She Does Not Break Down And Cry

Not  this time.  This time it’s different. She’s said her piece. Made her opinion well known to him. And for once, for the first time ever since she fell in love with him, she does not break down and cry. Maybe it’s just that she’s had enough of the heartbreak. Maybe she’s realized that she’s…

19th Century Hair Pins

More than just functional. Hairpins date back centuries ago to ancient China and were used on a regular basis by women to secure what was sometimes very elaborate hairstyles. The single prong pin was originally made and it came in various lengths and with many different accent ornamnets attached. Materials ranged from silver, gold, wood,…

King Of Swords Fights For You Or Against You

He uses his head first. Even though he’s a helluva good fighter, The King Of Swords prefers arbitration over aggression. He wants to discuss the matter at length, point to the logic in his thinking, and reach a sensible, fair agreement. Well read and mentally sharp, this king comes with much the same attributes as…

Woman On The Warpath

Look out! Women take a lot of crap. No doubt. It starts in childhood. They take it from other kids, from nagging older siblings, even from their parents. Girls, especially the ones who (at least early on) are shy and sweet, become targets for others who want to tell them what to do and push…

Beware The King Of Cups

About the tarot suit of cups. In general, cups relate to water signs in astrology, and that means they relate to emotions, intuition, spirituality, dreams and past-life experiences. Included with this comes the deepest hopes, wishes and fears present in all of us. To better explain this, the suit of cups, in particular, should be…

Interview With Hector Arroya

Interview Subject: Hector Arroya, support character, wealthy Mexican landowner. AUTHOR: Welcome, Senor Arroya, and thank you for coming here today! HA: (smiling) You are most welcome, Senora. AUTHOR: Is it all right to call you Hector? (he nods most graciously) Thank you. Tell us then, Hector, about yourself and your family. HA: My name is Hector…