Notes from the ground.
Mine days, bench days, and the stones in between.
October 6, 2026
The pocket after the rain
Wet clay makes the clear points easier to see. This morning’s pocket held three little crystals and a lot of red mud. I stopped digging before the wall got too soft.
September 18, 2026
What stays inside the stone
A clear point can still hold a tiny cloud. Those inclusions are part of the quartz, and I leave them there. A soft brush removes the clay from outside.
September 2, 2026
Sending a little Arkansas
Tissue, a plain gray box and a care note. The stone has traveled far enough already; I pack it snugly for the next part.