tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38099883572218629792024-03-04T22:54:04.135-07:00Karen's Monday MusingsThe Art of Jewelrykaren hess jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614810645603022714noreply@blogger.comBlogger238125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809988357221862979.post-81456292051456538332021-05-04T08:08:00.002-07:002021-05-04T08:08:54.779-07:00Nail Polish<p></p><p>What is it with little girls and nail polish? Is it part of our genes? Or, is it just me?</p><p>This raven beauty, my beloved mother, initiated me into the nail polish club at a very young age. I think she would paint my nails so I'd quit nagging her every time she painted her own.</p><p>Back in the day, the colors were somewhat limited, compared to the array we can choose from today.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>And so her choices were limited to a palette of reds.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNq69e9v98bK2VlIcTYOFj6P1CL1eCDAJLynVXG0CuCUFLc12kz5SMUWI2gPnSJ41BC0z1xYhmV5yz0PPQMEzYpvs6Phw72EHHRACGgym7SIhHo9ycvILbI7F58KT4vu_f-GSa5VbBAI/s1360/MomBurma.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNq69e9v98bK2VlIcTYOFj6P1CL1eCDAJLynVXG0CuCUFLc12kz5SMUWI2gPnSJ41BC0z1xYhmV5yz0PPQMEzYpvs6Phw72EHHRACGgym7SIhHo9ycvILbI7F58KT4vu_f-GSa5VbBAI/w384-h640/MomBurma.jpg" width="384" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Post War, Pre Children<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixs8qhWVNvP4e_3YKiy-a8lGUJ9noXp-6UxIz853SGA0BRBPvjTOrEmYBBaSKdHze_KnFaYvJBQVLvPhIITBilHJiLSAmnr3hKxgHTCzfELwRtS39whHtu1HlJdjGSVy-CVCvLl4XYc48/s1350/Mom+on+vacation.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1050" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixs8qhWVNvP4e_3YKiy-a8lGUJ9noXp-6UxIz853SGA0BRBPvjTOrEmYBBaSKdHze_KnFaYvJBQVLvPhIITBilHJiLSAmnr3hKxgHTCzfELwRtS39whHtu1HlJdjGSVy-CVCvLl4XYc48/w498-h640/Mom+on+vacation.jpg" width="498" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Though not in color, and a little grainy, mama's nails are painted<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I distinctly remember this oldie ~ Fifth Avenue Red. It was a favorite of mom's, along with Revlon Red, Fire & Ice, Cherries in the Snow to name a few. Later on, Persian Melon became a go-to, along with it's matching lipstick.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvI6YnXiyssatRIOFiAB3-FALWQdEyDvWy54kyBXCxvJVQAgaBnbZelBKVfu_yThHBEZ3iJSyDAqD6YYqu1PV9ZKbHSjXdDrf2IzCsI5qsR36ueMcfesAxCXR4xn9OyWyxGNH8lDwEGt8/s864/Revlon+Fifth+Avenue+Red+Nail+Enamel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="505" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvI6YnXiyssatRIOFiAB3-FALWQdEyDvWy54kyBXCxvJVQAgaBnbZelBKVfu_yThHBEZ3iJSyDAqD6YYqu1PV9ZKbHSjXdDrf2IzCsI5qsR36ueMcfesAxCXR4xn9OyWyxGNH8lDwEGt8/w374-h640/Revlon+Fifth+Avenue+Red+Nail+Enamel.jpg" width="374" /></a></div><p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Om-98KFx2LH2kg8FdKxgc8CtmQ3maaYpaQUBZYm22qvIlsU-mmgUGu4nUiyrL2vf937mpUxb2EQb0ffZrDzLlNWaG6xShs55_ACKm1xHKR0o8OyAvyBNaW1RhTJ9DVpowIXmlEp7iLE/s597/RevlonRed.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="597" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Om-98KFx2LH2kg8FdKxgc8CtmQ3maaYpaQUBZYm22qvIlsU-mmgUGu4nUiyrL2vf937mpUxb2EQb0ffZrDzLlNWaG6xShs55_ACKm1xHKR0o8OyAvyBNaW1RhTJ9DVpowIXmlEp7iLE/w640-h460/RevlonRed.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Revlon Red (new edition)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL-WSIEc6l5SSJwirNQ4HqNEbSwkF_nWmIiTdVZv8xdmXwqO9_8yLFskB_4MynGnHccpG_ShfxZJPq4JN4rhjH37pG2z-mxkiPT0wwz1w6wCqb9jHaZLgKWMmlpvMrnHjtITVrFkD5T3U/s798/PersianMelon.tiff" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="601" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL-WSIEc6l5SSJwirNQ4HqNEbSwkF_nWmIiTdVZv8xdmXwqO9_8yLFskB_4MynGnHccpG_ShfxZJPq4JN4rhjH37pG2z-mxkiPT0wwz1w6wCqb9jHaZLgKWMmlpvMrnHjtITVrFkD5T3U/w482-h640/PersianMelon.tiff" width="482" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>As a little one, I wasn't picky about color so long as I matched my mama's. </p><p>I remember I had just turned 12 when these luscious colors hit the drugstore shelves, and I was smitten!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNA0knEteqoxXO0hqOf8yYCUdpULeBpTCGn8FhbmXtiCTndufc0CuKSKYo_4Wxi06Xx2gHLpDwuSF5zXyfKddDiwjzqqjMFz9fOkQnWbqxKSeXnyOFBkKJA1tkkl66w5LjkBvcUqKIatE/s640/Revlon+Les+Bon+Bons.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="488" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNA0knEteqoxXO0hqOf8yYCUdpULeBpTCGn8FhbmXtiCTndufc0CuKSKYo_4Wxi06Xx2gHLpDwuSF5zXyfKddDiwjzqqjMFz9fOkQnWbqxKSeXnyOFBkKJA1tkkl66w5LjkBvcUqKIatE/w488-h640/Revlon+Les+Bon+Bons.jpeg" width="488" /></a></div><br /> I didn't have an allowance to support a purchase and there was no way I would be given permission to wear such "radical" colors. As it was, I could only wear nail polish from Friday night to Saturday night, never to school and never to church!<p></p><p>In time, the dream of these luscious bottles sitting on my dressing table, arranged in a fan, like a peacock's feathers, faded away. I never did buy them or try them. They certainly weren't mom's cup of tea.<br /></p><p>Perhaps I'm still chasing that dream because since the pandemic, I've gone back to doing my own nails. I'm using a wonderful product that is "17-Free" and doesn't contain the 17 chemicals most likely to damage your nails or health.</p><p>My nails are thriving and I'm mastering the "salon look!" I've put together a little collection which is creme, not frosted (as were the Bon Bons pictured above). I'm still chasing after a perfect "pistachio green."</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVcYyFXxAzavsYctBWaH1ojBRBPyq91pSGqtM8aTFe0_oo46_lLY7YSZiDEWdapeU3PkR_14yl9lcHdAGxaR6eT4yZBDi1IQVrfCtfj3TsEYugzyHZ9CITNgqZpNI83Fqnjh50Fkh9Wvw/s2048/IMG_8024.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVcYyFXxAzavsYctBWaH1ojBRBPyq91pSGqtM8aTFe0_oo46_lLY7YSZiDEWdapeU3PkR_14yl9lcHdAGxaR6eT4yZBDi1IQVrfCtfj3TsEYugzyHZ9CITNgqZpNI83Fqnjh50Fkh9Wvw/w640-h480/IMG_8024.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Do you wear nail polish?</p><p>Karen๐๐<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p>karen hess jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614810645603022714noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809988357221862979.post-1238404428346292332021-04-22T09:38:00.000-07:002021-04-22T09:38:23.801-07:00Remember THIS???<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3WdIdYKgM_f8X95zUa4ptYHDsS6SNNAM0slGaltUWJfFNDZjpBwc9SAosK3TGNBQybGcX33zCaAiW7sBRw0At_D1yTq1cSzUYyXCMhQHIl7UKJd2gySmZ0HkxYI5yWYGrFUXqkPgg0bw/s2048/IMG_7746.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3WdIdYKgM_f8X95zUa4ptYHDsS6SNNAM0slGaltUWJfFNDZjpBwc9SAosK3TGNBQybGcX33zCaAiW7sBRw0At_D1yTq1cSzUYyXCMhQHIl7UKJd2gySmZ0HkxYI5yWYGrFUXqkPgg0bw/w640-h480/IMG_7746.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihEzBhayStD4FkK9L9q5VSJgAQkG8TpryazKGcWAXaXCteiQ_s1Mc1KXuRcrVxhvEkAgFPaHiMf8nh38PxdkzNVOWnQF43KDOmv-kPE3ErxvAVpiM0p6DQlVRIcWjLf_08Mikk70me_14/s2048/IMG_7747.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihEzBhayStD4FkK9L9q5VSJgAQkG8TpryazKGcWAXaXCteiQ_s1Mc1KXuRcrVxhvEkAgFPaHiMf8nh38PxdkzNVOWnQF43KDOmv-kPE3ErxvAVpiM0p6DQlVRIcWjLf_08Mikk70me_14/w480-h640/IMG_7747.