Rev. Crystal's Full Moon Blessings

Well, life is full of curve balls and we can never anticipate the route that the universe has chosen for our lives at any given time. But besides all of that, life is good. I was driving back from the hair dresser yesterday and the thought crossed my mind that I am really happen with our new surroundings and the move. I feel good driving thru the city and looking at the neighborhood in which we now live. I feel such pride at being able to accomplish this for my family.

The holidays are here and with the holidays come such different ranges of stress. I can say that we luckily finished all of our shopping early this year and do not have to rush the last couple of weeks before the holiday. but it is such a hardship to worry about money, gifts, parties, visits, etc. I will be happy when the holidays are winding down and life goes back to some sense of normalcy.

Yule on the other hand, I am happy Yule is here. the coming of Yule brings the rebirth of the sun and the first glimpses of the growing of the sun back into our lives. and the opportunity for renewal and rebirth. I am looking forward to the new year and the possibilities it brings.
I send lots of yuletide blessings to all. May you find peace in the rebirth of the sun and the coming of the light.

Blessings!! Blessed Yule. Happy Holidays. Bring back the sun!

So, Robert was at a birthday party on Sunday. He was running and tripped and hit his mouth on the shoe rack and busted his mouth open. By the time he got home to me his tooth was hanging and we had to take him to an emergency dental appointment. So he is now missing his front tooth, swollen lips and a cut on his chin.

The big feasting holiday has past and it makes it all that much more real that Yule and the Winter holiday is that much closer. I hate how the Season has become more and more commercialized thru the years. It takes away all the specialness of the season and instead makes it more about money and shopping.

Thanksgiving was great as usual. Jon's family came over and Jody came over. We ate lots of food and wow the greens, mac and cheese and ham were so darned good. We just all sat around and talked the whole night. Banana pudding, pecan pie and my famous pumkin pie were deserts for the evening.

I spent the rest of the weekend reading for my degree studies, shopping and cleaning. I got word back from my second degree mentor from witchschool to tell me that i passed the 2nd degree final with a 97%!!! So I am finished with my degree studies with them and working on my third degree with FWTI.

I have been missing Marian and my dad lately. Two people I care a lot about and am not able to be with for one reason or another. I had plans on seeing Marian this weekend but Joey is sick and I wasn't able to come over. So I will shoot for next weekend.

Anyhow, that is a quick update on things, holidays and life. And the holiday crap has just begun!

Blessed Be

Ok, so we had the ancestor altar set up, the candle lit and did dinner to celebrate them. As we sat around the table, we told great stories of our family that had passed.

So, around 9:00pm I went into the kitchen to throw something in the trash and all was well. About 10 minutes later Kevin went into the kitchen and the front door was wide open. Our front door is not easy to open so we immediately felt strange. Jon got up and checked things out. I got out the sage stick and began saging the house.

When I came back downstairs from saging Jon said, "I don't wanna freak you out but someone knocked at the door". Obviously there was no one there. He said it was a wierd knock, like it was far away or something. And he said he definatley felt something when it happened. (for those of you who don't know, Jon is energy sensitive)

So, needless to say, we saged some more. We then broke down the ancestor altar, thanked them but sent them on thier way and then sat to watch a movie.

Everything else seemed fine and nothing else happened after that. But it was definatley a weird experience. LOL!

I am not sure why all of a sudden I am spirit sensitive, but it is creepy.
Many blessings.

Well, the new year is here. I am excited. I think this year has had a lot of things for me and I am looking forward to continuing the momentum of growth into the next year. There have been some good and definatley some bad but for the most part I can look back at the past year and see why I have had to go thru each and everything thing.

In ritual the other night we buried what we were giving back to the mother goddess (and keeping the lessons we have learned) and then put our wishes into the Cerridwen's brew to drink into the coming year. I see big things ahead for me this year.

I plan on finishing my book on balance and Walking the path of a true Wiccan. I see editing the kids book that i finished over a year ago on yule. (and hopefully some publishing stuff too) I see finishing the third degree. I see continued growth for the Danse of the Spirit Moon tradition, FWTI (Family Wiccan Traditition) and the Rise of the Phoenix Moon family trad that my family carries. Whew, that was a mouth full!!!

