“For it is in giving that we receive.” ~St. Francis of Assisi Dear Universe, On Tuesday, a student walked into class with a bowl of candy. He immediately approached me and offered some. Having the sweet tooth that I do, I gratefully accepted and took a mini-chocolate bar. “Take another one!” He insisted. “That’s okay. Thank you, though!” He remained …
Salem Psychics
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” ~W.B. Yeats Dear Universe, Nothing says fall and Halloween in New England quite like Salem, MA. Typically, once a year I take my annual mini-road trip with my mother and our good friend to this famous town. It didn’t disappoint. It never does. The afternoon …
Hallow’s Eve
Dear Universe, Ahh, October 31st. Halloween. The time for costumes, candy and horror movies. The time for ghosts, ghouls and goblins. Or the time for superstitions, rituals and fortune telling. Yes. That’s right. It’s probably not surprising that some people believe Halloween is the best night to perform particular rituals and that it’s the best time to foretell future events …