The kids are out of school and it’s already turning into a very busy summer, with family visits and extra taekwondo practice and keeping kids busy and fed every day. Not much time to sit and think. But we did get a lazy Sunday yesterday. I plugged in my headphones, put on some Atrium Carcieri and Raison D’etre, and finally got around to cleaning out my jewelry box and bedside table. While I was at it, I took pictures of a few pieces I just recently bought.

This one’s my favorite. It’s got great detail and the chain is exactly the right length for me. I wish I were a better photographer so I could really do it justice.

I also bought some nice planchette earrings. When I was little I was terrified that ouija boards and tarot cards might actually invite spirits to haunt me, but by high school that terror had become a fascination that’s never gone away.

And last but not least, I got a couple pairs of tiny earrings. I used to have a whole lot of piercings, but over the years I’ve let most of them close because I got so tired of fighting infections and nickel allergy. I still have two in my ears, though, and I never have enough cute little things to wear in them. These were perfect and not too expensive.

I also gave a bunch of old necklaces and earrings to the kids, and saved some to give away to other people. My jewelry is so nice and organized now, but there’s also space for a few perfect new pieces. Just the way I like it.