Blog Archive

• October 2024
  • Oct 9, 2024 The Stone Talker Oct 9, 2024
• August 2024
  • Aug 22, 2024 Cellular Light Activation with Quartz Crystal Aug 22, 2024
• July 2024
  • Jul 18, 2024 What is Crystal Alchemy? Jul 18, 2024
  • Jul 15, 2024 The Moldavite Codes: Pt. 2 Jul 15, 2024
• June 2024
  • Jun 30, 2024 Rhodonite in the Shark Belly: Healing Ancestral Abundance Blocks with Crystals Jun 30, 2024
  • Jun 28, 2024 The Moldavite Codes - Part 1 - The Origin Story Jun 28, 2024
  • Jun 26, 2024 Welcome to the Crystal Codes! Jun 26, 2024
• May 2024
  • May 22, 2024 Heka’s Triangles: Channeling Ancient Egyptian Magic Through Crystals May 22, 2024
  • May 8, 2024 The Great Spiritual Anti-Climax May 8, 2024
• April 2024
  • Apr 22, 2024 Entering the Bloodstone Cube Apr 22, 2024
  • Apr 10, 2024 Crystal + Integration Tips Post-Eclipse Apr 10, 2024
  • Apr 6, 2024 Crystalline Light Grid + Eclipse Prophecy Apr 6, 2024
  • Apr 1, 2024 The Power of the “Soul Ask” Apr 1, 2024
• March 2024
  • Mar 12, 2024 Crystals Sing the Earth's Song Mar 12, 2024
• February 2024
  • Feb 28, 2024 The Magic of Crystalline DNA Alchemy Feb 28, 2024
  • Feb 24, 2024 Crystal Spirit Medicine: What are Crystal Holograms? Feb 24, 2024
• January 2024
  • Jan 26, 2024 Ancestral Healing & What the Crystals Taught Me Jan 26, 2024
  • Jan 24, 2024 Crystals: Why There's No “Top 5” for Everybody Jan 24, 2024
• December 2023
  • Dec 22, 2023 Crossroads Crystals + the Otherworld Dec 22, 2023
  • Dec 5, 2023 IS it Intuition? Or is it Memory… Dec 5, 2023
• November 2023
  • Nov 30, 2023 Celtic Stone Medicine for Turbulent Times Nov 30, 2023
  • Nov 28, 2023 Have You Heard Your Lemurian Seeds Singing? Nov 28, 2023
  • Nov 27, 2023 Crystal Alchemy and How It Changed My Life Nov 27, 2023
• September 2023
  • Sep 7, 2023 On Surrendering My Business to Spirit Sep 7, 2023
• August 2023
  • Aug 23, 2023 Past Life Contracts in Your DNA Codes Aug 23, 2023
• July 2023
  • Jul 17, 2023 ISTARIA CRYSTALLIS® is born! Jul 17, 2023
  • Jul 1, 2023 Channeling Lemurian Seed Crystals Through Water Jul 1, 2023
• May 2023
  • May 18, 2023 Finding Crystal Fairy Drops in the Woods May 18, 2023
• March 2023
  • Mar 27, 2023 True story of a 🤯 remote energy clearing Mar 27, 2023
  • Mar 23, 2023 The Life-Changing Magic of Crystal Alchemy Mar 23, 2023
• November 2022
  • Nov 5, 2022 The Healing Magic of 432 Hz + Crystals Nov 5, 2022
• July 2022
  • Jul 28, 2022 The Down Low on High Frequency Crystals Jul 28, 2022
  • Jul 14, 2022 How to Make Big Life Changes with Crystals Jul 14, 2022
• June 2022
  • Jun 30, 2022 Pairing Crystals + Solfeggio Frequencies for Healing and Transformation Jun 30, 2022
  • Jun 24, 2022 Control What You Can Control Jun 24, 2022
  • Jun 16, 2022 Crystal Bliss at the Solstice Jun 16, 2022
  • Jun 9, 2022 On Coming Out of the Spiritual Closet Jun 9, 2022
• May 2022
  • May 17, 2022 Hidden Messages in the Stones May 17, 2022
• April 2022
  • Apr 26, 2022 Your Crystal Eclipse Survival Kit Apr 26, 2022
• March 2022
  • Mar 29, 2022 A Crystal Journey to the Cailleach Mar 29, 2022
  • Mar 29, 2022 Crystal Keys and the Mystical Realms They Open Mar 29, 2022
