The August 2012 (28 pages) Star Beacon features...

SOLAR FLARE SYMPTOMS by Heather Carlini,C.M.Ht.

TREK TO THE UFO MOUNTAIN (in Peru) with Juan Miranda

HOW YOU CAN MAKE CONTACT WITH ET/EDs by John Kettler

An introduction to JACK'S CORNER by Suzanne Ward, about a unique Web site by animal communicator Jean Rockfeller

The return of RADIO WAVES by Ray Larsen ("Smart Meters")

DON'T LET VAMPIRES DESTROY YOUR DREAMS by David G. Arenson, N.D.

And our usual columns...

READER'S FORUM with letters and opinions from Willy Whitefeather, Irene Dickson, Alana Lakota Star, Lynnzie Sutton, Hartmut Jager,Cary Dickey, Al Fry, Robert White Owl and Michael Guest.

UPDATE FROM KT OF ALPHA CENTAURI about a solar event happening in December 2012.

THE GOLDEN AGE by Linda Maupin (encouraging pep talk for light workers)

THE MEANING OF IT ALL by Ann Ulrich Miller ("The beat of the other drum")

CONVERSATIONS WITH SPIRIT AND JOHN CALI by John Cali ("Materializing, Dematerializing and Other Illusions")

DISC-USSION edited by Ann Ulrich Miller (with a special photo spread of "Orbs" plus Newt Gingrich's warning on our vulnerable power grid, plus mention of the "God particle" discovered by some Swiss physicists, and also the editor's summer trip to the Pacific Northwest.

COSMIC BOOK REVIEWS with two books featured...

hymnandme, the new novel by Barbara Buck ("Not your grandmother's Jesus...)

and

The Journey of a Skeptic by Dan Gnos

THE GENTLE WAY by Tom To Moore

Q & A with Tom's guides, with topics from Gaia on the "2012 Hurricane Season," "Future of the IRS" and "Changes in the Political Systems," as well as "December 21, 2012."

SCI FI CLASSICS with chapter 4 of HG Wells' "The Time Machine"

UFOLOGICAL CROSSWORD by Annie Miller

COMMANDER'S STAR BASE: ASK AN ET by Commander Sanni Ceto

Q & A about space from an ET Zeti Reticulan hybrid living on Earth

COSMIC HUMOR featuring "Sky," an unusual American bulldog

 You can read some of these articles that are made live on Earth Star's Web site at WHAT'S NEW...

Here is my column, "The Meaning of It All"...

THE BEAT OF THE OTHER DRUM

by Ann Ulrich Miller

Not long ago a disappointment in my life caused me to wake up the next morning, wondering how I was going to handle the situation.

For the most part, my life is really good. In the past I’ve had my ups and downs, challenges, recoveries, and certainly more blessings than I think I deserve. I am thankful for all of it because it has shaped me into the spiritual being I am today.

So, when it looked as though some friends I have come to love and enjoy being with suddenly appeared to shun me, it stung. Was this really happening to me, or was it just my imagination? After all, for the past year I felt as though I had been the one slowly pulling away... marching to the beat of a different drummer, but still very much a part of their group and their beliefs.

The blow took me by surprise. Suddenly I realized that the path I am on is my choosing. I am not yet sure where this path will lead, but as we move into different phases in life, circumstances change. As I move into “retirement,” work and schedules don’t matter as much as before.

My children are adults now with families of their own and many challenges in these hard economic times. I can understand why they don’t want to be bothered with Mom.

I awoke with all this heavy on my mind. How was I going to handle this day before me and all of the days ahead? Was I going to lash out and complain to whomever would listen, hoping to garner sympathy over the situation? Or was I going to mope around and let it fester for days and weeks?

Then what popped into my mind were the Four Agreements. Don Miguel Ruiz wrote a book years ago called The Four Agreements and those four agreements are words I try to live by.

1. Be impeccable with your word.
2. Do not take anything personally.
3. Do not make assumptions.
4. Always do your best.

Like a dark cloud lifting, recalling those four agreements brought immediate relief and put everything back into perspective.

Being impeccable with your word means not saying anything that will cause hurt to anyone (especially yourself) such as gossip or falsehoods. It means always speaking your truth and not holding back because it might not be “politically correct.”

