On the bench – unusual stones

On the bench – unusual stones

Here are two stones that I have been admiring on my bench for a couple of months now. Both of these stones were given to me by an awesome friend who wanted to share a couple of her late husband’s stones.  He was a metal smith and she still has quite a collection...

On the Bench – Green to Brown

Even as the landscape is changing from greens to brown the sky is blue this morning, thanks to the firefighters who are doing a great job of battling the Firestone Flats fire which is near us.  High five to them! So I thought I would share what has just come off my...

Angel Dogs – A little history

The line of jewelry that is now called Cherished Paws Jewelry to honor our furry friends all began with a dog named Forest.  I have to admit I was really frustrated when we said good bye to Forest.  He was way to young to be saying good bye to.  On the way home I...

On the bench… Stones…

Right now I have a number of stones setting on my bench… okay, those of you who know me well know I always have a few stones sitting on my bench, but this is different, honest. Okay, yes, I have an addiction to stones, there I said it.  And I spent a bit of...

Wallowa Valley Festival of Arts

Generally when I am heading over to Joseph, Oregon it is in January.  And I make the trip for the Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog Race, my race fix for the season.  But not this year. I broke a bone in my foot this winter and it kept me from going to the race.  Can you say...