  • Mar 20, 2022 4 Crystals That Take You 5D Mar 20, 2022
  • Mar 11, 2022 New Crystal Techniques for Your Daily Spiritual Practice Mar 11, 2022
• February 2022
  • Feb 18, 2022 Activating Your Crystal Merkaba Feb 18, 2022
  • Feb 18, 2022 What Are the Crystal Light Codes? Feb 18, 2022
• January 2022
  • Jan 29, 2022 Did You Know That Crystals Have Memory? Jan 29, 2022
• December 2021
  • Dec 18, 2021 Healing with Dragon Stones + Sacred Darkness Dec 18, 2021
• November 2021
  • Nov 28, 2021 Crystal Therapy for Your Nervous System (which is under attack) Nov 28, 2021
• October 2021
  • Oct 14, 2021 Crystal Healing Support for Loss & Grief Oct 14, 2021
  • Oct 3, 2021 Walking the Labyrinth with Crystal Consciousness Oct 3, 2021
• September 2021
  • Sep 1, 2021 Evolving into the New Abundance Frequency Sep 1, 2021
• August 2021
  • Aug 26, 2021 Navigating the Emotional Energy of this World Aug 26, 2021
• July 2021
  • Jul 15, 2021 Creating Space for Spirit to Enter: Crystals + Intermittent Silence Jul 15, 2021
• June 2021
  • Jun 12, 2021 How to Reclaim Power from Your Shadow Self Jun 12, 2021
• May 2021
  • May 21, 2021 Your Root is Evolving! Crystals to Help You Adapt + Thrive May 21, 2021
• April 2021
  • Apr 21, 2021 How to Trust + Follow Spirit Apr 21, 2021
  • Apr 6, 2021 Earth Grid Medicine Journey with Black Tourmaline Apr 6, 2021
  • Apr 1, 2021 You Are a Magnetic Force: A Crystal Manifestation Practice Apr 1, 2021
• March 2021
  • Mar 28, 2021 Bliss: A Transcendental Crystal Heart Activation Mar 28, 2021
  • Mar 14, 2021 How to Work with Portal Quartz (aka. Time Link) Mar 14, 2021
• February 2021
  • Feb 28, 2021 Crystal Healing for Gaslighting: Signs, Support, and Recovery Feb 28, 2021
• January 2021
  • Jan 20, 2021 How to Work with Snowflake Obsidian Jan 20, 2021
• December 2020
  • Dec 18, 2020 Crystal Healing for the Solstice: Beginnings and Endings Dec 18, 2020
  • Dec 12, 2020 The Ultimate Crystal Gift Guide Dec 12, 2020
  • Dec 3, 2020 How to Work with Alchemy Crystals for Transformation Dec 3, 2020
• October 2020
  • Oct 28, 2020 Ever Had a Bad Reaction to a Crystal? Oct 28, 2020
  • Oct 13, 2020 What Does it Mean When You Break or Lose a Crystal? Oct 13, 2020
• September 2020
  • Sep 18, 2020 Crystal Healing for Pandemic Fatigue Sep 18, 2020
  • Sep 8, 2020 Angelite Anxiety Relief Meditation Sep 8, 2020
  • Sep 2, 2020 Crystal Support for Teachers Sep 2, 2020
• August 2020
  • Aug 3, 2020 Receiving from the Moon: A Full Moon Crystal Ritual Aug 3, 2020
• July 2020
  • Jul 20, 2020 Becoming Your Dream: A Leo Moon Crystal Ritual Jul 20, 2020
  • Jul 2, 2020 Ascending Soul: Crystal Talisman Magic for the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Capricorn Jul 2, 2020
• June 2020
  • Jun 21, 2020 Crystal Solstice + Eclipse Magic: The Descent of the Sacred Warrior Jun 21, 2020
  • Jun 5, 2020 Crystal Healing Ritual for the Sagittarius Full Moon Eclipse Jun 5, 2020
• April 2020
  • Apr 14, 2020 Crystals for When You're Not Ok Apr 14, 2020
• March 2020
  • Mar 31, 2020 Crystal Healing Tips for Moments of Panic, Fear, and Anxiety Mar 31, 2020
