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Utopia What might look like utopia is often not? It is a far more complicated matter, but we have done better than most, and I am proud of my unique style and family. You are all welcome to be a part of it but expect the unexpected. Don't judge what you cannot understand. Utopia?

There is a quote I found from a writer I follow. Her name is Justine Musk. She is the first wife of Elon Musk, the guy who invented a bunch of things like Paypal and Tesla. When we talk about finding your voice, we’re talking about your ability to own it. Your voice is not just what you say and how you say it, but who you are. -Justine Musk I love this quote because it reminds me of myself. I have been trying to find my voice for years. It has always been there but it was stifled. It was like I grew up with a piece of masking tape on my mouth. It started on the bus. I would ride the bus to school, sometimes an hour there and back. The kids on the bus would make fun of me, call me terrible names, throw spit wads in my hair. I just sat there. Mute. Full of rage on the inside, but shy and mute. I felt like I had to take it. I was not worthy to speak up for myself. I was shy and ashamed. I felt ugly, small and weak. I had nothing to say. The rage build and I internalized most of it....

#keepgoing I work with a social innovation brand that creates fashion items between Israeli and Palestinian women. Currently there is a lot of unrest in the region because last week Donald Trump announced that Jerusalem was the new capital of Israel and he was going to move the USA embassy to Jerusalem. This issue is huge contention between the two sides. (I am not an expert on the region so I will not expand further.) Meanwhile our brand Two Neighbors www.twoneighbors.com is in the middle of production. That does not make it easy for us because part of the fashion items are made in Palestine and half of the work is made in Israel. Some of the staff is required to go back and forth to bring the items. It would be been better if Trump just minded his own business and let that region work out their peace solution. As a result, it makes me that much more determined to make things progress with Two Neighbors. Despite all the craziness going on in the region, we will continue to ...

Our Kickstarter campaign is now live! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/roccoedante/pendolare-cycling-accessories-for-the-modern-commu #pendolare #pendolarebikebags #pendolaregear Please like and share on your social media and help us fund our first production! Update: The Kickstarter was not successful but I have learned a lot more about crowdfunding from this process. Thanks to all who supported us!

Me in the desert It is getting that time of year when I start looking at travel websites. I cannot travel right now due to family issues and other commitments but I can explore the area around me. There is a lot of great places here in Southern California that are interesting and less than a 5 hour drive. What is your backyard? Have a great weekend! Cheers, Fashion Slow Lane

Pendolare - Cycling Accessories for the Modern Commuter Pendolare is a bicycle premium fashion brand I have had cooking on the back burner for the past few years. (I notice when things are on the back burner they tend to stay there.) The collection features premium convertible bike bags that can go from the bicyle to the boardroom with just a few convenient straps. I finally had a video made for the brand to use for social media and perhaps for a future investor. The video turned out great. Check it out here and let me know what you think!  To learn more go to..  www.pendolaregear.com Pendolare-Cycling Accessories for the Modern Commuter

There is an old saying that says, One Bad Apple Spoils the Whole Bunch.   Have you heard this quote? I am dealing with this. How do deal with a person that constantly criticizes everything you do and finds fault with every situation? Some people just are negative and very difficult to work with. They do not reason. I don't see a solution. It is like having a gallon of water and putting in 1 drop of poison. It taints the entire gallon of water. With people, one negative Nelly can ruin the entire team's morale, over time. I have tried to reason, tried ignoring, everything but no matter how hard I try the person is still bitter and more bitter. Sometimes you have to give up, but then how do you deal with them if it continues and they are still part of the team? That is very difficult. I wish I had more wisdom. I have always been someone who had a good sense of direction in how to deal with difficult people, but this time I am dumbfounded. Where is wisdom when you need ...