Don’t Say “Happy Yom Kippur”
Other wishes you want to avoid on Yom Kippur include: Celebrate! Rock on! and Woot! Yom Kippur is the Jewish Day of Atonement. On this day, Jews ask God to forgive our sins and to write us into the Book
Don’t Say “Happy Yom Kippur”
Other wishes you want to avoid on Yom Kippur include: Celebrate! Rock on! and Woot! Yom Kippur is the Jewish Day of Atonement. On this day, Jews ask God to forgive our sins and to write us into the Book
L’Shana Tova: To a Sweet 5776
Wishing everyone a Happy Rosh Hashanah and a Sweet New Year of blessings, good life, and much joy. And for the sad times that are the inevitable balance to joy, hoping that you are given the strength to face what
L’Shana Tova: To a Sweet 5776
Wishing everyone a Happy Rosh Hashanah and a Sweet New Year of blessings, good life, and much joy. And for the sad times that are the inevitable balance to joy, hoping that you are given the strength to face what
Grief
My father would have turned 93 today. I miss him. In fact, I miss him more now than I did when he died — nearly 9 months ago. Back then, grief was tempered by the gratitude that he was granted
Halloween Costume Fails
My family makes Halloween costumes the way Rube Goldberg would if he worked with fabric. There is usually a plan, but it’s rarely apparent to anyone else. Here are 3 Halloween costumes my daughter still blames me for.
Halloween Costume Fails
My family makes Halloween costumes the way Rube Goldberg would if he worked with fabric. There is usually a plan, but it’s rarely apparent to anyone else. Here are 3 Halloween costumes my daughter still blames me for.
White Beach Rock
An egg rock. Cool and white, worn smooth by the Pacific Ocean. It’s the prize on a beach filled with rocks in shades of black, gray, red, and brown. I like the black ones, too: a little rough (not much
White Beach Rock
An egg rock. Cool and white, worn smooth by the Pacific Ocean. It’s the prize on a beach filled with rocks in shades of black, gray, red, and brown. I like the black ones, too: a little rough (not much
Tree of Life Key by Barbara Bixby
I’m always drawn to keys and have collected skeleton keys most of my life. Battered, rusty ones; shiny, tiny silver ones; heavy, tarnished brass ones. I just like them. I like the elongated form and I like the function. Keys
Tree of Life Key by Barbara Bixby
I’m always drawn to keys and have collected skeleton keys most of my life. Battered, rusty ones; shiny, tiny silver ones; heavy, tarnished brass ones. I just like them. I like the elongated form and I like the function. Keys
Headstones
Today my mother, sisters, and I managed to commit to a headstone for our father/husband. This deceptively simple declaration in no way hints at the angst, acrimony, long discussions, and many iterations that went into the decision. A few numbers:
Headstones
Today my mother, sisters, and I managed to commit to a headstone for our father/husband. This deceptively simple declaration in no way hints at the angst, acrimony, long discussions, and many iterations that went into the decision. A few numbers:
Barbara Bixby Jeweled Vessels
Bottles and other vessels hold secrets and mysteries. Symbolically, they protect our deepest desires, our dreams — our very essence. Since earliest times, sacred vessels have been integral parts of spiritual ceremonies and rituals — holding purified oils, scented herbs,
Barbara Bixby Jeweled Vessels
Bottles and other vessels hold secrets and mysteries. Symbolically, they protect our deepest desires, our dreams — our very essence. Since earliest times, sacred vessels have been integral parts of spiritual ceremonies and rituals — holding purified oils, scented herbs,
Barbara Bixby Paisley Designs
New Barbara Bixby page added! The paisley motif is one of the most popular of Barbara Bixby’s designs, and she has interpreted this exotic shape in many different materials. Barbara explains: There are many theories about the original inspiration of
Barbara Bixby Paisley Designs
New Barbara Bixby page added! The paisley motif is one of the most popular of Barbara Bixby’s designs, and she has interpreted this exotic shape in many different materials. Barbara explains: There are many theories about the original inspiration of
Do I Hafta Make a Bucket List?
Bucket lists are just “to do” lists with delusions of grandeur. I have to ask myself: Why make a bucket list? Do we really need them? Somehow, making bucket lists is beginning to seem to me like a Hallmark(TM) holiday.
Do I Hafta Make a Bucket List?
Bucket lists are just “to do” lists with delusions of grandeur. I have to ask myself: Why make a bucket list? Do we really need them? Somehow, making bucket lists is beginning to seem to me like a Hallmark(TM) holiday.
Mood Swings & Other Furniture 