  • Mar 23, 2020 A Bedtime Crystal Ritual for Peace Mar 23, 2020
  • Mar 9, 2020 Celestite: A Healing Ritual for Divine Intervention Mar 9, 2020
  • Mar 9, 2020 Crystals for Challenging Times Mar 9, 2020
• February 2020
  • Feb 11, 2020 Crystal Healing for Overwhelm Feb 11, 2020
• January 2020
  • Jan 19, 2020 Crystals + Practices to Maintain Spiritual Alignment Jan 19, 2020
• December 2019
  • Dec 6, 2019 Working with Crystals at the Liminal Point of Consciousness Dec 6, 2019
• November 2019
  • Nov 11, 2019 Finding Your Soul Stone + Crystal Talisman Nov 11, 2019
• October 2019
  • Oct 28, 2019 Allowing Fear to be Your Teacher: Crystal Healing for the Scorpio New Moon Oct 28, 2019
  • Oct 12, 2019 Activating the Sacred Warrior Within: Crystal Ritual for the Aries Full Moon Oct 12, 2019
• September 2019
  • Sep 22, 2019 My Fave Fall Crystal Combos! Sep 22, 2019
  • Sep 10, 2019 Crystal Therapy for Psychic Attack Recovery Sep 10, 2019
  • Sep 6, 2019 A One-Minute Crystal Ritual for Success Sep 6, 2019
  • Sep 4, 2019 Crystal Therapy for Anxiety + Panic Attacks Sep 4, 2019
• August 2019
  • Aug 27, 2019 Crystal Therapy for Healing Heartbreak Aug 27, 2019
  • Aug 25, 2019 Crystal Therapy for Systemic Stress Aug 25, 2019
  • Aug 14, 2019 Aquarius Full Moon Crystal Visioning Session Aug 14, 2019
  • Aug 4, 2019 Crystals + Water Element: Healing & Nurturing Aug 4, 2019
• July 2019
  • Jul 22, 2019 Grounding Crystals: Which One to Choose? Jul 22, 2019
  • Jul 20, 2019 Crystals + Fire Element Magic: Purification & Transformation Jul 20, 2019
  • Jul 13, 2019 A Light in Dark Places: Crystal Healing + Cleansing Ritual for the Capricorn Lunar Eclipse Jul 13, 2019
  • Jul 6, 2019 Crystals + Air Element: Inspiration + Divine Communication Jul 6, 2019
• June 2019
  • Jun 29, 2019 Crystal Healing for the New Moon in Cancer + Solar Eclipse Jun 29, 2019
  • Jun 25, 2019 How to Work with Red Tourmaline Jun 25, 2019
  • Jun 19, 2019 How to Work with Heart Healing Crystals Jun 19, 2019
  • Jun 14, 2019 Sagittarius Full Moon Crystal Ritual: Get Unstuck Jun 14, 2019
  • Jun 9, 2019 Crystals + Elements in Energy Healing: EARTH Jun 9, 2019
• May 2019
  • May 31, 2019 Crystal Ritual for Divine Guidance: New Moon in Gemini May 31, 2019
  • May 17, 2019 Scorpio Full Moon: A Crystal Healing Ritual for Deep Transformation May 17, 2019
  • May 3, 2019 Taurus New Moon Crystals: A Ritual for Your Luscious Life May 3, 2019
• April 2019
  • Apr 27, 2019 Severing Draining Energy Connections: Waning Moon Crystal Magic w/ Black Obsidian Apr 27, 2019
• March 2019
  • Mar 26, 2019 Crystal Empowerment for Empaths Mar 26, 2019
  • Mar 21, 2019 Crystals for Spring Cleaning the Mind Mar 21, 2019
  • Mar 5, 2019 Crystals for Mercury Retrograde + the Pisces New Moon Mar 5, 2019
• February 2019
  • Feb 23, 2019 Protective + House Blessing Crystal Ritual for the Waning Moon Phase Feb 23, 2019
  • Feb 4, 2019 Crystal Power for the New Moon in Aquarius: Becoming Feb 4, 2019
• January 2019
  • Jan 26, 2019 Some Post-Eclipse Crystal + Akashic Guidance Jan 26, 2019
