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Nancy:
Sorry Pricilla: I had to remove your link because the images are a bit racy and my daughter visits my site....Nothing personal. ~Nan
Nan:
Hi Betty: I think I answered your question about dichro by correspondence.. if that wasn't you email me and I'll explain. ~Nan
Betty:
I ,too, moved from the city to rural and did not bring the bright lights - I like dark at night. Can turn them on or off. Do dichroic, chains, beading, faceting, PMC. How do you do dichroic by correspondance?
ANNE:
I AM SEARCHED FOR A CABLE TYPE STEEL NECKLACE WITH A MAGNETIC CLASP. CAN ANYONE HELP ME? THANK YOU
Nancy:
Hey Beth: Don't worry, I cry at commericals some times... LOL
Beth:
I don't know what possessed me to write this as I never write to people I don't know, but I have just ordered a dragon's tears bracelet and can't wait to get it. Hopefully it will bring me some good luck & magic in 2006. For some odd ball reason I started reading your journal and got to the pictures of your new puppy and the Northern Lights. How breathtaking they must be in person. It actually brought tears to my eyes, but then I am a little overly sensitive these days as my husband & I were
Jean L.:
Nancy, Recieved lavender pendants/earrings today..just in time for Christmas! Thanks for the extras! (0:
sisterjinx:
Just hopping around the web and found your site. Hello from a fellow Maine-iac!
Anthony:
Nancy , Very nice Family web site...I fell into it by accident but loved the journal....and the pics. Good luck sound like your there too stay. thanx for the ohhh's and ahhs and smiles..
eric:
Just drop in, hello. 
Arianna:
Hi pictures of chicks and ducks are great!
Nan:
The mud wasn't too bad this year but the rain! Sheesh.. I think it rained for 30+ days straight. The sun is shining now though so I won't complain. Winter is Lonnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggggggg but I love the fire place so we deal. It did get old in late Feb/early March. Now it's black fly season.... joy of joys.... ah well.. it's not a home it's an adventure Nan
Becky:
Enjoyed your journal. Reminds me of when we lived in Maine, '78-'89. You like the same things about Maine I do. My husband and I have been doing Atkins for 3 years now. He's better at it than I am. But, basically, we think it's a pretty healthy way to eat, so long as you don't go extreme for very long. You have beautiful jewelry. How do you like the mud/spring season this year?
Kandice:
Beautiful journal!! I love all the pictures. :)
A Sparks:
Thanks, Nan, for the pictures. Skippy is a handsome dude, and I expect he knows it. The Northern Lights are awesome. But cold.
PieLTang:
So sorry to learn that Greg had an accident almost broke his finger by a log, but it surely is extremely painful, hope the doctor gave him some medicines to ease the pain, I pray that he is going to get better soon.Good Luck with your shows at Seattle and San Francisco.Love to all, Mom
hkmouse:
Hi! I seem to have found your blog. I have no idea how you function in a Maine winter. Orange county, California is as far north as I ever want to live!
Arianna:
I like the part about your cats tail catching on fire! 
Nancy:
A Tag board is a place to leave a quick note... say hi... etc.. you can also post replies to the journal entries.....
Friday, January 25th 2008
11:25 AM
Ethics & Craft
I just don't understand people who give advice/information to other craftspeople that they know is wrong. If you don't want to share a piece of information because you feel it is integral to your ability to stay competitive then just say so. BUT to purposefully LIE to another artist is just unethical. I have heard stories from customers and students about other teachers and other craftspeople who give false information on purpose.
For a teacher to do this is so bad. If you don't want to share your knowledge then don't teach. PERIOD.
For a fellow crafts person to do this is unethical, nasty and unnecessary. If someone asks you a question you don't want to answer just say so, politely. If the person INSISTS you tell them, and this happens too, then you have a right to get snippy.
The other side of the coin is an artist OFFERING incorrect advice/info during conversation with the intent to imped the other persons ability to grow and prosper.
We go into this field for many reasons but most of them involve some sort of satisfaction and a better way of life. To sully this by intentionally trying to harm another is beyond belief for me. When you start to feel bitter towards your craft and others who ply it then perhaps it is time for you to seek other employment.. go back to the bank....or wherever you migrated from.
Harm none,
~Nancy
For a teacher to do this is so bad. If you don't want to share your knowledge then don't teach. PERIOD.
For a fellow crafts person to do this is unethical, nasty and unnecessary. If someone asks you a question you don't want to answer just say so, politely. If the person INSISTS you tell them, and this happens too, then you have a right to get snippy.
The other side of the coin is an artist OFFERING incorrect advice/info during conversation with the intent to imped the other persons ability to grow and prosper.
We go into this field for many reasons but most of them involve some sort of satisfaction and a better way of life. To sully this by intentionally trying to harm another is beyond belief for me. When you start to feel bitter towards your craft and others who ply it then perhaps it is time for you to seek other employment.. go back to the bank....or wherever you migrated from.
Harm none,
~Nancy
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