Milestones and Life

Milestones and Life

  At certain milestones, it’s nice to look back and do a little check-up on life. So, this morning, I’m waxing philosophical. We all go through storms and some storms leave imprints that are impossible to erase. But, the happy times, the bright and sunny moments far out-weigh the dark times and those are the […]

New Year, New Month, and You

New Year, New Month, and You

Happy New Year! And, happy birth month to all you wonderful people who were born in January. Your birthstone is one of my favorites–the garnet, a lovely, deep red stone. Your flower is the carnation. Carnations are used to celebrate many occasions and have a heady fragrance. This is a month of beginnings, of looking […]

A Joyous July

A Joyous July

July. Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian friends. It’s a good day to remember heritage and country and freedom. Were you born this month? Lucky you! The amazing and brilliant red ruby is your birthstone. And, your flower? You have two. One just wouldn’t do. The lily and the water lily are meant for […]

December Angels

December Angels

Happy first day of your month, December angels, all who were born in this first winter month. You really shine with turquoise as your birth stone and tanzanite as your second choice. By the way, your lovely color is blue. Makes sense, doesn’t it? Narcissus and poinsettia are your flowers. Two of everything for you!  […]

Welcome, Glad October

You October people chose a wonderful month to be born. It’s a golden month, with the fragrance of apples and chrysanthemums, the time of harvest and tucking in of plants and insects readying for a winter’s sleep. Your birthstone is the fabled opal. Read about it. It has a fascinating history. And, of course, your […]

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday to all you January babies! You are important people, especially since your birthday starts off a brand new year.  The lovely and fabled garnet is your birthstone. It is said to bring greater confidence and creative thinking to its wearer. In Medieval times, it was thought to be a remedy for some diseases, […]