Matt and Davey, along with a rotating cast of guests, explore what success and failure looks like in the music industry through the lens of their band Eleventyseven.
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Entertaining Insights is the podcast that highlights life lessons, laughs, and great entertainment. Join host, clinical psychologist, comic and author Dr. Nancy Berk and special celebrity and expert guests as they discuss their fascinating journeys and insights. Packed with powerful advice, simple suggestions, and a dose of humor, Entertaining Insights will help you create your most positive, fun, and productive to-do lists.
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Peter Mehlman Talks Seinfeld, Novels, and Double-Dipping, Plus The Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum’s Phil Sklar - Episode 544
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Peter Mehlman joins Nancy to discuss his career from journalist to longtime writer and producer of Seinfeld, the unique writing experience, the story behind George’s double-dipping episode, and the popularity of “Yada Yada Yada.” Plus, Peter talks about writing beyond Seinfeld, the inspiration behind his latest novel #MeAsWell, comedy and creativit…
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Lauren Daigle Talks Music, Authenticity, Community, and ‘Hold On To Me’, Plus Jonas Myrin on Creative Productivity - Episode 543
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Grammy-winning hit maker Lauren Daigle joins Nancy to discuss her career, the impact of others on her songwriting, the power of humor, her love of community, and the new music video Hold On To Me that highlights the important needs of others (1:26). In the second segment, Grammy winner and singer/songwriter Jonas Myrin shares his secrets for creati…
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Episode #119 - Mics, Pickles & Parliament w/ Reese Roper of Five iron Frenzy
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Matt talks with Reese Roper of Five Iron Frenzy about his new tunes, new mics, and new lease on life. Listen to the latest FIF HERE. Follow Eleventyseven on Spotify Rock Candy Studios Discord Channel Facebook Group
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Jamie Little Talks NASCAR, Competition, Making Motor Sports History, and Taking on Challenges, Plus Behind The Scenes of Entertainment with Talent Agent Robyn Stetcher - Episode 542
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NASCAR pit reporter Jamie Little joins Nancy to discuss her extraordinary career in motor sports, breaking the glass ceiling for women broadcasters in racing, and landing in the Netflix series ‘The Crew’. Plus, Jamie discusses the strong family fan factor in NASCAR and shares her love for taking on challenges, including jumping into entrepreneur li…
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Jerry Mathers Talks Classic TV, Leave It To Beaver, Life Beyond The Show, and His Role in Diabetes Awareness, Plus Filming on Location with Pittsburgh Film Office’s Dawn Keezer - Episode 541
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Actor Jerry Mathers joins Nancy to discuss his childhood role as Beaver Cleaver in the beloved series Leave It to Beaver (1957-1963), life behind the scenes, working on Broadway and beyond, and his advocacy work in diabetes awareness (1:14). In the second segment, Dawn Keezer, director of the Pittsburgh Film Office, discusses current filming, proce…
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Candice Night Talks Family, Renaissance Rock, Renaissance Fairs and Blackmore’s Night, Plus Behind The Scenes of PEZ Candy and Collecting with Shawn Peterson - Episode 540
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Singer/songwriter Candice Night joins Nancy to discuss the creative inspiration and process behind Nature’s Light, the latest album from Renaissance rock band Blackmore’s Night featuring Night and husband, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ritchie Blackmore (founding member of Deep Purple, Rainbow founder). Plus, Candice shares her writing process, genre…
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The Bellamy Brothers Talk Hit Music, Honky Tonk Ranch, and No Country Music for Old Men, Plus Opry Legend Jim Ed Brown’s Daughter Kim Corwin on Her Mom’s Memoir - Episode 539
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Howard and David Bellamy, the Bellamy Brothers, join Nancy to discuss their unusual music journey in pop and country, their #1 hit “Let Your Love Flow”, the long partnership that led to hit-making music success, and their reality series Honky Tonk Ranch. Plus, the Bellamys discuss their new music video No Country Music for Old Men featuring John An…
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Lilly Winwood Talks Songwriting, Time Well Spent, and Exploring Country Music, Plus The Nashville Briefing’s Zak Kuhn - Episode 538
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Singer-songwriter Lilly Winwood joins Nancy (1:23) to discuss her debut album Time Well Spent, her unique music journey, songwriting process, and what it’s like being a country artist when your dad is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Steve Winwood). Plus, entertainment entrepreneur and musician Zak Kuhn, founder of The Nashville Briefing and host…
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Episode #118 - Choirs, Tats & Touring w/ Jordan Pundik of New Found Glory