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9wRtq8mkDmx_hPeaSut3HxuxAzZZkrjGV61HAhMEoolcB3ffHfa9JG0XigopmfPJTHqqqxJKOSP_miHHcyCL7oio-0Odwicqk7n3rjgtL9mxQjcJnK8z2dKPE_oCSM5R9ERw9PdoKxTs/s2048/IMG_7748.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9wRtq8mkDmx_hPeaSut3HxuxAzZZkrjGV61HAhMEoolcB3ffHfa9JG0XigopmfPJTHqqqxJKOSP_miHHcyCL7oio-0Odwicqk7n3rjgtL9mxQjcJnK8z2dKPE_oCSM5R9ERw9PdoKxTs/w480-h640/IMG_7748.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZh-fm-1LAGl1QfB_FdoNJsLcz2aCTcSW3PiK6WCh0YH3upy39I_qbS6ugvUeyad6ScFBiEazO0fLeukUmgzjF1vietMZno6qLLvWVaAYSTkZlRpUU7VExtHbrGA51SwgTveUkOSZ1tZk/s2048/IMG_7765.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZh-fm-1LAGl1QfB_FdoNJsLcz2aCTcSW3PiK6WCh0YH3upy39I_qbS6ugvUeyad6ScFBiEazO0fLeukUmgzjF1vietMZno6qLLvWVaAYSTkZlRpUU7VExtHbrGA51SwgTveUkOSZ1tZk/w640-h640/IMG_7765.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Yep, there it is in all it's glory! This was the great office purge of Lent2021. What a hot mess! It did take me almost all 40 days, although I never do chores or manual labor on Sundays, so there's that. Oh, and there were those days (quite a few) where the thought of tackling this made me ill, so there's that.</p><p>Now, in all honesty my game plan and execution was pretty much a blur...broken up by frequent distractions, Diet Cokes, figuring out meal plans, updating the planner and basically anything that would keep me from working more than a few hours a day. I never enjoyed doing the laundry as much as in that time period. I'm happy to say that one month in and I was finished! </p><p>I was methodical as far as procedure ~ big carton for trash (boy, I miss the convenience of just tossing something into it from across the room & hitting it every time!) ~ numerous cartons for the thrift stores. And hubby was a champ delivering those donations for me.</p><p>But the <i>real </i>game changer was gathering anything related to "crafting" and moving it into the studio. Fortunately, there's cabinet space there for the infrequently used paper, stamping, painting, slicing and dicing. Now this room is all about the business. Nothing gets left out on the counters or writing table over night ~ everything has a home.<br /></p><p>I can't possibly write any more until I show you the "after" pix, so here we go...</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfrBPkp5BV9QShi7vHii-QeXjyzkQ1eTN9BFt_Od5067iztMelpOlOhOxOOw34eUAJujf0OwQrdurGDi2nTIgf-mvPNjUf_SVhtU6ER7LdCu3d1bPRgeanRWT9ipYXcjlHGMIQ8jyOET8/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfrBPkp5BV9QShi7vHii-QeXjyzkQ1eTN9BFt_Od5067iztMelpOlOhOxOOw34eUAJujf0OwQrdurGDi2nTIgf-mvPNjUf_SVhtU6ER7LdCu3d1bPRgeanRWT9ipYXcjlHGMIQ8jyOET8/w640-h480/IMG_7882.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhACf3mZn0v7sn_wNGRMzjn0zSz6MFJZSRx0k7JieFKTZ78nBmuJ4QBuVfAXtbGDKPgDEpRnJnT7uujKzDnhndT4etTurkvsfr7NXmBOvitdHvM658pq9EbpOZXSZWKTBquqjG5kBbd7y4/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhACf3mZn0v7sn_wNGRMzjn0zSz6MFJZSRx0k7JieFKTZ78nBmuJ4QBuVfAXtbGDKPgDEpRnJnT7uujKzDnhndT4etTurkvsfr7NXmBOvitdHvM658pq9EbpOZXSZWKTBquqjG5kBbd7y4/w640-h480/IMG_7891.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih95xkOdDpO7mER51IcYARCoZDpGfabg3E7RHuPHljntSgvbJ9xUow0jXSd9oWRZ1ycbftx7N-xyef9RMvoRKNu-gvxPmKqH6S4G3O2Q0Topbe08tO_gFJQpxDGCBQbRP6kgculWvHuGA/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih95xkOdDpO7mER51IcYARCoZDpGfabg3E7RHuPHljntSgvbJ9xUow0jXSd9oWRZ1ycbftx7N-xyef9RMvoRKNu-gvxPmKqH6S4G3O2Q0Topbe08tO_gFJQpxDGCBQbRP6kgculWvHuGA/w480-h640/IMG_7878.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0wrV0v5uoKHXyFtcL2yvtzvc_3dOjIONx3nmbgavJYybODlc0itdnjlL-pKrBhO07mfvwzSpIT4uHduv9Phda3e3bo5nUAqdd8TLwTlPdH9Xu69loSl0qfucdDAkyqRkpechKT9myEuE/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0wrV0v5uoKHXyFtcL2yvtzvc_3dOjIONx3nmbgavJYybODlc0itdnjlL-pKrBhO07mfvwzSpIT4uHduv9Phda3e3bo5nUAqdd8TLwTlPdH9Xu69loSl0qfucdDAkyqRkpechKT9myEuE/w480-h640/IMG_7879.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdXkB8bYKdOyAli_J696P3sZtYK8Awhi01VRI4D2seTEn5aNZJrRsQw0NYpjG6eA_RcH7McNx3aK1yWEuIYIYWZos0lQu3ycYdSfVeKlD5XTjRUk4j2MvvRW1SPy0kEqnpIAvafanxrkU/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdXkB8bYKdOyAli_J696P3sZtYK8Awhi01VRI4D2seTEn5aNZJrRsQw0NYpjG6eA_RcH7McNx3aK1yWEuIYIYWZos0lQu3ycYdSfVeKlD5XTjRUk4j2MvvRW1SPy0kEqnpIAvafanxrkU/w640-h640/IMG_7980.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjne3Abf3WZPttWX_FYdkSl_OGN7gV0gl74yNkVpbERaFhExejoh7phnCocljohM6NTg4uW_rMc-Mba_EAH-ayOXRmHcut-2YKUVJGJ4XtxGtDKf2RJ6HpxspiCx9sNU1p-v1EfkGVnunA/s2048/IMG_8030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjne3Abf3WZPttWX_FYdkSl_OGN7gV0gl74yNkVpbERaFhExejoh7phnCocljohM6NTg4uW_rMc-Mba_EAH-ayOXRmHcut-2YKUVJGJ4XtxGtDKf2RJ6HpxspiCx9sNU1p-v1EfkGVnunA/w640-h480/IMG_8030.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p>In all honesty, I can't even remember what I donated or threw away. What does THAT tell you?!</p><p>In the meantime, my bedroom closet has also been "Spring cleaned" and seasonal clothing swapped out.</p><p>Have you been Spring cleaning? Survived? But there's always something more to do...am I right?<br /></p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit...you know I love your company!</p><p>Karen๐๐<br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>karen hess jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614810645603022714noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809988357221862979.post-58696520023886869012021-04-19T14:14:00.000-07:002021-04-19T14:14:35.340-07:00It's a Monday for sure<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> THURSDAY: Our plumbing contractor came out and assessed the work they'd be doing in the next few days to replace all remaining 70 year old galvanized pipes with 21st century plumbing.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Green lines mark the route of the pipeline and where the trench will be dug.<br /></span></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Hpkc6_ZoO_v-U5pe3CJK8sqBTUs2dzFvXC87IA9kJvmyPv-qbDD94-MwpxEPeSH-QHU21RQbVAsq_zgwG8PvmzA2ysvEyons2abe50JHDUI6rbSo7h3-n_tPGmf3l7VA_tpey-DRg1Q/s1838/IMG_8027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">FRIDAY: The trenching begins!</span></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVa6g-mvMuoqE3bUPfcZks6obWh9lJ_hSCAfPuC7qUWYQGH1OUOr5aYIjJblOvgXZYrhLbA2VC3Zy1iOFKGHlKyk7vZ02cXEzEw8LfxuVDkgEXxCcDP-kQTEisRyBSiDmeqiad5IhWBiA/s2048/IMG_8018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVa6g-mvMuoqE3bUPfcZks6obWh9lJ_hSCAfPuC7qUWYQGH1OUOr5aYIjJblOvgXZYrhLbA2VC3Zy1iOFKGHlKyk7vZ02cXEzEw8LfxuVDkgEXxCcDP-kQTEisRyBSiDmeqiad5IhWBiA/w480-h640/IMG_8018.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy19MRWSjMS6-BbuQMmZ_WGmH2CrBEL-f7K5hrRpc3T5MEpCETJCxI09jwMKbfPzl3UHUOWR39l2KVhfRWYXE1o9GhKfxo-dqfPO924dcXTttwXeRwTrTetsqbU7a90lypQ39lTPWQYAk/s2048/IMG_8019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3yKWqcIkgWNFrUaf39HKR40gJDW0zdVIjVpXlL3w2b6Fjtou5XwlXBrRP_c4X7RvXOaNq4V-9rJkJDMjbDq22mGkPpL6Y-5CS43Cdtpmu6f1yP2qJ1Mu_61ovuQ-sixXorOYHRDiw9RQ/s2048/IMG_8020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3yKWqcIkgWNFrUaf39HKR40gJDW0zdVIjVpXlL3w2b6Fjtou5XwlXBrRP_c4X7RvXOaNq4V-9rJkJDMjbDq22mGkPpL6Y-5CS43Cdtpmu6f1yP2qJ1Mu_61ovuQ-sixXorOYHRDiw9RQ/w480-h640/IMG_8020.