Good Weekend

Wow, I haven't felt this good in a really long time. My mom, (who is my best friend, EVER) moved in to a brand new adult care Alzheimer's home. It look's just like a hotel. She has her own decorated room, a huge backyard with a garden, and the nicest caregivers ever. I feel so blessed to find this place. Its called St. Philomena's. In Spokane Washington. There were no tears of sadness when she was dropped off. She said the place was beautiful.
Second, my youngest son, Kyle, is on his way back from his second tour of Iraq. He will arrive in Fairbanks, Alaska in a few hours. This tour he was there about 11 months. He starts block leave on October 9, 2009 for three weeks, heads back to Alaska to start the discharge process.
Thank God.
What a great weekend.

My Mom

I just spent a week and a half in Spokane, Washington. I went to visit my mom. I had been there in March, May and July. She is in mid stages of alzheimer's. I knew something was different as far back as October of 2008. I didn't make the connection. She moved slower, forgot simple things, didn't talk as much. Each visit I noticed she had declined a little more. She requires 24 hour care now. She is my very best friend. I love her more than anything and want only the best for her. It is an absolute honor for me to care for her. I only wish I could do more.

White T Shirts

I was watching 60 Minutes last night while eating dinner. Andy Rooney came on at the end. He was sitting at his desk (like he usually does) with about 30 different kitchen gadgets. Some new some old. He would hold up an onion slicer and say he has two of those, never used either one. A bread slicer with a wooden handle, he never used that either. Each item he held up he either had two or three, or he never used them.
I have 14 white t-shirts. Some sleeveless, cap sleeves, long sleeve. A few that are very light weight cotton and others a polyester/cotton mix. Every time I see a white t-shirt, I think I need it for an outfit or workout. They can be dressy or casual (like my jewelry line). Wear alone or under a sweater or jacket. Jeans or skirts. You can layer them with different colors. Some of the ones I have, I've had for a long time. What I find so funny tho, I NEVER wear white t-shirts. They look sooo cute on the maniquins, but when I put them on, they feel funny, or are too clingy. BUT, I'm sure I will go out and buy another white t-shirt.

Getting Settled

We just move into our new condo. We downsized after the kids and grand kids moved away. I always thought, "the simple life must be grand." There is alot to be said about that simple life. We have less than half the size we used to. Now, this could be a good thing. Less housekeeping, less utilities, less rent, less yard work. Less material objects. BUT also less room to set up by jewelry business. As you can see I'm very unorganized. The look of this area must be the mark of a genious. It has to be. I'm not going to say that it is because I have less room. I'm saying I'm busy. That's it. I'm busy. I have no time to organize. Who am I fooling. I have to get this all put back together so I can FIND stuff. It took three days, but now I am uncluttered and somewhat organized. It was find of fun cleaning up this mess. I found things I forgot I had. Beads, findings, clasps. Now I just need the creative juices flowing. Visit my website and see my new creations.

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Lime Green

I'm looking thru my closet. Trying to figure out what to wear. It's summer and very hot. As I try and choose, I notice the dominant color in my closet is, lime green. I have so many things in different shades of lime green. I even have a sassy handbag in lime green. It is a very neutral color. Goes with almost any shade, browns, blues, reds, and even lavender. When I'm out shopping (Chico's), I gravitate towards this beautiful color. For many years I was attracted to grays and black. Sometimes, white, but only if accented with black. I really went the other way with lime green colors. It is a very popular color this year. Take the plunge, go lime green.

This funky lime green turqouise bracelet and earrings set is perfect.

August Birthstone, Peridot

My birthday is not until January, BUT, I love the August birthstone. Its is a beautiful transparent lime or olive green stone, called Peridot. A rich color that is neutral and matches almost anything, and perfect for the summer wardrobe

This stone can be found in different areas of the world, including Australia, Norway, Brazil and even in the USA. Sometime even on the black sands of Hawaii.

Legend has it that pirates favored the peridot to protect them from evil. When set it gold, it protects the wearer from terrors in the night.

Protect this gemstone from scratches and dropping. Do not use in home ultrasonic cleaners.

Peridot is the anniversary stone for the 16th year of marriage. It is also a very old gemstone, found in ancient Egyptian jewelry from the early 2nd millennium B.C.

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