Kudos for Featured Article on Gloria Blackstone

Dear Editor,
Kudos to Michael Singer and his excellent featured article on Glorious Beads owner Gloria Blackstone, in the 12/18/24 issue of the CV Forum. His story highlighted a local small business that not only has created a sense of community for bead crafters (a community that included the disabled, active military, seniors, etc.) here in Castro Valley for the past 20 years, but also the importance of supporting brick & mortar businesses, which have been closing en masse, due to competition from online retailers. If you haven't yet visited, drop by, say hello to the very sweet owner Gloria, & check out her impressive little store. You're sure to find something that will catch your eye - either as a gift or for yourself!

–Aileen Chong-Jeung, Castro Valley