Once upon a time… there was an anti-nuke rally at San Onofre around 1979 with about 15,000 people in attendance. We sang and danced as we hoped for a better future. Fast forward to now. We had no idea what lay ahead, and we still don’t know, but it is becoming abundantly clear that we have to do something to save the planet if we are to save ourselves.
A few months ago I created these “Coral Reef Necklaces” never imagining I’d be reading this headline. “Record breaking hot ocean temperatures in the Florida Keys (100°) related to climate change have led to bleaching and a massive die-off of the coral reef.” Marine scientists are scrambling to preserve samples of rare species of coral before, possibly, they’re gone forever.
On another note… July 16 was my birthday and I celebrated with dear friends and family. The highlight of the week was the last Dead and Company tour concert at Oracle Park that night. (Check out the drone show in the link!) Laur and I have seen so many shows together and this one brought many memories rushing in. Once again we danced, sang and felt hopeful (yes, Laur was with me at San Onofre) being surrounded by the loving people of our “tribe” as we were transformed by the music. Ahhh, the power of music.
To honor the birthday concert celebration I made us necklaces. Hand drawn and etched sterling silver turtles with keum-boo 24k gold lightening bolts.
Grateful Dead Inspired Jewelry
Sterling silver skull and citrine with fishies necklace
Sterling silver turtle with peridot necklace
Sterling silver sun and labradorite necklace
Sterling silver heart necklace
Happy birthday to ME!
Save the planet. Save ourselves. And please, be kind.
Peace and Love,
meeshka