Summer Solstice Thoughts (and Polished Stones)

Summer Solstice Thoughts (and Polished Stones)

Polished Stones

Mementos of nature's beauty, at first glance the polished stones in this post seem not to rise to the level of an artifact.  But further thought reveals that these sophisticated versions of rocks represent one of our most treasured kinds of prize. Polished stones serve as some of the most important memorials. Even Stonehenge, a celebration perhaps of the solstice, is pure massive stone carved and raised to the sky.  And what of that amazing trend that took the nation by storm in the seventies. Many paid good money simply to "own" a perfectly packaged smooth round stone portending a much greater trend towards "pet" love in our country.  And significantly all of the royal and not so royal jewels that we cherish - diamonds and rubies and sapphires - are at heart simply polished gems celebrating our connection once again to nature.  I expect to enjoy the solstice on June 21st - every minute of the longest day of the summer.  Pretty stones are everywhere to be appreciated too and check here for more information on those popular rocks bought in the seventies at http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1947621_1947626_1947687,00.html. And for a summary of the history of Stonehenge go to http://www.stonehenge.org.uk/.

Polished Stones with Number Labels

Polished  Stones Name Chart