Almost Summer in my Garden

 

SUMMER begins here is about 5 day on 6.21.22.  it is about 90 here today so feels like it is here now. plan to honor my summer traditions and eat meals outside to enjoy the season this summer & fall.   

We attended our first picnic of the season recently.  Double Chocolate Mocha Brownies.  Chewy, gooey goodness in every one.  

 

How are you spending this Pride Month? I have a trip to visit family nest week.  se excited to be able to see them in person.  Quality time with Family is PRICELESS.

Black Lives Matter

Free the People ROC is the group in Rochester, NY. 

 Free the People ROC

 

We must stand up and VOTE to support our sisters & brothers.  The massacre in Buffalo, NY  is horrific.  The hate fueled white supremacy was encouraged by the 45th president.  We need to talk to our friends & families and be sure they register and vote out those who do not want to bring our country together.   Search the below terms 

I Can't Breathe
Black Lives Matter
and read from fact checked news sources.   

 

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Pride earrings will support The Mochas Center all year. Donation of 25%  during Pride for the earring sales.

   Pride Earrings

Hello Pride Month 2022

 Hello PRIDE

 National PRIDE MONTH is June.  Local Rochester PRIDE is July. Because I want to support pride locally, for each pride item sale there will be a donation to the Mocha Center in Rochester, NY.  the donation will be 25% during PRIDE.                   Pride Earrings

The Mocha Center

ROC PRIDE

BLACK LIVES MATTER

Free the People ROC is the group in Rochester, NY. 

 Free the People ROC

I believe in supporting my local community hence my choice of The Mocha Center for the Pride donation.  As an ally I know we need to listen and show up when needed to support local groups.

 

 

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Snowflake Obsidian

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This is a freeform cabochon I cut and will make into a finished piece of jewelry.

Action of Pride

 What is one this we entrepreneurs do not do regularly? Practice Self Care & take Vacation or Time Off. As a small business owner one thing we forget its to take care of ourselves.  I am using the time off to rejuvenate myself.  It is good to take time off and take personal me time.  Join me and put down time on you calendar every month. I put everything on my calendar so I am not double booked. This helps to not miss the special party by a friend if it is on your business calendar as down time. Please let me know how scheduling your time helps your business.  your feedback is always welcome. 

 

 

 BLACK LIVES MATTER

Free the People ROC is the group in Rochester, NY. 

 Free the People ROC

 The chaos has been difficult to watch recently.  We have to stand up and vote for what we need.  Call your representatives at all levels; local, state, federal.  Send letters and vote out those who do not represent positive change. Search these topics:
I Can't Breathe
Black Lives Matter
and read from fact checked news sources. 

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These are part of the Copper Geometry line. 

Copper Twist 

 

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Spring Chaos in my country

 

As the election results came in in November 2016 I was initially in shock.  How could my country support such a racist hateful man?  about 1 am as I turned  off the TV and headed to bed.  I did not sleep as tears and fear kept me awake for about 3 days.  Then exhaustion set in and I had some sleep.  

Now in 2022 we have the leaked draft of the Supreme Court ruling about to overturn Roe V Wade.  Never did I think I would see our country turn back time like this.  

I borrowed this meme to show how I feel.  get involved and help us fix this country. Reproductive rights are crucial in our world.

BLACK LIVES MATTER    

We must stand up and VOTE to support our sisters & brothers.  The massacre in Buffalo, NY  is horrific. Buffalo together. The hate fueled white supremacy was encouraged by the 45.  We need to talk to our friends & families and be sure they register and vote out those who do not want to bring our country together.   Search the below terms 

I Can't Breathe
Black Lives Matter
and read from fact checked news sources.   

Free the People ROC is the group in Rochester, NY. 

 Free the People ROC

DC March 2017

A women's group,I am part of , announced they were headed to Washington DC for The Womens March protest.  this was about two weeks after the election.  I was glad to be able to stand up for what I believe in and signed up.  It was an incredible event 1-21-17 2017. Here are a few of the 120 women I traveled to DC with as part of the largest peaceful protest.  

We knew the term of the misogynist, 45,  would be horrible. We hoped it wold not extend past his term,  it has. Stand up and take action to bring us back together.  

One memory from this March is the love and community of the families at the event.  Whatever you needed,  they were ready to hand to you. 