  • Jan 20, 2019 Blood Moon Rising: A Simple Crystal Ritual for the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse Jan 20, 2019
  • Jan 10, 2019 Easy Morning Crystal Ritual Jan 10, 2019
  • Jan 4, 2019 Trailblazer: Crystals + Akashic Guidance for the New Moon Solar Eclipse 2019 Jan 4, 2019
• December 2018
  • Dec 20, 2018 Solstice Journey + Crystal Magic! Dec 20, 2018
  • Dec 10, 2018 Opening The Road: A Crystal Fire Ritual Dec 10, 2018
• November 2018
  • Nov 30, 2018 Clearing Inner Resistance to Positive Change - A Crystal Healing Ritual Nov 30, 2018
  • Nov 25, 2018 Cutting Cords to Past Relationships: A Waning Moon Crystal Ritual Nov 25, 2018
• September 2018
  • Sep 28, 2018 Crystals for Life Purpose Sep 28, 2018
  • Sep 26, 2018 Crystals for Venus Retrograde 2018 Sep 26, 2018
  • Sep 23, 2018 Aries Full Moon 2018 Crystals + My Magical Spin Sep 23, 2018
  • Sep 9, 2018 Virgo New Moon Crystals: Time to Pursue Your Potential Sep 9, 2018
• May 2018
  • May 12, 2018 Taurus New Moon Crystals May 12, 2018
  • May 3, 2018 Crystal Healing 101: Safety Tips May 3, 2018
• April 2018
  • Apr 29, 2018 Scorpio Full Moon Crystals Apr 29, 2018
  • Apr 22, 2018 Healing Earth Magick: Crystals + Land Spirits Apr 22, 2018
  • Apr 14, 2018 Aries New Moon Crystals Apr 14, 2018
  • Apr 3, 2018 How to Work with Apophyllite Apr 3, 2018
• March 2018
  • Mar 30, 2018 Libra Full Moon Crystals Mar 30, 2018
  • Mar 27, 2018 How to Work with Turquoise Mar 27, 2018
  • Mar 22, 2018 How to Work with Angelite Mar 22, 2018
  • Mar 17, 2018 How to Unblock Your Intuition Mar 17, 2018
  • Mar 17, 2018 Pisces New Moon Crystals: Deep Healing for Positive Change Mar 17, 2018
  • Mar 14, 2018 How to Have a Transcendental Experience with Crystals Mar 14, 2018
  • Mar 14, 2018 How To Work With Spirit Quartz Mar 14, 2018
• February 2018
  • Feb 28, 2018 Virgo Full Moon Crystals: Manifesting Goodness in Your Life Feb 28, 2018
  • Feb 15, 2018 Crystal Support for the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aquarius Feb 15, 2018
• January 2018
  • Jan 14, 2018 Crystal Support for the Capricorn 2018 New Moon Jan 14, 2018
• December 2017
  • Dec 28, 2017 Here's How Manifestation Works, Step By Step Dec 28, 2017
  • Dec 23, 2017 A Little Yuletide Crystal Magic Dec 23, 2017
  • Dec 22, 2017 Crystals For a Baby's Room Dec 22, 2017
  • Dec 15, 2017 Opening Your Third Eye Chakra Dec 15, 2017
• November 2017
  • Nov 28, 2017 How To Work With Sugilite Nov 28, 2017
  • Nov 16, 2017 How To Work With Black Kyanite Nov 16, 2017
  • Nov 14, 2017 How To Work With Azurite Nov 14, 2017
  • Nov 9, 2017 How To Work With Red Jasper Nov 9, 2017
  • Nov 9, 2017 Healers & Empaths: How to Protect Yourself In Your Sleep Nov 9, 2017
  • Nov 7, 2017 How To Work With Blue Kyanite Nov 7, 2017
  • Nov 2, 2017 How To Work With Green Aventurine Nov 2, 2017
• October 2017
  • Oct 31, 2017 How To Work With Citrine Oct 31, 2017
  • Oct 26, 2017 How To Work With Fuschite Oct 26, 2017
  • Oct 17, 2017 A Moment For Your Soul To Surface & Breathe Oct 17, 2017
  • Oct 12, 2017 How To Work With Lithium Quartz Oct 12, 2017
  • Oct 10, 2017 How To Work With Tourmalined Quartz Oct 10, 2017