Not taking things personally is a hard one for me to overcome. I’ve decided not to take this situation personally. Just because it has bruised my ego a bit doesn’t necessarily mean anyone was intentionally out to get me. Others are usually too concerned about their own problems than to cause problems in other people... especially light workers.

I must not make assumptions either. I’ve “assumed” things in the past and have often been mistaken, which led to greater consternation. Just because something seems to be a certain way... it ain’t necessarily so.

By always doing our best, in any given situation, we know that we act on our highest values and for the highest good. And by concentrating on positive thoughts rather than dwelling on dark ones, we move forward instead of backward and progress toward a higher level of being.

Isn’t this what the Shift is all about?

Everyone is talking about 2012 and the transformation that is taking place. Does “getting prepared” mean you have to sign up for a class? Are you going to miss the boat if you don’t?

The best answer I’ve heard to the question, “What does the ascension mean to you?” came from a woman I met in Bandon, Oregon, when I was a guest at a light worker meeting. The hostess of the meeting had asked me to explain ascension in front of the small gathering. I didn’t know how to answer the question. Perhaps she thought that because I’ve put out a metaphysical newsletter for 25 years and directed conferences and written books, I’d be an “authority” on the subject.

It was Barbara from Coquille, who softly replied that she simply didn’t worry about the “ascension.” She was just grateful to have each day and to live each day in joy. Several years ago she had almost died from cancer but had completely recovered. Her ascension was assured.

I believe we are all “on course” toward our own ascension, and we each have our own path, although it may not be the same path as everybody else. If you have to worry about preparing yourself and getting on the good side of the Space Brothers by performing certain rituals or tasks in order to ascend, then maybe it’s time to have a serious talk with your higher self. The answers are already there... within.

And I have not forgotten the words of another light worker, a visitor to our group who spoke at our last meeting. The subject of dark forces had come up and he mentioned that serenity is the one thing they cannot get past. Fear feeds on fear, anger and revenge. The dark forces are empowered by the negative emotions they evoke in us. But when we remain serene, we rise above it all and cannot be touched.

That explained a lot. I knew then why I react so calmly in a world that is going mad. Earth changes are in effect, causing hardship and shortage of food. The economy is crumbling, our rights are being stripped from us, our security has been weakened, and we have a self-appointed “king” dictating his own agenda while those who should step forth and strike him down don’t!

Even though I don’t understand why the government is out of control, why our elected leaders are not doing things to help us get out of the mess we’re in... I can’t help feeling that sense of peace and serenity. Where did that come from? A gift from within, perhaps... a secret knowing that soon everything will be right.

But before things can be right, we need to act on them. I believe in our US Constitution and the intention that our forefathers put into it. As far as I’m concerned this contract is non-negotiable. Anyone who tries to dismantle our Constitution is treasonous, and I will do my part to fight to uphold it.

My answer to all of this is to become a spiritual warrior. Be Love and Light. Or better yet... speak out about what you believe and bring awareness to the countless others who appear to be oblivious to what is going on. It is all up to each one of us. Nobody is coming to rescue us. We each need to do our part to bring about the Golden Age.

Be your loving self and project your light to a troubled world. When your heart has been opened and you feel gratitude, compassion and serenity, it will spill out and go viral. Remember the four agreements and apply them to your life. You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain. 

The Star Beacon summer issue features the following articles...

The June issue features The Bosnian Pyramids, an article by Tom T. Moore.

Also, Alpha Centaurian KT returns to answer questions about space travel.

The Reader's Forum includes "Extraordinary Knowing" by Dr. Leo Sprinkle, "The Chosen One" by Al Fry, a letter from Alana Lakota Star, who "Misses Sanni's Column," a letter from Ambassador Julieanux ("Called Home") with commentary from Bella Martin on "Continue the crossword" and "So much to learn" from Charlene Finkner.

Upcoming conferences include "Wake Up Now! Conference" Aug. 10-12 in Albuquerque, N.M., and the "Transformation 2012: A Celebration of Light" conference Aug. 16-18 in Pagosa Springs, Colo. You can read all about the Transformation conference (cost is just $295) on Earth Star's Web site.

