Pearl Moonstone and Agate
“Who comes with summer to this Earth. And owes to June her hour of birth. With rings of Agate on her hand Can health, wealth, and long live command” Walker I bet when you thought of birthstones for June you thought of pearl. But I have a surprise for you. There are...
Bloodstone and Aquamarine
Who in this world of our, her eyesIn March first opens, shall be wise.In days of Peril firm and braveAnd wear a bloodstone to her grave. BloodstoneWho ever heard of a bloodstone? Much less thought of it as a birthstone? Or this gem even related to March? Those were my...
February – Amethyst and Onyx
The February-born shall find Sincerity and peace of mind Freedom from passion and from care If they the amethyst will wear. Oh, you are gonna love this. Amethustos in Greek means ‘sober’. Thus, Medieval kings and Romans drank from amethyst goblets to prevent...
I have learned a lot about Volcanoes
I studied this picture, and it took me a long time to figure out how I could be looking down on the main setting of my story in Threatened Loyalties. I knew Herculaneum was an extremely popular beach town in Ancient Rome. Just take a look at how high I was when I took...
I have learned so much about Trauma
I really have learned a lot about trauma. Life has helped, but writing Mirrored Reflections really gave it a greater reality. I now have a better understanding about PTSD and Complex Trauma. And it all started with a television show. Dancing with the Stars was the...JF. Ridgley
