Blog — goodness

I am so blessed to have a handful of incredibly loyal, fun, honest, kind girlfriends from the different stages of my life--some even from elementary school.  But now that we are grown-ups and have lives and responsibilities, some which have led us to different cities, most of my besties live in my computer.  As in, the most frequent way we keep in touch is via the computer. Do some of your best friends live in your computer, too? Don’t get me wrong.  I’m grateful for inventions like Facebook, Instagram, Skype, e-mail, and even texting so that I can send a...

  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...

  "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...