Three excellent books are in this month's Cosmic Book Reviews. A mother's heartbreaking journey to peace is told in Hummingbirds Don't Fly in the Rain by Kimberly Klein and Dr. Evelyn Fuqua's new book, Cosmic Relationships: Exploring the Soul's Journey from Off-Earth, Earth Lives, and Reincarnation, both reviewed by Ann Ulrich Miller. In addition, Chrystle Clae reviews Ann Miller's new novel, Sonata Summer.

The Golden Age is a new column by Linda Maupin. This month Chandara comes through with information on "The Quickening."

Sci-Fi Classics continues with Chapter 3 of The Time Machine by HG Wells.

Shaman Irina Corten and her granddaughter Maia Corten's fiction story, "The Tent of Dreams," tells of neighborhood children who decide to go on an adventure to another planet through journeying.

T Stokes, consultant palmist from the UK, discusses "Synchronicity Today."

Ann Ulrich Miller's DISC-ussion column includes "A bird, a plane, or a UFO?"; "Urgent Call from Dr. Greer for new witnesses, whistleblowers and evidence," and "Arizona Orbs." You can read it on line.
 
John Cali has Conversations with Spirit again this month with "What's your story?" Read it on line.

In "The Meaning of It All," Ann Ulrich Miller tells about "The Magic of Music" in relation to the release of her new "musical" romantic suspense novel, Sonata Summer. Read it on line.

The Star Beacon's Ufological Crossword appears again... and intends to have a new original UFO crossword each issue! (Answers in next issue.)

Read Commander's Star Base: Ask an ET by Commander Sanni Ceto, who returns to answer readers' questions about ETs and space. Read it on line.

And, of course, you can read The Star Beacon in its entirety in PDF. To order the current issue, send $2.00 using PayPal to starbeacon@gmail.com. Or, if you prefer a print version, send $4.50 to Earth Star Publications, 216 Sundown Circle, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147.

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Doug and I have been vacationing in the Pacific Northwest during the month of June. We spent some time in the Olympic Peninsula of Washington (mostly Port Angeles) and are now in Bandon, Oregon, ready to head back south to our Colorado mountains. We have been checking out areas where we might want to relocate. So far no decisions have been made. We will be home around the 4th of July.

Our thoughts and prayers are directed to the horrific wildfires in our home state, and also deep concern for our nation after today's upsetting announcement that the Supreme Court upheld the Obama health care plan, which we feel will only serve to crumble our great society to ruins. We ask for the Most Benevolent Outcome and the Highest Good in the direction our world is heading in these most exciting times. I am grateful for each and every day.

Please be sure to visit Earth Star's Web site. The book sale is still ongoing, and you may want to check out my latest romantic suspense novel, released this month... SONATA SUMMER (set in Aspen, Colorado). The eBook is available from Amazon Kindle for just $5.00.

To see my other books, check out my author web site at www.annulrichmiller.com. And feel free to drop me an email. As I mentioned, I'm on vacation and may not have access to Internet until we get home... but I'll be checking whenever I can. Enjoy your July 4th holiday.

Love and Light,
Ann

See WHAT'S NEW in The Star Beacon

The Star Beacon's 25th anniversary issue reviews past issues since April 1987 and includes the following articles:

Radio Waves: Radiation vs. Radioactive Materials (by Ray Larsen)

The Meaning of It All: Dishing out 25 years of spiritual nourishment (by Ann Ulrich Miller)

News Tidbits

Astral explorer traverses space and time, an interview with "Anna"

The Gentle Way, Q & A (by Tom T. Moore)

Seattle food forest not a fairytale

Conversations with Spirit and John Cali, "Having fun can save your life"

DISC-ussion (by Ann Ulrich Miller)

Ufological Crossword

Cosmic Book Review: Evolution Through Contact by Don Daniels

The missing inventor Ashton Mochel (by Valerie Benson)

Sci-Fi Classics: Part 2 of "The Time Machine" by HG Wells

Plus the return of the Meeb-Beep cartoon by Cmdr Sanni Ceto

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Some of the above articles are available to read for free on line. Just click on the links. If you'd like to receive the full 24-page anniversary issue just order the PDF version for $2 using PayPal on the Home Page. Or if you'd like the print version, send $4.00 to Earth Star, 216 Sundown Circle, Pagosa Springs CO 81147.

