Possibly, the longest Christmas carol on record, “The 12 Days of Christmas,” has enough repetitive verses to wear out even the healthiest of voices. Somewhere amidst the drummers, geese and lords, are five golden rings. While jewelry is a lovely holiday gift, I…
The Last Picture Show
Single-screen movie theaters are icons worthy of their own star billing. While today’s cineplexes boast state-of-the-art sound and stadium seating, the older odeons house nostalgia and sometimes even spiritual guardians. Undoubtedly, I’m not the only fans of single-screens, as more of…
Year-End Q & A
“Where do you get your inspiration for the incredible paintings you do?” “What’s the trickiest part of managing a hotel?” “What’s the greatest reward about being a teacher?” I’ve asked my share of questions about others’ career choices, because I’m…
5th Grade Revisited
Words of wisdom go a long way. For me, they have an impact on my growth and learnings as a human being. Whether being exposed to knowledge from business co-workers or from spiritual, new-thought leaders, I’ve considered each opportunity as another way to…
3rd Year Anniversary!
Three years ago over coffee, (I had a diet Coke, since I’ve never been a java fan) I mentioned to friend that I wanted to start a blog. He rolled his eyes. When I told him that it’d focus on psychic and…
Muppets, Rainbows & Arcs
“Have you been half asleep? And have you heard voices? I’ve heard them calling my name.” Who knew that lyrics of “The Rainbow Connection,” from 79’s The Muppet Movie (sung by a frog, no less!), would register so strongly with me 35 plus…
Crosswords
My late grandmother was a keen solver of crosswords. Nightly, she’d sit in her favorite recliner and tackle the puzzle, block by block, in the hometown newspaper. “I’ve learned a lot from doing these,” I recall her telling me once…
The Nose Knows
The aroma of warm empanadas tingled my nose last evening. However, there were no Spanish pastries around; I received a medium message from a client’s loved one and the spirit communicated with me via the sense of smell. In my profession, when this occurs,…
Ode to October
By October, summer has faded like an aged postcard. Labor Day has come and gone and a new season welcomed. Children and parents are now acclimated to the back-to-school routine. Department stores have finished their end-of-season sales and started hinting about Santa. Autumn…
Stone Age
Next time you find yourself between a rock and a hard place, you might consider leaning on the stone, as it has healing and therapeutic energy. Even the august American Gem Society acknowledges that there’s more to gemstones besides beauty. Check…