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Marjorie and Zora: Anything but Black and White–Quotes from the 2018 Rawlings Society Presentation in Mt. Dora, FL.

April 17, 2018 2 Comments

As part of my presentation to the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Society in Mt. Dora, FL  in 2018, I used quotes from the writers Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and Zora Neale Hurston to illustrate their struggles and perceptions and to tell their stories as I perceive them.  I’ll provide some context but this is mostly a record of […]

Filed Under: Other, Uncategorized — Tagged With: art, Country funeral, Gainesville, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Old Florida, N.C. Wyeth, Quotes, Rawlings, vintage, Zora Neale Hurston

Talisman: Lion Buddha Amulet with Vintage Metal Beads

December 2, 2014 Leave a Comment

Talisman and amulets open a different perspectives on jewelry.  Instead of simply being personal adornment, they represent protection and good luck for the wearer.  This is an unusual Thai amulet–the Buddha is riding a lion’s head.  The interpretation depends on the viewer, but to me the combination of a graceful Thai Buddha image, rough copper bezel, […]

Filed Under: Pendants — Tagged With: Buddha, talisman, Thai amulet, vintage

Very Vintage

November 24, 2014 Leave a Comment

  This is my first re-work of a vintage item—a pretty black metal flower pin with very soft pink and blue colored crystals and opaque green marquis stones surrounding a dark blue center sparkly. The pin back is left on because it is relatively easy for anyone with a set of pliers to take of […]

Filed Under: Other, Pendants — Tagged With: beads, flower, vintage


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