Consider Carnelian for Zest of Life

One of my personal favorites, Carnelian always makes me feel so good when I'm wearing it. Shown above is a copper ankle bracelet with natural carnelian.

Carnelian is a kind of quartz. Traces of iron give Carnelian its blood red color. Colors range from yellow, orange, red, brown and in between. It can be found in Brazil, Uruguay, India, South Africa, Australia, and the United States.

Carnelian is one of the oldest protective stone in history. The Egyptians carried it about their person as a source of energy and for renewal of vitality. In ancient Egypt it was placed in tombs as a magic armor for life after death. Carnelian is mentioned in the Bible as being used for ornamentation on breastplates for priests and soldiers.

The earth is often used as a symbol for fertility and Carnelian, in tune with the earth’s energy, strongly influences the reproductive organs. A good purifier for both the liver and the blood, it also stimulates good digestion.

Carnelian symbolizes activity and curiosity. It increases the wearer’s zest for life and improving motivation.
With zodiacal affinity with Taurus, Carnelian is also an important stone for Aries, Gemini, Virgo, Leo and Capricorn.

Project Fogbank

This is just too "rich" not to share. It's from News of the Weird, collected from the mainstream press by Chuck Shepherd and published in the June 2009 issue of Funny Times.

The U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration recently postponed its crucial program to rejuvenate quarter-century-old Trident missile warheads because no one can remember how to make a key component of the weapons (codenamed "Fogbank"), according to a report of the Government Accountability Office. The GAO found that, despite concern over the bonbs' safety and reliability, NNSA could not replicate the manufacturing process because all knowledgeable personnel have left the agency and no written records were kept. Said one commentator, "This is like James Bond destroying his instructions as soon as he's read them." The GAO report came two months after the German Interior Ministry reported to Parliament that over a 10-year period, it had lost 332 secret files that were in fact so secret that no one in the Ministry could recall what was in them.

New Peace Necklaces

I've just finished adding some new pieces to my online shop. Several peace necklaces - some with earrings - plus some fabulous lucky red coral koi earrings!

We've also got a new sale on some beautiful necklaces! Don't miss out!

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Peace Angels and White Doves

I've been having some great fun creating some new peace necklaces. Carved bone flying white doves... handmade ceramic angels... black crows... gemstone carved feathers... turquoise, jasper, mother of pearl, silver, gold, brass, and much more! See them now!

New Peace Bracelets!

New Peace Bracelets - in silver and brass with turquoise, jade, jasper and more!

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