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">So far, so good. We've only been without water for 2 hours. They expect to do the finishing work tomorrow. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The weekend was not without excitement as Melissa found her wedding band! It's so pretty and compliments her engagement ring perfectly ๐</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOvl-pZik9e8J1XW1Fdc13HAlSxao8g0xvO9U1Z8k6IhHLv5LT0Jy2T4gX4pwUPTk5qU8IlHLZQelhHbPSgQeZjXu8jAQ8Nc_XoZKcUnQFVHs23RQZ4jr8IuTObcgyQhhk8zYRKDuwRPI/s640/WeddingSet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOvl-pZik9e8J1XW1Fdc13HAlSxao8g0xvO9U1Z8k6IhHLv5LT0Jy2T4gX4pwUPTk5qU8IlHLZQelhHbPSgQeZjXu8jAQ8Nc_XoZKcUnQFVHs23RQZ4jr8IuTObcgyQhhk8zYRKDuwRPI/w480-h640/WeddingSet.jpg" width="480" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br />Thanks for stopping by for a visit, you know I love your company! </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">How's your Monday going?</span></p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Karen ๐๐</span><br /><p><br /></p>karen hess jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614810645603022714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809988357221862979.post-87283331399099908952021-04-14T07:02:00.000-07:002021-04-14T07:02:05.567-07:00This Little Light of Mine<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrfXbiyWS8kz7uyf4IDI1yGbMPXj7ABd6hsMYXpltB64aexUX5S3xY4KDXAABjzyMBIYBafv5HMVYBCQ21EiEy4DxbBPbbpcNzeAdeKaVxdPv3zcDs0-FNLCXeaITehQOJftMuGLOP3Bk/s2048/IMG_7995.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrfXbiyWS8kz7uyf4IDI1yGbMPXj7ABd6hsMYXpltB64aexUX5S3xY4KDXAABjzyMBIYBafv5HMVYBCQ21EiEy4DxbBPbbpcNzeAdeKaVxdPv3zcDs0-FNLCXeaITehQOJftMuGLOP3Bk/w400-h400/IMG_7995.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcAKMr6gd6Xn5KqlVtujTtsiVuzcWMWOaPs3yMbWkTfW24ihjX95NE5Q7uoJbln_cdlnB9Ks_UxdQtIYhsN6aO9lPMxzNC_lhXAB-sw8FNVtbn9CFDCWoLNdxLvQ3Ral8TkGptqnTwCE/s2048/IMG_7994.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcAKMr6gd6Xn5KqlVtujTtsiVuzcWMWOaPs3yMbWkTfW24ihjX95NE5Q7uoJbln_cdlnB9Ks_UxdQtIYhsN6aO9lPMxzNC_lhXAB-sw8FNVtbn9CFDCWoLNdxLvQ3Ral8TkGptqnTwCE/w400-h400/IMG_7994.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was trying to remember when I first started lighting a candle for morning prayer. I think it was when the pandemic began and the churches were closed. I wanted the comfort, the presence, the companionship of the Creator with me in a physical way.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">A special treat came along during Holy Week. I was catching up on blog posts and read that <a href="https://catholicallyear.com/shop/box-shop/">Kendra Tierney</a> was selling this beautiful pascal candle. It was available in either a download for you to make your own, or a ready made. Having never decorated a candle like this, I chose the latter option. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">Kendra has some wonderful posts and Easter crafts over at her <a href="https://catholicallyear.com/blog/how-to-dye-your-easter-eggs-the-way-mary-magdalene-would-have-except-her-eggs-dyed-miraculously/">Blog </a></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">We're still celebrating the Resurrection in our home and counting down the days (39) until the Church's Birthday, Pentecost.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">Have a wonderful week and thank you so much for spending some time with me today!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">XO๐๐</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">Karen <br /></span></span></p>karen hess jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614810645603022714noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809988357221862979.post-35716113423453543982021-04-13T08:05:00.000-07:002021-04-13T08:05:40.728-07:00For the Beauty of the Earth<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Yes, friends, itโs still Easter and Iโm reminded daily of the beauty of the Earth and His love for you and me. On the road to <span style="color: red;"><b>Pentecost</b></span>!<p></p>karen hess jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614810645603022714noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809988357221862979.post-28159328241448120432021-04-08T15:29:00.001-07:002021-04-08T15:31:23.443-07:00Something Worth Waiting For...<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0yIQFoVeHluoaBu76HNV48NB_3-aEplw6azZ3AVhJu8qxDoRXwvJeWydMcmjp_4_teIifDzmfPtqyF4FXoIPjGnb7zPezzJIcNWxFi4Grl_FHT0uxOj-TzJ2zjGga-aqObCOHpqE-aKo/s2048/IMG_7958.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0yIQFoVeHluoaBu76HNV48NB_3-aEplw6azZ3AVhJu8qxDoRXwvJeWydMcmjp_4_teIifDzmfPtqyF4FXoIPjGnb7zPezzJIcNWxFi4Grl_FHT0uxOj-TzJ2zjGga-aqObCOHpqE-aKo/w480-h640/IMG_7958.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqYet5zEvEusq6KTRkZpE6wstbrqey60Nt783zY29jY05c3bwDjqDv-eR-nuufVlJVl8gX0WJ4c2rjp4IQoPlZ3KwD1XqkqSgpOrom6l_BJna0iJFnSL2hDiud9fg9EkWn4R0Er_XO7vc/s2048/IMG_7959.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqYet5zEvEusq6KTRkZpE6wstbrqey60Nt783zY29jY05c3bwDjqDv-eR-nuufVlJVl8gX0WJ4c2rjp4IQoPlZ3KwD1XqkqSgpOrom6l_BJna0iJFnSL2hDiud9fg9EkWn4R0Er_XO7vc/w480-h640/IMG_7959.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">When I ordered this beauty back in mid-November 2020, I knew I'd be waiting. The manufacturer was saying late January or early February 2021, and it didn't matter with whom you placed your order...the delivery time was the same. But, that was okay. I still had a functioning range that would get me through the holiday cooking. The oven was slow to reach temp, but I could work with it. After all, that old girl was new to me in 2002 when we did our kitchen remodel.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">The new year came and I waited until early February to call my appliance dealer. Whoa! Bad news! The container that came in to the docks was dropped and every appliance inside of it was damaged!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">So, here we go. My dear appliance rep said it would probably be mid-March until the manufacturer could reship. I called at the end of March only to find out that ships were anchoring off the coasts due to lack of labor on the docks. COVID strikes again! Now, we are looking at mid-April.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday I get a call that my range was in! Can I get a hallelujah! </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today she was installed and I still can't believe she's here. I'll be sauteing mushrooms and then making an egg bake tonight.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here's what I don't get, and find it a miserable injustice. There was no owners manual with the range, only a basic little operating sheet. Mind you, this baby has wi-fi capability, an oven probe, and convection.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was able to download and print the complete manual by going to the manufacturer's website. What about those folks who don't have computer access, or are unaware of how to get the manual?