Balance Cubano: "EL INTENSO AROMA DEL CAFé"

I first heard of Carmina Trueba de Mestre from a friend.  She told me about the book that Mrs. Trueba has written, "El Intenso Aroma del Café," and also about a new book in which Mrs. Trueba is a contributor.  Mrs. Trueba has lived a remarkable life, and a very difficult one.  I found this excellent article in the Balance Cubano blog and thought I'd share it on my blog.

Ghosts and Spirits-Insights From a Medium: A Ghost in an Annapolis Building

Here's an interesting post from a blog I sometimes follow.  What I found interesting in this article is a plausible explanation of why spirits linger on this Earth plane.  Haven't you ever wondered about that?  I have.

This picture doesn't come from the article, below... it's just a little something to decorate this article and entertain you!

Ghosts and Spirits-Insights From a Medium: A Ghost in an Annapolis Building:   Audubon Store in Annapolis    Since I was a kid I've been able to sense Earth bound ghosts or spirits who have crossed over - ...

Jeweler David Webb--A New Book About His Pieces

I love jewelry, and especially animal-themed jewelry, so it was surprising to me that I'd never heard of the late David Webb, an American jeweler who designed fabulous pieces, many of which featured animals.  His pieces were bought by very rich women such as The Duchess of Windsor and Jacqueline Kennedy, and today, they're still bought by famous, and very rich, women, such as Gwen Stefani.

A new book published by the exclusive Assouline David Webb: The Quintessential American Jeweler is available for $85 through the publisher's website, but don't bother purchasing it from them, unless you're Gwen Stefani, of course (and she probably gets a complimentary copy), since it's available on Amazon for quite a bit less.  OOOOhhhh, I do want this baby.  It's the ONLY David Webb item I can afford, and just barely.

Let me tell you a little bit about this guy.  My source is The Wall Street Journal's fashion and other bullshit magazine which my husband (he's the one who reads The Journal) saves for me.  Many of Webb's famous clients wear his Twin Frog Bracelet--two amphibians giving a diamond-encrusted ruby a kiss.  This bracelet retails for $69,000.  David Webb was best known for his exuberant animal pieces.  He loved frogs and believed that they bring luck, so he had lots of frog decorations in his home and he incorporated frogs into the jewelry he designed.  But frogs are not the only creatures featured in his jewelry.

Here's what I'd like to do.  I'd like to find affordable Webb knockoffs!  If you've seen any, leave me a comment!  I'll love you forever!



Here are the crystal and gold Cheetah Ring and the famous enamel, diamonds, and rubies Frog Bracelet by David Webb

My review on Goodreads of The Pilot's Wife by Anita Shreve

The New Age Review: Angel Cards and Power Animals: Synchronicity Times...

I have been receiving Reiki for a few months, and at one of the sessions I asked my Reiki Master if we could focus on identifying my Animal Spirit Guides.  I understand that we all have them and I wanted to meet mine.

An animal showed up--a mammal, furry, sort of cream colored--but he was partially hidden behind a rock, and although I tried and tried to see it in its entirety, I wasn't able to.  I told my Reiki Master and she said one possibility is that I may not yet be ready to meet this Animal Guide.  Since that session, I haven't pursued looking for my Animal Guides.  This is partly because of events in my personal life that took my focus away from this.  I will, however, seek them once again at my next Reiki session.

In the meantime, I leave you with this very interesting post from a blog that I follow and like very much:

 New Age Review: Angel Cards and Power Animals: Synchronicity Times...: I attended my first Psychic Circle at  Inner Peace Health Healing and Wellness  in Plains Township last night and could not have enjoye...

The New Age Review: Psychic Reading with Channeler Kim O'Neill: My Mes...

Here's a very interesting article on a psychic reading. BTW, I really enjoy The New Age Review because it always contains posts that I find very interesting and from which I've learned quite a bit.

Check it out!


The New Age Review: Psychic Reading with Channeler Kim O'Neill: My Mes...: Emily Post The true test of any psychic reading is time.  And it was time that tested my psychic reading with angelic channeler Kim O&#...

The New Age Review: Realizing Your Heart's Desire with Sonia Choquette...

A very interesting article from an excellent blog.

The New Age Review: Realizing Your Heart's Desire with Sonia Choquette...: Principle Number Five in Sonia Choquette's wonderful workbook, Your Heart's Desire , is about opening yourself up to guidance.   ...