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Life Gem Brings Beauty from Well… Ashes

November 22nd, 2010
Diamonds from loved ones remains

Diamonds from Loved Ones Remains

I was recently researching for a geology paper I was writing when I came across a very unusual business. While reading on synthetic diamonds and gyms I discovered a company called “Life Gem,” that grows precious stones from the cremated remains of loved ones who have passed on.

Tyler Texas Jewelers

The process, by which synthetic or “cultured” stones are created, is essentially the same as the natural one. Heat and pressure are applied to carbon molecules. Only the synthetic process takes about four days as opposed to four million years. Interestingly the manufactured variety can be superior in some respects than their natural sisters; however they are considerably more inexpensive up against comparable stones.

Life Gem has found a way to make the process of diamond buying infinitely more personal. The carbon used in the formation of Life Gem’s stones is of course carbon taken from the hair or ashes of the diseased. The website reads like it was written by a funeral home director. It offers testimonials from satisfied customers who found comfort in their new rings, pendants and other jewelry, claiming that it helped them to deal with their grief and feel closer to those they had lost.

Oh and those enthusiastic pet owners among us with more money than they know what to do with… well, you guessed it. They can also work the same magic if your lost loved one happens to have four legs. By the way the company firmly insists that the remains, (I’m not really comfortable with that term in this context), or carbon left in their care is meticulously documented and tracked in order to avoid loss or confusion. I personally know of no reason to distrust them on this point.

I have to say I find the whole process rather off- putting. It’s like a modern twist on the medieval relic. I wonder why the same process couldn’t be used to make wedding rings for the living. The Bride and groom could each donate a lock of hair and have rings made to commemorate their love whilst both still live; still creepy somehow, but a little less so. Despite my admittedly ill- informed opinion, the business has found a market. The process is not terribly cheap by the way, but for some people it is a fitting memorial to those they’ve lost. To each his own I guess, but I think I’ll settle for a wake and a nice head stone. For more on Life Gem visit their webpage at http://www.lifegem.com.

Wal-Mart Super Center in Tyler TX

January 18th, 2010

Wal Mart Super-center is located at 3820 Hwy 64 West, Tyler, Texas 75704. Wal-Mart of the pastThe other location is 5050 Troup Hwy, 6801 W. Broadway. The old Wal-Marts are a thing of the past and some young kids don’t even know what your talking about when you mention the old smaller Wal-Mart’s. These supercenter/grocery stores are mega convenience stores. In fact some Tyler residents never venture outside their house or Supercenter Walmart for most of the year. Some of the things that you will find in the Super-center store are: cell phones, garden center, groceries, pharmacy, photo center, vision center, tire and lube, McDonald’s, and outside gas station and much, much more. 

Everybody loves this store because it’s convenient and open 24 hours a day. The prices are low enough that most all people choose to shop there for the reason that they save money. I am a frequent shopper and enjoy being able not to worry about it not being open.

Wal Mart has put the red movie box in…so these days you can’t get a movie any cheaper than a dollar. Inside the store there is a nail salon for those who wish to get their nails professionally done.

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Wal Mart has a cash machine that you can take your loose change and pour it in and it will cash it into bills from coins. When you turn your coins into cash….you have a great feeling that makes you feel like you found money when you thought you didn’t have any.

The jewelry department at Wal Mart has some very nice jewelry. I stop by often and take a look around to see what they have in the engagement or wedding rings. I would definitely wear one if the money was tight and couldn’t afford something that I wanted. I was shopping at another store…took off my engagement ring and thought I would remember it….you guessed it…I forgot it and when I thought of it…I went back and someone had taken it. The selection they have at Wal Mart would be a good substitute if something like that happen to you.

The store has a huge selection of TV.. Along with the TVs are lots of electronic devices. Do you love movies?….then you could spend hours looking in the bins for $5 per movie.

Old Tyler Wal-Mart

The Old Tyler Wal-Mart

The fisherman and hunter…would enjoy looking at all the supplies. Campers and boating…you name it they probably have it. If you are wanting to start working out and taking better care of yourself…then you are at the right place. They have lots of exercise equipment for a home health work out.

Wal Mart is great everywhere you go. Let’s hope it never closes down..