On Sunday, Sept. 22, we Pagans celebrated Mabon; autumn was officially here at 8:44 a.m. How quickly this year we went from summer to autumn. At least it feels that way. The leaves seem to have begun changing color and falling faster this year. Lately, I can’t help but think about where I started and how far I’ve come along, especially with my CUUPs chapter. I remember not many years ago when Sacred Wheel CUUPs was starting out and we held our first ritual as an official chapter. It almost wasn’t, but I scrambled at the last minute and managed to get it together. That’s when I learned how to purchase ritual tools on a tight budget.