Bead and Show from me

Nice work, kiddo -- what's a nursing necklace? ~~ Sooz

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It's to keep a nursing baby's hands occupied while they eat. Many children will pinch skin, twiddle the other nipple, pull hair, etc. A nursing necklace gives them something to play with/hold their interest. Some people will string wooden beads on hemp or use plastic. I make mine with glass/metal and of a length that they can be worn as regular jewelry when mama is out and about.

If you check the necklace area of my site (link below) you can see several ones that I've done, some with boob beads .

Sooz - calling me kiddo? HAW - I'm not that much younger than you (I think!).

I was going to ask too --- was afraid I didn't know 'cause I'm a guy...

(BTW: I'm particularly interested because I'm doing another "birthing bracelet" --- which means I make beads that are long and smooth (rather than wide, chunky, or bumpy) to "promote" easy childbirth for the recipient!!!)

--Dave

Okay -- this is a seriously great idea.

~~ Sooz

------- ESBC Dr. Sooz's Bead Links

Oh, I use that word all the time with anyone, regardless of age. It's just like saying "dolling" or "baby" or "girlie" -- terms of endearment I use with no real accuracy. Just sweetie-names. But I bet I'm a bit older than you! I'm 48 and a half. ~~ Sooz

------- ESBC Dr. Sooz's Bead Links

---Oh, and the nursing necklaces are such a great idea! I'm glad you didn't dream them up as a category, because I think I'm going to grab the notion and try to fly! Love it. :-) ~~ Sooz

------- ESBC Dr. Sooz's Bead Links

Looooovely! The nursing necklace is especially cool. :)

I remember you talking about this before, but I still have a bad case of postpartum-brain and have forgotten: what is a "nursing necklace"? Is it for the baby to fiddle with while nursing (instead of Mom's other nipple)? It's cool!

What is it with purple and red these days? I have an order for a necklace made from tubular red coral, full teardrop shape amethyst, 3mm black onyx. Barbara Dream Master

"Do not spoil what you have, by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things only hoped for."

Yeah, There is this club called the Red Hat Club. They wear red hats, purple dresses and get together and do fun, sometimes exciting stuff. It's for women over 50 who are celebrating who they are.

Cool. Can you wear something red that *isn't* a hat? I don't do hats, I look dorky in them. (I'm also not over 50 yet, but I'm sneaking up on it!)

Celine

When I Am Old I Shall Wear Purple

By Jenny Joseph

When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple

with a red hat that doesn't go, and doesn't suit me.

And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves,

and satin candles, and say we've no money for butter.

I shall sit down on the pavement when I am tired

and gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells

and run my stick along the public railings

and make up for the sobriety of my youth.

I shall go out in my slippers in the rain

and pick the flowers in other people's gardens

and learn to spit.

You can wear terrible shirts and grow more fat

and eat three pounds of sausages at a go

or only bread and pickles for a week

and hoard pens and pencils and beer nuts and things in boxes.

But now we must have clothes that keep us dry

and pay our rent and not swear in the street

and set a good example for the children.

We must have friends to dinner and read the papers.

But maybe I ought to practice a little now?

So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised

When suddenly I am old, and start to wear purple.

"Lee S. Bill>

ROFLMAO - Purple and red is one of my fave color combinations! I'm young though. But then again, I am pretty crazy when it comes to color. :)

You just have to find the right hat! The more outrageous the better. And for those under 50, it's a lavender dress with a pink hat. Barbara Dream Master

"Do not spoil what you have, by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things only hoped for."

Yes she is. Of course, so am I. It must be the "When I am old, I shall wear purple with a red hat that doesn't go" syndrome. Barbara Dream Master

"Do not spoil what you have, by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things only hoped for."

Me, too, Carlinda. I'm also retired.

Mary

I love this poem and I love these women! If any of you have not seen the poster, "Dancers of the Third Age", email me and I will be happy to send you the jpg.

Apparantly it was a real dance troupe in Brooklyn or Jersey or somewhere - on that I am not knowledgeable. All I know is I love these grammas!! All lined up in a dance pose on fire from within.They are absolutely magnificent of spirit!

I love Google! Great image!