PDF subscription rate lowered
Mood:  bright
Topic: TSB PDF now cheaper
The Star Beacon has decided to lower its PDF subscription rate from $20 a year to just $12! This is a $12 saving off the print version.

Due to the significant saving of paper and resources, this seems to be the right thing to do. I highly encourage anyone to take advantage of this offer. For one thing, the PDF version is just like looking at the print version of The Star Beacon, and sometimes you get a little more COLOR than in the print version, which runs black and white on most pages.

You also receive the PDF version in your e-mail box on the first of the month and don't have to wait for the Post Office to deliver it whenever.

Try it out! Ask for a FREE SAMPLE of May's PDF version, and see if you like it. You can also sign up for one issue at a time at $1.25 each.

Subscribing is easy. Go to the subscribe page on Earth Star's Web site at https://earthstar.tripod.com/ESP_dir/subscribe.html and follow the simple directions using PayPal.

You won't be sorry. For more information, e-mail me at earthstar@tripod.net.

Where is the enthusiasm?
Mood:  not sure
Topic: Lack of enthusiasm
I don't know about you, but for the last several days I've been experiencing a lack of enthusiasm that is uncharacteristic to my nature. For once, I am not rushed about anything, and I could really care less.

What's going on? I've heard other people mention this in passing. It's almost as if everything has come to a standstill in life, and for once I can sit here and look around and WONDER...

Most of the time I'm rushing around like a banchee trying to get everything done in the compressed timeframe I allow myself. It feels kind of nice to just relax and not worry about it.

But, on the other hand, it's not my nature and it worries me a little. I find myself trying to grasp at possible future projects, then could slap myself for even thinking of it! The stress level in my life has taken a nosedive, and I should be grateful. I need to enjoy this reprieve from being pushed and get used to it. Life is too short, after all.

Rainy Weekend
Mood:  lazy
Topic: It's Still Raining
Alas, the weekend is here and it's raining. In our office everyone was looking forward to sunshine and spring weather this weekend, and instead we got more rain. It's Earth Day down in Paonia today, and traditionally the weather is lousy for Earth Day.

Really, we ought to be so thankful for all this wonderful moisture. I am... really... but at the same time, it's getting dull having it every day when we are used to blue skies and sunshine.

My dear husband says, "Oops, it's raining. I can't patch the roof today." But when the sun comes out, then he says, "Oh good, the sun is shining, there's no need to patch the roof now."

One thing about it. I have plenty to do inside, and if the weather had been nice today, I would have felt obligated to work outdoors.

I actually don't feel like doing any work of any kind today. My brain is temporarily dysfunctional and I've found it hard to concentrate. Curling up with a good book sounds like the best idea.

Speaking of books, I've been reading Bev Dombrowski's The Pegasus Lightship: A Journey With Janus, and also started A Crack in the Great Wall, which is a great let-down (my brain doesn't allow me to remember the author's name at the moment). Pegasus, however, is a pretty good book if you are into channeling, and Bev is a wonderful person. But I'm more in the mood today for a good gothic novel or mystery/romance (my favorite genre, if you hadn't already guessed by what I like to write).

It's Mother's Day tomorrow. Perhaps the sun will shine of us mothers. I'm taking a trip to see some exciting scenery with my husband and our dog. And if it rains... I'll just sigh and thank the Creator that we are getting more much-needed precipitation.

Miracles
Mood:  incredulous
Topic: Headache cured
The other evening, I had suffered all day long with a bad headache. It was so bad I even postponed the mailing of the newsletter. Hadn't had one like that in a long time.

Anyway... around 7 p.m. I got a surprise phone call from SENTRINA of New Jersey, who has had her own health issues these past years but still retains her abilities and spirituality. I don't know how long it's been since I've spoken to this Star Sister.

She asked how things were, and I answered "Great!" After a minute she wondered why she had been directed to make the call to me, as she felt there was some "message."

At that point I remembered the headache and mentioned it. She then asked me to describe it. Before we could finish the conversation, a friend arrived at the door and we had to hang up. But Sentrina told me she would work on my headache and call me the next night.

Do you know... within 10 minutes... that headache that was so excruciating all day long simply VANISHED? I felt great all the next day and the next!

Sentrina, THANK YOU!! My prayers and healing thoughts go to you now, for I know you have many health challenges to overcome.

The Day After
Mood:  spacey
Topic: After the book signing
It was wonderful to see people turn out for the combined book signing for Commander Sanni Ceto and myself yesterday. Lots of people came through. In fact, the place was bubbling with activity and interesting conversation the entire two hours.

We munched the homemade cookies I had made (peanut butter, choco chip and ginger) and drank tea provided by bookstore owner Stephanie LaTourette, a most gracious hostess.

