I live in Roseville, California with my husband Mark. We like to travel and hike. Mark likes to play tennis & I am a 10,000+ step walker. We are active in our church and Mark plays piano and sings in a men's chorus.

After retiring from the workplace, I'm ready to write full time. My interest is in non-fiction and I'm excited to have found the Helium website.

I'm excited about the Marketplace and the opportunity to write for different publishers. Doing something you love while making money is a dream come true.

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working from home doing something I love (writing)

I know too much about ...

office politics

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finish what you start

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Working with animals

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My wedding to Mark

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Ways to make money from home

My first job ...

Working the counter at a dry cleaners

My best moment ...

realizing I could make money writing

My inspiration ...

God

Hobbies & Games > Beading & Jewelry Making Guide to semi-precious stones used in jewelry

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A gemstone or semi-precious stone is a piece of mineral, when cut or polished, that is used to make jewelry. Most gemstones are hard, but some soft minerals may be used in jewelry because it gives the gem a shiny coating.

One ancient gemstone is Jasper. It is mentioned in the Bible as a stone from the breastplate of Aaron. The Greeks believed that a piece of jasper tied to a woman's thigh would ease the pain of childbirth. It was also known to be a great rainmaker in the fourth century.

Jasper can be various colors, but is usually brick red to brownish red. This color comes chiefly ...

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