Willow Creek Jasper & Chain Link Pendant

Back to the jeweler's bench... Time to work on getting some stones cut and pendants made. This is another Willow Creek Jasper pendant with a chain link necklace I made with sterling silver. It's a simple setting, but it's such a pretty stone, it doesn't need much in the way of silver work to display it. I've seen a lot of Willow Creek Jasper for sale on eBay, but most doesn't compare in color and orbs as this one does. I hope you like it.

The End of the Seattle P-I

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After 146 years of publishing, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer printed it's last edition of the newspaper today. The Seattle P-I, where I've been employed for the past 10 years, had it's beginnings back in the civil war era and had a long history of informing and reporting the news of the Pacific Northwest. It's not just the death of a newspaper but it's reflects the demise of journalism. I will miss my talented colleagues, and society will find themselves much less informed without you. It's been a difficult journey to get to this point today, but with everything, time moves on and so does life. Thanks to everyone, including the local community, which has shown their unwavering support for us.

Marc & Laura Hammond's Wedding

Marc & Laura's wedding took place last Saturday, February 28th, near San Diego. It was such a beautiful day and a wonderful wedding, high up in the hills overlooking Carlsbad, California. I'm so happy for them. It was great fun and very nice getting to see many of my family members. I wish all the relatives could have made it.

Here are two photos from the occasion, Marc & Laura, the newly wed couple soon after the ceremony and the other happy couple Marc & DJ, the Hammond brothers, both now with lovely brides.

Note: There is now a link to Marc & Laura's wedding photos on the right side of this page. Once the page has loaded on your computer, you can use your arrow keys on your keyboard to easily scroll thru the photos.

P.S. - There is a new photo at the top of the page, which is the pool at Elfin Forest Estates where the wedding took place. The flickering light of floating candles and a beautiful sunset was the perfect way to fade into the evening.