Sapphires are the birthstones of September. Although most often thought of as blue, it is the name given to gem quality corundum of any color except red, which is the ruby. As rare as these fantastic stones are, it should come as no surprise that some of the largest, most beautiful examples have names. Star [...]

Girls Night Out We haven’t met but we are a network of women coming together to celebrate ourselves, a worldwide evolution of entrepreneurial women. This is Girls Night Out! And maybe the day as well. First, thank you for dropping by and adding to the excitement. There are approximately 30 of us here all welcoming [...]

A long time ago I learned that I was something of a “control freak.” I like – perhaps need – to be in control of circumstances and events in which I am embroiled. I suspect this is what had led me to trying some scary things when I was a kid – like walking up [...]

The first day of the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar marks the turning of the Jewish year. It is considered to be the World’s birthday and is a time of reflection and introspection. Jews greet each other with wishes for “a good year.” Traditional foods include a round challah (instead of the usual braid) [...]

Have you seen the beautiful five entries at the Beadweaving Emporium Challenge? One more day for voting for your favorite – if you can pick one.

Recently I have started reading “I’d Rather Be in the Studio” by Alyson B Stanfield. Basically, it’s a “How-to” book for artists that is meant to help us market and promote ourselves and our work. It is very encouraging that I had already intuitively or otherwise begun adopting some of the advice she gives. But [...]

I almost titled this post “Flip Flop” because I cahnged my mind about my subject at the last minute. Today was a dichotomy. At once I was connected to both my past and my present vocations as I came out of retirement from Dance to dance Flamenco at a Seniors meeting at Congregation Mishkin Isreal [...]