tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2358211303703733205.post7481051371008443588..comments2024-01-25T05:58:01.481-08:00Comments on Sj Designs Jewelry: Into the Wild: Inspired by Reading Book ClubSarajo Wentlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742024924082041494noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2358211303703733205.post-35767846081009464522015-02-02T21:26:48.451-08:002015-02-02T21:26:48.451-08:00How interesting that you both had that connection ...How interesting that you both had that connection to Chris's story. My brother left around the time that Chris' remains were found and I can remember my mother being deeply upset, convinced that it was her son who was in that bus. Coincidentally, my brother also trekked to Alaska and also worked on a fishing boat (like the author). I had a similar reaction to you about wanting to shake Chris. I also thought the author rambled a lot and by trying to make it more personal by injecting his own story, veered way off and had the opposite effect on me. I felt like the people in the bar after he finished his trip to the top of the mountain, I didn't care. In any event, I really like the earrings that you've made! They are all very lovely and I think they're very wearable and will make someone very happy! I particularly like the last pair. The chunks of apatite look like pieces of glacier ice! Nicely done! And thank you so much for participating! I always enjoy your creations and your insights into what you've read! Andrew Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04191233443131580096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2358211303703733205.post-22206405598555425732015-02-01T10:20:43.139-08:002015-02-01T10:20:43.139-08:00All the earrings are beautiful Sarajo!! I enjoyed...All the earrings are beautiful Sarajo!! I enjoyed reading your post and getting your take on the book. I was so interested to learn that you attended Emory and that when you were there McCandless was much in the conversation since he had recently died. I am glad you shared that with us. You always write such interesting posts!! Mary Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107181280006153915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2358211303703733205.post-13956098923980604062015-02-01T06:48:57.717-08:002015-02-01T06:48:57.717-08:00I really love all of your earrings. Holy wow, tha...I really love all of your earrings. Holy wow, that strand of lampwork your husband bought - good on him! The rough cut apatite might be my favorite (might!) just because I love that cut.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110950629018970436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2358211303703733205.post-28232228837243480802015-01-31T19:41:14.269-08:002015-01-31T19:41:14.269-08:00I love your " ice " earring theme. They ...I love your " ice " earring theme. They are very lovely pieces. I like your insight about no pictures, it made me think and wonder once you said it.Alison Adornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754045925802703362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2358211303703733205.post-44328712156645300892015-01-29T15:33:16.484-08:002015-01-29T15:33:16.484-08:00I'm glad you just let it go with the earrings....I'm glad you just let it go with the earrings. I love them all! Like you, I thought things got too dry and off track at times, like the chapter about some guy in the desert. So I just skipped that whole chapter! I didn't think my inspiration for a story about the wilds of Alaska would be found in the desert! Terri GreenawaltLotushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591848344324260554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2358211303703733205.post-69878106658497666482015-01-29T14:49:46.035-08:002015-01-29T14:49:46.035-08:00Your earrings are fabulous! I think you really na...Your earrings are fabulous! I think you really nailed it with the last pair-they are both wild and rough and beautiful all at the same time! After reading and reflecting on the book, I had a hard time feeling sorry for him. Like you, I thought he needed some sense shaken into his spoiled self! I can't wait to see what you create for next month's book! XO RachelBluefinch https://www.blogger.com/profile/15907692345452234906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2358211303703733205.post-39956573049544878372015-01-29T14:32:51.045-08:002015-01-29T14:32:51.045-08:00I couldn't get into the book at all. Luckily i...I couldn't get into the book at all. Luckily it inspired you to make 3 pairs of beautiful earrings.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04193917525016930310noreply@blogger.com