Sunday, June 8, 2008

"Where Have You Been ...?"

It's a semi-philosophical day for Trollhound. Many have written to ask about us since we've not been as active on the Blog lately.

Trust that it's not for lack of caring. Quite a while back, we started a business - and it is active, challenging, and thriving. As these things are known to do, is has recently taken on a life of its own! Which is a good thing ... unless you like to sleep.

A few of you have asked, "Where have you been, where are you at, and what have you been doing?" Well, our physical location is irrelevant - but you can always find us on the web. In fact, I'll be willing to bet you already know us, but don't know you know us. We're definitely on the planet.

We're in the Northwest, Southeast, Midwest, Rocky Mountains, Northeast, Southwest, Yukon Territories ... you name it. At times, we enjoy the sun of Miami, Florida, and at other times, we bask in the nightlife and beauty of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.

We have been having a fun, exciting and joyously eventful and extraordinary life in the last few months!! New business opportunities, new people, new customers, new family ...
... and I sincerely hope that each of you is enjoying the opportunity to spend time with your own family and friends. Kids grow too fast, families change, friends move far away, old friends resurface, and new friends arrive ... so be sure to value each day, because you just can't stop the clock!

I encourage everyone to find your true passion and calling in life ... and work towards that.

Life can be wildly tragic at times, and I've had my share. But whatever happens, you need to keep your humor and maintain a slightly comic attitude. In the end, you can't forget to laugh. Heartily and out loud.

Share your life and share the humor, but, if you have an evil side, keep it under control. Never say what can't be taken back.

Remember that ninety-nine percent of who you are is invisible and untouchable; and you want to be cautious enough to make sure to only share the best of you.

You never really and truly know a person unless they let you know them; and if you show an ugly side, that will be all that people remember.

Be careful what you show, because you are alone when you see yourself in your own mind's eye. Don't disappoint yourself, because there is very little value in self-forgiveness or excusing your own bad actions.

You cannot change other people, but you can choose your own reaction to other people. Or even choose to not react at all.

It's a personal choice - make the right one.

With age, it occurs to you that your mother knew what she was talking about when she gave you the childhood instruction of "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all."

Stay happy and safe!

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Update - May 15, 2008 - 12-Bead Unique Amber Kits

Hello, Trollbeads fans!

We've posted a new query and and answer about our posting from January 27, 2008 - about the 12-Bead Unique Amber Kits. If you have an interest in Trollbeads' Amber - and the 12-Bead Unique Amber Kits, in particular - be sure to check the newly-added information!

Friday, May 9, 2008

If Life Just Isn't a Bowl of Cherries!

Literate and knowledgeable comments submitted to this blog will be cheerfully and fairly published - whether they agree or disagree with the words posted in this blog. Rants are not acknowledged, tolerated or published. Personal slurs and slanderous name-calling will not win you the favor of having your words be posted. Nor will the words even bother me, to be honest.

Trollhound continues to respect the rights of others and will not ever stoop to using crass, vile or vulgar words to make any point. It is neither an expectation nor a demand that anyone - much less everyone - agree with anything that is written in this blog. However, maintaining respect for others is a different story entirely.

It seems that SOMEBODY got their panties all in a bunch, and decided that if they send me more than half a dozen rewrites of an illiterate, raging, and maniacal email, just the shear number of submissions would cause their rants to miraculous be posted here.

Ain't happening. Nighty-night.