Aquamarine, March’s Birthstone
Have you ever gazed into a pool of water and found yourself being hypnotized by it’s cool, peaceful tranquility? Well, gazing into the depths of this month’s birthstone, Aquamarine, can have the […]
December’s Blog: Blue Zircon
Did you know that Zircon is actually a Natural Gemstone? Most people still think of it as a popular Diamond imitation called “Cubic Zirconia”. “Cubic” (as it’s known) is a man made […]
“Give me your pants, I’ll sew them for you”
Even though there were times when I asked myself “What the heck are you doing here?”, I’ve always enjoyed my trips to Brazil. One trip in particular stands out in my memory […]
November’s Blog: Imperial Topaz
Now you too can have long life.. beauty.. and.. intelligence.. and all just by wearing a Topaz above your heart! Well, that’s what they believed in ancient India.
For those of you born […]
My first night in Brazil
A night in Brazil
‘warning.. contain’s content not suitable for young children”
not really… well, maybe just a little
I’ve alluded to my first trip to Brazil with Roger in a previous blog, […]
Chickens and a Bowl.. First class was looking up
Russia in the early 1990’s was an interesting place. It had only been a few years since the breakup of the former Soviet Union and they were still struggling with the change over from a totalitarian regime to their new […]
