all this, Sybil?
Thanks,
Ivanna Doright

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Dear Ivanna,
Do kids get too obsessed with Harry Potter? I dunno, I used to read Robin Hood under
the covetS with a flashlight; and if! was between books my own creative fantasies took
over and I gamboled in the branches of the great Sherwood Forest with Robin, Will Scarlett, Friar Tuck, and ofcourse the sweet Maid Marian, to whom I was always very gallant
and kind, as the poor thing didn't get to have much fun (she had to be rescued such a lot).
Anyway, what an archer I was, how many times did I save the day as Robin's trusty sideSistahfest 2003
kick! I rode the West with Tonto and Kemo Sabe; for two years I never willingly took off
ULOAH, United Lesbians of African Heritage,
my boots and six-shooters. And - this is embarrassing - I even pulled many a prank and
announce their annual fall festival Septemsolved crimes with the Bobsey Twins - and if that isn't the height of fantasy, what is?
We should take a look at some ofHarry's underlying values. Good triumphs over evil,·
ber 25 - 28, in Malibu, California. ULOAH's
handsome is as handsome does; the social/economic dass one is born into doesn't have a
Mission: We empower black lesbians
thing to do with how classy a person is. Brains are great; but only when accompanied by
through education, the promotion of health
hard work and good ethics. Women and men, girls and boys, warlocks and witches, are
and wellness, and advocacy. We combat all
completely equal in intellect, humor, courage, spirit, valor, ethics and wizardry. Physical
forms of oppression affecting black lesbians.
strength, in a world of wizards, doesn't amount for beans; and Quidditch, which is the Holy
ULOAH works to create a changed society
Grait the OU Footbalt the Super Bowt the Final Four, the ne plus ultra, of Hogswarts and
wherein black lesbians can safely live their
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the entire wizardry world, is played at all levels by girls and boys alike; on the same
full authentic lives. In addition to raising
teams.
The school champions are likewise both male and female.
the quality of life for black lesbians,
To
look
for the negative, there are more compelling male dJaracters than female ones;
ULOAH's unique collaborative work builds
stilt there are more prominent female charactetS in Harry than in most children's books.
bridges in the broader LGBT community and
Hennione, the Quidditch players, Professor McGonagalt Angelina, Cho, even the lady in the
in the non-gay black community. For more
portrait: these are all strong characters. There are not a lot of female villains, but I'm not
infonnation call (323) 960-5051 or email
sure I mind that, as it is so rare in fiction that female "heavies" are not completely onewww.uloah.com.
dimensionat and that dimension being: bitch. Think: Rita Skeeter.
So on gender equality Harry is pretty good. On race, when Rowling thinks ofit, fine as
The Voice is published by: Herland Sister Resources,
well On sexual orientation, thus far, silent There is considerable c/assism directed toInc. 2312 NW 39th, Oklahoma City, OK 73112. The
Voice is offered as an open forum for community
wards Mugg/es, but - c'mon, why not? Mugg/es come in all shapes, ages, sexes, sizes and
discourse. Articles reflect the opinions of the author
we assume colors and sexual orientation, so it is perfectly equitable for wizards to snicker
and not necessarily those of Herland Sister Reat them. I kinda do.... don't you?
sources. Unsolicited articles and letters to the editor
As far as succumbing to fantasy and believing it is reat one word: Professional Wre>are welcomed and must be signed by the writer with
Uing.
And Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy. And the Little Mennaid, the Jungle King, Disfull name and address. Upon request, letters or
ney and Madison Avenue. Let's get real here about fantasy's role in our lives.
articles may be printed under a pseudonym or
anonymously. Subscriptions to The Voice are free
Now, on to your church's concerns: are there ''dark arts" that we must be wary of, that
upon request although a donation is requested to
are encouraged by the great - ahem - Satan? Certainly some people believe there are.
meet publication and distribution costs.
And some people attempt to practice evil magic. Assuming for argument's sake that there
is such a thing, it should be pointed out that ''good" magic always triumphs over bad magic
(what the churches call ''magick'') in magical books: The WJZard of~ the Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Cat in the Hat - and, yes,
Harry Potter. Here's the troth: most people who are waming ofthe dangers ofreading Harry have never read one of the books or gone to
the movie and the ones who have are just stamping their litUe feet like Rumpelsti/skin, furious that someone besides them has done such a
joytUI magicaljob ofcreating this pure child's fantasy, which is rightfully showering the author with fame and riches. J. K Rowling is giving
the gift ofliteracy and the love ofbooks to millions ofchildren. Bless her for that.
So for heaven's sake, Ivanna, grab a flashlight and get under those covers with your kids! Fun's not all that easy to come by these days!
Yours for more laughter and mystery,
Sybil

