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Sparkle and StoneThis month, my inspiration continues to come from people in unexpected ways. I recently had the fortune of speaking to a young man with a shimmering black gemstone ring. (I'd been having a conversation days earlier about jewelry in the Middle East so was even more excited to come across an example.) After commenting on the subtle sparkle, he went on to say it looked like the night sky. Of course it does! And of course that's an appropriate reference after learning about Saudi Arabian marvel of AlUla and its otherworldly stargazing. I've been on the hunt for black, glistening gemstones ever since including the likely specular hematite.
Elsewhere in dreamland, I've been feeling grateful for gems of an entirely different variety. Leave it to me to master the art of oblivion in the realm of personal and professional relationships. In a nutshell, I'm pleasantly surprised by returning clients or good friends who have stay the course like lines on a highway. Maybe increased conscious awareness will mean recognizing these stellar relationships sooner rather than later though for now, I'll take delayed gratification. My final installment for September's monthly inspiration came from a chance encounter with a person named shooting star. (Did you know names could be so beautiful? It was translated into English, obviously! I could write an entire column on my favorite foreign names.) I couldn't believe it and asked a friend for confirmation. Only a day later, I came upon a local address including 'Shooting Star Road' and shared it with the guy himself. This string of coincidences is setting me up for a stirring month already. I wish you all the same!
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AuthorHi, my name is Martha Oschwald and I'm a content writer focused on design. This page is meant to give you a taste of my writing style and latest musings. Archives
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