  • Oct 5, 2017 How To Work With Infinite Oct 5, 2017
• September 2017
  • Sep 28, 2017 How To Work With Staurolite Sep 28, 2017
  • Sep 26, 2017 How To Work With Charoite Sep 26, 2017
  • Sep 21, 2017 How To Work with Pyrite Sep 21, 2017
  • Sep 14, 2017 How To Work With Chrysanthemum Stone Sep 14, 2017
  • Sep 12, 2017 How To Work With Black Tourmaline Sep 12, 2017
  • Sep 8, 2017 How To Charge Quartz With Your Intention Sep 8, 2017
  • Sep 5, 2017 Crystals For a First Date Sep 5, 2017
• August 2017
  • Aug 31, 2017 How To Work With Pink Kunzite Aug 31, 2017
  • Aug 29, 2017 How To Work With Tektite Aug 29, 2017
  • Aug 24, 2017 Epic Crystals For Sleep Aug 24, 2017
  • Aug 22, 2017 How To Work With Ocean Jasper Aug 22, 2017
  • Aug 18, 2017 Solar Eclipse Smoky Quartz Ritual Aug 18, 2017
  • Aug 17, 2017 How To Work With Labradorite Aug 17, 2017
  • Aug 14, 2017 How To Work With Nuumite Aug 14, 2017
  • Aug 10, 2017 How To Work With Fluorite Aug 10, 2017
  • Aug 8, 2017 Lunar Eclipse Ceremony Aug 8, 2017
  • Aug 8, 2017 How To Work With Obsidian Aug 8, 2017
  • Aug 3, 2017 How To Work With Ruby Aug 3, 2017
  • Aug 1, 2017 How To Work With Danburite Aug 1, 2017
  • Aug 1, 2017 Mystic Mastery: The Magical Eclipse Season of August Aug 1, 2017
• July 2017
  • Jul 28, 2017 How To Work With Rhodochrosite Jul 28, 2017
  • Jul 26, 2017 How To Work With Dravite (Brown Tourmaline) Jul 26, 2017
  • Jul 19, 2017 How To Work With Ajoite Jul 19, 2017
  • Jul 18, 2017 How To Work With Malachite Jul 18, 2017
  • Jul 10, 2017 How To Work With Emerald Jul 10, 2017
  • Jul 4, 2017 Crystals For Psychic Children Jul 4, 2017
• June 2017
  • Jun 28, 2017 How To Work With Rhodonite Jun 28, 2017
  • Jun 22, 2017 Have You Been Conditioned To Compromise? Jun 22, 2017
  • Jun 20, 2017 How To Work With Carnelian Jun 20, 2017
  • Jun 15, 2017 How To Work With Tiger Eye Jun 15, 2017
  • Jun 13, 2017 How To Work With Shiva Lingam Jun 13, 2017
  • Jun 8, 2017 How To Work With Hematite Jun 8, 2017
  • Jun 7, 2017 Crystal Layout for Soul Searching Jun 7, 2017
  • Jun 1, 2017 How To Work With Amethyst Jun 1, 2017
• May 2017
  • May 31, 2017 Waxing Moon Ritual: Crystal Spirit Totem May 31, 2017
  • May 25, 2017 How to Work with Celestite for Physical Health Pt. 2 May 25, 2017
  • May 24, 2017 How to Work with Celestite for Spiritual Growth Pt. 1 May 24, 2017
  • May 18, 2017 How to Work with Chrysocolla May 18, 2017
  • May 12, 2017 How to Work with Rose Quartz May 12, 2017
  • May 12, 2017 How to Work with Moldavite May 12, 2017
  • May 9, 2017 How to Work with Smoky Quartz May 9, 2017
  • May 9, 2017 How to Work with Quartz May 9, 2017
  • May 3, 2017 My Past Life Journey Experience May 3, 2017
  • May 1, 2017 Gathering of the Ancients: Beltane Lore May 1, 2017
• April 2017
  • Apr 26, 2017 Are Faeries Real? Why We Need Magic in Our Lives Apr 26, 2017
  • Apr 20, 2017 A Simple Crystal Healing for Springtime Sickies Apr 20, 2017
  • Apr 5, 2017 How to Respond to a Psychic Attack Apr 5, 2017
• March 2017
  • Mar 31, 2017 Clear the Energy of Your Space in 5 Simple Steps Mar 31, 2017
