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The Case of the Missing Earring 2

This is a three-part series. Although it concerns the events of mostly one day, the story is divided into three. You can only get so much of a good thing at one time. Plus, I like threes. I hope you will come back each day to read it all. Last night, in addition to the earring back, my husband and I found a second earring back and exactly one diamond earring. The other one was no where to be seen. Of course it could be anywhere in the house, depending on whether or not it was picked up by one … Continue reading →

Turning Your Loved One Into A Diamond

Where to place the remains of a loved one can be an agonizing decision. It is also a very personal one. An Illinois company claims to realize this and in turn is offering a unique option: For a few thousand dollars, you can turn a loved one’s ashes into diamonds. That’s right, a diamond. A precious gem that serves as a shining reminder of your loved one’s presence on earth and a lasting token that can be at your fingertips forever. It may sound disturbing, but the company offering the service, LifeGem, has seen a steady growth in business. The … Continue reading →