I am Tia! I was born in Boston MA and raised in Melrose MA. I was adopted into a wonderful and loving family and much later in life found my biological mom and siblings! All of my parents were incredible people and all very loving. My 2 brothers and 2 sisters are just amazing. They are everything I wished upon a star for when I was a little girl!

      I attended Melrose schools and left MHS in 1967 to pursue a career in NYC as a teen model. For 2 years I had worked in Boston MA for Raleigh Rogers Agency on Boylston Street. From 1967 till 1971 I worked in NY for the Frances Gill Agency on Madison Ave. I roomed in Queens with my beloved Aunt Maggie and traveled between Boston and NYC. I have done numerous photo shoots and also runway work as well. My last photo shoot was in June of 1971...when I was expecting my first baby! It was also the last time I wore a bikini!

      I am a mom to three daughters. The first 2 girls were from my previous marriage. When I was 30 I married my soul mate and the father of all of my girls, as he also adopted my daughters, Mulysa and Kaytee! Our 3rd girl Annmarie was born in 1983. Together we made a family and have enjoyed the ups and downs of parenthood! We are now the proud grandparents of three! Two grandsons and one delightful little Miss!

      Being a Taurus I am very connected to the Earth. I love to be outdoors. I also have a very deep love for animals of all kinds. My favorite animals are dogs and wolves. I have three dogs and I am also part of the Wolf Hollow Family in Ipswich MA. There my soul is truly free. I love to be among the wolves and I am honored to be a part of their lives.

      I love to read, shop...(lol) I love jewelry! I love art, tattoos, chocolate...fine wine and good food! I also love to collect things. I enjoy decorating and painting and love to re-arrange the furniture! Change is something that I actually like! Home and hearth are important to me.

      I love music and I love to dance! I was a disco queen! Yes, that is the truth....I was one of the diva's of The Club Max in Boston! I love all kinds of music from classical to rock. I took ballet lessons from the time I was 3 years old until I was 14. I also play the piano by ear, as did my biological mom!

      I have an education in ECE and in my younger years worked with children. Both at home and in the public school system. I am very into creativity and was also a coach for Destination Imagination, formerly OM in both the Melrose and Salem MA schools. Children are very magickal beings and I have enjoyed working with them thru the years.

      Speaking of magick...It was our oldest daughter Mulysa that sparked the desire to investigate and then study Witchcraft for us. Her knowledge and wisdom beyond her years inspired me in particular to see just what this was all about! I found that this path was actually one we were already familiar with. As I was raised in a very Italian home with a very superstitious mom who was filled with folk lore and remedies. My mother's sisters were also very influential with their stories of dreams and tales of characters from their village in Salerno Italy. In the late 80's I happened upon a very magickal person who became one of my teachers in the Craft. Lord White Hart was my navigator who lead me on to this path. Time spent in study with him was the foundation and the drive for me to further my studies. It was also the beginning of a love of the Craft and a desire to continue on. I have studied with Laurie Cabot and also have Gardnerian and Welsh associations. My family has been on many television shows such as The History Channel, Lifetime, Prime Time, 60 Minutes Australia, Chronicle, Gary Collins,Wild On E, Vicki Lawrence, Japanese Life  Style TV, Wavelengths, The Other Side and The Breakfast Show with Tom Bergeron to name a few. We have also been featured in many newspaper and magazine publications. My favorite project was being an integral part of the creation of the Lifetime documentary titled Witches Intimate Portrait. Both my husband and myself also travel to various schools and colleges to do lectures about the Craft.

     In the year 1996 my husband and I created the first museum of modern day Witchcraft in Salem MA. Our project begin in November 1995 and in April 1996 the Salem Witch Village opened it's doors to the Witchcraft and Pagan community. There we began PRANCE an educational and charitible organization. We created a Temple Hall and welcomed in all who had an open mind and a desire to learn more about Witches and their Craft. For many years we provided open circles for visiting Witches on Sabbats and Esbats. We also offered classes on Witchcraft and had various workshops. We were proud to have the first Pagan/Witch fashion show. We also sponsored many coffee houses and events to help other groups such as Pagan Pride. Our group has worked hard to help support many local homeless shelters, animal shelters and food pantries. As the years have passed we have now gone on with our journey and have taken those who have continued on with us, to form PRANCE The Witches Path. I am proud to be the Elder and High Priestess of the group. I am a priestess of the Goddess. I am also an ordained reverend. I have also been a part of The Salem Interfaith Council. Though we have moved from Salem, it is still the center of where my work rests. I am proud to be part of a group that together has accomplished so much and has proved their dedication to their belief and way of life! I am also happy to have met so many people from all over the world, various film crews, journalists, photographers, authors and to have experienced the many adventures I have along this jouney!

 

Blessed Be!.....and In Her Honor!

Tia, PTWP 2008

 

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Prance The Witches Path........2008