</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">Are we in such a hurry to streamline things that we forget about those who might not have the same capacities that we do?</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">Just this morning on our local news it was reported that far too many seniors are not getting registered for the C19 vax because they don't have "smart" phones, they have flip phones. Or, they don't own a computer either.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">I think we need to call a "time out," and start thinking of the other folks. <span style="font-size: small;">(stepping off my soap box now)</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">I hope the rest of your week is lovely and you enjoy life wherever you land!</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">XO</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Karen๐ </span> </span></span></span><br /></p>karen hess jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614810645603022714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809988357221862979.post-10255450903973079612021-04-04T16:33:00.001-07:002021-04-04T16:33:34.728-07:00A Beautiful Easter<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Thank you Kiki, Dan, L and D, Shotzie, Eric, Sheila and Valerie and my loving hubby for all you did to make this joyous day so special! </span>karen hess jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614810645603022714noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809988357221862979.post-61878021206369100352021-04-04T07:38:00.001-07:002021-04-04T07:38:34.218-07:00He is RISEN!<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> Happy Easter!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-OHYOM0QjMMGP6szeKKWUq9ew1YCvrmKCoYzvPjB4jIvA4aQzBWK67ZALrr83UZ2fXXqfPycb3CUWehdDhbrXm3sjVS80wrfS1mRz2kX6XIhP0frYFqWxGM_9xUQQEHo5z4pJqxXa_k/s1143/82514AB5-0378-4D65-A1AA-5259EF7734ED.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1143" data-original-width="1098" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-OHYOM0QjMMGP6szeKKWUq9ew1YCvrmKCoYzvPjB4jIvA4aQzBWK67ZALrr83UZ2fXXqfPycb3CUWehdDhbrXm3sjVS80wrfS1mRz2kX6XIhP0frYFqWxGM_9xUQQEHo5z4pJqxXa_k/w614-h640/82514AB5-0378-4D65-A1AA-5259EF7734ED.jpeg" width="614" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p>karen hess jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614810645603022714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809988357221862979.post-10034324406405904412021-04-02T16:56:00.000-07:002021-04-02T16:56:22.203-07:00Good Friday<div class="large-post-content-text" target="_blank">
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emotion while I watched the live stream from St. Patrick's Cathedral NYC
on the 7 Last Words.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of the Eternal Father have mercy on me a sinner.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-05kX6j7VGC2ER8NcT9JXIL6a1dJpnWwUlVEbb_xDi7nUiFqooLZ-DW1pQuosdk_jRl1aZoP5QXuBRVKgO6Oqklb3CuEsXgCsZh6XYMSHLSplkPo9VxWCkuJ7h5WnnOnCXdSws3cOuE/s594/5f4e7b52bdd511aaa17a5cc820eee075.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="594" data-original-width="594" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-05kX6j7VGC2ER8NcT9JXIL6a1dJpnWwUlVEbb_xDi7nUiFqooLZ-DW1pQuosdk_jRl1aZoP5QXuBRVKgO6Oqklb3CuEsXgCsZh6XYMSHLSplkPo9VxWCkuJ7h5WnnOnCXdSws3cOuE/s320/5f4e7b52bdd511aaa17a5cc820eee075.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span><p></p>
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Her appointment time was 10:45 and we never finished until almost noon! I guess the key is to schedule in late afternoon if you donโt want to wait in line forever. We made up for it with a trip to HomeGoods where I found these darling pink bunnies (and some other goodies too!). It was my first time in HG since February 2020. Afterwards, we had a lovely patio lunch at Beyond Bread which was yummy. <p></p><p>Weโre hosting Easter brunch so I had to clean up my nemesis ~ the silver tea service. UGH! I try to do this only twice a year, before holidays, and each time I tell myself, โThatโs it! Iโm getting rid of it!โ But then, it looks so pretty and shiny and I cave!</p><p>This is the MOST amazing orchid Iโve ever owned. It blooms at least once a year with a minimum of 4-5 blooms per stem. It just sits on my kitchen window sill happy in the eastern exposure. Life is good. So is my friend Lauri who gifted it to me.</p><p>May your Easter or Passover be blessed!</p><p>Karen</p>karen hess jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614810645603022714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809988357221862979.post-68359128286466289842021-03-28T10:47:00.006-07:002021-03-28T11:17:17.205-07:00Happy, Happy Birthday Baaaaby<p> Stepped out last night to a very new and different Tucson. Masks seemed to be hit or miss with folks walking around downtown. The Governor relaxed restrictions last week and basically is leaving it up to the individual businesses to choose their path. The metro transit had a bold sign at the top of the street car, "Masks Required." Our restaurant seemed to be going with a different vibe, although employees were masked. It will be interesting to see where all this goes. I must admit, there's a nagging fear at the back of my brain that we may become too relaxed and see the C19 numbers rise. UGH!!!!</p><p>On a happier note, our youngest is celebrating her birthday and her sweet fiance's in another week. Eric's brother was in town for the weekend, so we joined them for a celebration at Charro Steak. Delicious food, amazing company, a lot of laughing....who could ask for more?</p><p>Except maybe a Cake in a Box from Aunt Debbie and Uncle Mark! <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyLg4zMf6vuVzkbjPuae9Cf1Dxl6-TKUc7AFLKB6EKII4DOFhOC0PcQ8WyzVqMldCbAiqOnqo2_Ypq5BTCjog' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /> <p></p><p>Happiest of Birthdays to this beautiful couple!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiditMGc9UR9wYZOcKBrMSb_vBEP8dVJuGIG2hkXNjhSCBJXJDaviFanfSUm_05QsX8zOfHdmlh6_B9kviqhx7ynIi0ldm45svqLHIhyjGXWDs_3Qig52SfulxqTfOYkA9xkfdeDyLi2k0/s878/IMG_7363+-+Version+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="878" data-original-width="778" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiditMGc9UR9wYZOcKBrMSb_vBEP8dVJuGIG2hkXNjhSCBJXJDaviFanfSUm_05QsX8zOfHdmlh6_B9kviqhx7ynIi0ldm45svqLHIhyjGXWDs_3Qig52SfulxqTfOYkA9xkfdeDyLi2k0/w355-h400/IMG_7363+-+Version+2.JPG" width="355" /></a></div><p></p><p>Praying you all have a beautiful Holy Week.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFK_4OeAReGJiTmiWZ9D9o_QhZSUC9FufFrD_U-qLBp3gIj0L9CErR6iYeJF78iqA1ESDywAF8NhsGkBX2ZJbgdlX1YqCTQ2HFuFUKZUZgLqXfPcgKrhiOd7IuASpKgTfXFlZ68Z__CYQ/s236/IMG_5298.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="236" data-original-width="236" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFK_4OeAReGJiTmiWZ9D9o_QhZSUC9FufFrD_U-qLBp3gIj0L9CErR6iYeJF78iqA1ESDywAF8NhsGkBX2ZJbgdlX1YqCTQ2HFuFUKZUZgLqXfPcgKrhiOd7IuASpKgTfXFlZ68Z__CYQ/w400-h400/IMG_5298.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>XO</p><p>Karen๐<br /></p><p><br /></p>karen hess jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614810645603022714noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809988357221862979.post-51247589773892143852021-03-27T11:59:00.000-07:002021-03-27T11:59:43.221-07:00Veiling ~ Why?