The Russ Medicine Necklace is a wonderful symbol of positive healing power, a "community necklace".

I am so very glad you're doing great, Russ, and getting back to the work you love!

The Bead Society of Great Britain does a wonderful quarterly journal; I urge everyone to join. The current issue also has a nice presentation by Stefany on Venetian fancy tabular beads, a sequel article by Jurgen Busch on Kiffa beads, and an article about the pearls exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum through Jan. 19, 2014.

Time after time, the BSGB journal has something for everyone, which is stellar, especially when one remembers that it is a volunteer effort!