The Pumpkin Prince and All Hallow's Eve

It's that time of year when the veils between the world go thin. I was out on this past Thursday night to help a friend, I could feel the mystical energy of the night. The air was alive in a way that is unique to the closer we get to Halloween.

If your wondering who the Pumpkin Prince is, here he is. Jacob's birthday was the on the 3rd. My longtime readers may know this, not my new ones. Jake due date was Christmas Eve, he came instead in early October. Sean joked he came early because he wanted Halloween candy. So we dubbed him the Pumpkin Prince.

The Pumpkin Prince at his table eating breakfast on his big day.


I can't believe Jake is four now. I got him this delicious cookies and cream cake.


Jake about to blow out his candle...


October is very special to me now. Tonight, our little Pumpkin Prince turns into a sweet monster looking for treats. This was taken right before school yesterday. The kids came in costume. I know its so dark. Sunrise wasn't until 7:15 am.He only wore the body part. He hated the head part. Tonight we are taking to him to our local mall that is giving out treats to kids.


I love All Hallow's Eve because it's a time of fantasy and magic interwoven. The deeper meaning of honoring those who have passed and your ancestors resonates deeply with me.I like to light my candles.I look at the list I write of love ones gone and tell each one of them they haven't been forgotten. The sad part is the list get longer every year, that is the way of things. I think of those ancestors names I don't know but whose blood flows in me. I like to acknowledge them too. Say a prayer and be quiet for a while. Listen and be with the magic of All Hallow's Eve.



I can't forget our lovely Jet. Giving a touch of black cat elegance to our All Hallow's Eve post. I'm wishing all a lovely All Hallow's Eve, Halloween, Samhain.


A gypsy fire is on the hearth,
Sign of the carnival of mirth;
Through the dun fields and from the glade
Flash merry folk in masquerade,
For this is Hallowe'en!
~Author Unknown

Full Moon tonight...

It's the lovely Full Moon in Taurus tonight. Though I can't see her right now, I can feel her energy.



This Full Moon is special for all of my sun and moon Taurus babies out there. Taurus energy is all earthiness, sensuality and riches. The energy of the Moon is for all of us to enjoy.

With the doors opening between the worlds with Halloween a few days away, I feel this is a very special Moon. What kept coming to me is Faeries.



In Faerie lore, there are special times of the year when the Faeries can be seen, felt or even spoken to. Halloween is one of those times. Be sure to be on the lookout for the Autumnn Faeries. You may find yourself dancing with one at an Halloween party. Or walking under the moonlight tonight or tomorrow, you may find yourself walking unknowingly into Faerieland.

Tonight or tomorrow, celebrate this Full Moon. Take a long bath, let go of clutter, bake a delicious brownie or even dance to Faerie music. Whatever way you celebrate the full moon time, make it authentic to you.

Wishing you all a beautiful Full Moon night.

A Haloween inspired story: Penelope and The Masked Man

Happy Friday, my friends. I was supposed to do magical movies/TV every Friday this month. Actually, I'm feeling inspired to share a lovely romantic Halloween story, instead. If your looking for ideas for magical movies/TV go to this older post

Here is the story:

Penelope entered the ballroom feeling slightly foolish. She had on the long velvet red gown that she had brought long ago but had laid in her closet for years.

Her friend, Sawyer, swept her into the crowd of important people he wanted her to meet. Penelope, a renowned portrait artist, was admired for her art. Some admired for her beauty: honey colored eyes, slightly plump frame, caramel colored skin set in an oval face with a friendly smile.

After the 30th hello and second glass of champagne, Penelope excused herself to go outside on one of the numerous balconies. The October night had a slight chill in the air. The cool wind felt refreshing to her. Her thoughts drifted to her now ex husband who today was on his honeymoon.

"Don't think about him" Penelope said to herself.
"Quite right" came a masculine voice from behind her.

A tall man dressed in white gloves, an elegant tux with a half mask covering most of his sepia skinned face stepped into her view.
Penelope smiled at the man."The Halloween Ball isn't till next weekend."
The man chuckled. "We all wear masks in one way or another. Forgive me for saying whoever made you sigh isn't worth your time."
"Yes, I know. My friend Sawyer dragged me here to the party. I've haven't...my...I'm recently divorced. My husband remarried. Here I am talking to a man in a mask. Please excuse me, I'm not myself."
The man extended his hand to Penelope. "Sometimes the best option is to dance."
"There is no music."
"We don't need music."

