About Me

Hello world. I am a retired nurse, mother of 3 adult children and the grandmother of 7.

Earrings In Ancient Times

Do you love earrings? Are your ears pierced? If you could have only one kind or piece of jewelry, would you choose earrings? You are not alone. More people wear Earrings than watch movies. A recent poll here showed that 98.2% of the 214 people taking...

Precognitive Dreams

Do you sometimes have dreams that come true?It is more common than you might think. This is considered ESP or receiving impressions from other than the 5 basic senses (Extra Sensory Perception.) Some feel that every person has this ability in percept...

Atlantis The Lost Civilization

A review of some historical facts and beliefs about the lost continent of Atlantis.

What Kind Of Mens Jewelry Do You Select

You have no doubt noticed that many major team sports figures now are seen in the locker room interview wearing an earring.Has this paved the way for the average male to be more comfortable accessorizing with jewelry?Music greats and rock stars have...

Conversational Jewelry

What is "Conversational Jewelry"?Why is it important in wearing,designing,making and selling jewelry? A discussion of uses of jewelry to tell of your special interests and designed to catch the eye of others. Hints for determining what you or your...

Safety In Childrens Jewelry

Some well known and common sense safety factors are familiar to all Mothers and most jewelry makers.Emergency Room experience as well as being a parent and grandparent may have given some that are not as well known but equally important.The 3 most si...

What are your favorite earrings?

Love earrings?Join the crowd.Let your favorite backs,shapes and styles be known,Share an idea or two about what you like most. People who make earrings such as those of us on Etsy.com are quite interested. Will you ask your friends to fill this out?...

Is Your Watch A Fashion Accessory"

For many years men and women have worn watches.With the busy modern schedules the watch is considered necessary. Now a variety of styles,varied bands and ideas allow the old utilitarian favorite to become a fashion accessory.Are you using this expand...

What Are Your Favorite Bracelets?

Know someone who wears one favorite bracelet every day? How about that lady you see in the salon who has the huge striking bracelet that goes with her outfit every time...Let your preferences be known whether you wear bracelets only once in a while o...

Selecting Your Personal Style

Some people think they have no special personal style in appearance or dress.However we each do,whether or not we are aware of it. Yours may be an eclectic mixture of any two or a general inclination toward a specific one.You do have your own style.....

Creative Crafty Nurses Where Are You?

Professional nurses to be effective must be caring,compassionate and creative.Some innovations to improve the patient care would astound non nurses,Yet sometimes, nurses do not give themselves enough credit for all they do. This is a Call To Action f...

What Necklaces Are Your Favorites?

Know someone who will not go out the door without wearing a necklace?Have you seen someone wearing a huge knock you over or really stunning one? Whether you wear a necklace or pendant once in a while or never leave home without one,your opinion is im...

Jewelry Favorites... A Poll

If you could have only one type or piece of jewelry to wear, what would it be? Earrings are thought to be the most popular throughout history.Would that be yours? Body piercing, once common in primitive tribes made a big come back in the 1990's This...

A Visit From Beyond

A recent addition to my Etsy shop comes from a ghostly encounter,a dream,a talent that I do not have,and some new glass beads.It is a necklace set titled"Do You Knit?"The one pictured here. I do not knit but saw some handmade lampwork beads with this...