My Ma* Hates Mother's Day

Can you believe that the mother of this somewhat charming and attractive crew really really hates Mother's Day?

Ma with her five lovely and doting children

She has a theory that a guilty child fabricated The Day in order to have a pressing reason to call his or her mother. And she suspects that said child has stock in Hallmark.

As a single parent who raised us for 50 years, she's of the opinion that every day should be Mother's Day. As one of the five she raised, I can't say that I blame her.** So, we do our best throughout the year to show her we care; we call, we write, we visit, and on Mother's Day we make sure she has a card and a little gift, whether it's new washer, new mailbox, a bit of jewelry from the fabulous Texas jeweler James Avery,*** or even a piece of wearable art from her favorite eldest daughter. Because for all her disdain, she knows it's the official Mother's Day.

I guess what I'm saying, is that every day is a day to celebrate mothers, grandmothers, step-mothers, and all helpers of anyone. But be sure you don't forget them on Mother's Day. And from our family to yours, Happy Mother's Day!

* She also hates "Ma", so I use it whenever possible

** Not that we were horrible children by any means

*** Running a great "buy two charms and get the bracelet or necklace free" promo

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Comings and Goings

Welcome back to the world, post summer-vacation! I have some fun Fall 2016 comings and goings to share with you.

Comings:

• New packaging.
• New silk scarf story designs.
• New photographs of current and new inventory (coming soon.)
• New website (coming soon).
• The 2016 Presidential election: Most of y'all know my story - my father was KIA in Vietnam, my grandfather survived the Bataan Death March and was appointed Morale Officer in a POW camp. I don't know for sure, but I would presume to say that neither man fought (and died) to tell you who to vote for, but to ensure your freedom to vote for the person you choose - so do it: VOTE!

Goings:

• 26.2 miles in the 2016 Chicago Marathon - if you're so inclined, you can download a tracking app for your IOS or Android phone in order to follow my [slow] progress.
• I won't mention the number of days until the holidays, because who needs to hear that 2017 starts in 86 days. However, in true Chicago [voting] fashion, you can order your silk story scarves early and often.
• Go Cubs!!!

As always, if you just can't make up your mind, gift certificates are available.

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