“I came from North Carolina. I was raising pigs on a farm for a while. Coming here from the South made me realize how unwise I am compared to everyone in Colorado. I have a lot of angles I need to look at– relationships to be specific. The key to relatonships is being able to relate.. obviously! Also, communication is big and if that’s not there it won’t work.” – Oscar Groce      Read More

“This one time, I was in India and this guy ran up to me and started crying hysterically and I couldn’t understand why. I wanted to know so badly. In this weird way we related– I could feel all of the emotions he was going through. His daughter had died. She was only one. That’s the hardest conversation I’ve ever had to have with someone.” – Simon Krejcik    Read More

“I’m going 33 years without a life. I don’t have time to make careless decisions little kids make. Luckily my kids are okay with where I’m at. They told me, ‘go be you and then come back and be a mom.’ I have a lot of unrealized dreams I wasn’t aware of till now. It’s kind of heartbreaking. But being here is great—Boulder takes care of people.” -Missy Bruney    Read More

“We’re headed to Oregon, that’s where I met her. I’ve been traveling for 6 years, making jewelry for 5. Every piece is one of a kind. Making jewelry is a meditation for me. This is how I avoid being a corporate slave. When I create these pieces- I’m essentially giving a part of my heart to whoever buys it. This is my joy. Joy is being able to accept following your heart.” – Ethen Braughton  Read More