So it is, that the masked man swept Penelope into his arms. They danced together under the October night. Penelope usually cautious felt strangely safe with this man.

Soon, Penelope was aware of Sawyer's voice calling to her. She realized the masked man had danced out into the garden.

"Your being summoned."
"Yes"
The man reached under his cape to produce a dark rose. "This is for you. I'll be at the Halloween Ball dressed as this. Will you come?"
"I don't know who you are?"
"Yes, you do. You danced with me because you trusted me."
"Penelope" rose Sawyer's voice on the wind.
Penelope looked at the man's eyes. They are brown with hints of gold in them. His eyes radiated warmth and something else she couldn't place. Penelope tired of feeling like she had been getting the short end of the stick said: "Yes."
The masked man smiled. He gently caressed her face and bowed to her.
"There you are."
Penelope turned to Sawyer coming down the garden path. She then back to her masked man and saw he is gone.


"Are you okay?"
Penelope smiled. "Yes, I am. Is there still tickets for the Halloween Ball?"
Sawyer looped his arm with Penelope."I got a ticket for you just in case. I knew if I dragged you out tonight, you would come."

Penelope allowed herself to be brought back to the party. Her thoughts about next Saturday to see the masked man made her face glow. Which had many people comment to Sawyer later, she was one of the most beautiful ladies at the party.

Journal Showdown

Happy Wednesday, my friends. I am joining in on the Journal Showdown created by Jaime Ridler. Jaime is a creativity coach among her many talents. She has a great YouTube channel ,I watch daily, called behind the scenes. The idea for the showdown is to share your active journals with others.

These are the journals I am currently using now. First is my mystical journal where I put all my weekly Oracle card readings, dreams and spiritual insights.

Here is the front of this journal.


Here is my first page.


A month of weekly readings. I like to draw the cards I pull.


Celebrating the Autumn Equinox.



This is the back of the journal.


Next, this is from my regular journal. Here is the front of the cover. The back looks the same.



Two journal pages. One side is collages and the other side writing.



I like to stay honest in my journal.


Finally, here is my creative journal. I put in all my creative ideas and writings. I have shown the cover on my blog before.

Here is the front.


Here is the back.


Creative ideas for an eBook.


Ideas for a story and performance.



I hope you enjoyed this peek into my Journals. If you like to share your own journals in blog or video, follow the link to Jaime's website. Let us cheer and inspire each other.

Magical Television: Twilight Zone

Happy Monday, my friends. I had originally meant to review the Uninvited (1944) starring Ray Milland. The only copy I could find online had a weird watermark on it that I couldn't get past. Instead, I am choosing a Magical Televison show for you: Twilight Zone. I have a slew of favorites from the original series. For today, I am going to share a really creepy episode from the updated Twilight Zone show from the 85-86. It is called the Shadow man.

13 year old Danny (Jonathan Ward) has a fear of the dark. He is also agonizing over his crush. One night, while going to sleep, a tall think Shadow man comes out from underneath his bed. Danny is frightened. The Shadow Man says "I am the Shadow Man,I will never harm the person whose bed I live under." The Shadow Man leaves for the night and returns in the morning. Danny tells his disbelieving friend. After a rash of kids getting attacked, Danny figures out a way to use the Shadow Man to get close to girl of his dreams. What about the kids getting hurt? Shouldn't Danny tell someone else to stop him? Well, watch the rest of the episode for these answers. Please, watch this episode with the lights on. Enjoy.

Happy Birthday Montgomery Clift

Today is the birthday of one of my recent favorite in the past years: Montgomery Clift.



He was to me one of the most beautiful men of the silver screen.



Even after his car accident, he still remained beautiful to me.


I only wish more people remembered him. Matt Bomer of Magic Mike is doing a biopic on Monty on HBO. Hopefully, that will remind people of this awesome actor. If you never seen any of his films you can start with A Place in The Sun starring Monty and Elizabeth Taylor. The two did three films together and were close friends.



Elizabeth said Monty inspired her to become a better actor while working with him on A Place in the Sun. I love this scene from A Place in The Sun. Shows there amazing chemistry.



