Ahhh, been home for almost a month now. No planes or trains, but yeah, still automobiles (I’m in SO CAL!). Truly, a much needed break in my travel schedule. Still working hard on designing and creating custom pieces, but doing it from…HOME. Right here with my family.

My bridal family is special to me too. Like any co-workers, we see A LOT of each other. Often days, more time is spent with them than with our spouses or children. We end up sharing things with one another. Work triumphs, yes, but also, family stuff, individual concerns, you name it. I treasure those relationships.

So that’s got me thinking on the definition of family. Many moons ago, I was lucky enough to be a cheerleader for the Raiders (yes, I was a Raiderette.). At our first practice the recently deceased Al Davis (owner of the Raiders) was in attendance. He was only there a few moments and spoke only briefly, but the words and more importantly the sincerity he conveyed have remained with me. He impressed upon us that if you were a part of the Raiders, you were family. A quote I’ll paraphrase says, “People will forget what you say and what you do, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” THIS was Al Davis.

So, while there is ‘no place like home’, I want my extended bridal family to know that I think of them like family and appreciate their consistently warm welcome and delightful friendships as I fly in and out of their various cities throughout the year!

Last Game of Season in December

Oakland Raiderettes (all from Los Angeles) 1996