Michael Weldon Libri

The Adventures of Spike the ElfImagine an Elf living outside the North Pole on his own, Preposterous!Impossible! and absolutely out of the question! As Spikes Dad and Santa Suggest, Or maybe not as they think, you can decide for yourself as you follow Spike on a journey never to be forgotten, from the North Pole and its spectacular Northern Lights through the Provinces of Canada and on to the breathtaking Cascades on the west coast of the upper United States, meeting people and making friends as he follows his dreams and continues his journeytowards "New York City" where he intends to prove that an Elf can not only live and succeed On the outside, but can also be accepted for who he is and not what he is. Enjoy Mike Weldon

Focusing on the impact of parish consolidations in Chicago and San Francisco, this book delves into the roles of ritual and pastoral care amid conflict, trauma, and reconciliation. Through thirty-five interviews, it highlights the experiences of those affected by the changes following the 1989 earthquake and subsequent restructuring. The author proposes innovative rites, including group reconciliation and memorial services, aimed at fostering healing and community connection in the wake of these significant transitions.

This guide covers over 9000 "psychotronic" films from the turn of the century to the golden age of video and includes informative sidebar entries.