When I was in early grade school, I lived in a modest ranch home in a downriver neighborhood. One evening while lying in bed in my room, I felt compelled to look out my window which faced our backyard. As I stood on my bed and looked out, the sky in the distance looked ominous. The dark clouds certainly meant a storm was coming. I loved storms (still do!), so I watched, fascinated by the swirling colors of the clouds.
Making Your Own Magic
At age five, Paula Hampton knew that there was something magical about art. The way her mother would hold a pencil to paper and make a face appear on a blank canvas, unaided by anything save her imagination, blossomed a world of possibility in Hampton’s heart.
Our Neighbors to the East--Exploring the Diagon Alley(TM) of Ypsilanti
Did you know that downtown Ypsilanti is turning into a vibrant hub of the metaphysical community? It’s true! Within just a few short blocks, you will find candles and herbs for magical use, crystals and other stones, incense, tarot and oracle cards, deity statues, and so much more. Allow me to take you on a brief tour.