ConsiderThis, wow! What a great question AND extraordinary memory. I had NO expectation that someone would recognize the name. No, no magical Merlin stuff here. I've always appreciated the words Stewart chose and the picture she was able to make in my head, but for me the name is also a metaphor, and I decided it would be a nice fit - that I can retreat to my cave without truly retreating from the world because it's made of crystal. I see and I am seen, but it's still private space and a shelter for me.

I hope you're doing well. I'm very happy to see you.

TCC