The Music Scene

Herland Work Day

By Jill Gamer
f you can make it to Tulsa on September 13th, by all means get there. Lucinda is coming to town! That's Lucinda Williams, for any of you who might not know her by just her
first name. And she's only one of the best singer/songwriters ever. She rarely if ever
comes to Oklahoma so don't wait thinking she's coming to Oklahoma City because she's
not. Greg Johnson at the Blue Door is a friend of hers and he can't even get her to play in
Oklahoma City! As she put it, with the success of her 1998 album, Car Wheels on a Gravel
Road, her appearance fees have gone up.
Williams is playing the last show of the season in the Spot Rocks the River concert series
at Tulsa's River Parks Amphitheater. General admission tickets are around $30 and can be
found at www.startickets.com or at Albertsons in Tulsa.
It's possible Lucinda Williams may not be in your CD rack, but some of her songs might
be. "Passionate Kisses" recorded by Mary Chapin carpenter, 'The Night's Too Long" sung
by Patty Loveless, "Crescent City" by Emmylou Harris, "Changed the Locks" by Tom Petty
and also Kasey Chambers, and "Lafayette," by John Cougar Mellencamp, among many others too numerous to mention, are all songs written by Lucinda. The daughter of a poet,
Miller Williams, she shows him all her lyrics before releasing her CDs. Her latest CD, World
Without Tears, came back from her dad with no marks on the words. In an interview I
read, she said he commented, 'This is the closest thing to poetry you've ever written."
If you like Lucinda, don't miss this show. It can't get much better than listening to
Lucinda and her band on the river in Tulsa on a nice end of summer evening. I'll see you
there!
I've been listening a lot lately to a Ruthie Foster CD I bought used several months ago
and for some reason never listened to until now. This CD is several years old, but lately
I've been reading a lot of press on Ruthie and everyone who's written about her just raves.
So, I pulled it out recently and quickly heard why she gets such wonderful reviews. She's
awesome, as a singer and as a songwriter. Here's my favorite quote about her written by
Richard Skanse of Texas Music Magazine about her latest CD, Runaway Soul 'That's Runaway Soul in a nutshell: not so much a happy union of gospel and blues as a riveting tugof-war between the two, with Foster's powerhouse voice caught in the middie as the prize.
Self-penned tunes prove that Foster, a Gause native who's been working the folk circuit for
more than a decade, can hold her own as a songwriter, but it's as a singer that she truly
dazzles .. " Please do yourself a favor and take a listen to her at www.cdbaby.com.

on your work gloves, put on your
painter's pants, and join in some
sisterly work at Herland on Saturday, September 13th, from 10 am to 5 pm
(or any portion of those hours). We have
lots of interior painting, exterior gardening,
and other sprucing up activities that we
would like to get done before our 20th anniversary celebration (see below). Come on
by and lend a hand and enjoy meeting a
few new people.

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Herland 20th Anniversary
Celebration Planned

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ould you believe Herland is celebrating its 20th anniversary this
year? It's true. Our research into
Herland's history revealed the Herland Collective was formed in 1983.
In honor of
that anniversary, Herland is
planning a celebration in midNovember complete with a
concert by a
nationallyknown artist.
Stay tuned for
more details.

