Locket Stories

The Moon and Me

The Moon and Me

One of the most inspiring, curious, lovely things I study in my free time is the wide universe beyond Earth. How it works, how its born and grows and changes and dies. How it's discovered. Who studies it and what inspires them. The satelites we've lost track of - where are they now? Eviscerated into dust or wide-eyed passing through realms we're not yet ready to even imagine?I've found so many par…
The Gold Dorothy Locket with ALL Grandkids Inside!

The Gold Dorothy Locket with ALL Grandkids Inside!

"For my mother-in-law. It’s all her grandkids at her house on Christmas Eve, 2019. We look forward to Christmas Eve at Granny and Pop’s house every year. All the cousins put on their matching Christmas jammies and if half of them are looking at the camera, it’s considered a successful picture. With COVID this year, we know we can’t all be together to share our normal traditions. We will try to get…
"On their wedding day 50+ years ago"

"On their wedding day 50+ years ago"

"For my mama. This is my mom and dad on their wedding day 50+ years ago. It took them both some living to find each other ... but when they did it was magic. My dad passed away this year and our hearts are broken. My mom has a charm necklace with little meaningful pieces that my dad has gotten her over the years ... so, this year I wanted to get her something to hold their love close to her h…
Gold bracelet locket marking their time in the Peace Corp in the 60s.

Gold bracelet locket marking their time in the Peace Corp in the 60s.

"For my Mom. This is a photo of my Mom & Dad from around 1965. I chose this photo because I love the 60s vibe and the convoy in the background, which immediately indicates it was taken during their Peace Corps service as teachers in Malaysia, which played such a huge role in their lives. They always spoke fondly about that time while we were growing up and still keep in touch with their fellow…