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFhYPBdeQ420hAFAWjKAZWpHT1rNVG3H5_oYXPx6589a0fTeHKRtlvREocmKlXxYBu0iVl5PW3oQIMl1t-PtgoZJqHs7nb2Kw13-yqth7d_z2eSonbnwY-KfmEmMwfHE6CRjP4N2DwR9c/s2048/IMG_7902.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFhYPBdeQ420hAFAWjKAZWpHT1rNVG3H5_oYXPx6589a0fTeHKRtlvREocmKlXxYBu0iVl5PW3oQIMl1t-PtgoZJqHs7nb2Kw13-yqth7d_z2eSonbnwY-KfmEmMwfHE6CRjP4N2DwR9c/w300-h400/IMG_7902.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhda5IAJCVM3D0f_2qHdJt7YYqYmdmBYIozvs-fnUcUpBZ8ri9g7U04aWxrDuTmj3ZaIhyuxCjZ8sFDYNMHRxBEHcDte5JBAJoFkzFPSi_9no6z3X0qggNURqgB9Jw2_73BYCLAkXJi-Yg/s2048/IMG_7903.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhda5IAJCVM3D0f_2qHdJt7YYqYmdmBYIozvs-fnUcUpBZ8ri9g7U04aWxrDuTmj3ZaIhyuxCjZ8sFDYNMHRxBEHcDte5JBAJoFkzFPSi_9no6z3X0qggNURqgB9Jw2_73BYCLAkXJi-Yg/w400-h300/IMG_7903.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Today is the vigil of Palm Sunday and while I should have taken to veiling last Sunday, Passiontide, life got in the way and it didn't happen. So, this morning I spent an hour veiling 19 holy images, statues and crucifixes in anticipation of tomorrow, and the start of Holy Week. The teeny tiny ones I just tucked away in a drawer.<p></p><p>On Good Friday, the 8 crucifixes will be unveiled at 3pm, the time our Lord breathed His last. On Holy Saturday, the remaining 11 statues and images will be unveiled and I will sit with the Holy Mother, reflecting on what she was feeling, mourning, and suffering.</p><p>So, why do I bother with this Catholic tradition while so many of our parishes have done away with it, not to mention homes that no longer practice it, you ask?</p><p>Here's my reason ~ I get to suffer the loneliness of being unable to gaze upon the One who sacrificed His life for our salvation ~ being unable to glance up at His Beloved Mother, who prays for you and me ~ being unable to look at the sweet saints I love, who answer my prayers and intercede for me and my family.</p><p>Lent has been a wonderful practice of prayer, Mass, abstinence, and reflection. Yet, it is a gradual process ~ day by day. Now the week ahead will have a <i>POW, BAM!! </i>effect on me. Those things I smile at will be hidden. </p><p>I will be reminded of the hypocrisy of the people of Palm Sunday, the Suffering in the Garden, the physical beating, crowning and abuse, the long and painful journey to Calvary, and the abominable Crucifixion. The unimaginable feelings of abandonment at the Tomb. Lent will have it's grand finale!</p><p>Easter will dawn and the sweetness of the Resurrection will be beyond words! </p><p>I pray that your Easter brings you love and peace and new beginnings!</p><p><br /></p>karen hess jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614810645603022714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809988357221862979.post-73548131785829670462019-01-11T16:15:00.001-07:002019-01-11T16:15:16.578-07:004th Quarter Quick Takes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">When our tax organizer arrived in the mail yesterday I figured I'd better wrap up the 2018 Blog as well! It's gonna be a long one!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">OCTOBER</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This month was all about growing in my metalsmithing with an online class which explored some techniques I hadn't yet explored ~ such as multiple layers of sterling, setting a cabochon on a ring band, and more. I would be preparing for my Holiday Trunk Show in November, so this was an integral part of the preparation.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I thought you might like a peek at the process...and my messy studio!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And my very own maker's mark ~ thank you Buckeye Engraving! Can you tell which one is mine? Look to the left of photo...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">From Trunk Show to Travel to celebrating Two Birthdays, November had it all!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So, that wraps up the fourth quarter for me. This will be my 226th blog post since I began this journey. It's been quite the experience and I've really loved sharing our life with you.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The time has come to put this blog to bed. I may jump back on from time to time, but I can't promise anything but this...I will continue to post my jewelry creations in The Boutique.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I will also continue to update on Facebook and Instagram (my favorite social media at the moment). You've been a fantastic audience and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your love and support! May 2019 bring you all the joy and peace you seek.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We headed off to the best coast beaches, the east coast beaches! This has been our summer retreat for the past 16 years. Time with family and friends on Fenwick Island, Delaware. Added attraction was a concert with Straight, No Chaser. Life is so good!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Home again, only to leave 2 days later for Art Unraveled in Phoenix. Classes with the incomparable, April Bower, and creating 35 charms for the annual charm swap!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">A heartbreaking task as we laid a dear friend, boss, and brother to rest ~ </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Eternal rest grant unto him o Lord, may perpetual light shine upon him, may his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">April concluded with celebrating our first born's birthday with </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">dinner at Charro Steak. She's preparing for a fabulous trip to Germany in September!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">48
years of <i><b>holy matrimon</b><b>y</b></i> celebrated with this man, who shows up Every. Single. Day! How
did I get so blessed? I get chills thinking that the "big one" is just 23 months away!</span></span><br />
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had a wonderful surprise visit from Pennsylvania friends, Jo-Ann and
