My friend Rita recently went to Ireland. For her bon voyage, I urged her to bring one of my Dreamcatcher necklaces - one I made a few years ago that nobody seemed interested in. I used the Irish colors in the design. Rita liked it and wanted to buy it - I told her it would make me very happy to think that somebody in Ireland would receive it. Maybe you will find the right person and the right moment, I suggested. You could give it away - pay it forward. Rita promised me she would let me know if anybody noticed it or commented.
Well, Rita returned with a wonderful story. She was on a tour of Trinity College with folk singer Frances Black. Frances had been admiring the necklace that Rita chose to wear for the occasion. When Frances complimented her on the necklace, they had a chat about Dreamcatchers - "They are for catching your dreams!" Frances knew. When Frances turned to speak to someone else, Rita quietly removed the necklace and soon caught Frances' attention. "This is for you!" With those wonderful Irish eyes shining she gratefully accepted. She then gave two CD's to Rita - a cultural exchange. Frances wrote me a note on one.
Frances Black Website
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