Tag Archives: lapel pin

“Board” at work? Try these!

Posted on October 26, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

Occasionally the girls from work will all get together to hang out on a Friday night. In the past we’ve done drinks and dinner, which never fails to leave us all in a great mood by evenings end, but this … Continue reading →

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Where are you going? Where have you been?

Posted on October 23, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

So last week I was on vacation, down in the Southwest. I hit up the Grand Canyon, various red rock mesas, and of course, Vegas. Pretty much everywhere I went, be it on a nature hike or up and down … Continue reading →

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Sweetest Day – The True “Hallmark Holiday”

Posted on October 19, 2012 by admin

Sweetest Day. The jury is pretty much out on this holiday to anyone I ask. Considering how often I hear people complain that even Valentine’s Day was thought up by the Hallmark Company, I can see where there would be … Continue reading →

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“Rock that extra chromosome”

Posted on October 11, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

I was out grocery shopping the other day and saw a little girl with Down Syndrome walking around with her parents. She couldn’t have been more than four or five, and she had a huge smile on her face. I … Continue reading →

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Pinning down politics

Posted on October 9, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

Every day or so the political pundits have a new piece of meat they insist on tearing apart on national television. Doesn’t matter who you support, the media are equal opportunity scrutinizers, if you will. And just the other day … Continue reading →

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“All we are asking, is give peace a chance”…

Posted on September 21, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

Well, not only is it Friday (which in itself is a minor holiday around this office) but it also happens to be International Peace Day! A day created by the UN back in 1982, this isn’t a holiday persay, but … Continue reading →

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When More is More

Posted on August 24, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

Most lapel pins I see are small, simple, stately items that are worn proudly on the left lapel, right over the heart. Politicians can’t be seen in public without AT LEAST an American flag lapel pin on their suit. Members of … Continue reading →

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Create #1 Fans

Posted on August 14, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

A couple of friends of mine have records coming out soon. And before you ask, no, I’m not friends with the likes of No Doubt or U2, these are local artists who love performing and recording enough, and have a … Continue reading →

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A lapel pin is worth a thousand words

Posted on August 2, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and despite working with words a lot myself, I have to agree with that statement. I could spend an hour telling you about the beauty of some of the castles I … Continue reading →

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Political Swag = Democracy

Posted on June 5, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

Well, unless you’ve sworn off politics, which is hard to do with the 24 hour news cycle, you’re probably aware that Wisconsin is voting on a decision about whether or not their current governor will be recalled. It’s been billed … Continue reading →

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