Sanni wore her new "Stranded on Earth" T-shirt that her "sweetie" sent her, only the graphic was printed on the back and she wore it so the UFO showed on the front. You wouldn't know except that the T-shirt had a pocket that was on her back! (typical ET mixup)

Sales weren't great, but then a lot of people had already bought their books, so we just enjoyed discussion and visiting. Commander Ceto talked to people about her life, her experiences, and what she is doing here. No one criticized her. Some were in awe!

My co-worker Laura P. won the drawing for the ET doll, so I will have the pleasure of presenting her with her prize at work today.

I am grateful for the support shown by the community and our friends by stopping in at this book signing! Thank you, everyone!!!

The Light Being can be purchased on the Web site at https://earthstar.tripod.com/LightBeing.html. Send me an e-mail and I'll autograph it personally for you.

Happy Spring!

The desert in its glory
Topic: Nevada desert vacation
We just returned from a four-day weekend trip to Nevada and the east end of Death Valley. The weather was glorious and the wildflowers were still rallying! It was such a high to climb among the hills and take photos of the beautiful life in all its colors, shapes and splendor.

I haven't downloaded my camera yet, but my brother sent his pictures and they mean that much more because we were there. I love the desert and often miss my annual treks to Why, Arizona, where we used to go. The desert is a little different there than in Nevada, but still wonderful.

We returned to the mountains, to wind and colder weather, but quite soon now Spring will burst through. The birds are already filling the morning air with their arias, and the valley bottoms are covered in green with the mountaintops frosted yet in snow. Springtime in the Rockies is a fickle time of year, but one not to be missed.

Self-Righteous Folks
Mood:  irritated
Topic: The Shiavo Case
I'm more than a bit irritated with all the hype generated by the Terri Shiavo case in Florida. And I certainly DO NOT appreciate getting self-righteous e-mails from folks who accuse me of being an accomplice in her murder because I don't agree with their view on the whole messy subject. What gives them the right to judge?

The woman has been a vegetable for 15 years. Doctors have determined her chances of getting any better are practically nil... and yes, it's sad! It's a tragedy! But how would this poor woman feel if she knew the whole world was looking at her and that all of this nonsense was going on, in order to puff up the opportunistic conservatives supposedly leading our country? If I were that woman, I'd be horrified.

This is nothing more than a political ploy and a distraction from real issues. How dare these leaders of our country champion the "morality" of this one instance when they have sent thousands to their death in a senseless war? What freedom are they fighting for? Not ours, I can assure you.

Read Davina Ryszka's letter to the editor that will be appearing in the April issue of The Star Beacon. I'm putting it up early because it's that important!

Starting Over
Mood:  bright
Topic: Positive Attitude
Well, we had a disappointing weekend. My expectations were up for the Whole Life Expo in Montrose, Colo., on Saturday. We had a nice display of our books, T-shirts (NEW designs) and a lot of other new cool stuff to sell... but, alas... people just weren't in the buying mood.

We lost money. But we are still glad we went. We got to see some people we hadn't seen in a while, and we met some new faces. It was kind of fun... just not as fun as if business were booming!

Oh well. It's a little disappointing when you've got all these NEW THINGS to show to the world, and nobody's interested. Makes you wonder what you're doing in the first place.

But... it's Monday. It's a NEW WEEK and a time to start over, fresh. So what if the Expo bombed? We will just move on and go to Plan B. Thank goodness there are Mondays in the world, and mornings in which to start all over again.

I guess the best way to overcome disappointment is not to have any expectations in the first place. Next time I'll remember that.

What's an Off Season?
Mood:  surprised
Topic: Where did February go?
I have no idea what happened to February. Suddenly I checked my Blog and saw that NO entries have been made in the month of February! What happened? Missing time?'

Hardly... Life has been BUSY. Things were supposed to slow down after the holidays. But that didn't happen this year. I've been slapped with one project on top of another, and hardly any room to breathe in between.

Oh, I know, it's better than the alternative. But I AM looking forward to a slower pace SOON. I just don't know when that will occur. Has Time been speeding up? Sometimes it seems like it.

Here it is the first weekend in March and Spring is around the corner. I heard redwing blackbirds in a chorus the other day, and the cranes are at the Monte Vista Wildlife Refuge. I'll be too busy to go see them this year (drag).

I don't want Life to pass me by. This working for a living is getting in the way of LIFE!

Spiritual Cinema
Now Playing: Indigo on Jan. 29!
Topic: Spiritual Cinema
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I'm looking forward to seeing "INDIGO" this Saturday, Jan. 29, a world-wide exclusive event in the spiritual community.