Jeff Moyer, I had dental surgery which now means I have all my teeth!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">dear friends Nancy, Ashley, and Lacey hosted a trunk show for my newest creations which brought new and old friends together...</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We held the drawing at our home </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">where we presented the Sisters with the check, </span></span>followed by a brunch which the Daughters hosted...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">If May wasn't busy enough, June got even busier...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In June, I was treated to a Spa Day at the fabulous Ritz-Carleton Dove Mountain Resort! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Fourth of July!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I've been struggling in the new year to keep up my blog. I've even toyed with the idea of putting it to bed for good. Something prevented me from doing that, so here I am...hopefully with a new format that's a good fit for me and for you. Instead of a monthly post, I'll be giving you 6 Quarterly Quick Takes of life as it happened.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1. My sweet friend Kathy came down from Colfax, CA to spend Gem Show with me. We took classes at Art Retreat in the Desert, shopped the shows, and generally yacked our faces off! Amazing good times!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Dear Kathy gifted me with this fabulous Bench Polisher, which has made work in the studio life-changing!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2. I was privileged to take 4 classes from the most accomplished artists I have the pleasure of knowing. I set my first cabochon ~ created the most complicated ring to date with success ~ created a tri metal, duo cabochon cuff ~ and fold formed fine silver and copper into the most beautiful cuff bracelets! Whew!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> FEBRUARY ~</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1. It was a <i>very</i> confusing time for the Catholic Church! ~ Ash Wednesday and Valentines Day fell on the same day, but we honored Ash Wednesday on the 14th and celebrated Valentines Day on the 17th.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2. My Valentine won the Senior Olympics All Around in Scottsdale, AZ!!! What a man, what a man, what a very fine man!!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1. We officially moved into the 21st century with a new entertainment/audio/video system and a 65" monitor. We hated to part with our beautiful armoire, but the old eyes are enjoying sports and movies a lot more with the larger screen, and I think the old ears really appreciate the sound bar and all the new speakers!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2. As the month closed, I was on the mend and well enough to do some serious metalsmithing in the studio. With two Spring Trunk shows on the horizon, it was best to get busy!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Well, we're into the second quarter of the new year and I wouldn't really call it Spring in AZ. It appears Mother Nature thought there was no need for Spring and has moved right into Summer. We are fortunate in that we don't have anything to shovel.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Wishing you happy times in the new quarter and pleasant weather in the months ahead! Thank you for sharing your time with me today!</span></span>karen hess jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614810645603022714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809988357221862979.post-33310824413385751462018-01-04T12:11:00.000-07:002018-01-04T12:11:17.649-07:00That's A Wrap!<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">December in Review:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My 70th birthday in San Francisco ~ The iconic </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">A special birthday dinner from Rich and Pat ~ <i>The Stinking Rose</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Observing Advent & Waiting ~</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">A delicious VICTORY over ASU ~</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wishing you all the peace, health, and happiness your heart can embrace in this new year!</span></span><br />
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<br />karen hess jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614810645603022714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809988357221862979.post-54060549433497419812017-11-28T14:13:00.000-07:002018-06-11T10:04:02.828-07:00 Beyond THANK-FULL<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">October flew by in a myriad of activity while November succeeded in doing the same!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Thankful</b> to mark my 7th year in this crazy business of jewelry creations. Beginning in the most humble venue of the annual Reid Park Arts and Crafts Fair in 2011, to the comfort of my own home, each year is better than the one before. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Thankful</b> for the best family I could have ever wanted, who gave me the best birthday celebration EVAH! It was a night that will remain a treasure in my heart FOR-EVAH!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My beloved husband has gifted me, on this my 70th birthday, one of the top items on my Bucket List! I will share this with you in the next blog post...in the meantime, enjoy the last few days of November and embrace December with all the joy and gladness you can! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This year is fast coming to a close and lets send it out with hearts that are full! Thank you so much for visiting, celebrating, and sharing your life with me! </span>karen hess jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614810645603022714noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809988357221862979.post-24280624495680175532017-09-04T10:35:00.001-07:002017-09-04T10:35:37.384-07:00No Choice...<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There is no choice. We don't get to choose the <i>gifts we are given</i> any more than we get to <i>choose our sufferings</i>. If it were different, we'd certainly choose the former and not the latter. Unwittingly, we would end up sacrificing those things that change us, humble us, make us human. Forty years ago we were blessed with both sides of this coin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This month Ron and I will embark on a long-awaited journey to New York to bring our Amy home to rest in Tucson. Oh, how we have waited for this opportunity! We have chosen to make this trip a very private one without the celebration of family visits or gathering with friends. Our choice is to make this about our baby girl.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As young parents of two lively little girls, there never seemed to be enough time or money to make this a reality. Always present in our hearts, the sense of an "incomplete" family plagued us. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A great "thank you" to O'Shea funeral home on Long Island, Holy Hope Cemetery in Tucson, our dear pastor ~ Father Patrick Crino at S</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ts</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, daughters Amanda and Melissa, and our dear family and friends for all their support, love, and prayers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span>karen hess jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614810645603022714noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809988357221862979.post-54702837954227924392017-06-24T09:50:00.001-07:002017-06-24T09:50:21.566-07:00JUNE ~ No Gloom Here!<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> With tulips from my sweet hubs!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Always the optimist, three days later </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I nearly sliced </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> off </span></span>my finger tip!