February 17, 2026 - this year my birthday converged not only with personal and other celebrations mentioned below - but with Presidents' Day on February 16 and Valentine's Day. It was a week of celebrations all around.

This week is about birthday fun with my friends - while this weekend I celebrate with family.

How does it feel to be 83? No different. I feel great - happy, healthy and always busy with life - family, friends, clients, writing and more.

I stopped following most of what's happening in the world ... watching the Simulation Theory play out and forever being shown that the destiny told to me on the UFO in 1954 at age 11 is coming to pass.

Recently I read posts by people you probably have heard of - saying they have been given predictions about the future - some related to extraterrestrials - but are not allowed to share. Ignore. If they are not willing to share information - they shouldn't mention it at all.

I also read "posts for wounded souls" about healing and loving yourself, etc. Those are for another subset in the simulation who need to hear this, but if you're not one of them, just move on so when your birthday comes around, you can be happy no matter how you celebrate.

To those who share my birthday ... have a great day. Aquarius rules ...

Milestones. Crystalinks has been up for 30 years - that puts me at age 53 when our journey began. What an adventure we are sharing together ... Follow the prompts until the end.

Ramadan is a sacred month of fasting, reflection, and spiritual renewal observed by Muslims around the world. My neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, is a diverse cultural community that includes many Muslim families who celebrate. Those who own or work in local stores often seem surprised that I know so much about the holiday having experienced Ramadan in Egypt years ago. We exchange stories - and I offer my good wishes - small gestures of connection and understanding in these divisive times.

Mardi Gras, which means 'Fat Tuesday' in French, is a festive celebration marking the last day before Lent - a season of fasting and reflection in the Christian tradition. It's a time of joy, indulgence, and community parades, symbolizing the balance between earthly pleasures and spiritual preparation.