I had this slab of agate with dendritic inclusions that came from a batch of small slabs I tumbled. The artist holding the slab that she bought from us and beaded, loves it so much that she will not sell it. I named the piece Sierra Snow Pack. Come see this piece and more that she has beaded, here in Norco, at Hillside Farms. Sherry and I will be here through Sunday.

“Have a cookie…you’ll feel better,” says the Oracle to Neo in a movie that takes place within a fictional computer created world.  Hillside Farms in Norco is famous for their ginger cookies and their annual Craft Fair.  Join us this weekend, visit, shop…and have a cookie.

Sherry and I will be here in Norco through Sunday. 3475 Hillside Ave, Norco.  Come by and say hello.  Hope to see you here!

While the Pilgrims came to America almost 400 years ago for a more tolerant religious environment, most came to conduct business.  Like England, all 13 colonies, had a “state” or mandated religion as part of its charter or business contract.  All colonies chose the Church of England a their state religion – except two.  One was Catholic, Maryland and one was Baptist, Rhode Island.  The Baptists of Rhode Island were progressive and allowed religious freedom for all who lived within there borders.  It was the Baptists of Rhode Island that later insisted on the first amendment that gives us religious freedom and prohibits the government from imposing a “state” religion.

Christianity, true Christianity, makes all people free and equal in the eyes of God.  He gave us free will to either accept or reject Him.  Do not reject God because of the choices you or others have made.  Do not reject God because others have perverted His message of love.

I am most thankful for my God and His love for me to provide His Son Jesus to be my Savior.  Keep and open mind and be thankful.  “In every thing give thanks.” I Thes 5:18