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Melissa Camilleri

Announcing our 2013 Compliment Scholarship

Announcing our 2013 Compliment Scholarship

I love summer.   No, scratch that. I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE SUMMER!   The sun, the water, the beach... just, yes.  As a teacher, I treasure the time to take a breath and relax before the hustle and bustle of school starts up again.  Yes, summer is where it's at. For the last ten years, I've spent my summers only relaxing a bit, though, as I've always taught summer school, or workshops to other teachers in my "time off."  This summer, however, I'm gearing up for a major transition:  I decided, after much thought and careful deliberation, that I'm not going back...

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Melissa Camilleri

Use Your Tongue For Good.

Use Your Tongue For Good.

I was asked recently in an interview about what inspires me. The first thing that popped into my head was WORDS! Words, you say?  Not something cooler like nature or old Hollywood? Eh, nope. Words. Mmhmm...That’s right.  I’m a nerd for words. (see how that rhymed?) Ooh baby...talk WORDY to me. Lemme break it on down: In the first grade, I said I wanted to be an author when I grew up. My fascination with fonts and various text arrangements goes deep.  I know lots of my friends feel me here.  Especially Amy and Nikki. When dreaming up Compliment, it...

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Melissa Camilleri

You are not alone. Receiving compliments is hard.

You are not alone. Receiving compliments is hard.

  This morning I got an email from a woman named Laura who lives in Alaska, whom I’ve never met in person.  She wrote,    “I just wanted to let you know that I received my order yesterday and I LOVE my rings! I'm wearing the black, multi-stone one today and it's just perfect! I will definitely be back to your shop to purchase gifts for friends and probably some other pieces for myself. I love that your business stands for something!  Thanks also for your quick service!”   I’ll share with you what I wrote back in a sec, but before...

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Melissa Camilleri

May we...

May we...

  "May we break boundaries, tear down walls, and build on the foundation of goodness inside of each of us.  May we look past differences, gain understanding, and embrace acceptance.  May we reach out to each other, rather than resist.  May we be better stewards of the earth, protecting, nurturing and replenishing the beauties of nature.  May we practice gratitude for all we have, rather than complain about our needs.  May we seek cures for the sick, help for the hungy, and love for the lonely.  May we share our talents, give our time, and teach our children.  May we...

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