I see great growth with the FWTI and where that is going. I am nervous about the possibility of unexpected, fast growth but I know that we are going to take this to new places that other organizations in the Wiccan community have not gone. I am excited about that. I never expected to be nominated to become a board member of FWTI and am honored to serve.

I see continued stability for the family and where we want to go in our life. We are closer than ever and continuing to hang tight threw all the storms. The goddess put us together for a reason and we are all holding on tight.

So, this year should be great for everyone and I am looking forward to another wonderful year that will help me grow in my path to enlightenment. (I am working on it, LOL)

Many blessings to all. Blessed Samhain! Blessed Harvest!! Celebrate the cycle of death and rebirth.

Blessed Be
Rev. Crystal

So the people who are in my everyday life know the stuggle that has happened in the last several years. There have been many ups and many, many downs as well. And thus is life. I have been very grateful for the opportunities I have been given to grow within my spritual path because I feel like it has been the one consistent thing in the storms that have passed me and my family.

So, the time has finally arrived where I am studying for my third degree. It is strange because I am overly critical of myself and have held myself back for fear that I was not ready. But I am slowly coming to a place of understanding that I am ready. It has been a long time coming. And after talking to someone who is very special in my spiritual path (Thanks Dia) I am beginning to really understand that I am not that far away. There are some things I definatley have to work on but I am further a long than I gave myself credit for.

So right now, I am really settling into the place I am at in my journey. Between the SSC sisters, The Dance of the Spirit moon tradition (shout out to Jody) and FWTI, I am quite happy with wear my journey is leading me.

And not to mention, I AM WORKING ON THAT BOOK!!!

Blessed Be!

I am back from Salem and trying to adjust to California time. The jetlag this time was much worse than last, I am not too sure why.

The plane ride both ways was good, the landing into boston was a little rough (lots of fog and rain at the time). Everything went smoothly, the shuttle was ontime, no lost baggage, planes ontime, etc. We checked into the historic Hawthorne Hotel (I will do a seperate blog on that).
We ate lots of good food, lots of good shopping and plenty of walking a round. We met Laurie Cabot, she just happened to be in the store. I was "star struck", LOL! She was very nice and actually said goodbye to us.

People were much nicer this year. I think it was the difference between going on a off-week in October instead of the busy first week when the parade is going on. I was pleasantly surprised by that.

I didn't get too much for myself. I got an awesome pendant that broke the day after I got home, a cool shirt, an awesome bell for ritual and some misc stuff.

I think the most interesting thing I went to this time was a seance. It was interesting because it was neat to see someone else work in that capacity. There were 22 people in the seance and she felt like the real deal to me. She brought over 2 people that had family members in the audience. She then gave a "mini reading" to everyone in the circle.

When she got to me she talked about me being a leader, teacher or boss in some area of my life and that it was recent for me. She went on to mention that I have a lot of things in my head and that I need to write that book. And then said something about being on shelves.

Some people were disappointed with the experience, which I can understand but I was happy with it. I not only got something from what she said to me but mostly by watching her with everyone else. I thought it was a cool and different experience.

There is so much, and as I think of things, I will blog them.
Blessed Be!

I am back from Salem and trying to adjust to California time. The jetlag this time was much worse than last, I am not too sure why.

The plane ride both ways was good, the landing into boston was a little rough (lots of fog and rain at the time). Everything went smoothly, the shuttle was ontime, no lost baggage, planes ontime, etc. We checked into the historic Hawthorne Hotel (I will do a seperate blog on that).
We ate lots of good food, lots of good shopping and plenty of walking a round. We met Laurie Cabot, she just happened to be in the store. I was "star struck", LOL! She was very nice and actually said goodbye to us.

People were much nicer this year. I think it was the difference between going on a off-week in October instead of the busy first week when the parade is going on. I was pleasantly surprised by that.

I didn't get too much for myself. I got an awesome pendant that broke the day after I got home, a cool shirt, an awesome bell for ritual and some misc stuff.

I think the most interesting thing I went to this time was a seance. It was interesting because it was neat to see someone else work in that capacity. There were 22 people in the seance and she felt like the real deal to me. She brought over 2 people that had family members in the audience. She then gave a "mini reading" to everyone in the circle.

When she got to me she talked about me being a leader, teacher or boss in some area of my life and that it was recent for me. She went on to mention that I have a lot of things in my head and that I need to write that book. And then said something about being on shelves.