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Matt talks with Jordan Pundik of New Found Glory about studio time, touring, and being a veteran of the pop punk scene. Listen to the latest NFG HERE. Follow Eleventyseven on Spotify Rock Candy Studios Discord Channel Facebook Group
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Celebrating Mary Wilson: Mark Bego Discusses The Life and Talent of The Motown Legend
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Bestselling author Mark Bego joins Nancy to discuss his long friendship with Mary Wilson, the Motown legend and founding member of The Supremes who passed away this month. From her rise to fame to life beyond the music, Mark offers insights and stories about an extraordinary woman whose talent was matched by her heart and her dedication to the peop…
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Rosebud Baker Talks Stand-Up, Comedy Writing, Podcasting, and Growing Up in a Politically-Inclined Family, Plus The Power and Popularity of Comedy Vinyl with Jason Klamm - Episode 536
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Comedian and actress Rosebud Baker joins Nancy to discuss her stand-up journey and comedy career, her podcast Devils’ Advocate, getting married during the pandemic, and working with Michael Che. Plus, Rosebud shares details on growing up in a high profile political family, and how her personal story is channeling a new project (1:06). In the second…
I'm still thinking about my favorite Christmas gift from 2020 and how it reminds me of some kingdom truths.By Rachel Pereira
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Episode #117 - Intimacy, Philosophy & Siddhartha w/ Dead Emerson
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Matt talks with Dean Emerson of the band Dead Emerson about creativity, songwriting, and everything magical in life.. Listen to Dead Emerson HERE Follow Eleventyseven on Spotify Rock Candy Studios Discord Channel Facebook Group
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Phil Vassar Talks Life Off The Road, Recording in His Wine Cellar, Singing with Family and Friends, Songwriting, and Country Hits, Plus Binge TV with Joel Madison - Episode 535
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Multi-platinum selling artist Phil Vassar joins Nancy to discuss his country music journey, life off the road in Nashville, family time and creative projects during the pandemic, and recording from his wine cellar for Circle Network’s Phil Vassar’s Songs from The Cellar. Plus, Phil’s thoughts on songwriting and recording success, his love of coffee…
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Mickey Gilley Talks Country Music History and Hits, Famous Relatives, Urban Cowboy, and Why He’s Not Slowing Down, Plus Rarified Heir Podcast Hosts Talk Kids of Celebrities - Episode 534
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Country music artist and Urban Cowboy legend Mickey Gilley joins Nancy to discuss his music journey, famous relatives Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart, the bar and film that influenced his career, mechanical bulls, flying planes, his television career, and chart-topping success (1:10). In the second segment, Nancy talks with Josh Mills and Jason …
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Brian Stokes Mitchell Talks Broadway and The Hollywood Bowl, The Power of Art During Stressful Times, and The Actors Fund, Plus Robin Rothstein on Playwriting and Short Plays - Episode 533
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Broadway veteran, Tony Award winner, and The Actors Fund Chairman of the Board Brian Stokes Mitchell joins Nancy to discuss Broadway, the power of the arts during the pandemic, his recovery from COVID-19 and the popular window concerts that earned him a viral audience, his creative career, including the early days of Trapper John, M.D., and the new…
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Episode #116 - Universal Stories, Self Talk & Tarot w/ Spaceman Jones
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Matt talks with Spaceman Jones and the conversation quickly turns celestially existential. . Listen to "Hellmouth" from the Betamosh EP HERE Rock Candy Studios Discord Channel Facebook Group
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Peggy Rowe Talks Writing, Inspiration, Family and Bestsellers, Plus Mark Bego on Strategy and Breaking Through Writers’ Block - Episode 532
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Writer and humorist Peggy Rowe joins Nancy to discuss her latest New York Times Bestseller About Your Father And Other Celebrities I Have Known, writing inspiration, creative productivity, family influences, and how fans of her son Mike Rowe (Dirty Jobs) got a glimpse of her humor and helped push her to write even more (1:16). Plus, Nancy talks wri…
Matt takes listeners on a magical journey through the raw session file for "Brains" from the Eleventyseven's Betamosh EP. Listen to "Brains" from the Betamosh EP HERE Rock Candy Studios Discord Channel Facebook Group
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Karamo Talks Self-Esteem, Self-Reflection, Health, Headaches, and The Power of ‘Queer Eye,’ Plus New Year’s Resolutions and Goal Setting with Mary Lou Quinlan - Episode 531
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Karamo joins Nancy to discuss the importance of self-focus and self-care, how being one of the hosts of Netflix’s Queer Eye has allowed him to help others and better understand himself, and why he has chosen to discuss his struggle with migraine headaches to help educate others (1:26). Plus, Nancy corners Karamo to find out if her loved one’s fanny…
