New Moon

  Though a matter of debate, some believe that the incantation ABRACADABRA originated in the ancient language of Aramaic, from the words “avra kadavra” translated as “I create as I speak.”  As early as the third century AD, there is historical evidence that abracadabra was included in a Roman physician’s magical healing ceremony for the…

I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” —J.R.R. Tolkein “The Fellowship…