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Remember...I said optimist...because I only took off a quarter of the fingernail, and it was my left hand. Well, within 4 days I was out of the bulbous white bandage and sporting a nice fabric Band-Aid. I'll spare you the gory details, but if it's something you just gotta see, head over to my Facebook page...there's a nice one there! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">(Some of you might remember the lovely job I did on my finger on Easter Sunday a few years back...I captured it in a blog post.)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> A BIG highlight this month was a Coronado Island getaway for Art Retreat at the Beach</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">...an "Artist in Residence" workshop with the extremely talented <a href="https://www.robertlopezdesigns.com/">Robert Lopez</a>! Thank you Barb and Erin and the <a href="http://www.vivimagoo.com/">vivi magoo productions team</a> for making this possible!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's 100+ degrees here in Tucson and we've been breaking all kinds of temperature records. So, that being said, I will take my leave AND I'm....</span></span><br />
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karen hess jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614810645603022714noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809988357221862979.post-1764062905001784922017-06-03T14:31:00.001-07:002017-06-04T20:29:12.728-07:00MAY I have an extra day?<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wow! May I have an extra day to at least catch my breath, because that's exactly how the Merry Month of May has left me!!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We began on a very bittersweet note as we said "goodbye" to a beloved priest and friend, Monsignor Van. I still can't believe he's passed and I miss his beautiful smile and equally beautiful homilies. He was a treasure to Sts. Peter and Paul Parish and to all his ministries. The attendance of religious and laity at the beautiful Funeral Mass and reception, was a heart-moving tribute to this special man.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We attended a most ah-MAY-zing dance recital! Our beautiful goddaughter, SLAYED it! She's so talented (but we're not biased!)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">5-8-17: </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our Catholic Women's Bible Study began with a thought-provoking study of Matthew, chapters 1&2. A great discussion ensued about the women who were mentioned and those excluded, the lineage of both Mary and Joseph from King David, and the flight into Egypt. We were all surprised how the genealogy could consume 2 hours of our evening! We're definitely going to take it slower with our agenda!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">5-13-17:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The week ended with a Remarkable celebration of Moms ~ we cheered for them, cried along with their stories, and danced our tootsies off to the most amazing Jimmy Buffet cover band! 750 celebrants rocked Margaritaville that night!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">A perfect weekend was capped off on Mother's Day with a delicious brunch, shared with our girls...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Friday brought the concert we've been waiting for since the tickets first went on sale, </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Brian Wilson and the Pet Sounds Tour</i></span></span>...and we were NOT disappointed!! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">5-21-17:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">My Spring Trunk Show was fast approaching and I was so excited to be hosting my Spring Show for the 5TH year!! It was a smashing success and I got to visit with ladies I hadn't seen for awhile, which, for me, is the best part of the Show!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">5-28-17:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This has truly been our sweet goddaughter's month as we celebrated her 8th Birthday with her family and friends...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">5-31-17:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">A beautiful end to a beautiful month, our Daughters of Isabella Book Club convened with an excited discussion of <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Red-Tent-20th-Anniversary-Novel/dp/0312427298/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496088211&sr=8-1&keywords=The+red+tent">The Red Tent</a>. </i>A number of us had read it years ago, but it was a great re-read. Those who read it for the first time loved it. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Maria brought the most delicious chicken and rice dinner and Alison, our fantastic hostess, provided salad and a yummy dessert. What more could we want!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you so much for visiting with me and I hope you're getting into vacation mode with great plans ahead...as for me, the hubs and I are off to Coronado in June...exciting things happening there, but that will be for another post!</span></span>karen hess jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614810645603022714noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809988357221862979.post-44379774085169415892017-05-15T18:43:00.001-07:002017-05-15T18:43:37.963-07:00April Covered Me With LOVE!<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">As I looked back over my April planner, I was reminded how "love-filled" this month was....</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Finishing up the Jewelers Badge with my Girl Scout Troop 1934 ~</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Working on their Cooking Badge at Camp Cooper ~</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Palm Sunday and the start of Holy Week ~</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My Faithbooking contribution for that week ~</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Throughout the week, I prayerfully prepared for Easter Sunday ~</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It wouldn't be the same without the dyed eggs which would be part of the Easter feast ~</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My beautiful Phoenix family hosted a Spring Trunk Show for my jewelry ~ I was so happy to see old friends again and meet new ones!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sweet Kiki was celebrated by family and friends for her birthday, over the course of a weekend ~</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ending our LOVE-filled month on a very special note was being with our beautiful goddaughter for her First Holy Communiona ~ What better event to take place in this Easter season!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sending love and hope that your Spring has been joyous! Thank you so much for visiting with me.</span></span><br />