Berland Spring- Woruen's Retreat Registration Forru
osaqe Bills State Park - September 5-1, 2003
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Plea5e remember that dog5 are welcome but mu5t remain on lea5he5 and are not allowed in the dining hall.

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Annual Income

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under $6,500

under $13,300

$15

$6,500-$13,300

$13,300-$18,000

$25

$13,300-$19,500

$18,000-$26,000

$35

$19,500-$30,000

$26,000-$50,000

$45

over $30,000

over $50,000

$60

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( ) I'm bringing_ children (girls of all ages and boys under age 10 are welcome).

Please return registration form and check to: Herland Sister Resources, 2312 NW 39th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
A retreat packet with all information will be sent to you.

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ever to meet the needs that were so great. "Our Mercy heritage
is steeped in women who had vision and stamina, much like the
determination witnessed in this powerful exhibition of photos both taken of women and by women," said Sister Rose.
Ron Burkard, World Neighbors' executive director, said, "The
Wolk of Women exhibition is an opportunity for Oklahomans to
recognize and pay tribute to women around the world." The
exhibition will be on display at venues throughout parts of the
United States including the northeast, central, southwest, and
west roast.
About World Neighbors - Founded in 1951, World Neighbors
works with the rural poor in 18 countries throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America helping people solve their own problems
of hunger, poverty, and disease. World Neighbors fosters
strong, just, and sustainable communities around the world.
For more information about World Neighbors and the areas in
which World Neighbors works, visit www.wn.org.
About Mercy Health Center - Mercy Health Center is a member of the Sisters of Mercy Health System-the 25th largest
health system in the U.S. and the tenth largest catholic health
system in the nation. Mercy has a rich heritage in women
reaching out to women. Their mission is to improve the health
of Oklahomans by offering compassionate care and the most
advanced medical treatments.
About Untitled Gallery - Untitled Gallery is an environment
designed to stimulate creative thought and new ideas through
contemporary art. Untitled Gallery is committed to providing
access to quality exhibitions, education programs, performances, publications, and to engaging the community in collaborative outreach efforts.

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Help Wanted: Occasionally I need a woman's help with my
lawn and garden. Let her have two green thumbs and her own
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Sheet in Norman, 7:30 pm, $5 suggested donation
September 5-7: Peggy Johnson and Wende Allyn at the Herland Fall Retreat, Osage Hills State Park
Saturday. September 6: Miss Brown to You at VCO Jazz Lab,
100 E 5th in Edmond, 8-11 pm, $7 admission
Monday. September 8: Herland Book
Club, 7:00 pm
Monday. September 8: OGLPC Monthly
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10 am
Saturday. September 13: Herland Work
Day, 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday. September 13: Herland Supper Club at Papa's Lil Italy,
10603 N. 1-35 Service Road, 5:30 pm
Saturday. September 13: Maty Reynolds and Greg Jacobs at
the Blue Door, 2805 N McKinley, 9 pm, $15
Sunday. September 14: Womyn of Color Meeting
Saturday. September 20: Tulsa Tea Dance, 4-8 pm
Thut"Sday. September 25: Women's Two-Spirit Meeting at
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Attorney at Law

Lawnmower Wanted: Herland is seeking the donation of a
used but working lawnmower for groundskeeping at Herland.

Oklahoma City, OK 73112

Duplex For Rent: 1 BD, 1 Bath with CH&A near Paseo area.
Prefer no pets. $350/month + bills + deposit. can Ginger at
(405) 942-1535 for more details.

GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW
LIVING TRUSTS, HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVES,
WILLS, PROBATE, CONSUMER LAW, CONTRACTS

Job Announcement: World Neighbors is an international
non-profit organization working to alleviate hunger, poverty,
and disease in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, inspiring people
to work together to create a healthy, just, and peaceful world.
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS:
* Human Resources Manager
* Executive Assistant
*Accounts Payable/Receivables (Part-time)
Job descriptions are available by request or at www.wn.org.
Send resume and cover letter to World Neighbors Personnel,
4127 NW 122nd St., Oklahoma Oty, OK 73120, Fax 752-9393,
or e-mail to Personnel@wn.org. EOE M/F/D/V.