Some people were disappointed with the experience, which I can understand but I was happy with it. I not only got something from what she said to me but mostly by watching her with everyone else. I thought it was a cool and different experience.

There is so much, and as I think of things, I will blog them.
Blessed Be!

So we stayed in the Historic Hawthorne hotel. Prior to going to Salem, I had no idea about the history of the Hawthorne or any type of paranormal activity.

We checked in the first night to this beautiful place with loads of charm and uniqueness. I love it!! The lobby was decked out and classy looking, there was a altar with tons of pumpkins on it. And several f the pumpkins were huge!!

Our room was unique looking as well. It had two beds, a nice little desk, a TV, bathroom that consisted of a toilet and sink, a shower room that had only a shower in it and a closet.

That night we all went out to dinner at “the olde spot” formally McSwiggins. We got pumpkin icecream and went back to the hotel. Everyone went to bed around 10:00 and I was the last one down.

I turned off the lights after reading for a while and laid down. After a couple of minutes of laying down, I noticed two read dots on the ceiling. (almost like eyes, as crazy as that sounds). I tried to figure out the source of the lights but there was nothing. The room was pitch black.

From about 10pm to 4am I heard a series of running water/flushing sounds (which I assumed were the rooms above and on the side of us), had nightmares about a little kid (I think it was a boy) and a man (probably the father but not sure). I would dream, wake up, settle down and then start the dream all again. I was sitting there uncomfortable at the feeling of something pressing down on my chest.

At about 4am, Ariana got up to use the restroom and I asked her if she was able to sleep. She told me no and she was having bad dreams. When I asked her about what, she said a little kid. I am sure I don’t have to say how scared that made me.

When we woke up in the morning, the shower room door and the closet doors were both open and we are sure they were closed when we went to bed. We all talked about the experiences a little bit and then went on about the day.

The next night I took my candle and did a little blessing in all corners of the room. With a combination of the blessing, exhaustion and anxiety medicine, I slept thru the night.

On Thursday night we went on the haunted tour the guide asked if anyone was staying in the Hawthorne Hotel. She then proceeded to tell us that the hotel was haunted with a kid and a man. That the third floor was known to be haunted and there are reports of doors opening and closing on their own, things moving around the room and flushing toilets.

Should I know say that we were in room 309?

So after the tour I went to the hotel lady and asked. She said yes, it is all true. Scifi Channels, Ghost hunters were there 4 weeks ago and stayed for 2 weeks. It should air in January. She told us a lot of information about the hotel and past complaints and issues. In addition to telling us that the 3rd and 6th floors have the most complaints, including room 309, 321 and 324 or 325.

So, we will all make sure to watch the show in January!!

Well, I am have a massage permit in the city of pleasant hill, insurance, a business license and a office to work in. AWESOME!! The business is up and running in a functional kind of way, LOL. And this new office will lend the opportunity to teach classes or seminars too!

In addition, the goddess works in mysterious ways. Not only is the money part flowing but the clergy part is overflowing. I am still writing the two articles a month or paganpages.org and when i can for witchvox. I am mentoring students for our tradition. I am a Board member for the Wiccan Family Tradition international and working on developing two programs with the founder. My goodness!! I am also training to be a mentor with Correllian trad but am not sure of the status with that one yet. Things in my spiritual work are great.

So there is a quick update. More to come!!

Why is it that some people are so quick to grab and display that title without being ready to actually hold it? I am in a group of 481 "clergy" and can honestly say that there are so many in this group who have no tact, are rude and disrespectful or have no diplomacy to actually stand up to the title.

You cannot represent yourself as clergy but then act like an ass as soon as you open your mouth! Those two things don't go together. That doesn't make you clergy. It is only a lonely title that you have no idea of how to represent it. Anyone can have a title, it doesn't make you anything other than exactly who you are.

I have found (specifically in this group) that many are not fit to hold the title and need to be evaluated as such. They are not fit to teach or lead. And it makes it hard for those of us who are out here trying to walk our talk and actually be the role of clergy in our community.

Come on people, get over yourself. Your spiritual path is about you. Your clergy status is not about you, it is about the community and the people you serve (in the community!). You want to join a club and be cool, go back to highschool. You want to serve in the eyes of the goddess and walk and teach her people? Then humble yourself and do the job. Live up to the hype.

What is wrong with people???

