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Did anyone else go out in last nights storm? I did and caught this cool picture of the lightning!
07/15/2026

Did anyone else go out in last nights storm? I did and caught this cool picture of the lightning!

A Cosmetologist’s Hands - Part 2This story is told by the woman behind the hands.It began with necessity. A single mothe...
01/07/2026

A Cosmetologist’s Hands - Part 2

This story is told by the woman behind the hands.

It began with necessity. A single mother, needing a way to provide for her children. She chose beauty school – not knowing yet if it would become her calling.

The training was hands-on and demanding. She wasn’t sure at first. Clients took time. Patience had to be learned – earned – one appointment at a time.

When asked what pushed her the hardest, physically and mentally, she doesn’t hesitate. “Hair cutting,” she says. “Every head is a different shape – and it’s the first thing people notice.”

The greatest challenge came later: opening her own business. Becoming not just a stylist, but a leader. Managing employees. Holding standards. Making sure people were treated with care and respect.

For young people, considering this trade today, her advice is honest: “You have to wear a lot of different faces and deal with all kinds of personalities. It can be mentally draining as well as physical. You have to be good with people.”

And when she looks at her hands now, after all the years and all the hard work, they tell her this: “I’ve touched a lot of hearts. I’ve helped families heal. I’ve built a close family. My hands have touched more hearts and families than hair.”

A Cosmetologist’s Hands.30 years of hard work, dedication, and patience.These hands have touched thousands of heads and ...
01/03/2026

A Cosmetologist’s Hands.

30 years of hard work, dedication, and patience.

These hands have touched thousands of heads and shaped countless stories. They’ve seen every kind of hair - and every kind of person. More than that, they’ve listened, comforted, and quietly healed hearts one appointment at a time.

Behind the chair, these hands did more than create beauty. They built trust. They held space. They showed up - day after day, year after year.

Stayed tuned for part 2, where the story is told by the woman behind these hands.
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A Welders’s Hands - Part 2This story is told by the man behind the hands.His introduction to welding began early. Growin...
12/31/2025

A Welders’s Hands - Part 2

This story is told by the man behind the hands.

His introduction to welding began early. Growing up next to a welding shop, he decided to try it for himself. At seven or eight years old, his first job was sweeping the shop floor. He was paid in 50-cent pieces.

He learned the trade at welding school in Missoula. Before his training was complete, his instructor helped him secure a welding job – one that taught him the real expectations of the field, and set the foundation for his career.

Over the years, these hands have completed countless projects. When asked which one they remember most, his answer is simple: ‘I can still count to 10.’

For young people considering welding today, his advice is direct: ‘It’s an awesome trade, and it’s only growing - especially welding and fabrication.’

When he looks at his hands now, the story they tell him is one word: ‘Pride.’

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