Starting the new year reflecting on the simple story of Scripture! I hope it brings encouragement as we head into 2021 Triune Contact meBy Rachel Pereira
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Vicki Lawrence Talks ‘The Carol Burnett Show,’ Thelma Harper, ‘Mama’s Family,’ and New Projects, Plus Air Fryers and Kitchen Gadget Comedy - Episode 530
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Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian Vicki Lawrence joins Nancy to discuss her journey from high school to The Carol Burnett Show and beyond, the popularity of her character Thelma Harper, Bob Mackie wardrobe moments, and working with comedy legends (1:35). Plus, Vicki and Nancy talk about Vicki’s two-woman show Vicki Lawrence & Mama and her wor…
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Darci Lynne and Misty Farmer Talk Family, Christmas, and Working From Home, Plus Producer and Coach Gary Owen - Episode 529
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America’s Got Talent winner Darci Lynne and her mother Misty Farmer join Nancy to talk about the power of family, Christmas, Darci’s career journey, music in their family, extreme togetherness, and filming The Spin with Darci Lynne and Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered from home during the pandemic (1:56). In the second segment, ventriloquist, coach and ent…
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Episode 61: Candy Cane Lane {thoughts on traditions}
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This is the last episode of a very strange year! Celebrating some things that God is teaching me through the traditions we've tried to keep this year! Subscribe or Contact Me Know & Love PodcastBy Rachel Pereira
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Conversations w/ Fans (Episode Extra) - Ethan Ulrich
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In this episode Matt talks w/ Eleventyfan Ethan Ulrich. It's just a candid conversation where band and fan get to know each other a little better. Listen to Eleventyseven's Betamosh HERE Listen to Essenger HERE Rock Candy Studios Discord Channel Facebook Group
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Kelli O'Hara Talks Broadway, Holiday Traditions, and ‘Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir,’ Plus Livestream Holiday Concerts - Episode 528
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Tony Award winner and Emmy and Grammy nominee Kelli O'Hara joins Nancy to discuss her career journey, Broadway, creative decision-making, Christmas traditions, and the upcoming special Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir featuring Kelli O’Hara and Richard Thomas that channels the beauty of the holiday season (1:21). Plus, Kelli and Nancy discuss ro…
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Noel Paul Stookey Talks Folk Music, Peter, Paul, and Mary and The Power of Music to Create Change, Plus Music to Life’s Elizabeth Sunde - Episode 527
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Folk legend and Grammy winner Noel Paul Stookey joins Nancy to discuss the power of music to create social awareness and change, his journey as one-third of the beloved ’60s folk music trio Peter, Paul, and Mary and their hits like “If I Had a Hammer” “Where Have All the Flowers Gone” and “Blowin’ in The Wind” that quickly became empowering songs d…
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Richard Thomas Talks ‘The Waltons,’ ‘The Americans’ and ‘Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir,’ Plus Holiday Tips - Episode 526
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Emmy Award-winning television, film and stage actor Richard Thomas joins Nancy to discuss acting and career balance, his creative journey from his role as the beloved John-Boy Walton on The Waltons to more recent roles in hit series like The Americans and Billions, and the upcoming holiday special and PBS tradition Christmas with The Tabernacle Cho…
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Episode #114 - Softsynths, Synthwave & Social Distance w/ Essenger
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In this episode Matt talks w/ Jeff Simpson of Essenger. Nerd talk, synth geekiness and production tips abound. Listen to Eleventyseven's Betamosh HERE Listen to Essenger HERE Rock Candy Studios Discord Channel Facebook Group Rock Candy Store Signing up for our Mailing List will ensure that you never miss an eleventymoment.…
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Angela Cartwright Talks ‘The Sound of Music,’ ‘Lost in Space,’ Friendships, and Life with Grandchildren, Plus Entertaining Ideas for Parents and Grandparents - Episode 525
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Artist and actress Angela Cartwright joins Nancy to discuss her childhood roles in the beloved film The Sound of Music, and television favorites Lost in Space and Make Room for Daddy, the importance of friendships and communication, and her real life role as a grandmother. Plus, Angela shares the story behind The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook and…
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Conversations w/ Fans (Episode Extra) - Stephen Shutters