So, recently I had a woman accuse me of being this person that I am not. It was amusing in ways because it was so far fetched that it could be taken as nothing short of a joke. And luckily I have decent self esteem and a bunch of people I trust that felt that this email was absurd and ridiculous too.

It is amazing how human nature works in people. Working in my job I see it everyday with people working towards recovery. But it is not just with them and with everyone. We as people hate others who have what we want or don't have. Why is that?

If someone else has more clean time then they are disliked by others who have less. If someone has completed college or massage school or whatever then there will be those who dislike them because they have achieved something that the other person has not. If someone has worked hard at achieving a career, spiritual foundation, becoming a better person, a good mother, whatever.................. there will be someone.........................you get the point.

And we wonder why groups and covens have such a track record of failing in the first 2 years? Instead of people hating others because they are something you want or have something that you don't, be inspired by it. Get information and hope from it. Grow from your feelings of inadequency and don't take it out on the world. It is these things that can help someone decide what they want in thier life and who they want to be.

Otherwise you will remain stuck in a life that is unhappy and unfullfilled. You will always be judging others by the standards that you don't feel you can live up too. It is not about anyone and all about you. What do you want in your life? You won't find it by trying to make everyone else wrong. Some act like crabs in a barrel, pulling eachother down to get to the top.

Don't hate someone because they have accomplished things or are what you are not.

If you look hard enough you will find the answers you need. If you don't.................... well, you make the choice.

Sometimes it is crucial for me to remember that life is but a lesson. I am here to further the development of my soul and to be of assistance to others and my community as it applies. So everything is but a trial to further my own growth. Every trial makes me stronger and more spiritual.

I thank those trials from the past, no matter how hard or painful. Those times have made me as strong as I am today. And for that I am grateful because I have the information and resources to deal with today.

And these trials today will prepare me for tommorrow.

The goddess works in mysterious ways, but never underestimate it. It isn't just her working but each of us working hard to learn the tools of life.

Blessed Be and Blessed Lammas!

I heard something from a fellow Wiccan that really bothered me. She was talking about how she spoke with an elder in the Pagan community and was told that many of the elders are "going into hiding" because of the influx of newbies joining the path with misguided information.

It made me angry to hear that someone told my friend this like it was ok. I mean, isn't that what is wrong with the movement as it is right now? It is right that the Wiccan community is growing by leaps and bounds right now, and as a result there are many out there who cannot find an appropriate teacher to study with. This is one of the many things that creates one to be "misguided" so to speak, because they are going to books that may or may not be accurate and are also settling for teachers who are not equipt to teach.

You can find information about invocations, goddesses, quarter calls, circle casts and whatever in books and on the internet but what about the ethics? Where do you find that in a way that it is completely explained? That is one of the major roles of the teachers and elders in the communities.

Elders have a duty to the community at large. So, in my humble opinion, if someone is quick to call themselves an elder but not willing to teach in the community................ something doesn't add up. There are many ways to contribute to the community and you can't find any?

Maybe those who are unwilling to support others in our community shouldn't complain about who is misguiding who. Why don't we ponder that for a while.......................

Sometimes I am saddened by the misconceptions of Wicca in the world and even in our own communities. It always amazes me how there are some that consider themselves Wiccan but yet misrespresent the beliefs to others. I have met so many like this throughout my journey and it makes me sad.

I have found myself pondering what my role is in this and what my role should be. I know that I am not responsible for others spiritual beliefs and for that I am grateful, it is enough just to take care of mine. But I do think that there are those of us in the community who should be of assistance if possible by helping to set the record clear and be an example (as much as possible) to the ethics in which make up the Wiccan faith.

Wicca is not about spellwork or being cool. It is not about revenge or anger. It is about spirituality and love. It is the connection to the god and goddess and the universe. One of the most important parts of the path of Wicca, not Pagan but Wiccan, is the Rede. It is an essential part of this path. If one does not follow the Rede then you may be Pagan but now Wiccan. And think about it, why wouldn't you want to follow a clause that ultimately protects you.
Wiccans should understand that we are a part of everything and everything is a part of us, as above so below. Whatever energy I send out is ultimatley tied to me. It is like throwing a tennis ball to a wall, it is coming right back.

There is a responsibility that comes with wearing that pentacle that goes far beyond being cool. It is the ultimate responsibility to this path and what we represent. I hope we can all remember that throughout our day and actually be what we are representing.

