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Kuumba Divine Jewelry

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Kuumba means "Creativity", and as my featured artist, her Jewelry line is nothing short of it's name, "Kuumba Divine Jewelry" Ever since I have known Kuumba she has been making jewelry. It must have started from the lack of eccentricity in the necklaces, earrings and bracelets that she refused to purchase during the 90's. There had to be something better out there, but there wasn't, and so it began. Being the inner hippie that she is, she always had the need to add her own creative Kuumba touch to the universe.  Years later in 2002 Kuumba Divine Jewelry was born. As the sole Founder/Owner/Designer, she has created from hand, fine jewelry that is so authentic that it can immediately be identified as a Kuumba Divine design when you see it.  Her fine jewelry line is clearly inspired by things that exist in nature, such as the wings of a butterfly, the bark of a tree or even the shape of an avocado. Additionally, the earthly metals and rare stones

Rescued Child

Yesterday as I left work, walking to my parking lot I noticed a little boy who appears to be about 5 years old. He walked out of the Victoria Secret store and was wandering aimlessly down the street. I observed his behavior and my instinct kicked in that something was just not right. I walked to catch up to him and asked him "where is your mommy?" He turned and looked at me puzzled and attempted to keep walking. I stopped him again and asked the same question.  "Where is your mommy?" I was hoping she was in the Victoria Secret store I'd seen him just walk out of and that at any moment she'd come out and snatch his hand, like we mothers do when we feel our child has gone too far away from us. Instead he responded, "in a hotel." I responded, repeating what he said "a hotel?" He says "Yes, a Hospital hotel." Now I am puzzled, but know that it could be a possibility since we were are about 3 blocks from the medical center. At that m