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In this episode Matt talks w/ Eleventyfan Stephen Shutters. It's just a candid conversation where band and fan get to know each other a little better. Listen to Eleventyseven's Hellmouth HERE Rock Candy Studios Discord Channel Facebook Group Rock Candy Store Signing up for our Mailing List will ensure that you never miss an eleventymoment.…
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Chuck Negron and Ami Negron Talk Rock, Recovery, Virtual Weddings, Book Club, and Fan Connections, Plus Creative Updates - Episode 524
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Rocker Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night, and wife and manager Ami Negron join Nancy to discuss the challenges of performing and maintaining fan engagement during the pandemic, Chuck’s recovery journey, their Three Dog Nightmare book club, and recent wedding. Plus, Ami shares some of her solo creative projects (1:24). And in the second segm…
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Monica Piper Talks Stand-up, ‘Rugrats’, Comedy Writing and Single Parenting, Plus Art Tips for Parents, Teachers and Kids - Episode 523
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Emmy Award-winning comedy writer Monica Piper joins Nancy to discuss her one-woman play Not That Jewish and her comedy journey from childhood influences to her career and work as an English teacher, stand-up comedian and sitcom writer for shows like Roseanne, and Mad About You. Plus, Monica shares some simple techniques to help foster creativity an…
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Cassandra Peterson Talks Elvira, Character Popularity, and Music Video ‘Don’t Cancel Halloween,’ Plus Hollywood Ghost Tales - Episode 522
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Cassandra Peterson joins Nancy to discuss her career as horror icon Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, latest projects including the music video ‘Don’t Cancel Halloween,’ and life during the pandemic. Plus, Cassandra shares her theories on the longevity and scope of the pop culture icon and reveals her personal childhood experience of being bullied due …
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Kathryn Leigh Scott Talks Dark Shadows, Vampire Secrets, and Halloween Suggestions, Plus A Mystery for Halloween and Beyond - Episode 521
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Actress and author Kathryn Leigh Scott joins Nancy to discuss her many roles within the cult classic television series Dark Shadows, her novels, including September Girl, and other new projects. Plus, Scott reveals what it was like kissing vampire Barnabas Collins and why House of Dark Shadows (1970) might be the perfect film to get you in the Hall…
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Caroline Aaron and Dan Bucatinsky Talk Women’s Stories, ‘Call Waiting’, ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ and ‘Scandal,’ Plus Challenging Humor - Episode 520
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Acclaimed actors Caroline Aaron (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) and Dan Bucatinsky (Scandal) join Nancy to discuss the power and importance of women’s stories, their one-woman film Call Waiting co-written by Bucatinsky (with Dori Fram) and starring Aaron, and the unique challenges in sharing the stories of characters Judy Baxter and Carol Lane (1:29). …
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Episode #113 - Apostasy & Power Chords w/ Jon Steingard of Hawk Nelson (Part 2)
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Matt talks with Jon Steingard of the band Hawk Nelson about leaving Christianity and what life looks like afterwards. Check out Jon Steingard here. Listen to Eleventyseven's Hellmouth HERE Rock Candy Studios Discord Channel Facebook Group Rock Candy Store Signing up for our Mailing List will ensure that you never miss an eleventymoment.…
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Ricky Byrd Talks Rock, Recovery, and ‘Sobering Times,’ Plus Maximizing Writing Productivity - Episode 519
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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Byrd (inducted with Joan Jett & The Blackhearts) joins Nancy to discuss his music, the inspiration and process behind his latest rock album Sobering Times, his role as a “Recovery Troubador,” and why these songs and social support are especially important during stressful times. Plus, Ricky offers some advice for t…
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John Oates Talks Inspiration, Music Roots, ‘Live in Nashville’, and The Good Road Band, Plus Songwriting Advice - Episode 518
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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Oates joins Nancy to discuss his musical journey from Hall & Oates to his latest solo project with the Good Road Band Live in Nashville, inspired by his early musical influences. Plus, John shares his creative projects and process during the pandemic and how Nashville, his life beyond music, including his love of hi…
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Episode #112 - Apostasy & Power Chords w/ Jon Steingard of Hawk Nelson (Part 1)
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Matt talks with Jon Steingard of the band Hawk Nelson about leaving Christianity and what life looks like afterwards. Check out Jon Steingard here. Pre-Save Eleventyseven's Hellmouth HERE Rock Candy Studios Discord Channel Facebook Group Rock Candy Store Signing up for our Mailing List will ensure that you never miss an eleventymoment.…