The Witchcraft Book of Elinor A'Quirke

 I have a decent collection of crystals. In most cases, it's just one specimen of each type. Lately, an Instagrammer has been posting these state-by-state guides to crystals. I'm picking out the states that are connected to me in some way.

 The eclipse was 92%, and the day was sunny and dry. Although I had to work, my boss was good about letting me go out to watch through borrowed glasses. I found what is purported to be the first photo of an eclipse, taken in 1862 in Spain. My own pics were not as successful: Highly edited, this one shows it a little. I steeped springwater in the sun during the eclipse and drank it after. Feeling energized and motivated.