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Agates & Ice
As I walked about the yard relishing the rapid melting remnants of our late April snow and ice storm, I noticed the beautiful edges of the melting snow. They reminded me of something, but what? [...]
Jasper Journeys
On a somewhat subliminal level I’ve been collecting Jasper stones for well over a decade. I am drawn to the beautiful images in the layers of earth compacted together by time and gravity. And while [...]
Blue Moon Blues
I awoke before the alarm, anticipating our pre-dawn Blue Moon adventure. We drove to the perfect plateau to view the stunning reds of the Blue Moon's umbral eclipse. I think of sunstone, carnelian, and garnet [...]
Santa Fe Inspirations
On a recent trip to New Mexico I found creative inspiration in so many people and places it was almost overwhelming. The stunning scenery as we drove through the mountains was uplifting in itself. But [...]
Spring and the Sunstone Collection
As spring approaches with the promise of more sun I found that I gravitated to the beautiful warm essence of the sunstone this week. Sunstone is known as the stone of joy. It varies from [...]
The Joy of Accessories
Accessories — serious or fun, elegant or frisky, simple or ornate. I’ve always had a bit of a love affair with them. I enjoy a simple neckline or pure black “canvas” to accessorize. One basic [...]
My First Tucson Gem & Mineral Show
Ever since I read about this amazing gathering in “Sacred Stones and Crystals” by Philip Permutt & Lyn Palmer I knew I had to experience this accumulation of metaphysical energy. This year was my introduction [...]