This gift appeared in our order, hand delivered to us. My mom made this for you two because she knows you are nurses, she told us. We all like to get a good deal, but there is more to our business than money. Our Evershine Pewter is made here in the USA by this family owned business. Customer service and friendships, relationships. Thank you for our gift.
My daughter and son-in-law are musicians, performers, in Las Vegas, but work jobs teaching music in order to pay the bills. Most musicians do not make that much money and play for the love of their music. Their most valued “remuneration” is the applause/appreciation by the audience. We enjoy showing and vending at these events and like the musicians, do not make much money. We enjoy the music and meeting new people. This will be our second time at this event that premiered last year.
Blues fans are affectionately called “Blues Heads.” Blues and Jazz are the only two types of music festivals that we have done. They attract a more mature audience, like us. The weather should be great and we hope to rockhound as well. Yuma, is the same distance for us as a drive to Las Vegas. We are blogging this ahead for those that may be tempted to boogie on down!
One person can make a difference. The Hero Program in Quartzsite, Arizona is a local effort to raise money for projects that benefit our veterans. One of those making a difference is Pamela Caskey (Pamela.Caskey@gmail.com), raised money for their local Hero Program by raffling a one-of-a-kind basket that she made. This basket is woven with grasses, includes walnut shells, beads and the center is a metal that reads “THANK YOU FOR SERVING.” Sherry helped by buying some raffle tickets while we were at the QIA Gem & Mineral show, and SHE WON! Sherry is a veteran herself, 14 years in the United States Air Force. So, while a veteran won the basket, the veterans win as well, through the Hero Program.
Thank you, Pamela for your donation. Pamela’s baskets will be displayed and available for purchase at the Death Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Spring Art Show held at the Furnace Creek Ranch in Death Valley National Park, Saturday and Sunday, March 12-13. Sherry and I will be there as well.
PS The wildflowers should be awesome this year.