But best aisle, and my purpose in this exploration of enchantment, was to fabric aisle. Oh, bolts of fabric were so wonderful. If only I had a ton of money and a real grown-up sewing machine I could make such wonderful clothes. I would design them myself and everyone would love them, but I had only a couple of dollars and just a tiny hand cranked sewing machine. Still I was in paradise. "I will take a quarter of a yard of this soft velvet-maroon and a yard of this lace trim, please. And may I have 1 quarter of a yard of this soft fake white fur? Oh, I am so excited." A very nice lady put them all into a paper bag. I told her I was making a new winter outfit for my doll. She even threw in a package of buttons for trim. I was so lucky!

Sadly, my money was almost gone and bus was coming. I left my enchanted castle of 5 and 10-cent wonders. I felt so enriched inside--another successful journey into big world and a package of wonders to further play with when I got home. Life was good and I now looked forward to a few more pages of Nancy Drew on way home!

These help my spirit. Also, over years I have read about sending positive light into world. I try as I walk along with beach to send love out from my heart to all people who are suffering and actually whole planet. It feels good.

Another thing I do is to try and talk to as many people as possible -- whether on phone or in person. This tragedy makes me realize how much I love all of you. I don't want to be alone, not only because anxiety creeps in and bad things feel worse, but because each of you is so wondrous. We are so lucky just to be able to talk to each other and listen to each other's hearts. What a brilliant mechanism of sharing God has given us!

And of course, last but not least, I have given money, items and offered counseling time. I hope I can continue to give in many ways over coming months.

I think a blessing is in order ...

Pray each of us be blessed next few days with companionship and comfort that we need! May our world be blessed with rational, brilliant leaders who behave with wisdom over next few weeks and months. May New York rebuild with joy and enthusiasm and may all who suffer find peace and courage to heal!