a civilized day

today i spent 2 hours in a dimly lit room, with a stranger.

a few years back, my buddy jay extolled virtues on a local korean spa, encouraging me to take advantage of their communal baths. while i didn't take a dip with the rest of the folks, i did enjoy an 80-minute Abhyanga massage.

lucky for me, i work with a great group who took note when i admitted i'd never been to a spa. they gave me a gift certificate for a wedding present, and i cashed it in as a post-b-day relax-a-ganza. the candle lit private bath--complete with tea and sliced apples and oranges--was arguably the most civilized accoutrement, and worth doing again. here is where i luxuriated.

earrings from an 8 year old

at david's nephew's birthday party, the newly minted 8 year old ran up to me, gave me a hurried, yet firm and loving hug, and then announced he had something for me.

he dropped to his knees, grasped at his jeans pocket, and started knocking a metal container on the sidewalk to empty its contents.

a bit about this 8 year old: the two of us talk crafts when we see each other. both of us are usually considering a new project, and this time, he shared his latest with me, as a gift.



he made the fimo beads and crafted them into earrings. they're precious.

i love them.