I have always been interested in rocks, minerals and gemstones.   As strange as it may sound Mineralogy was one of my favorite classes in college and if God hadn’t lead me in a different direction I might be involved in hard rock mining somewhere today.    While I have never worked in the field [...]

I know you just can’t wait, but sorry…you’re going to have to a little longer.     Soon this category will featured some of the gemstones that I have cut.   I’ve collected rocks and minerals all my life, and about 3 years ago I decided to learn how to facet stones.   Much of [...]

The week is here.  The long awaited iPad from Apple lands in stores and homes this week for the ones that pre-ordered (one of the latest rumors is that only pre-orders will be filled on Saturday when the first units arrive, with more inventory coming weeks later.)   I have one on the way and [...]

Hey all…  This definitely belongs in the Weird Things… category. I love the muppets.  Always have.   I remember having an Animal puppet when I was in grade school that came from a Toy Store in a mall in Amarillo, TX where I grew up.   I think Animal may have been one of the [...]