Weaving A Gem Of A Life

Here’s the talisman I made for myself to help ease the chronic aches in my knees.
You can guess that the metal is copper, which has long been recognized as a healing agent for arthritis. I punched the little tab with the word SHANTI, which means peace, hoping that it would bring some peace to [...]

I have bad knees.
They often ache, don’t like standing for long periods, often refuse to bend tightly, and on occasion complain loudly about kneeling. Why?
In reality, it’s because my knees are as old as I am, and they have carried too much weight most of their lives. I also [...]