Live in the Delirious Cool: a semi-extended hiatus

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Jewelry I have melted

Well, this is NOT the first. I was so proud that I had accomplished a gold and ruby hinge ring. The only problem is the ruby was slightly off center. So, I decided to twist it a bit, put in a little epoxy. Not good. So I thought I could re solder the base with the ruby in place. It should work, in practice. a ruby can take heat, right? Yeah, if it IS a ruby. So I managed to align the ruby, but the 'ruby' turned white! Whaaa the....?? Indian die?????

So much for the bargain bin from India at the Gem and Mineral show. When I took it back to show the dealer he sort of smirked....like, what was I expecting, a REAL ruby for $30 ??

so now that i"m 50, I need to change the name

Yes, I haven't been posting, as real life has interrupted my fantasy life. Damn. I hate it when I actually have to WORK for a living. Alas, we are not rich or fortunate enough to be there , yet.

So here is what I have learned from turning 50 this year.

1. Being 50 isn't nearly as bad as ALMOST being 50

2. 50 is the new 30 ( I know, wishful thinking )

3. Life happens faster the older you get. Best notice it now.

4. Looking good at 50 is somewhat harder.

5. If I knew what I know now at age 20, I probably would have bypassed a few boyfriends, but hey, who cares.

6. I can run faster now than when I was 20. Go figure.

7. I getting meaner and meaner.

8. Losing sleep is a really bad idea.

9. Animals are my best friends

10. There is an enormous variation in how 50 manifests itself physically in men and women. Exercise is indeed the fountain of youth.


OK, so I'm thinking about renaming the blog...."stuff on my cat" ...no, already taken
"Why I wish I had married a plumber and other musings" or "Why I wish I had married a dentist and other pointless regrets" or " jewelry I've melted " .....you get the idea