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Reclaiming and the Radical Faeries

On the Covers

On the front cover: Lynda Luna (1945-1995), Crone and Sixth Empress (“Towanda”) of Short Mountain Sanctuary. Of Eastern European and Italian gypsy origins, Lynda was born on All Hallows Eve, 1945. She spent her life as a witch, healer, nurse and caregiver. She identified as a faerie womyn, continually shared her gift of powerful drumming, and led us through transformative experiences of Native American sweat lodges.

On the back cover: Honoring an ancient rite, Leopard washes his face with May Day’s morning dew. Outside cover photos by Keith Gemerek.

Image Credits

RFD appreciates the following artists whose work appears in this issue:

Jim Jackson • www.jimjacksonart.com

Keith Gemerek • kgny@aol.com Donald Engstrom-Reese web.me.com/iowariver Stevee

RFD is a reader written journal for gay people which focuses on country living and encourages alternative lifestyles. We foster community building and networking, explore the diverse expressions of our sexuality, care for the environment, radical faerie consciousness, nature-centered spirituality, and share experiences of our lives. RFD is produced by volunteers. We welcome your participation. The business and general production are coordinated by a collective. The collective has a listserv for those who wish to get involved at http://groups. google.com/group/rfd-production/ Features and entire issues are prepared by different groups in various places. Our printer is in Nashville TN. RFD (ISSN# 0149-709X) is published quarterly for $25 a year by RFD Press, P.O. Box 302, Hadley MA 01035-0302 USPS # 073-010-00 Periodicals postage paid at Liberty TN and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to RFD, P.O. Box 302, Hadley MA 01035-0302 Non-profit tax exempt # 62-1723644, a function of RFD Press with office of registration at 231 Ten Penny Rd., Wood- bury, TN 37190 RFD Cover Price: $7.75 a regualr subscription is the least expensive way to receive it four times a year. © 2008 RFD Press The records required by Title 18 U.S.D. Section 2257 and associated with respect to this magazine (and all graphic mate- rial associated therewith on which this label appears) are kept by the custodian of records at the following location: RFD Press, 231 Ten Penny Rd, Woodbury TN 37190