It has been said that fans in Columbus are a bit crazy about their football. Anywhere you look around town, you can find people in Scarlet and Grey, or various shades of it, be it football, basketball or baseball season. It seemed a logical extension of my beading to make those two colors prominent in some of my jewelry. The stones I most commonly use in the Buckeye jewelry are African Bloodstones (also known as Hemetite), Rubies and Larkovite. All three stones are powerful protectors, much like the offensive line is protective of quarterback J.T. Barrett. Larkovite also helps against the negativity and misfortunes of the world, apparently including Big Ten losses on the hardcourt.The Hemeti
Once upon a time decades ago, I got roped into being as boy scout leader.. For those who do not know, hats are required part of one's uniform. Not too long after that Mom had the first of several (increasingly extensive)skin cancer surgeries. Living in California at the time, hats became as automatic for me as my keys or wallet. I also was drafted to be a parent representative at the boy's schools. Their school had just instituted a dress code, including banning ball caps.. As a lunch time monitor wearing a 'cowboy-style' hat I was easily spotted. Books hit the concrete, socks were turned down below the knee, shirts tucked in and skirts suddenly grew longer. All before I got within speaking
Once upon a time decades ago, I got roped into being as boy scout leader.. For those who do not know, hats are required part of one's uniform. Not too long after that Mom had the first of several (increasingly extensive)skin cancer surgeries. Living in California at the time, hats became as automatic for me as my keys or wallet. I also was drafted to be a parent representative at the boy's schools. Their school had just instituted a dress code, including banning ball caps.. As a lunch time monitor wearing a 'cowboy-style' hat I was easily spotted. Books hit the concrete, socks were turned down below the knee, shirts tucked in and skirts suddenly grew longer. All before I got within speaking