Subscriptions are $27/year (US), $30 Canada, $36 overseas, and just $12 worldwide for the full-color PDF version. Don't miss out on the second 25 years! Subscribe here.

Also, back issues are available for every issue (all 299 of them!) for just $2.00 apiece. Contact us for more information or visit The Star Beacon's Subject Index for a list of the articles organized by year.

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Spring is Here! It's Springtime in the Rockies and Pagosa Springs is bursting with
sunshine, blue skies and new life. The first hummingbird arrived at my feeder just
yesterday. Pagosa Springs is also a mecca for light workers... and they are flowing
into this beautiful, small, light-centered community... a safe haven for what could lie
ahead. Have you thought about leaving the big city for a slower paced life among
like-minded souls?

Well, if you're considering Pagosa Springs... consider attending the Transformation 2012 Conference in mid August, sponsored by the Institute of Light. Mark Kimmel has a great lineup of speakers and workshops at a reasonable cost ($295 for the full 3 days). More information is available at www.cosmicparadigm.com.

And while you're musing about Pagosa Springs... consider visiting this Web site to check out Doug's and my homes which are for sale, at http://sundownproperty.tripod.com.

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A Sneak Peek!

SONATA SUMMER, my romantic suspense novel set in Aspen, Colorado, is coming out in June ($11.95 through Earth Star). But already the ebook is available on Amazon Kindle for just $5.00. Check it out!

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Ad deadline for the June issue is May 15th. This is also the deadline for including conferences and other news. Send them to starbeacon@gmail.com.

Since Doug and I will be away for the month of June, communication may be limited, but I will have the laptop along and try to handle business the best way I can.

Until next time... Namasté!

Ann

Star Beacon expands in 2012 -- But here's December's update

The December 2011 Star Beacon features "Spirituality in a Visual Culture" by Vipin Mehta.

Our Reader's Forum includes offerings from Willy Whitefeather and Doug Davis. You can read their letters ON LINE.

T. Stokes tells a true ghost story from England in "The Christmas Ghost of Eton Manor."

Owen Waters describes the 12 distinct stages in the evolution of human consciousness in "The Spiritual Age."

Tom T. Moore is back with his new column, "The Gentle Way," a Q & A with news on chemtrails and advice on 401K's and the sun's activity.

In DISC-ussion Ann Ulrich Miller talks about a submerged UFO encountered by the USS Kirk Naval ship, and how the White House says there has been no alien vists or UFO coverups... oh yeah? Read it ON LINE.

"The Medicine Cabinet in Your Kitchen" gives the top 10 common healing herbs and spices, by Tony Isaacs.

In Commander's Star Base: Ask an ET, Sanni answers questions from readers about past lives, humans and Grays, and ascension. Read her column ON LINE.

Jelaila Starr offers "Signs of the New Reality" and tells how we are healing, along with our families, and Planet Earth.

Krsanna gives an explanation on the unusual earthquakes that occurred in the U.S. in August 2011 in her article, "Renegades, Elenin, Sun and Starships."

If you'd like to read the December Star Beacon in its entirety, consider purchasing the PDF full-color issue for just one dollar through PayPal. You'll find the link on Earth Star's Home Page.

Or... get the print issue mailed to you for just $2.50. Starting in February the issue prices will increase to $2.00 for the PDF and $4.50 for print. Subscription prices will remain the same ($27/year US, $30/yr Canada and $36 foreign). To subscribe to The Star Beacon, please go to our Subscription Page.

You might want to check out our JANUARY BOOK SALE going on now with low prices on most all of our titles. Go there!

We have 25 years of BACK ISSUES to The Star Beacon (first published in April 1987) which are available for sale at $2.00 apiece. Visit our Subject Index (parts are still under construction) and e-mail me if you'd like any back issues.

May you have a blessed year. Remember... Keep the light on the Truth... read The Star Beacon.

Namaste,
Ann

What's in the November Star Beacon

Reptilians living underground?

That's the feature article in the November Star Beacon. J.W. tells his story about an encounter with Reptilians in a cave in Missouri back in 2004.

