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Dianne Lehmann - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Dianne Lehmann and her husband, Bernd, own and operate SyZyGy Jewelry. Dianne has been designing and manufacturing one-of-a-kind wearable art since 1994. However, the business was not created until 2000. Dianne loves creating beautiful things. It has always been her goal to bring well made, artisan jewelry to the public at very affordable prices. She also enjoys hiking where she lives in Arizona. Dianne's first love is rocks and she is always picking them ... [More]
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- Hitting the Trails Near Mayer, AZ
[Recreation-and-Sports:Equestrian] My husband had a vacation thrust upon him and I had a brainstorm... Let's take a two-hour horseback ride. Couldn't hurt, right?
- Gentlemen, Do Not Ignore Your Prostate
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] Yes, I am female. So why am I writing about prostate glands? Well, for one, I have a husband. And two, my father-in-law died as a direct result of ignoring his prostate gland.
- Silversmithing - Tools of the Trade, the Block
[Reference-and-Education] Everything you ever wanted to know about blocks...silversmithing blocks, that is. Bench pins, soldering, forming and engraving blocks are covered, plus more.
- Dad's Convictions
[Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] My father had a lot of convictions. Some, I am sure, because he tried to always be a rational man, were based in fact. Some appeared, to me, to not be. One of my dad's convictions was that you just did not need a checking account. Checking accounts were for rich people.
- Our Cat, Winnie, is a Lesson in Accepting What Is
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] Winnie is a feral cat and very shy. Lately she has gotten it into her head that she will live under the bed. In thinking that she should come out to eat and interact, I am judging her life and motivations as deficient. She has taught me to think otherwise. She is a wise cat.
- Silversmithing - Tools of the Trade - The Hammer
[Reference-and-Education] This articles covers most of the different types of hammers that a silversmith might use. Tips for use and care are provided.
- Rockets and Barbecues, What Do They Have in Common?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humor] Physics really should be taught in grade school. If it were, this disaster might have been averted.
- Mosquito Toast
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humor] My severely beset upon (after all, he married me) and long suffering husband, Bernd, is allergic to mosquitoes. So am I, but not to the extent that he is. Luckily for him, and not so luckily for me, they seem to like me better.
- When I Am 99, I'll Eat Whatever I Want
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] Why put off enjoying your life? Why not do the things you want to do right now?
- On Certainty And Being Right
[Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] The other night, my husband, Bernd, and I were playing Bookworm together on the computer. It's a game (mostly intended to be played solo but we have the most fun playing it together) in which you have a board in front of you and you must connect letters to form words. If you form big enough words, some of your tiles turn green, yellow or blue and are worth more points.
- Daring To Be Me
[Self-Improvement:Self-Esteem] How many times has someone (an employer, sister, father, spouse) said to you, "Could you be a little more cheerful with the customers" or "I wish you were a little neater around the house?" Many times in the course of our lives, all sorts of people will ask us to be something we are not.
- To Be or Not to Be - President of the United States
[News-and-Society:Politics] Who in their right mind would want to be President of the United States? Speaking as someone who is somewhat disillusioned with our system for selecting a President, I have often been heard to say, "Anyone who wants to be, probably shouldn't be President."
- Shopping At Ross As A Metaphor For Life
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] There are lessons to be learned about living your life in unconventional places. I take my inspiration wherever it comes to me. Recently, that happened while shopping at Ross.
- POPS and You - Persistent Organic Pollutants
[News-and-Society:Environmental] So much has been said recently about global warming and its prospects for our future. But let's not forget about the toxic chemicals that we release into our atmosphere each and every day. Those pose us a much more serious threat.
- Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products - Are You Worried Yet?
[Health-and-Fitness] Have you ever asked yourself what toxic chemicals might be present in the things you use everyday? Because they are they and the manufacturers are not required to tell you. Some of them can have serious consequences for you and your children.
- Am I Bah Humbug?
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] What if there were a better way to look at Christmas and deal with all the stress the holiday season brings with all its extra demands on our time and pocket books? Maybe we should all be a little bit Bah Humbug.
