A Florida woman found herself in a truly bizarre library experience. Barbara Haverly, a book-loving lady, embarked on a mission to return a book. Little did she know, the Public Library in Mount Dora had other plans for her... Plans that involved a severed finger.
According to the New York Post, Barbara walked up to the library drop box, and just as Barbara's book made contact with the drop box, the contraption's swinging door went rogue.
In an instant, Barbara's finger is caught in the jaws of the rebellious door, leaving her in shock and and a sudden explosion of of her red life juice. An artery was hit, and as blood began to squirt like a garden hose!
A Florida Woman and Her Finger:
With the quick thinking only a registered nurse could muster, Barbara demanded the retrieval of her severed fingertip. Who knew reading was so dangerous? Now this is a pretty exciting story so far. But how does it end? Hopefully, there's a happy ending.
Unfortunately, Barbara's finger wasn't so lucky in the reattachment department. Surgeons couldn't quite play Humpty Dumpty with her digit due to the severed nerve endings. They say the skin will grow back, but that nail? Well, it's apparently decided to call it quits and retire to the land of missing appendages.
In the meantime, an "out of order" sign now graces the drop box, like a cautionary tale for all books and fingers involved. Barbara's attorney is invoking the mysterious-sounding "sovereign immunity" principle, suggesting that perhaps she wasn't the first to do battle with the unruly drop box. Yoga and golf? Sadly, they're now off the table for Barbara, who's discovered the hard way that the library isn't just a source of knowledge, but also of unexpected dangers.
Lakeland Florida Woman Makes Jewelry Out Of Breastmilk And Cremation Ashes
Living in Florida is expensive. You almost have to have a side hustle just to get by. But one woman in Lakeland, Florida launched a side hustle so lucrative she made it her full time gig. She makes jewelry out of breastmilk. No breastmilk? She can also make jewelry from cremation ashes, hair, placenta or umbilical cord. Personalized keepsakes.
According to Good News Network, Rachel Heinze of Lakeland left her job as "a professional neuroscientist that specialized in concussions before quitting her job to stay at home with the kids." That's quite a leap, but she's reportedly making $30K a year and gets to be at home with the kids. That's everything right there. She calls her business Mommy s Comfort Keepsakes and based her on Instagram, business is good.
How she got started making jewelry out of breastmilk
As Rachel was weaning her son, she was looking for a way to commemorate their journey. She had him early with a cesarean section at 34 weeks. After time spent in the NICU and other complications they happily made it to his first birthday.
That's when she ran across breastmilk jewelry. And then, with her background in chemistry, she realized she could make this jewelry herself and create it for others.
As you'll see in the pictures, she does beautiful work. And most of the designs are under $150. Turn around time is 2-3 months, art can't be rushed. Full details on her creations are on this website.
Another cool thing she does is offer 'do it yourself kits'. That's right, Rachel will teach you how to do your own jewelry. But personally, I'd be a lot more inclined to see what she comes up with. Here's some of her work.
We actually stumbled upon her work when she was about to have a sale
Love the necklace. The designs are very meaningful. Love what she's doing.
Pandora Beads
If you already have Pandora, it looks like this will fit in nicely with your collection.
She also does jewelry with hair
In the post she notes that it's not easy to work with. But I do like the finished piece.
Even the sheriff reached out
Usually I use the Polk County Sherriff's account for Florida man stories. This is a nice change.
More pics
These have an 'estate feel' to them. Love the look.
