Tag Archives: lapel pins

Don’t get the Chinese New Year Blues

Posted on February 5, 2013 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

Well, it’s almost New Years! Chinese New Year, that is. And with that exciting holiday comes a lot of celebration, food, color…. and factory shut downs. Working in the lapel pin industry in February can be a somewhat stressful career … Continue reading →

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When is a lapel pin more than a lapel pin?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

I was an English major in college. One of the big cornerstones of that concentration is the study of metaphor, of symbolism. And perhaps that thought process has stuck with me more than with some since that time. But what … Continue reading →

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It’s a dirty job… but someone has to do it!

Posted on January 10, 2013 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

I promise not to go into detail, but recently I had a run in with THE FLU. Many of you undoubtedly know exactly what I’m talking about, and for this, I’m sorry and I do feel your pain. The coughing … Continue reading →

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Inauguration Day

Posted on January 8, 2013 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

With the inauguration coming up in a few days, both civilians and those working on Capital Hill are abuzz with preparations and excitement. And rightly so! In our country’s history, Barack Obama is only our 44th president, and with inaugurations taking place … Continue reading →

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Have yourselves a merry little holiday…

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

Tis the season. The season we tell the people in our lives that we’re grateful they are in it, and try to return the favor with gifts and well wishes. And while we’re not family persay, with everyone who visits … Continue reading →

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“Back in my day…”

Posted on December 13, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

Boy time flies. I still honestly don’t feel that far away from the day I graduated college, or even high school. Mind you, it has been (mumble, mumble) years, but somehow it still feels like last week most of the … Continue reading →

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Stockings stuffed with care

Posted on December 6, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

You know, with holiday shopping at the forefront of everybody’s minds this time of year, it becomes increasingly obvious as to who is hardest to shop for. And in my case, it’s not so much a who, but a what, … Continue reading →

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11 million people can’t be wrong!

Posted on December 4, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

I mentioned volunteering to a friend the other day, how rewarding it was, and she responded by giving me a look akin to that internet sensation ‘Grumpy Cat’ – “I volunteered once: it was awful.” I assured her that if … Continue reading →

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Friday, Black Friday

Posted on November 27, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

I will admit that I did not do any Black Friday shopping this year. The prospect of heading out Thanksgiving night, or even in the pre-dawn hours of Friday itself was just too unappealing for me to give it a … Continue reading →

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Awareness Ribbons for a quick fix

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

November’s a busy month. There’s Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, etc, etc. But November is also Lung Cancer Awareness Month. As someone who thankfully doesn’t know anyone who’s suffering from this particular form of cancer, I had to do some … Continue reading →

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