In the Garden of Eden -- Lilith

Did you know that in the Garden of Eden, Eve was not Adam's first wife? According to a medieval Jewish version of the old patriarchal creation myth, the first woman God created was named Lilith. Just as he had done with Adam, God created Lilith from the dust of the earth. Therefore, Lilith concluded that she was Adam's equal and refused to be subservient to him. Adam complained loudly to God about it, but Lilith would not relent. Rebelling against both Adam and God, Lilith voluntarily chose to leave the Garden of Eden rather than submit and live a life of inequality.

Outside the Garden, Lilith became a Night Demon, a succubus and mother of demons. Her name in the myth is derived from an ancient Sumerian class of female demons called lilû or lilītu , which may mean "screech owl." She is described as having wings and the feet/talons of a bird of prey. Lilith is often accompanied by owls.

Clearly, this medieval myth was designed to reinforce the hierarchy of male supremacy by telling women what their punishment and social standing would be if they dared to be uppity by demanding equality. It was a stern cautionary warning to women that they should stay in their place or expect to be severely denigrated and punished.

Over the past 50 years, modern feminist movements have reclaimed Lilith as an early symbol of equality, autonomy, and independence from patriarchal control. Her rebellion is now celebrated and seen in a completely new light according to women's own interpretation.

Tomorrow -- And What About Eve?

Monday Murals -- Gimme A Monkey Wrench, Willya?

I'm taking part today in 

Monday Murals hosted by Sami.

This charming mural was created by vignettestm,

 an Edmonton art and design company

specializing in public art, art infrastructures

and branded installations.

Fittingly, it is found on the side of

Tirecraft Auto Centre in West Edmonton.

[Photo © Debra She Who Seeks, 2026]

Dog Day Afternoon

A Boozy Blogoversary!

OMG this blog is

18 years old today!

Legal drinking age!

Can this blog be trusted

to drink responsibly???

Hail Ashphalta, Full of Grace, Help Me Find A Parking Space

Farewell, Joanne

In August, blogging buddy Joanne Noragon of Cup on the Bus passed away after a long life "defined by curiosity, conviction, creativity, and a willingness to speak up when she believed something was wrong," as her obituary stated so succinctly. Her engaging blog, which I read for many years, made clear Joanne's love for family, social justice, the environment, cats, and her great passion, weaving.

Although plagued in her final years by fractures and broken bones due to osteoporosis, Joanne continued to weave and sell her beautiful towels of many colours and superb craftsmanship. Here's some photos from Joanne's blog of her loom and the towels being woven on it --

For me, Joanne was a real inspiration and role model about how to live vibrantly into our senior years. She did not give in nor give up, no matter the challenges and difficulties she faced. She was independent, self-sufficient, and fully present in her creativity and positive, informed approach to life.

I will miss Joanne and her blog. But I will remember her every time I use one of her towels, of which I have a few pairs. Here's one of her towels now, doing yeoman service as always, catching drips from my coffeemaker and fending off a Viking gnome invasion in my kitchen --

Farewell, Cal

Late last month, blogging buddy Cal Heighton of Red Deer, Alberta passed away after battling cancer. He was the prolific, quirky blogger behind Cal's Canadian Cave of Cool. After finding his blog in 2010, I became a daily reader and commenter there for 15 years.

I enjoyed Cal's sense of humour, his fascination with comics and superheroes, his aesthetic appreciation of art and design, and his political astuteness about Canada, the USA, and the world. He also loved cats and his Ukrainian heritage (except beets). I learned a lot from Cal over the years and yes, he is why I'm now hooked on Marvel movies and fandoms. A lasting legacy or continuing curse, depending on your viewpoint, hahahaha.

As do we all, Cal had his issues and shortcomings which negatively affected his life. But his blog gave many people a welcome respite and break from the cares of the world, and I know he will be greatly missed in the blogosphere.

I like to think that Cal is now free to roam the universe as he always dreamed of doing, exploring and experiencing his True Life, going boldly where no one has gone before.

To Infinity and Beyond, Cal!