Some treasured objects

   I have some treasured objects that I thought I would share with you.  First is a chunk of amber that my son mined on one of his trips to the south west or Mexico.  He offered to cut it up & make jewelry pieces for me but I said no.  I love to hold it & feel the warmth.  It's 2 1/2 inches long by 2 inches wide.

I keep the amber in this amulet.  The amulet was hand made for me by an indian friend of my son.  I don't know what his nation is but I think it's beautiful.

In Mexico there is an indian that makes moccasins for the individual.  I didn't go but my son took a drawing from around my foot & had these made for me.  They are the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn.  I wear them a lot when I travel.

  The sole is actually made from bicycle tires.  I was skeptical at first but couldn't believe how easy they are to walk in and they just don't wear out.

 Next is a scarf that a Japanese lady painted for me.  I watched her free hand this and it took her about 5 minutes.  I had been admiring some baby pigs, so she put the pig on it.

 And then there is the little nutcracker.  We spent several hours watching a wood shop make different things.  We had to leave before this one was finished but the man said it would be done next day.  He saved it for me and I picked it up the next afternoon.

Hope you enjoyed my treasures.  I'll have to unbox some others & put them in a future article.

Most will be displayed when I finish remodeling my home.

Photos taken by me with a Casio EX-S880