Here are a few of his films that are my faves:
The Heiress (1949) with Olivia de Havilland
A Place in the Sun (1950) with Elizabeth Taylor
From Here to Eternity (1953)
Terminal Station/Indiscrections of an American Wife (1953) with Jennifer Jones
Suddenly, Last Summer (1959) with Elizabeth Taylor and Katherine Hepburn
The Misfits (1961) with Marilyn Monroe

Happy Birthday, Montgomery. Thank you for all the great films and performances you have left behind. Thank you for being a constant source of acting inspiration for me.

Magical Movies: Kate and Leopold

Happy Friday, my friends. The past two weeks have been busy for me. I missed last week's Magical Friday Movie for Halloween. I'm going to have Magical Movies for you today and Monday.

Halloween for me is all about Magic, doors between worlds opening and fantasy manifesting to reality. Today's movie choice fits that. The delightful time traveling romance Kate and Leopold (2001) starring Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman.


Hugh Jackman is Leopold, the Duke of Albany from 1876. A man full of inventions is being chastized by his uncle to marry for wealth to carry on the family name. Twice on the same day he says a strange man taking pictures and sketching things which is Liev Schreiber who plays Stuart. When Stuart slips into Leopold's home, he is discovered. Leopold wants to know who he is, Stuart races away. They follow in pursuit all the way to unfinished Brooklyn Bridge. After a tussle, they both fall off the bridge to modern day New York. Stuart has found a portal and yes, I should mention, that Leopold happens to be his many times removed grandfather. Oh, yeah.



Then we meet Meg Ryan as Kate McKay. Kate is all logic, tell like it is mentality. Still licking her wounds from her breakup with Stuart. After an unforseen accident with Stuart, Leopold is left alone in modern day New York. And Kate is charged to look after him. Of course, the two have a rocky start. And the rest..well you have to see for yourself.



I adore Time Travel movies. They can get tricky. If you see time as linear,then you'll be upset a bit with the premise. I see Time as circular where the past, present and future co-exist together. Add, that it's now Halloween time, well why couldn't a 21st century woman fall in love with a 19th century Duke?




Truly, Hugh Jackman is really charming in this. Meg Ryan, who I miss seeing on the screen, shines using a glow of edge and vulnerability to make Kate believable. They have great chemistry together. I'm sorry they only worked together on this film. You have a great supporting cast with Brekin Meyer, Natasha Lyonne and Bradley Whitford. Look out for future Oscar nominee and recent Emmy winner Viola Davis in a small role in this.

It is a delightful sweet movie. Perfect for this Magical time of Halloween. It will make you think of as Leopold refers to live at a slower pace. Enjoy, my friends.

Of course, I have the trailer for you:



P.S. I like the clothes Meg Ryan wore in the movie.

Happy Native American Day

Happy Monday and Happy Native American Day. Spend sometime today researching the Native Americans who first lived in your area. Then look into the issues facing Native Americans today. You may be surprised and enlightened simultaneously.

In the Bronx, where I live,the Siwanoy called this home. I honor the Siwanoy today, letting them know they have not been forgotten.





Cherokee Prayer Blessing


May the Warm Winds of Heaven

Blow softly upon your house.

May the Great Spirit

Bless all who enter there.

May your Mocassins

Make happy tracks

in many snows,

and may the Rainbow

Always touch your shoulder.

May the Warm Winds of Heaven

Blow softly upon your house.

May the Great Spirit

Bless all who enter there.

May your Mocassins

Make happy tracks

in many snows,

and may the Rainbow

Always touch your shoulder.

This space is for Peace and Healing

I am dedicating this post for Peace and Healing.

Whenever you come to this post be it today, tomorrow, a month from now or years, I ask you to pray with me. I ask for Peace and Healing for all those families who loss loved ones in the recent school shooting in Oregon. I ask for Peace and Healing for all who been have wounded or lost loved ones from gun violence. I ask that those who are in pain and wish to inflict violence on others be redirected safely. I ask that all of us remember that we can be a beacon of hope and light in our community. That we can make a difference. Each small act can add up to a wave of peace, love and healing.

As we are divinely made, let our actions and thoughts reflect that. May The Divine bless each and every one of us. Have a Blessed Monday.

October is here....

Happy October, my friends. It's a special month since I adore Halloween. My little's one birthday is this month too, so it makes it extra special. For four fridays starting next Friday, I am going to be doing a Magical Movie to watch for this month. Think more magic, less gore. I'm not really into blood and gore. Look out for Magical Friday Movie all this month. To whet your appetite, here is a sneak peak.