Cat and Kiln
Happy Mother's Day Mom! I Get It Now
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But here’s the thing. Even out there in the middle of the wilderness, she still managed to look beautiful. She was just one of those people that looked good no matter what, with a smile that lit up like the sun. When I leave the house without makeup, people always ask me what’s wrong, or say “you look tired.” Great ego boost, huh?
Creeks, Rocks and Why I Do What I Do
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I began to wonder about all kinds of rocks after a particular camping trip on Red Creek in Tucker County, West Virginia. Today there is a public Red Creek Campground near Dolly Sods, but no so back then. There wasn’t even a road in from the backside of Blackwater at the time, but my dad grew up there so he knew all the old fire tower trails. As usual, I was playing in the creek, and I found a fossil! A perfect fossil. A perfect fossil of a moth! That was it. I was hooked.
The Mountains Called and Dad Took Me There
To understand my inspiration and why these mountains are so special to me, you have to understand my home. West Virginia. The Mountain State. Name kinda says it all, doesn’t it? But not everyone is familiar with West Virginia. Ask a lot people from the west coast and they’ll say “Oh, I’ve been to Arlington before, that’s close to D.C.”
Nope, not us. That’s Virginia. We used to be Virginia. But the war between the states separated us. Our mountains are rich in American history.
Why Silver Is More Precious Than Gold
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You probably know that silver is used in both its pure form and as an alloy (sterling) in jewelry. You also know that it’s been used for centuries as currency, mainly in the form of coins. Recently, there have even been commercials featuring celebrities touting the investment opportunities of silver.What you may not know is that silver is soooo much more. In fact, it is the most versatile metal there is...and it quite possibly the most precious metal in the world. There are currently 118 elements known to science. Of those, 91 are metals, and of those, only 4 are...
Squirrel Season
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It officially began September 9th this year. If you're from West Virginia, you know what squirrel season is. If not, I'll spare you the details since some may not be as fond of it as I am. In recent years, squirrel season has taken on a whole new meaning for me. It's the beginning of my super BUSY season. I will spend the next 10 weeks scrambling just like that crazy-stupid-busy squirrel gathering nuts for the long winter ahead. You may be wondering what any of this has to do with jewelry. Well, there's preparation for...