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     Some day this might expand to a coffee table book titled: All Paths Lead to Roam...         I like the outdoors and hike a lot. Weekend jaunts with hubby, friends and dogs mostly.        I seem to be drawn to paths. The design of trails, nature made, are something to behold.         On a sunny morning or caught in a thunder shower, I am mesmerized.        Dogs help us know when someone’s been here before or if they might be lurking unseen.        One of my favorite quotes: "Not...

In case you don't know, the actual Earth Day is April 22nd this year, but to me it is every day. When I take my dogs to the park, I'm often inspired by nature.  Here are some inspirations come to fruition. Fall Leaves I have made all sorts of leaf jewelry.  Here are some oak and maple leaf earrings.  They are made of copper with sterling bails and ear wires.      Sticks and Stones These are made from twigs cast in sterling.  Some are adorned with river rocks as beads.      Recycle Peas Made from bottle caps, pearls, steel wire,...

See the bird sunning in the tree? Moments of perfection…I used to subscribe to the mantra “everyday sacred.” I recently decided I needed to break it down to smaller pieces. I came up with “moments of perfection” This thought, or mantra, brings into focus the little things that make us smile that are often forgotten in the business (or busy-ness) of our day. Things like the dogs walking perfectly (side by side-not barking or pulling).   Or for some unexplainable reason, grabbing an extra poop bag at on my way out the door to go to the park and having...