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I was 18 years old, and needed to get a job. My father’s best friend, Ray, owned a McDonald’s franchise and needed an assistant. My job was to mingle with the regulars who came in every morning for breakfast and coffee, and Ray started teaching me how to do some basic accounting and bill paying. I’ve never been a math person. But as he slowly started teaching me how to keep his books, I became more confident and was excited to do a good job. I don’t remember what exactly I did wrong. But I found a sizable error, and knew instantly it was myRead More →

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I’ve closed my Etsy shop until August. I moved out of my studio in Vinton this month, and set up a small studio in my basement. And then, more life circumstances happened and I’ve closed it until I get back from my trip to the Southwest. I’ve been making metal jewelry for over 20 years. And in the last year, after many stops and starts, I’ve come to realize that I think I’m about done making jewelry to sell. It’s been an excruciating decision, but one that I think is right for me. I’m turning 60 next year. I feel like I’m on the precipiceRead More →