One of my most cherished memories from childhood is seeing Fantasia for the first time. I recall seeing the movie when I was about 9 years old and of all the segments: Beethoven’s Sixth was my favorite: seeing all those Greek mythological creatures: centaurs, cherubs and unicorns flying about were all too wonderful to forget. For years when I see a cypress tree light by sunset, I can hear the melodies of the Sixth in my head.

August has played a part in these memories. As I have grown older to appreciate summer and early harvest time, there is nothing like a fine wine to bring in the flavors of the season: the scene from Fantasia where the Centaurs bring the grapes from the fields to be crushed and Bacchus is rolled in by his trusted friends, surrounded by grapes… and the music…

To rejoice in the time of year when music is on the air and people are gathering to share their good cheer, I have created The Pipes of Pan Amulet. The central feature is a pipe of Pan, surrounded by grape leaves and a cluster of bounty. This is for lovers of good times, good company and good music; an Amulet to celebrate life itself.