Walker and I got invited to a Halloween party the other night and since it was last minute we hadn’t really planned on costumes. I looked around at what I had and decided an 80’s rocker would be fun (lots of eyeliner and big hair) and Walker went as Hunter S. Thompson minus all the drugs (although some may have assumed otherwise because he’s a pretty good actor).
I’m hoping to do a few more Halloweeny things this evening-I’ll let you know how it goes! Happy Halloween! Have fun and stay safe!
A few years ago my dad founded the Great Lakes Clean Water Organization. A non-profit with the mission to promote the collection and disposal of unused and unwanted drugs in a safe and approved manner. This in an effort to keep harmful drugs and chemicals out of ground water, surface water and municipal water systems in Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
In 2009 Great Lakes Clean Water began the Yellow Jug Old Drugs program in order to safely collect and dispose of unwanted and unused drugs. Pharmacies across Michigan take part in the program where they collect unused drugs which are then picked up by Yellow Jug and properly disposed of.
To read more and find out how you can help please visit their website.
Because I believe so much in the program and want to see if grow even more and continue to expand to all of the Great Lakes states I am offering to donate 10% of your sales to the program. I will be offering this through the end of the year. All you have to do is mention Great Lakes Clean Water or Yellow Jug Old Drugs in your order and 10% of the sale price will go directly to the organization. How cool is that?
Yeah! Today I have been blessed enough to be able to share Maria Elena’s story. I first heard from her when she ordered a Colombia necklace from me a few weeks back. She received the necklace and had some very kinds words to say so I asked if she would be willing to share her story with all of us. She agreed and I’ll let her take it from here:
My family immigrated to the United States from Barranquilla, the largest city on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. I lived all over the East Coast and Midwest (my favorite places so far? Massachusetts and Miami).
Jessica recently made a Colombia necklace for me (with a customized heart over Barranquilla, of course) and since I received it I have not taken it off. I wear it layered under a shorter necklace that has three charms on it: a tiny cross, a little paw print for my pup, and a disc with the letter “R” for my beloved partner. Having these two necklaces against my skin reminds me throughout the day of the place, values, and loved ones that are so dear to me…it’s amazing what a small, polished piece of metal can do in that way.
Jessica’s work is precise, but not in a mechanical, mass-produced fashion. In fact, it’s quite the opposite: it’s full of heart and warmth. My Colombia necklace is a symbol of where I come from and all of the tangibles (and intangibles) that I attach to a place that I love deeply. Thanks to Jessica for having the courage to follow her vision and share her talents. I certainly appreciate her work.
Aww! Well I certainly appreciate you Maria Elena! Thank you so much for sharing your story with us today. It has been a pleasure getting to know you.
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