by Melissa | Jun 11, 2019 | Thoughts and Observations
Music is my omnipotent influencer; it affects my mood, memory, creativity, and productivity. I can honestly say that if all music disappeared tomorrow, so would I. It’s THAT important to me. I can chart my life by songs and artists, a personal soundtrack of sorts.... 
by Melissa | Jun 10, 2019 | Thoughts and Observations
During the first week of February, I went to the Tuscon Gem and Mineral Show for the very first time. It was fantastic, and not at all what I expected. Before I go on, let me tell you a couple of important things: Number 1 – it’s not a single “show.” No. It’s a... 
by Kayleen Mendenhall | Jun 5, 2019 | New product, Thoughts and Observations
I don’t know who first coined the phrase, Brave Not Perfect, but it has wheedled its way into my every day existence like an earworm. I like it. Merriam-Webster defines the word brave as: having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty:... 
by Kayleen Mendenhall | Jan 1, 2019 | Thoughts and Observations
Hard to believe that 2018 is almost in the rear-view mirror, isn’t it? When they tell you that life goes by faster with age, believe them (and if you figure out who “them” refers to, let me know. The curiosity is overwhelming). It’s really sobering, actually… this... 
by Kayleen Mendenhall | Jan 5, 2018 | Thoughts and Observations
I’ve been busy. You wouldn’t necessarily know it by looking at me, because all the activity has been in my head, but trust me. I’ve been busy. And, I’ve had quite a time of it, too … plotting and creating and worrying and dreaming and drawing and writing and...
