Outsourcing vs. Local

Outsourcing vs. Local

After watching my clothing company try to grow into something marvelous, and fail. I am still thinking about how I could have made it work. I haven’t taken down the Nayeli website, even after we moved out of the Sewing Studio and ceased operations over a year...
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A photo not taken

I just went for a run this morning. The air was clean and cool, the flowers blooming on the trees, the sky blue without a streak or cloud in sight. As usual, I bring my dog with me. I wish someone would take a picture of us running together. I know one day I will be...
Its been 23 days since returning to “reality”

Its been 23 days since returning to “reality”

This was my smile after soaking up the sea and sun in Maui for two weeks. It was our first real vacation in years (thanks to my parents). We loved Hawaii so much. Then we had to go back home to the reality of Spokane and the stressful situation of our real life. My...
Is it a Generational Thing?

Is it a Generational Thing?

What is it that sparks a group of people to all move in the same direction? Why are some drawn to fads in dress and behavior that others don’t like at all? I think back to my time in the 80’s wearing an A-frame hairdo held up with Aqua Net, and I know that...
D-Day March 15, 2017

D-Day March 15, 2017

I started off the morning cleaning up dog poop in my yard. It had finally thawed, and the ground was muddy. But I got it done ’cause I’m wearing boots. Today I have to load ten new clothing items onto the new Native American Sewing Co. website, and start...