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Invite you to her l 19th Birthday Party
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003 at 7:00 pm
Krumme Center, 4100 N. Lincoln, OKC
www.oklahomastonewall.org
(405) 843-3651
mystery guest to be announced

REBECCA R. HOLT, Ph.D.

Julia Irwin, M.D., P.C.

CDS $10, LYRIC BOOKS $5, SHIPPING/HANDLING $2

HEAR ALL THREE CDS AT HERLAND

Clinical Psychology
(405) 321-2148
Box 5119
Norman, OK 73070

Individuals - Couples
Family Therapy, Retreats

Psychiatrist
Doctor's Park
500 E. Robinson, Suite 600
Norman, OK 73071
(405) 321-3719

DOROTHY E. HEIM

Sandy Ingraham, J.D., M.S.W.
Attorney-at-Law
Ingraham & Associates, PLLC

Attorney at Law
(405) 691-4949
dheim033@yahoo.com
Call me with your legal questions:
estate planning
personal injury
contract issues
small business

Young
And Older Adults

Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Probate, Adoption, Contracts
Route 2, Box 369-B
McLoud, OK 74851

Tel. (405) 964-2072
lngraham@mcloudteleco.com



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Se tember 2003

Volume 21, Number 9

Tulsa Women's Tea Dance
t is once again time for the Tulsa
Women's Tea Dance! This unique event
is by and for women. It allows a diverse
group of women to meet and network in a
casual, safe, fun, empowering, and affirming environment. It celebrates the diversity
of women! This year's theme is: 2003, Let
There Be Tea!
This is the 3rd year of this "not to be
missed" event, and each year over 300
women have attended. This year the event
will again benefit the Tulsa Oklahomans for
Human Rights' Pyramid Project capital campaign. It will be held at the Greenwood
Cultural Center, 322 N. Greenwood in Tulsa
on Saturday, September 20th, from 4 pm till
8 pm.
We will have free hors d' oeuvres, a cash
bar, live women's entertainment, and the
women's networking and business display
area. Other fun details are being confirmed
as well. It promises to be even better than
the last two years!! The price of tickets are
$20 in advance (purchase by mail and pick
up at the door or purchase directly at several Tulsa locations) or $25 at the door. For
more info call (918) 749-3504.

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Womyn of Color Club

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he Womyn of Color group meets the
2nd Sunday of each month. Please
email womynofcolor@gay.com or call
(405) 842-3464 or (405) 947-7691 for more
information.

Herland fall Retreat at Osage Hills September 5-7

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wooded area of lush, rolling hills. Located 5 miles
''~t.
north of Pawhuska, this state park is near the Tallgrass
'
Prairie Preserve and the Prairie National Wild Horse
Refuge. (A group outing to the preserve is planned for
9 am Saturday.)
Saturday afternoon workshops will include financial
and estate planning. Bring bedding, personal items,
musical instruments (for the open mic or around the
campfire), games, and something for the Saturday evening potluck. The Saturday evening concert will feature Peggy Johnson and Wende Allyn two of Oklahoma's best singer/songwriters. See page 3 for retreat registration form.

International photography exhibit visits Oklahoma

W

orld Neighbors' international photography exhibition, Wolk of Women, is slated to
visit Oklahoma, October 3 through October 25, 2003, at the Untitled Gallery in
downtown Oklahoma City. Mercy Health Center, which grew out of the inspiration
of strong women, is sponsoring the opening of the Oklahoma City exhibition. The Wolk of
Women exhibition recognizes women's work throughout the rural villages of Asia, Africa, and
Latin America. The exhibit, now touring nationwide, originally debuted in New York City at
the United Nations Headquarters in conjunction with International Women's Day, 2003.
There it was viewed by hundreds of people, including visitors from more than 50 countries
around the world.
The exhibition features stories and more
than 40 photographs of working women
from Nepal, Guatemala, Peru, Burkina Faso,
Mexico, Ecuador, India, and Kenya. Four
female photographers - Linda Lambert and