Also in the November Star Beacon... the new Reader's Forum has offerings from Suzanne
Ward on Nathan Twining Jr., plus musings from Al Fry, Cary Dickey and Michael Guest. Willy Whitefeather gives new names to hurricanes.

The Pleiadian Light discusses Opening Contact with Pleiadian Animal Consciousness.

"A God of Hatred" is the topics of John Cali's Conversations with Spirit.

Ann Ulrich Miller tells "Why Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday" in The Meaning of It All.

In Teotwawki Living, Carol Elek's topic is "The United States of China, the Zombie Apocalypse and a Lost Generation."

In Radio Waves Ray Larsen explains why "Smart Meters are dangerous."

Commander Sanni Ceto has plenty of Q & A in Commander's Star Base: Ask an ET.

Tom T. Moore has some interesting tidbits in "The Gentle Way."

The big news...

The Star Beacon plans to expand in 2012. Instead of being published every month, like it has for the last 25 years, the newsletter will come out six times a year and will increase in size. After the December 2011 issue, The Star Beacon will come out again in February 2012. Same format, same price... just MORE pages.

Survey winners are announced in this issue, along with results.

So check out the current issue at http://earthstar.tripod.com/TSB_dir/whatsnew.html


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Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!


Ann
starbeacon@gmail.com

Why Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday

It’s that time of year again. Spring and summer have passed us by like a speeding train... as they do every year. Autumn abruptly jumped into the year and now we are facing winter. (Of course those of you in the Southern Hemisphere are looking forward to summer.)

The holidays are a joyous time to celebrate love, family ties and preparing for the new year ahead. And this time the new year is 2012! Many people are eagerly anticipating a big change and nobody really knows what lies ahead. In my opinion I think we will see more of what occurred in 2011, and perhaps a couple of “surprises” thrown in.

Thanksgiving has been a theme in two of my novels. In 1999 I published Night of the November Moon, a romance/mystery about the haunted Pelton Manor in southern Michigan. This year (in fact, this month) Earth Star is releasing the fourth young adult novel in the Annette Vetter adventure series, The Legend of the Lantern, which takes place over Thanksgiving weekend in rural Jackson County Wisconsin (set in the late Sixties). Coincidentally (or not) a ghost is a matter of concern in this novel too.

In my own life Thanksgiving has had an impact. My son Scott was born a couple of days before Thanksgiving on Nov. 26, 1985, and my two stepsons’ birthdays fall on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26. (My oldest brother’s birthday is also Nov. 26.)

When it comes down to it, I feel I have a lot to be thankful for. Thanksgiving is an excellent time to reflect on our lives and express gratitude for everything we have experienced, good and bad. I’m starting my list right now with this column.

Thank You, God, For...

• My life on planet Earth at this glorious time!
• My parents, who gave me life, a loving home and guidance and security for many years.
• My children, who turned out to be pretty special people and have brought me much happiness.
• My grandson Vorian, who at 3 years old is a delight to all.
• “MyDoug,” who has become Number One in my life and brings me happiness I never thought I’d find again in this lifetime.
• The Star Beacon and the wonderful readers over the years, many of whom have become my friends if only through correspondence and e-mail.
• My Guardian Angel and spirit guides, always watching out for me and ever close by.
• The teachers (from all walks of life) who influenced me in thousands of ways.
• UFOs and ETs who influenced me from an early age and continue to live among us.
• Music and the gift to make it, for the joy and serenity it has placed in my life.
• Nature and her splendid gifts, from trees and plants to birds and all other animals who walk, crawl or fly upon the earth.
• The jobs (good and bad) I’ve held and the employers who hired me so that I could achieve balance and help my soul evolve.
• My failed marriage and the man who fathered my children and taught me to mature, to let go, and to forgive.
• My years with Ethan in which I felt unfettered to pursue my mission as a lightworker and fulfill my destiny, ending in life’s greatest challenge... having to let go of someone close to you.
• Struggling through financial insecurity in order to learn frugality, humility, but ... more importantly ... trust, knowing that all my needs are met... regardless.
• Being introduced to the “dark side” of myself and realizing the importance of becoming balanced.
• A near-death experience that tested my faith and made me appreciate the preciousness of my life.
• Many unforgettable memories to look back on and bask in the comfort they bring.
• Realization that life here on Earth is only an illusion and we are all playing this Game and the roles we choose are for our highest good.
• Challenges, because without these in our lives, we could not grow or evolve into light beings.
• People who inspire me and whose tidbits of wisdom have made a big difference in my view of the universe and how everything works, including but not limited to... Suzanne Ward and Matthew, Neale Donald Walsch, Lucille McNames (Sari), Mark Kimmel and Heidi Moller, The Moody Blues, Arda Golden Eagle Woman, Ruth Montgomery, Claude Debussy, Ludwig von Beethoven, Chief Joseph, Enya, Ryan, Marty and Scott... and Frank D. Elmore Jr.

