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"Euphoria was overcome by despair 2 weeks later"

"Euphoria was overcome by despair 2 weeks later"

"Roxie and Gramma Carole were best friends. From the moment Roxie entered the world, Carole dedicated herself to bonding with her only granddaughter. And Roxie adored Gramma. Their love story was beautiful. Roxie looked forward to talking to Gramma on the phone. She anxiously awaited deliveries of Gramma’s thoughtful packages, filled with games, toys, books – but most importantly – Gramma’s homema…
"Happy Graduation!"

"Happy Graduation!"

As our sweet girl embarks on new life adventures, we want her know of the deep and abiding love her family has for her. She is going to accomplish great things, of that we are certain. Happy Graduation!"…
The Energy of Your Lockets

The Energy of Your Lockets

A few years ago I made four lockets for a bereaved mother and three of her friends. Each one was a surprise - even the one for her (which I added because it was so generous that she was giving to her friends without even getting one for herself to keep her beloved son, Will, close to her heart, too). While I was making the lockets I had this visceral urge to sit by our windows and pray, to me…
Cat and Kitty Lockets for Feline Lovers

Cat and Kitty Lockets for Feline Lovers

I'm afraid of cats, and I realize that it's my issue, not that of the kitties. In fact, cats love me. Like LOVE me and crawl all over me. I swear they know when someone doesn't feel comfortable around them so they taunt us with their affection...I sound ridiculous, I know that, but honestly, cats are obsessed with me while I remain *actually* afraid of them. When I was a kid my parents had a…