June was drawn to the rocks and gems display at the museum, always the first stop and her children would complain. Whenever June was feeling depressed, the museum was her respite. As the children got older she could let them explore while she stayed in the geology section. One sparkling exhibit she visited every time seemed to rejuvenate her when she stood by it. This day no one was around as June was gazing into the display and suddenly a flash of light appeared. June was revitalized and swiftly left the geologic section smiling and happy to join her children.
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1 August 2025
The Bag Lady 
Ah, a fountain of youth! If only it were that simple.
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Nice one Cheryl – some crystals do have a rejuvenating power 🙌
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I like a happy ending! Nice one.
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wow…i’d love to gaze into some of such rocks n gems too
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Cheryl, nice to see your face (in the photo and your presence) at Friday Fictioneers. These stones and gems do have power in them if you are receptive to them. Your MC certainly was. She’s become bonded with them ❤
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Oooh… How fortunate! I would return week after week myself 🙂
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well- they do say gems and stones have healing properties – and June had a special connection….
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