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karen hess jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614810645603022714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809988357221862979.post-90621505568802078762017-04-04T12:15:00.002-07:002017-04-05T07:36:49.351-07:00MARCHing Onward!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well, March has certainly "marched onward" and here we are in the first week of April. April's news will wait as we wait for the month to unfold. It promises to be exciting with so much happening, but that will wait for another day!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Meet the newest member of the family, <b><span style="color: #4c1130;">Finnegan Hess</span></b>!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The absolute sweetest, best behaved, loving 4 year old anyone could possibly want. As his "mom" Kiki says...</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">"Who rescued who???"</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> For me the season of Lent is not about "giving up" or "losing weight through abstinence"...it's about "doing" and "giving" and this year it means praying a Rosary every day, Stations of the Cross, reading <a href="https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/homily/let-him-go/5425/">Bishop Robert Barron's Lenten Reflection</a>, journaling with my Catholic sisters at <a href="https://blessedisshe.net/product/put-on-love-lenten-journal/">Blessed Is She "Put on Love</a>," and supporting <a href="http://www.crsricebowl.org/">Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl project</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Mid-month we enjoyed</span> a St. Patrick's Day feast of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots. This is one we embrace in <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a </span>season of austerity. Although it fell on a Friday this year (no meat on Lenten Fridays) our blessed Bishop Kicanas gave a special dispensation!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've been working with my Girl Scout troop on their Jewelers Badge. They've had great fun on the diverse projects as well as getting background information on the color wheel, sea glass, and ethnic beads. Here are a few pictures from their first project...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of jewelry ~ I've snatched some time in the studio to work on a Spring Collection. With two trunk shows coming up<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, and<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span>just a month apart, the studio beckons and that's where you'll find me in the weeks ahead. Here's a peek at just a few of the items new to Karen Hess Jewelry...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In the kitchen ~ <a href="http://www.ayearofslowcooking.com/2012/01/italian-beef-sandwiches-and-other-super.html">Italian Beef Sandwiches</a> for the win!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I know for a fact that my month of March was</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Galloping into the month at mid-term is the Tucson Rodeo, </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Making time now <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">for spiritual life, </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">family, </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>reading, cooking, and a lot less social me<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">di<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a as Lent approaches.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Have a beautiful month, dear friends, and thank you <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">for sharing your time with me!</span> </span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>karen hess jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614810645603022714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809988357221862979.post-11918961043640040922017-01-02T17:18:00.003-07:002017-01-02T17:18:55.604-07:00It's Time...REWIND!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">2016 ~ like the dark at midnight, the year has faded away into the archives of our minds and souls...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2017 ~ the new year, bright with promise as the radiant sun that rises each day...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love to rewind the year and visit those memories...</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="color: #351c75;">MARCH</span></u> ~ trip to Orlando with old friends</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="color: #351c75;">APRIL</span></u> ~ Proud godparents to Serena Marie</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="color: #351c75;">MAY</span></u> ~ Tu Nidito's "Havana Nights"</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mother's Day Tea at the Mini Time Museum</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">6th Annual Spring Trunk Show</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="background-color: white;"><u>JUNE</u></span> </span>~ The godparents celebrate Serena's 7th Birthday</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Annual Vine of Grace Womens Retreat</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Celebrating Father's Day at Hacienda del Sol</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Window Depot sponsors Tucson Summer Pro League</span></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #351c75;"> <u>JULY</u></span> ~ Host daughter, Lee, in town for her 30 year </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Up With People Reunion</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="color: #351c75;">AUGUST</span></u> ~ Ron gets a new bathroom</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Kiki and Mom share a weekend in Phoenix</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We bid a heartbreaking "good bye" to our beloved Alice</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>OCTOBER</u><span style="color: black;"> ~ We celebrated the Butler's marriage with an Octoberfest theme</span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Walked through the Holy Doors with the Daughters of Isabella in celebration of The Year of Mercy</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Awesome visit with brother Erik who lives in NYC</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My birthday celebration at Flemings</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">One of the inspirations behind me choosing my word for 2017 ~ ENOUGH!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tea with my ladies at Loews Ventana Canyon</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Family outing for Luminaria Nights at the Tucson Botanical Gardens</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Celebrating the big guy's birthday at Vero Amore</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wishing you and yours all the love and happiness this new year holds. Thank you for hanging out with me this year!</span></span>karen hess jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01614810645603022714noreply@blogger.com0