A heartfelt memory from a 1990s school dance, where two nostalgic songs—Knockin’ Boots and Jump Around—unlock the story of a small act of kindness that transformed a lonely night into a lifelong glimmer of belonging and self-worth.

I finally had the chance to see the Southern New England Witch Dancer Troupe perform at Western Mass Pagan Pride Day — and the experience was nothing short of spellbinding. Every element — choreography, costume, props, song choices — wove together into a beautifully witchy tapestry. The beloved Hexenbrut dance was just as captivating as always. They performed the Full Moon Chant by Heather Houston, while dancing with staves bearing crescent moons. Their movements weren’t hurr