Category: Life Adventures
What is Important Now?
A friend of mine consoles terminally ill patients. Many times she is there, holding their hand as they walk into the light of an unknown door. Her experience has taught her a great truth, which is to always ask oneself, “What is important now?” In her case, the most important thing to do in those… Continue reading What is Important Now?
Recent History of Jewelry
Georgian Period: 1714-1830 Jewelry designs of nature featuring flowers, leaves, insects, birds, feathers, and ribbons. Engraved gemstones and intaglios were favored along with agates and cabochon cut stones. During the early nineteenth century, cameo brooches and earrings became popular. Garnets, turquoise, amethyst, and particularly pearls were the rage. Early Victorian Period: 1837-1860 The dominant style… Continue reading Recent History of Jewelry
Apathy
After school, I cleaned my aquarium. I filled a small glass jar with water, then carefully transported each fish into their temporary home. It was a fantastic scenery- twenty-four multi-colored fish swarming tightly in a few ounces of water. Rather than continuing to scrub the tank, I marveled at my new creation. The fish splashed… Continue reading Apathy
The New Millenium
On the first day the millennium, I took my family to an amusement park. With the car windows tightly sealed, we could barely hear the swish of our impatient freeway neighbors. As my wife was calming a scuffle between my two daughters in the back, I remembered attempting to pay one last utility bill. I… Continue reading The New Millenium
What is Your Legacy?
What would you like to leave behind? How do you want others to remember you? Do you want to write a book? Do you want to master a musical instrument? Do you want to be the best in your profession? Think hard, but be careful. Wishes with desire and noble intentions come true! I'll share… Continue reading What is Your Legacy?
Diamond Mike Watson, Rhino Tamer
Do What You Do Best
I walked into a popular restaurant known for chicken and was surprised to see a sign on the counter saying, "Try our new beef tacos." I also remember going to an establishment known for beef. A large poster advertised a new addition: turkey sandwiches. And, come to think of it, it seems that nearly every… Continue reading Do What You Do Best
Pop!
Diamond Mike as Pop Art.
Dare to live!
“Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself. Go forward and make your dreams come true.” ? Ralph Waldo Emerson
Weekly Photo Challege: Reflections in the Morning
Natural reflections of jewelry in the morning. The jeweler allows me to wear the sapphire blue lake on my finger, the emerald green leaves around my neck, and take the citrine sunset with me wherever I go. Jewelry has become my daytime link to nature in an office with no windows. And if I have… Continue reading Weekly Photo Challege: Reflections in the Morning
As He Thinks
“As he thinks, so he is; as he continues to think, so he remains.” ? James Allen, As a Man Thinketh
Visions and Ideals
“The visions you glorify in your mind, The ideals you enthrone in your heart.. This you will build your life by... This you will become.” ? James Allen, As a Man Thinketh
Listen Carefully…
“Have you ever heard the wonderful silence just before the dawn? Or the quiet and calm just as a storm ends? Or perhaps you know the silence when you haven't the answer to a question you've been asked, or the hush of a country road at night, or the expectant pause of a room full… Continue reading Listen Carefully…
Because She Loved Me First
Martha Velia Watson March 15, 1920 - September 14, 2006 Mom woke me softly in the morning And readied me for school Speak kind words to everyone Obey the Golden Rule With a gentle hug and kiss She handed me a sack Potato sticks, with snacks and fruits Were very neatly packed Her endless… Continue reading Because She Loved Me First