I remember my mom always telling me when I was younger how much of a daddy's girl i was. She never said it in a mean way but almost with a hint of jealousy in her voice because as a little girl there was always this longing for me to be close to him. As I grew up I finally got that wish. It took years to find the balance between being a daughter and respecting him as a father , and then being myself and appreciating him as my friend.

When I got the opportunity to build the bridges that have held me from him, it was freeing and liberating because I got the father I always wanted.

I got to spend the day today with a man that I respect but am terrified to lose again. I was finally able to be honest with myself as I drove away from him today and admit that I terrified to lose him again after I found him. I know that he will never truely leave me and that he never did but I find myself wishing that I could change things again and rewind time so I could spend just a little more with him before he goes so far away.

I am happy for him because I know he is happy, I guess I am just not ready to let go of being his little girl just yet. I am sorry that i couldn't tell you the goodbye that you truely deserved today, I just wasn't ready.

Have fun out there dad!! I am looking forward to seeing you next time, already.

I recently got the phone call from my dad saying that he got the house in Mississippi. So sadly I must say goodbye to a part of my life that has existed for 30 years. I don't know how to balance being happy and excited for him, and sad for myself and my kids. I guess it is not mine to figure out or try to control but sometimes I wish I could.

Jon and I have started attendent meetings to support us in our latest family saga. We are getting support from a lot of other parents who can relate. It helps ......................

Marian and James got Married on the 27th of May, I had the honor of performing the ceremony, and it was awesome. She was one of the most beautiful brides you could imagine.

And then there is Robert. So, last weekend I decided to take the family out to dinner at a really good Indian food resturant. I didn't expect that there was anything besides rice and bread that Robbie would eat. While we were eating our food, robert asked for a piece of my chicken pasanda.

So I put several pieces and his immediate reaction was, "my mouth is burning". I guess a little too spicy. So I gave him something to drink and continued eating, assuming he would finish his rice and Nan bread.

A couple of minutes later he tapped me and said, "I need more chicken!" I looked over and he had eaten all of the pasanda that I put on his plate. I would cut a couple more pieces and he would eat them immediatly. And after several pieces he would ask for some soda, guess his mouth would get a little hot. That kid ate so much chicken pasanda that we were laughing thru the meal. Who would have thought!!!

He is so my kid!
Blessed Be!!

It is so interesting how the universe throws curve balls to assist with learning and growing. And more often than not, those learning experiences are harsh and hurtful. So then the question really becomes, how do I want to deal with life in the face of such unfairness, hurt and pain?

Sometimes that question is hard to answer. I know that I would like to consider myself to always be exactly where I need to be, and sometime I know I am. But I also know that having faith can sometimes mean that I am just walking thru whatever is put in my way because the rewards are going to be great in the end. Even if nothing makes sense at the time.

I know that I want to always walk with the goddess at my side. I know I want to represent myself as a priestess in the eyes of the spirit. So that begins the process of leading me to a place of understanding that I must just continue to walk, despite the pain, despite the confusion, despite the lack of hope at times. A priestess just continues to walk, for it is her path to the Gods.

And so I walk..............................................

The universe has a way of twisting fates so that lessons are learned. Interestingly enough, sometimes that is a hard concept to grasp, especially when it is your fate and future in question.

So I have struggled off and on for a while now with the question of whether I should become not just a leader in the community but a teacher or mentor. After my first experience with someone who was suppose to be my "teacher", I just concentrated on my path and mine alone.

But after doing that series of meditations and connecting with Halmina my spirit guide earlier this year, I know that it is a part of my path. I know that by not taking this step I am hindering my own spiritual growth.

Many in the pagan/wiccan community have continued to support me and are supporting me with this decision as well and that feels good. I am thankful to my sisters in the coven because they are more than just friends but they are family. I am thankful to a new survivor of the old group that I am able to get to know and also to a old group member that I have been able to reconnect with. All of these things streghthen my closure of the old and blossoming of the new.

And I am grateful to the old group and my experiences there, good or bad, because I learned a lot about who I am and who I am not. I learned a lot about what is important and what isn't. And it taught me what kind of teacher or mentor I want to be.

Sometimes growth is hard but in the end, it is all growth baby!!!
Blessed BE!!!

P.S. Don't forget to live your truth!

