The photo above was taken at Scott's aunt Leithe's during a 'journeying' workshop the Likeminded Ladies took with a shaman several months ago. Don't we look like we were having a great time?

Scott's mom is the white-haired woman sitting on the couch, and his aunt is the grey-haired gal on the floor. I'm sitting on the couch next to my best pal Cathy, who came from Saskatoon for the workshop.

Last night we had a small gathering. The occasion, as if we needed one, was that I am leaving in a week or so. I raked in booty — a basketful of relaxation aids (bath stuff, music, tea, candles) and a round, yellow-toned wall plaque showing a fairy leaning against a plant. "She reminded me of you," Leithe said, and I took it as a compliment.