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to improve their own lives and the lives of
=::::::
their families in different parts of the world.
Sister Rose Elizabeth Power, a Mercy Health
~--------------! Center vice president, said, "We consider it
Native American Women
an honor to help bring this exhibition to
Oklahomans."
=:=:=:=:=:=:=:=:=:='=:='='=:=:=:=:=:
he OKC Two-Spirit Society is having
meetings for lesbian and bi-sexual
Almost 200 years ago, Mercy Foundress
women of Native American descent.
catherine McAuley boldly opened a house
to care for impoverished women and chilCome and share a meal with us at Herland
dren
in the m.iddle of a wealthy neighboron September 25 at 6:30 pm. The OKC
hood
in Dublin, Ireland. That same
Two-Spirit Hotline number is (405) 317strength brought the Sisters of Mercy to
7283.
Indian Territory in the late 1800s. When
others turned back in dismay, the Sisters of
Mercy were more determined than

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www.herlandsisters.org
Email: herlandsisters@cox.net

Herland Sister Resources, 2312 NW 39th, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(405) 521-9696
Bookstore Hours: Saturdays 1-5 pm

Herland Book Club

Saint Sybil

The Herland Book Club will be reading a
wonderful book for the September meeting: The Secret Ute ofBees, by Sue Monk
Kidd. This book is highly acclaimed
by critics at large and the author is wellrespected. It is readily available at bookstores ($14.00, paperback) and libraries. ALSO, please note: the first Monday of
September is Labor Day, and so the book
club is going to meet on the second Monday, September 8, at 7 pm, at Herland. As
always, there will be cookies and good conversation. Hope to see you there.

ear Saint Sybil,
My eight-year old triplets, Patience, Prudence, and Mary Warner, are just mad about
Harry Potter. Their other parent just bought them the fifth book in the series, and
they sit around taking turns reading to each other, laughing and gasping and oohing and
aahing - one night I caught them an hour after bedtime under the covers reading with a
flashlight. I'll admit, I saw the first movie and thought it was fun. It wasn't until I was
going to bed that night, chuckling about the movie, that I struck my forehead and realized Ohmigosh, that Quidditch match wasn't real - they really weren't flying those brooms high
in the sky.
And those are two of the things that bother me about Harry Potter - how obsessed kids
get with it, and how easy it is to succumb to the fantasy and believe it is real. The other
thing is that my new church preaches that the Harry Potter books are very dangerous and
encourage people to make light of the "dark arts." What do you make of all this, Sybil?
Thanks,
Ivanna Doright

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Dear Ivanna,
Do kids get too obsessed with Harry Potter? I dunno, I used to read Robin Hood under
the covetS with a flashlight; and if! was between books my own creative fantasies took
over and I gamboled in the branches of the great Sherwood Forest with Robin, Will Scarlett, Friar Tuck, and ofcourse the sweet Maid Marian, to whom I was always very gallant
and kind, as the poor thing didn't get to have much fun (she had to be rescued such a lot).
Anyway, what an archer I was, how many times did I save the day as Robin's trusty sideSistahfest 2003
kick! I rode the West with Tonto and Kemo Sabe; for two years I never willingly took off
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announce their annual fall festival Septemsolved crimes with the Bobsey Twins - and if that isn't the height of fantasy, what is?
We should take a look at some ofHarry's underlying values. Good triumphs over evil,·
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dimensionat and that dimension being: bitch. Think: Rita Skeeter.
So on gender equality Harry is pretty good. On race, when Rowling thinks ofit, fine as
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wards Mugg/es, but - c'mon, why not? Mugg/es come in all shapes, ages, sexes, sizes and
discourse. Articles reflect the opinions of the author
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and not necessarily those of Herland Sister Reat them. I kinda do.... don't you?
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As far as succumbing to fantasy and believing it is reat one word: Professional Wre>are welcomed and must be signed by the writer with
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Now, on to your church's concerns: are there ''dark arts" that we must be wary of, that
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are encouraged by the great - ahem - Satan? Certainly some people believe there are.
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And some people attempt to practice evil magic. Assuming for argument's sake that there
is such a thing, it should be pointed out that ''good" magic always triumphs over bad magic
(what the churches call ''magick'') in magical books: The WJZard of~ the Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Cat in the Hat - and, yes,
Harry Potter. Here's the troth: most people who are waming ofthe dangers ofreading Harry have never read one of the books or gone to
the movie and the ones who have are just stamping their litUe feet like Rumpelsti/skin, furious that someone besides them has done such a
joytUI magicaljob ofcreating this pure child's fantasy, which is rightfully showering the author with fame and riches. J. K Rowling is giving
the gift ofliteracy and the love ofbooks to millions ofchildren. Bless her for that.
So for heaven's sake, Ivanna, grab a flashlight and get under those covers with your kids! Fun's not all that easy to come by these days!
Yours for more laughter and mystery,
Sybil