  • Mar 27, 2017 Spiritual Self-Care Essentials: How to Clear Your Aura Mar 27, 2017
  • Mar 20, 2017 You Are a God/dess: A Mini Equinox Ritual Mar 20, 2017
  • Mar 14, 2017 Gathering of the Ancients: Vernal Equinox Lore Mar 14, 2017
• February 2017
  • Feb 27, 2017 Changing Your Story: A Ritual for New Beginnings Feb 27, 2017
• December 2016
  • Dec 28, 2016 Crystal Therapy Bath for Empaths Dec 28, 2016
  • Dec 16, 2016 Divine DIY Aura Scrub Dec 16, 2016
• November 2016
  • Nov 22, 2016 How to Get Back Into Your Power Nov 22, 2016
  • Nov 16, 2016 Post-Election Spiritual Support Tips for Empaths Nov 16, 2016
  • Nov 7, 2016 A Crystal Healer's Top 10 Must-Have Crystals Nov 7, 2016
• October 2016
  • Oct 25, 2016 Top 10 Protection Crystals: Which One is Best for You? Oct 25, 2016
  • Oct 19, 2016 DIY Crown Chakra Clearing No-Poo Oct 19, 2016
  • Oct 13, 2016 Make Your Own Kick A** Crystal Aura Spray Oct 13, 2016
• September 2016
  • Sep 26, 2016 Shaping Your Destiny: How to Make the Best Life Choices (According to Your Soul) Sep 26, 2016
  • Sep 22, 2016 A Modern Mabon Magical Ritual Sep 22, 2016
• August 2016
  • Aug 31, 2016 Crystal Healing for an Emotional Hangover Aug 31, 2016
  • Aug 12, 2016 How Psychic Attack Finds Its “In” + How to Stop It Aug 12, 2016
  • Aug 4, 2016 How to Find Your Spirit Power Place Aug 4, 2016
• July 2016
  • Jul 27, 2016 Karma, Crystals, and 4 Ways to Deal Jul 27, 2016
  • Jul 20, 2016 How to Spot & Stop a Psychic Bully Jul 20, 2016
  • Jul 13, 2016 8 Ways to Spot Signs and Messages from the Universe Jul 13, 2016
• June 2016
  • Jun 29, 2016 Crystal Healing for Anxiety + Panic Attacks Jun 29, 2016
• April 2016
  • Apr 29, 2016 The Positive Spin on Mercury Retrograde Apr 29, 2016
• March 2016
  • Mar 24, 2016 How to Make Your Own Crystal Tonics & Gem Waters Mar 24, 2016
  • Mar 9, 2016 How to Work Eclipse Energy for Personal Transformation Mar 9, 2016
• February 2016
  • Feb 22, 2016 Crystals that Clear the Energy in Your Space Feb 22, 2016
  • Feb 16, 2016 The Healing Power of a Quiet Moment Feb 16, 2016
  • Feb 9, 2016 Year of the Monkey - What You Need To Know About This Year's Energy Feb 9, 2016
  • Feb 3, 2016 My Date With The Mad Russian - How Owning Your Truth Gives You Power Feb 3, 2016
• January 2016
  • Jan 12, 2016 Waking at 3 a.m.? Here's What it Could Mean (and What to Do About It) Jan 12, 2016
  • Jan 5, 2016 My Manifestation Miracle - How a Big Publisher Found ME!! Jan 5, 2016
• October 2015
  • Oct 6, 2015 Everyday Spiritual Practice: Connecting with Your Soul Oct 6, 2015
• September 2015
  • Sep 22, 2015 Autumnal Equinox - Balancing The Forces Of Light And Dark Sep 22, 2015
  • Sep 22, 2015 Simple Abundance: A Ritual of Gratitude Sep 22, 2015
• April 2015
  • Apr 29, 2015 A Simple Full Moon Crystal Ritual Apr 29, 2015
• March 2015
  • Mar 31, 2015 How to Clear + Heal Your Aura Mar 31, 2015
  • Mar 20, 2015 Early Springtime Blues + Anxiety: Natural Ways to Deal Mar 20, 2015
• November 2014
  • Nov 26, 2014 Opposites Detract: How to Shift From a Negative Mindset Nov 26, 2014
• January 2014
  • Jan 1, 2014 Blog Archive Jan 1, 2014