Wiccans Finally Laid to Rest with Pentacle Headstones


	Wiccans Finally Laid to Rest with Pentacle Headstones

starweaver

5-28-2007 3:36 PM

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wiccan, graves, gravestones

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5-29-2007 12:38 AM

starweaver

Its nice to know that this has finally happened. I am amazed that it didn't happen sooner, but we all run on Pagan Standard Time, which means we're always a little bit behind the curve

6-4-2007 10:27 AM

wiccantexan

What's PST got to do with it?

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