The Third Time Is The Charm

Last January 25, 2007, Tom and I were chatting in our living room. For the one zillionth time, we said what many Pagans have probably been saying for the last 7 years: "I sure wish Green Egg was around, I miss it." Suddenly it occurred to us that We had the time and the resources to revive it ourselves. And so we have.

As our first issue goes to press, I am once again struck by the deep connection that the Pagan community has to Green Egg, Next Ostara, Green Egg will be 40 years old. It seemed fitting to start it up again on this Ostara, the 39th anniversary of the birth of Green Egg. I have been asking myself "What is the special mystique that Green Egg seems to have for all of us?"

It is true that over the long life of Green Egg, we've had contributions from some of the best writers, poets and artists that Pagandom ever produced. But it is so much more than that. Back in 1968, when Oberon Zell first began his little journal of the awakening earth, Pagans were few and far between. There was no email then, much less computers and there were hardly any Pagan festivals. In the 40 years since that time, Green Egg has grown from a one page mimeographed newsletter to a legendary, award-winning magazine. For most of those 40 years, Green Egg has been a major venue for bringing Pagans together to network. For many of us, it has also been the way that we first came to Paganism. I know that is true for me.

Green Egg also became a venue for beginning writers and artists to test their wings, while at the same time providing Pagans with information and knowledge on magick, mythology, science and a host of other areas. As time passed, more people contributed their creativity to Green Egg and it grew, becoming something more than the work of just one man. I believe, at this point, that Green Egg belongs to all of us. This has been demonstrated by the outpouring of excitement, offers of help, and the many emails we have received congratulating us and telling us they're so glad that the Green Egg is coming back. It is as if it has become a living entity, changing, taking on the characteristics of those associated with it and, amazingly, surviving the test of 40 years worth of history and all the inevitable conflicts that arise with such an endeavor. 40 years of blood, sweat and tears has gone into Green Egg, but also much joy, love and fun. It is a Labor of Love, one that I am proud and honored to be a part of, in service to the Goddess and the Pagan community. This is the third incarnation of Green Egg. It has often been said that the third time is the charm. So mote it be.