UE's Weekend Challenge: Jewelry - Saturday, June 21, 2014

I love the jewelry in India.  During my 15 months of living there recently, I bought 
a few dangly earrings ( costume jewelry only, of course ) but I so enjoying wearing
them.  

I was once invited to a Hindu celebration called Karva Chauth, where women fast
from sunrise to the rising of the moon, to pray for the safety and longevity of their
husbands.  The ladies gather together, dressed in their best clothing, often their
wedding finery. beautiful jewelry, and make up and go through rituals, chanting and
rituals together until moonrise when their husbands arrive to give their wives water
to break their fasts.

It was a most beautiful event and the women were as colorful as a field of flowers 
in bloom.  I was honored to be invited to participate.

And, no, there is no reciprocal day of fasting for the safety and longevity of the wives.

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Alphabe-Thursday, Rainbow Summer School - Silver - September 16, 2010

Alphabe-Thursday, Rainbow Summer School - Silver - September 16, 2010

I'm a fan of all things silver,

A bright and shiny hue,

To lift my sagging spirits,

Just a little touch will do.

I wear lots of silver jewelry,

My ears shine with lovely things,

I've amassed a large collection,

Of all sorts of silver rings!

There's nothing like a table,

To befit a special guest,

With china and sterling silver,

To make it look its best.

On the ritziest occasions,

To feel just like a queen,

I don my sparkling tiara,

With its shiny silver sheen.

Of course, I need a special dress,

To compliment my crown,

Alas, my budget won't allow,

A truly gorgeous gown!

At least, I'll splurge on makeup,

And my eyes will surely be,

All silver, shine, and sparkle,

For that's what folks expect of me!

Carmen Henesy

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All Rights Reserved.

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