- Crime and Society
[News-and-Society:Crime] The fires that burned so tragically in Southern California have set me to thinking...again...about the nature of crime and its punishment. Do we really deal effectively with our criminals?
- How It Once Was - I Remember Halloween
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] The Joy. The anticipation. The delight. As a child, Halloween was one of my favorite things. Better even than Christmas.
- Random Acts Of Kindness
[Self-Improvement:Techniques] Of and on there will be a great deal of talk about random acts of kindness. I think that too much attention is given to grandiose actions. What really matters are the many small kindness that we can perform daily.
- Making Jewelry - Wire Wrapping 101
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Do you know what the one basic wire working technique is, that is so useful when making jewelry that it is well worth taking the time to learn and practice? It is know as the wrapped loop.
- Of Rodents and Men
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humor] This is one woman's experience with trying to get a rat out of her basement. It's rats actually and me, a woman. Really, it's only one rat. I'm fairly certain of that.
- How To Solder Silver - Tips For The Complete Novice
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] When I was first interested in learning to solder silver, I was very intimidated by the scope of the endeavor not to mention the flame. So I started very small by first learning to solder jump rings closed. I had so much fun that I was hooked.
- No Scents Makes Sense
[Health-and-Fitness:Allergies] Have you ever walked into a store or given a good friend a hug only to realize that you have suddenly developed a headache? Or have you started coughing or itching? Have you ever wondered why? Scents might be the reason.
- How To Install Laminate Flooring
[Home-Improvement:Flooring] The first thing to remember when installing laminate flooring is that tools can be dangerous and should not be thrown at one another. We did not actually throw any tools, but there were some tense moments.
- Positive Ions and Anxiety
[Self-Improvement:Stress-Management] I have know for many years that too much air conditioned air would give me a headache and a feeling of anxiety. Until now, I did not know why. I am not crazy after all.
- Tucson Gem and Mineral Show
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] Planning on attending one of the Tucson Gem and Mineral Shows? Here are a few ideas about what you might see and how you should plan for your trip.
- Silversmithing - Tools of the Trade
[Home-Improvement:Tools-and-Equipment] Do you have a desire to learn how to work with silver? Here is a discussion of some of the basic tools you will need in order to get started.
- Food Allergies and Sensitivities - Some Alternative Recipes
[Health-and-Fitness:Allergies] Just because you have some food sensitivities and/or allergies does not mean you have to give up treats. Here are two alternative recipes for cookies and pancakes.
- Food Allergies and Sensitivities - The Alternatives
[Health-and-Fitness:Allergies] Do you have a number of food allergies? Are there favorite foods you think you can no longer eat? You might have options you never realized.
- Migraine Headaches - My Story Might Help You
[Health-and-Fitness:Headaches-Migraines] Do you get migraine headaches? Do you wonder why? Has the medical community been of no help to you? My story might help you change your life for the better.
- Making Jewelry - Basic Stringing
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Have you ever wondered if you could make your own jewelry? The answer is, yes you can. It requires a few basic tools and supplies and a couple of techniques that are relatively easy to learn. If you have the desire to make your own jewelry, you are already half way there.
- Cutting Stone - What to Cut?
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] Give a lapidary an interesting piece of rough and they will probably sit right down at their grinding/polishing machine and start cutting it. Even so, many lapidaries have materials that they prefer to cut over others. Within certain limitations, just about any rock can be cut into a cabochon.
- Cutting Stone - The Lapidary Artist, Part Two
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] While a good eye is needed to select a nice piece of rough, talent and artistry are required to produce a finished cabochon suitable for adornment. Taking a dull piece of rock and turning it into a shiny thing of beauty can be a great deal of fun.
- Cutting Stone - The Lapidary Artist - Part One
[Arts-and-Entertainment] All rocks have beauty within them. It takes an experienced lapidary to bring it out. A lapidary is someone who takes rough stone, rock, or minerals and cuts and polishes them so that they may be added to jewelry or simply kept for display.
- Caring for Your Sterling Silver Jewelry
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Ever wondered how to keep your sterling silver jewelry bright and shiny? Here is what you need to know.
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