These are only two of hundreds of thousands but the more grievously felt because of how I tried to help. more »

My! It seems many things have been going on bringing more emotion into my life. Personal losses and the tragedy of Haiti, the economics playing out in this country, all bring pain and reflection. They have also brought re and new connections to family and friends. I am blessed. more »

I am delighted to also find some of those early ring designers and their descendants now doing personal blogs. They are hard to find but what treasure the is to be discovered in them. I have added new links to some on the right. more »