The Music Scene

Herland Work Day

By Jill Gamer
f you can make it to Tulsa on September 13th, by all means get there. Lucinda is coming to town! That's Lucinda Williams, for any of you who might not know her by just her
first name. And she's only one of the best singer/songwriters ever. She rarely if ever
comes to Oklahoma so don't wait thinking she's coming to Oklahoma City because she's
not. Greg Johnson at the Blue Door is a friend of hers and he can't even get her to play in
Oklahoma City! As she put it, with the success of her 1998 album, Car Wheels on a Gravel
Road, her appearance fees have gone up.
Williams is playing the last show of the season in the Spot Rocks the River concert series
at Tulsa's River Parks Amphitheater. General admission tickets are around $30 and can be
found at www.startickets.com or at Albertsons in Tulsa.
It's possible Lucinda Williams may not be in your CD rack, but some of her songs might
be. "Passionate Kisses" recorded by Mary Chapin carpenter, 'The Night's Too Long" sung
by Patty Loveless, "Crescent City" by Emmylou Harris, "Changed the Locks" by Tom Petty
and also Kasey Chambers, and "Lafayette," by John Cougar Mellencamp, among many others too numerous to mention, are all songs written by Lucinda. The daughter of a poet,
Miller Williams, she shows him all her lyrics before releasing her CDs. Her latest CD, World
Without Tears, came back from her dad with no marks on the words. In an interview I
read, she said he commented, 'This is the closest thing to poetry you've ever written."
If you like Lucinda, don't miss this show. It can't get much better than listening to
Lucinda and her band on the river in Tulsa on a nice end of summer evening. I'll see you
there!
I've been listening a lot lately to a Ruthie Foster CD I bought used several months ago
and for some reason never listened to until now. This CD is several years old, but lately
I've been reading a lot of press on Ruthie and everyone who's written about her just raves.
So, I pulled it out recently and quickly heard why she gets such wonderful reviews. She's
awesome, as a singer and as a songwriter. Here's my favorite quote about her written by
Richard Skanse of Texas Music Magazine about her latest CD, Runaway Soul 'That's Runaway Soul in a nutshell: not so much a happy union of gospel and blues as a riveting tugof-war between the two, with Foster's powerhouse voice caught in the middie as the prize.
Self-penned tunes prove that Foster, a Gause native who's been working the folk circuit for
more than a decade, can hold her own as a songwriter, but it's as a singer that she truly
dazzles .. " Please do yourself a favor and take a listen to her at www.cdbaby.com.

on your work gloves, put on your
painter's pants, and join in some
sisterly work at Herland on Saturday, September 13th, from 10 am to 5 pm
(or any portion of those hours). We have
lots of interior painting, exterior gardening,
and other sprucing up activities that we
would like to get done before our 20th anniversary celebration (see below). Come on
by and lend a hand and enjoy meeting a
few new people.

