I have a pair of pewter femur bones for sale at POTUS31.com that this ring is based on. The “marrow” is hollowed out for size and comfort. As it turns out, the ring is my first adjustable (since the ends don’t join).
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Ring-A-Day: Femur Ring
Category: Memento Mori
Ring-A-Day: Memento Mori
O.K., so if you’re not self-centered enough to know what Memento Mori means, loosely translated, it means remember your own death. If you were to phrase it in a positive light it means carpe diem, or cash your day rate check. (Oops, sorry, different diem.)
Because I tend to deflect our daily trials into metaphor, I prefer this ring to symbolize our mortal coil, or Portia’s father’s less-than-whimsical game of caskets. This ring has many more than Shylock’s 3 caskets to choose from, but of course, you can only see 3 at once. Tempting! Which is your casket; and does it contain silver, gold, lead, or — most importantly — the hand of Portia?
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Ring-A-Day: Dia de los Muertos
I’ve been thinking about the folks I’ve lost in the last 6 months. Several have left the party too soon.
I started a Ring-A-Day project and wanted to share the importance of those who’s shoulders I stand upon. I’m not Mexican, so Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead may not be something from my culture, but November 1st (All Saint’s Day) and November 2nd (All Souls Day) have always resonated with me being born near these important international holidays recognizing the people who made each of us possible.
I carve this ring thinking of marigolds in the eyes of each of my family members who have helped shape me.
Thank you.
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