October Star Beacon gives preparations for 2012

Yes, I know... I'm late getting the update out this month. Doug and I just returned from a second trip to the Pacific Northwest, to have another look at the Olympic Peninsula as a possible place to move. The decision is up in the air.

This months' Star Beacon feature is "2012 is two months away -- are you prepared?" Tips from the University of Metaphysical Sciences on things you can do to prepare, particularly during the transition stage when life might be a bit challenging.

Something new is the Reader's Forum... writings from readers of The Star Beacon commenting on all sorts of topics. This month Bob Huth talks about the "Reality of The Presence" and Sara Hockenbery writes about "The real Christmas." Rick Case shares his "Druid Vision." You are invited to contribute letters and share your thoughts. Send them via e-mail to starbeacon@gmail.com.

Carol Elek's "Teotwawki Living" (survival) column focuses on "Waiting for the other shoe to drop" this month, and we have Hannah Beaconsfield back with The Pleiadian Light, channeling Oceanna, a Pleiadian priestess, on "Living on the Edge of Overwhelm." I know many of you can relate... I can!

"Radio Waves" by Ray Larsen is all about "Two-way radios and UFO communication." John Cali writes about "A Death in the Family" in his column "Conversations with Spirit and John Cali." (Available to read free on line.)

In DISC-ussion this month I talk about "Planet orbits two suns" and report on Victoria Liljenquist's presentation on the "Light ships filmed over Pagosa Springs, Colorado" in June of this year. (Available to read free on line.)

"Commander's Star Base: Ask an ET" is full of Q & A's about space. This month Sanni discusses Hollow Earth, human hybrids, ET and human DNA, and lightning. (Available to read free on line.)


In the October issue we started a NEW COLUMN from Tom T. Moore, "The Gentle Way," with selections from his weekly newsletter with the same name. Tom channels Theo and Gaia (Mother Earth) and answers readers' questions on various topics. This month we've included "Elenin, S4 Linear, Brown Dwarf" and "Massive UFO Sightings" (from Carmichael, Calif.).

Finally, in "The Meaning of It All" the subject is "The Shifting has begun." (Available to read free on line.)

You can see all the articles available by going to WHAT'S NEW at Earth Star's Web site. Not all articles are free, but a PDF subscription, which lands each issue in your e-mail inbox the first of the month, is available worldwide for just $12 (USD). To subscribe to the print issue ($27 US/ $30 CAN/ $36FOR) go to our subscription sign-up page. Or... if you just want a single PDF issue, you can get that as well.

The currently running ads are always free to view (with some real bargains) and be sure to check out our free classified pages at Bargain Billboard. If you have something to sell, want or announce... the Billboard is the place to post it. Also, don't forget to check out Conferences.

Congratulations to the winners of the Survey Drawing. Carol Gorman in San Luis Obispo, Calif. and Sally Finch from Colorado Springs have prizes coming their way. Many thanks to all who filled out the Star Beacon Reader Survey in September and October.

Coming up...

In the November issue I will announce a big change coming with regard to the newsletter. Also in November... my new young adult mystery novel will be out... THE LEGEND OF THE LANTERN, Number Four in the '60s era Annette Vetter Adventure Series. Time travel with me back to the Sixties for this thrilling story about the Man with the Lantern, an attic ghost and poachers in rural Wisconsin. For more information, check out http://anncarolulrich.tripod.com/Lantern.html

Until next month...

Namaste,
Ann