Spring flowers as May arrives

 

What is better than spring flowers after a long cold winter?  These Lilacs will be sharing their fabulous scent with us soon. The greens are doing well in the garden.  Snow peas will be planted this weekend.  I can not think of a better way to honor my Grandma then digging in the dirt and planting veggies.  She would be so proud of me and my garden.  It is hard sometimes to not be able to share the beauty I find outside with her.  I can feel her when I am in the garden, which is comforting.  What is exciting in your yard or garden? 

As today is May the Force be With You day. 

Always looking for your comments & suggestions: 

• What new things I am working on would be a good topic for future posts?  
• What would you like to learn about?  

 

 

 

 

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These are part of the Copper Geometry line showing the beauty of the Jasper with copper. 

 

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As April Ends, Beauty I find

 As April ends, I find beauty in the garden to share with you.  Romaine lettuce and Kale transplanted into the veggie garden.  Hyacinth in the front yard sharing their blooms and the fantastic fragrance they have.  

It is the season for rebirth and renewal because it is spring.  We are dealing with the pandemic still so be safe, and mask up.  my county is one of the hot spots in the state.  Could be because of many things:  the 9 colleges we have,  the removal of the mask mandate in the schools recently, covid fatigue.

Mask up, stay safe, take care of your friends & family. #maskup #staysafe #vax #besmart #test  

Black Lives Matter

 

We need to change the way we treat others in this country  I invite everyone to be kind and support our sisters and brothers.   We need to teach history accurately all year. 

Free the People ROC is the group in Rochester, NY. 

 Free the People ROC

 

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These are part of the Copper Geometry line showing the beauty of the raku with copper. Need a gift for Mom?
 

 

 

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Earth Day Week

 How are you celebrating Earth day this week?  I am planting more vegetables in the garden after it dries out.  Earth Day is 4/22/22.  Earth Day origin  for those who are curious - read more about this day that was established last century in 1970.  

More of the Copper Geometry line is on the website every day.  Want these earrings Happy to share these with you.  

Black Lives Matter

 

We need to change the way we treat others in this country  I invite everyone to be kind and support our sisters and brothers.   We need to teach history accurately all year. 

Free the People ROC is the group in Rochester, NY. 

 Free the People ROC

 

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Vegetable Garden 2022 day

 

The day has arrived.  Transplant day for my veggies.  Greens are going into the dirt today, Tuesday 4/12/22!  Can you feel the excitement?  It is the best feeling to begin a new season in the garden.  Happy to have found another resilient veggie my tatsoi mustard survived the winter.    

Obviously this is not the dirt of my vegetable garden.  This stunning hyacinth demands to be seen.  Success planting the greens yesterday.  I am thrilled to be growing food in my own garden. We should have a harvest in a few weeks.  

 

 

 

 
These beauties went to Alex last week as the winner of the Glass Geometry giveaway.  He is the delivery at his booth at the Rochester Public Market Saturday.  

It was fun to launch this new line with a giveaway. the individual pieces are being added to the website this week.  If you see one you have to have before they are online, please reach out.  I have shipped a pair to Hawaii last week.  

 

 

 

Black Lives Matter

 

We need to change the way we treat others in this country  I invite everyone to be kind and support our sisters and brothers.   We need to teach history accurately all year. 

Free the People ROC is the group in Rochester, NY. 

 Free the People ROC

 

Buy Local and Shop Small

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Copper Geometry Line Lanuch

  We have a Winner

 

Gods N Gladiators founder Alexandros Hatzigiannidis won the jewelry giveaway from the launch of the Copper Geometry jewelry line.  So happy to be able to pick a winner.  Congratulations to Alexandros!   

His shop :Gods N Gladiators

 

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As March Closes, Celebrate our Wins

 

As we approach the end of Women's. History month, I am happy to share women who have been role models or inspired me. Two weeks ago I used the term Shero. Now I want to share a woman many have been inspired by.  Our vice President, Kamala Harris.  She broke the glass ceiling when she was elected.  I am happy to have a woman in the White house.   

Kamala Harris: “I may be the first woman to hold this office. But I won’t be the last.”

 

 

 

 

Panda Wear 2022 Spring line debuts this week.  Exciting and celebratory is how I describe my creation of the pieces in this group. There is a give away on social media so please spread the word.  You have a sneak peak here with this one photo. May the line show the beauty I find in Spring every year. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black Lives Matter

 

It has been two years since Daniel Prude tragically  lost his life in Rochester.  I invite everyone to be kind and support our sisters and brothers.   We need to teach history accurately all year.  Support families who have lost loved ones like the Prude Family.  

Say his name,  Daniel Prude. 

Free the People ROC is the group in Rochester, NY. 

 Free the People ROC

 

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