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Herland 20th Anniversary
Celebration Planned

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ould you believe Herland is celebrating its 20th anniversary this
year? It's true. Our research into
Herland's history revealed the Herland Collective was formed in 1983.
In honor of
that anniversary, Herland is
planning a celebration in midNovember complete with a
concert by a
nationallyknown artist.
Stay tuned for
more details.

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osaqe Bills State Park - September 5-1, 2003
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Please return registration form and check to: Herland Sister Resources, 2312 NW 39th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
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ever to meet the needs that were so great. "Our Mercy heritage
is steeped in women who had vision and stamina, much like the
determination witnessed in this powerful exhibition of photos both taken of women and by women," said Sister Rose.
Ron Burkard, World Neighbors' executive director, said, "The
Wolk of Women exhibition is an opportunity for Oklahomans to
recognize and pay tribute to women around the world." The
exhibition will be on display at venues throughout parts of the
United States including the northeast, central, southwest, and
west roast.
About World Neighbors - Founded in 1951, World Neighbors
works with the rural poor in 18 countries throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America helping people solve their own problems
of hunger, poverty, and disease. World Neighbors fosters
strong, just, and sustainable communities around the world.
For more information about World Neighbors and the areas in
which World Neighbors works, visit www.wn.org.
About Mercy Health Center - Mercy Health Center is a member of the Sisters of Mercy Health System-the 25th largest
health system in the U.S. and the tenth largest catholic health
system in the nation. Mercy has a rich heritage in women
reaching out to women. Their mission is to improve the health
of Oklahomans by offering compassionate care and the most
advanced medical treatments.
About Untitled Gallery - Untitled Gallery is an environment
designed to stimulate creative thought and new ideas through
contemporary art. Untitled Gallery is committed to providing
access to quality exhibitions, education programs, performances, publications, and to engaging the community in collaborative outreach efforts.

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Sheet in Norman, 7:30 pm, $5 suggested donation
September 5-7: Peggy Johnson and Wende Allyn at the Herland Fall Retreat, Osage Hills State Park
Saturday. September 6: Miss Brown to You at VCO Jazz Lab,
100 E 5th in Edmond, 8-11 pm, $7 admission
Monday. September 8: Herland Book
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Monday. September 8: OGLPC Monthly
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Saturday. September 13: Herland Work
Day, 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday. September 13: Herland Supper Club at Papa's Lil Italy,
10603 N. 1-35 Service Road, 5:30 pm
Saturday. September 13: Maty Reynolds and Greg Jacobs at
the Blue Door, 2805 N McKinley, 9 pm, $15
Sunday. September 14: Womyn of Color Meeting
Saturday. September 20: Tulsa Tea Dance, 4-8 pm
Thut"Sday. September 25: Women's Two-Spirit Meeting at
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Attorney at Law

Lawnmower Wanted: Herland is seeking the donation of a
used but working lawnmower for groundskeeping at Herland.

Oklahoma City, OK 73112

Duplex For Rent: 1 BD, 1 Bath with CH&A near Paseo area.
Prefer no pets. $350/month + bills + deposit. can Ginger at
(405) 942-1535 for more details.

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LIVING TRUSTS, HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVES,
WILLS, PROBATE, CONSUMER LAW, CONTRACTS

Job Announcement: World Neighbors is an international
non-profit organization working to alleviate hunger, poverty,
and disease in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, inspiring people
to work together to create a healthy, just, and peaceful world.
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS:
* Human Resources Manager
* Executive Assistant
*Accounts Payable/Receivables (Part-time)
Job descriptions are available by request or at www.wn.org.
Send resume and cover letter to World Neighbors Personnel,
4127 NW 122nd St., Oklahoma Oty, OK 73120, Fax 752-9393,
or e-mail to Personnel@wn.org. EOE M/F/D/V.

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Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003 at 7:00 pm
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Individuals - Couples
Family Therapy, Retreats

Psychiatrist
Doctor's Park
500 E. Robinson, Suite 600
Norman, OK 73071
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