07/04/2022
OPEN for BUSINESS! I am happy to share that my Etsy shop — Mulberry Pottery and Antiques — is up and running after a long and much needed break. I thought what better day to do this than on July 4th 🇺🇸🎉, a day to celebrate the freedoms that others have fought and sacrificed for that we still have today in the USA!! My 6th great grandfather, paternal grandmother, father, brothers, son and many friends are part of that honorable legacy. I grew up honoring and respecting our flag and all it represents. Freedoms that are undeniably unique to this country. You know, our country is in its infancy compared to most others. Nothing has ever been like it. It’s been evolving as we have learned from past mistakes, some being horrible, and as innovators and scientists of all kinds continuously catapult us into ever changing ways of life (I still can’t grasp new technology!). Even with those mistakes (I don’t mean that word lightly), I do know that people from other countries often share how blessed they feel to be able to live here, work hard and live the American dream. That “dream” is bringing THEIR dream to fruition on their own, no matter what it is…starting their own business, getting an education, fulfilling their calling in life, supporting their family, serving in the military, etc. No government controlling what they do for a living, where they go, how much they have to eat, what they can say and more! They don’t take what we are born with here for granted. I don’t either and as what I feel today relates to Mulberry, I am very proud of my small business that I have been creating and will continue to support all other small businesses that I can and our freedoms . So I hope you all remember to think about the freedoms and choices you had today that allowed you to wake up in a safe place, take pictures, travel, work, share on social media, speak your thoughts, eat, drink, spend time with family, help your neighbor and in the end … also supported all business owners that made it all possible if you think about it! Happy 4th of July!!!!