Hey there all! So we moved this past saturday and everything is wonderful! Well, the move itself was stressful and lots of work. And we are still finishing some stuff at the apartment and unpacking at the new house. But overall things went very well and I can't complain about the work because the pay off is a great place in a great neighborhood with great schools!

Kevin started school today and said he really likes it. So that is good so far. Hopefully he will use this opportunity as turning a new leaf with new options.

My mom seems happy about everything but says she feels like she is on vacation and will still go back home. It hasn't sunken in that this new place is home now.

Me personally, I am just amazed the the sun comes up so early and bright out there and that so far everyone is so nice and pleasant. We went to Chilli's and the lady actually held the door open for us when we were leaving, thanked us for coming and hoped that we would come back again. Wow, what a difference.

And I went to the Barnes and Nobles there last night for the first time. It is a nice one and I am happy about that of course.

Well, after things are together, we will have a BBQ or something fun.
BB!!

Greetings all. Just thought I would update the blog and let everyone know that I am moving. We are finally moving out of the ghetto and to a nice area. So of course I am nervous as hell but it is good because we are going to be in a really good neighborhood with great school and less crime.

I am hoping that it is a big move up in life for the whole family. AND I will be able to host circle so I am excited about that.

Let's see, any other news? Robbie is close to being potty trained, yippee!! I am still working on creating my own tradition, super yippee! I am still writing monthly articles for Paganpages.org but haven't picked up my book in forever.

Getting geared up for moving, pagan pride festival on may 6th and a mother's day craft show. whew, I need a clone.

Blessed Be!

Greetings all!! Well, first lets start with welcoming the coming of spring. Ostara is a special time of the year and in reflection we can always see the impact that the growing stregnth of the sun has on our lives.

I for one am welcoming the coming of spring this year, for the dark half was a hard one. For this holiday I have spent some wonderful time with friends, the coven sisters and my family. We are continuing to try and keep the bond strong so that it may withstand the dark times.

So, good news............. I finished my program with the acupressure institute. I am very proud of that. My business is growing and I am scheduled to do something like 10 or 11 shows this year. In addition, a very close friend and I am jumpstarting another business venture with massage and actually looking for a space as well.

I am already in the planning phase for the Salem trip this year and looking forward to that. and it looks like the family might be going with me as well!!! That will be fun!

I recently took a class to connect with my spirit guide and learn to channel and it is awesome. I am working hard to developing that skill and so far so good. My spirit guide is awesome and it is amazing how connected you feel with the universe when you confirm that there is something else there. Awesome!!

The family is fine. I continue to send my wishes of support to the universe for each and every one of them. Hopefully the light has many good things in store for everyone.

So today I am grateful for the opportunity to see the coming of the light because it is that reminder that the wheel continues to turn and we are never truely stuck. Life will continue to manifest itself and we will continue to grow inside.

Blessings to all.
Crystal

So, a lot has happened, of course. My life just seems to work that way. Things at home are the same and we are still learning to live life on life's terms.

My business is taking itself into so many different areas. I am now making so many different things, including candles, that I actually have inventory!! I am already signed up to be a vendor at the Pagan Parade Festival in Berkeley and I am excited about that.

I have one more class left in school and I am taking it next weekend! Yippee!! It is an accomplishment for sure! I will actually be doing bodywork at the pagan parade in may! www.paganparade.org

So besides that, the coven is great. everyone is still together and we continue to grow together. We are truely an awesome, blessed group of women. Can't believe it has been almost 2 years together as a group after leaving the mess we left behind. What an awesome accomplishment. In addition, everyone is growing by leaps and bounds. So many of us are doing our own businesses and perfecting our crafts. It is beyond words.

Well, I must also include here that I have had the pleasure of reuniting with some old friends that I had lost contact with. My long lost friend, that is more like a brother to me, (JOHN) has found me and we are talking again like old times. it is a good feeling and I am so happy! I also got to go to dinner with Leah and that was great too.

These are the things that help me balance out the dark times.

Marian and the babies are good. They are gorgeous of course. I am so blessed to be in thier lives.

Robbie is peeing on the potty every morning now, yippee!! So we have progress. And it is amazing how he is so smart now. He thinks he is a CSI agent, which just cracks me up.

Anyho........... love, light and all that jazz. May the goddess bless you in the coming year. I am hoping the same.

Until next time,
Crystal