Just like cake!

This was a good week.Yesterday I met with my good friends Lee and Miriam. They enjoyed the glowing stones so much that they ended up purchasing over two hundred dollars worth.To date, that was my biggest individual sale except for Louise, who purchased two very large rocks a few weeks ago. Todays Farmer's Market was packed with many tourists from everywhere in the Bay Area and points beyond.I had one couple listen to my explanation about how if you put a rock next to your child's bed at night to asuage any fears of the dark. This was a good selling point that many parents were considering.The rock shown below is one that was worked on with good dose of cake decorating sensibility

This Weeks Rock

I like to call this rock a “Bobby Dazzler” which is something I heard in Australia many years ago. It is a design which I am beginning to perfect.This would be a Meditation Rock which you would hold in your hand to ground and center yourself. I look forward to making posters of these type of rocks as I am certain that they would be even more stunning blown up.Perhaps I will do another show at the public library,much like I did last year.

The Rock of the Week

This weeks rock was created in the usual centrist motif that i have come to repeat many times over. It just seems like my brushes,paints, materials or rock surfaces lend themselves to producing this type of starburst design that is much easier to repeat. I have experimented with painting black rocks, and using fluorescent pink to take advantage of the high contrast. I have also experimented with interference acrylics to render a two-toned effect that is also quite nice. This weeks rock is successful because it turned out “less messy” than many others.I am always venturing out,taking suggestions and looking for new methods and materials to provide you with the best work I have to offer.As always, “Your Spirit Rocks!”

A Summer of Spirit Rocks

It seems like this summer passed by more quickly than last year, which was the first year “Your Spirit Rocks!” went into business. A whole assortment of new designs and types of products went into production.Everything from buttons,bumper-stickers and bottle-stoppers to pendants, paperweights and wall posters were made.As the summer moved into August, my focus and skill level went up and people were noticing. Thanks to all of you who have purchased a rock. You are my official patrons! The Rock below is called the TEMPLE ROCK and it is the featured “Rock of the Week”.

Your Rock

Thank those of you who are visiting this blog for the first time.It's important for me to tell you that … Your Spirit Rocks!

Be sure to sign the guestbook in the Spirit Rock Links section, underneath the slide show to the right.

The Spiritual Quality of your rock

Hold your rock in your hand. Look into its beginning in the universe. How was it born? What personal history has it experienced? Sit and get to know your rock. After awhile, ask your rock those questions most personal to you. Hear the answers which the mind could never understand. Listen to the mysteries revealed to you! Reflect on the moment, on the wonder of it all !

Continue to gaze at your rock. What music or dance does it convey? What wisdom does it share?

Carry your rock with you. Let it be your companion, your symbol of your Higher Power!

The Beat Glows On !

Thank those of you who are visiting this blog for the first time… Your Spirit Rocks!

The Image underneath this post, is the rock of the week… “Big Bertha” both in the light and dark.Thank you to Louise for the purchase of the Big Rocks, “Our Lady of Guadalupe” (featured in last weeks’ post) and “Big Bertha” who is making an encore appearance. I am certain that they will bring Louise continual comfort and joy both during the day and at night after the lights are out.

Phew ! Is it hot today. The tempature is over 95 here in Calistoga,but finally as the sun has gone down I don’t feel so lethargic.I have a whole new crop of rocks ready for the Farmer’s Market on Saturday, and I’ve got news that I may be able to get a late season slot at the St. Helena Market, come September.I’ll keep you posted , as my enthusiasm for these venues continues to rise. Best wishes to all the Spirit Rockers on these Hot August nights…Now go to sleep!

A Devotional Rock

Thank those of you who are visiting this blog for the first time… Your Spirit Rocks!

Be sure to sign the Guestbook underneath my picture in the Spirit Rocks Links section to the right.

The Image to the right here, is the rock of the week. This gives you some idea of what I can do. If you have one of my business cards, feel free to call if you have an idea for a rock that you would like to purchase as a gift.The rock above is a large oblong shaped rock that I painted in acrylic of “Our Lady of Guadalupe”. She is a very important Religious/Spiritual icon in the Hispanic community throughout the world.Although I could have used glow in the dark paint on this one,i chose not to because it would have made the rock look rather cheesy.Incidentally, I would like to thank Louise for the purchase of this rock and “Big Bertha”. May they serve you well my dear.

Yesterday marked the last night of the Chef’s Market in Downtown Napa.It was well attended and I sold many rocks.The people that came by were really nice and had lots of encouraging things to say. I wished them well, wherever they were from and hoped that they would return next season.As usual the temperature started out hot, but got cool in the late afternoon/evening. Then it just got cold ! Luckily, I always bring my old motor scooter jacket to keep me toasty. I said goodbye to my co-vendors and wished them well as we made sure that we exchanged contacts for upcoming events.

Moving Forward

It is past the middle of July and thankfully I’ve earned enough to pay the rent for August.Thank you to all who have made purchases this month! This past week I went to Clinic Ole’ here in Calistoga to get a cortisone shot for the poison oak I have acquired. This is nasty stuff,but I am on the mend.

Today I painted some rocks for the Chef’s Market on Thursday in Napa, which seems to be a pretty good market for me. More and more people are becoming familiar with the Spirit Rocks I sell, and most enjoyable is creating custom orders for anyone who is thinking of a personalized gift. The materials can be more pricey than one might think, especially after shipping costs, etc., but I insist on using the best quality materials I can find, from rocks to paint to glitter.

Last Saturday, I broke one of my display tables after knocking it over reaching for a rock (see the photo above). The plexiglass disk will cost me around 35. dollars to replace. I am lucky that I have a backup reflector table to replace the one that has been damaged.

The beat goes on...

Monday’s Focus

The first day of the work week is when to set goals and handle necessary tasks like the maintenance of a car, your wardrobe,health,friendships etc. This ongoing process is a way of preparing spiritually for whatever of life’s lessons you are about to encounter next.

Pray for easy lessons.

Sainthood may not be possible in this life, so it is vital to follow a virtuous path and do the best you can with the marbles you’ve got!