What’s Happening in Santa Fe and Albuquerque – Mid-April into May 2019 Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center Classes – a continuing series of events. Classes include sculptural crochet, dyeing techniques for quilters. traditional Yaruba adire (dyeing techniques), Navajo weaving and … Continue reading
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Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin felt we needed to take better care of our environment and he personally led the drive to create Earth Day. The concept for Earth Day was a national “teach in” to help educate the public about air and water pollution. The first Earth Day was April 22, 1970.
Continue readingDiamonds are the April Birthstone The April birthstone is the Diamond The concept of a birthstone is found in many traditions, customs, and beliefs. Today there’s a birthstone associated with each month of the year. The idea of one gem for each … Continue reading
Like many other months, there are two birthstones for March – aquamarine and bloodstone. Aquamarine generally has a rich light blue color that can range from very light to deep blue. It’s thought to be a symbol of youthfulness, … Continue reading
It’s all about the first bird you see on New Year’s Day. Recently I read an article by Margaret Renkl in the New York Times. The article was titled Spring is Coming. Ms Renkl said “There’s a New Year’s tradition … Continue reading
February – Valentine’s Day and Much More How did Valentine’s Day Begin? The origins of our modern Valentine’s Day are obscure. Perhaps Valentine’s Day began as a pagan festival or perhaps it was a liturgical feast in celebration of the … Continue reading