The Ugly In The World

My heart is heavy with the killings in Tucson! This world is turning into something so ugly that my heart hurts, I can't believe someone could just walk up and kill innocent people. I know it happens every day but it still makes me sick to my stomach! I really do believe that I do not belong on this plant of such violence, what has happened to loving your neighbor and helping each other. How about just treating everyone else like you would like to be treated. Sorry to go on and I usually don't say much on anything, but this innocent little girl who had just had her first communion is now dead and my heart hurts for her and her family. My heart hurts for everyone who has to deal with the ugly of the world from other peoples craziness. Who cares what someone believes, do we have to make everyone believe the same way? Why can't people just be happy with themselves and happy for other people? When something wonderful happens to other people I am truly happy for them not envious and jealous. Why can't people be happy for each other? Why do we have to push our beliefs on other people and why do they have to do that to other people? Who cares what race, color or beliefs people have, people have a right to believe what they want, but not to hurt other people to make them believe what they do! No one has a right to hurt another person! Hurt yourself but leave innocent people alone! Sorry I could just keep going on but I will stop for now. Everyone out there please start treating everyone else like you would like to be treated, maybe with love and respect!

Sagittarius

Sagittarius, the sign of the Centaur, the archer who is half man and half beast, is the ninth sign of the Zodiac. You need demanding physical or intellectual exercise in order to fulfill your potential. Being a Sagittarian, you should guard against restlessness, and develop a sense of purpose. This will ensure that you possess the continuity of effort required for a full expression of your potential, and thus your psychological fulfillment. You are likely to be one of the explorers and travelers of the Zodiac-both in mind and in body. You are willing to take risks, but must control a gambling spirit that can occasionally get out of hand. Sagittarian characteristics: Fire Element. Colors are rich purples and dark blues. Flowers: Dandelions, lime-flowers, carnations, and pink are all flowers traditionally associated with Sagittarius. Herbs: Lemon Balm. Trees: Sagittarian trees include the oak, birch, lime, mulberry, chestnut and ash. Spices: No spices are particularly associated with Sagittarius, but allspice is sometimes mentioned in connection with this sign. Gems: Topaz is the Sagittarian gem. To be used as a talisman, it should always come from Spain, a Sagittarian country. Metal: The Sagittarian metal is traditionally said to be tin; it is especially relevant to the sign when it is highly polished and shining. Animals: All animals related to hunting, including big and small game and horses, fall under the dominion of Sagittarius Happy-Go-Lucky Sagittarians give the impression that they have not a care in the world. They are always ready to offer a friendly smile and a word of encouragement to less positive people. Sagittarians are at their best when challenged. Your positive mind will allow you to grasp the overall structure of a situation and assess the best way of solving a problem, whatever the difficulties. Jupiter, the Roman god of philosophy and languages, represents the Sagittarian ruling plant. It can make its subjects optimistic and loyal, but sometimes conceited. Travel: Hungary, Australia, and Spain are among the countries rules by Sagittarius. Spain is a big favorite for Sagittarian vacations. Reading: Sagittarians are eternal students who love to study - especially foreign languages. You will therefore enjoy reading. Hunting curios: As the hunters of the Zodiac, Sagittarians often enjoy searching for bargains and for unusual or exotic articles. Any Sagittarian home will feel very roomy, perhaps because of a clever use of mirrors. This is just as well, because furniture, books, ornaments, and china will occupy every spare corner. You will be happiest in a career that can be planned in advance. Predictability does not have other appeal, however, and you must be free to do things in your own way. It is excellent if your work involves travel. The Sagittarian body organ is the liver. You should therefore make an effort to learn what does and does not agree with you, and find out exactly what your food and drink limits are.

The Art of Mosaic

I can't tell you how much fun I had this weekend! I went to a class in Grover Beach that is the best kept secret in the Central Cost Area! It is called Passiflora Mosaics, the owners Fred and Donnell Pasion are great teachers and hosts! It was an incredible two days, starting with introducing our selves (everyone in the class), then picking out our glass and starting to mosaic our pieces. The first day went so quick that I don't think anyone stopped for lunch, but I was so busy cutting my glass and applying it to my mushroom that I don't think I even looked around. When I got home the first night I went to bed at 7 pm I was so tired (a wonderful tired)! The next morning we started to clean our pieces and then then apply the grout. Then to let our piece dry and clean it up. Last night I had a hard time going to sleep my head was so full of ideas and when I finally did go to sleep I was up at 3:40 am. It is so hard when you can't turn your head off, but, oh what wonderful ideas are in my head. If you live in this area or you are coming to visit you need to make sure you drive by their house, where the classes are held and look at their yard, it is like Disney Land to me. It is just incredible, stepping stones, mushrooms, wall hangings, bird baths, tables, even the crack in the driveway is mosaic! It is eye candy and unbelievable to behold. The address is 330 N. 10th Street in Grover Beach. Fred and Donnell's next classes start in January please go to their website for information about the classes, you will truly be happy that you took a class from these two wonderful and very talented people. This class has pulled me out of my depression since I have moved back to this area and I feel it was a wonderful blessing for me to take this class, I feel like I have my grove back. Thank you so much Fred and Donnell! Here is a picture of my mushroom, mind you not a very good one but you can get an idea of what fun I had! The website is http://www.passifloramosaics.com/

Beautiful December Sunset

As I was setting at my desk last evening looking out the window I saw the sky starting to turn the most beautiful colors, so what could I do but grab my camera and run outside to start taking pictures. With the scattered clouds in the sky it was just incredible. I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as me.

Glanzer's Garden Nursery

His succulent garden that is on a piece of lava rock is just fascinating, I can't believe how the plants just grow on the rock. He has a plant bed when you walk in that is just how I want my back yard to be so watch out Larry (my son) you will be redoing the back yard as soon as I get the flat rocks that I need. He even told me where I can get the flat rocks that he used in his garden. Then I will be taking another trip to the nursery and get all of my plants from him because they are healthy, happy plants and I want to give my business to him!

On the way to the Gem show we found the most wonderful Nursery in Cayucos! If you are in the area it is a must stop place, the address is 101 13th street Cayucos 805-995-0238 We were greeted by a sweet little dog and then walked over to see an incredible koi pond brimming with beautiful, very large koi fish. As we walked around the owner who was very gracious I might add, answered questions and showed us his beautiful nursery. The plants are very healthy and the cost is half of what you would pay at a regular store for plants. The aromas coming from the different plants were wonderful, we could of stayed there all afternoon walking around or just sitting by the koi pond. It was so peaceful and relaxing at this nursery, I just can't stress enough that this is a wonderful place to visit.

Trip to Gem Show

Here are a few pictures of our trip to Cayucos and the Gem Show, small but packed with wonderful crystals and beads.

The view to Morro Bay was wonderful even though it was over cast and gray.

Loved walking out on the pier and smelling the wonderful aroma of the ocean, nothing like it!

Foggy Morning!

I was walking Coco the other morning and it was really foggy when I spotted this spider web with dew on it, just had to take a picture of it to share with everyone.

Not much going on just working a lot and stringing crystals in strands of 24 to sell. I'll be doing a quilt show in April and want to get them all strung and not wait till the last minute. The quilt show is The Best of The Valley show.

I'm going to a gem show (small one) this morning so I will take my camera and get some shots to post! Wish me happy rock hunting.