Truth In Stone :: The Weblog of Stone Legends

Creating a Lifetime Opportunity by Victor Escandon
“I take with me a wealth of knowledge that without either one of you in my life I would not be who I am and who I want to become.”
- Victor Escandon
It has been an honor to work for both of you, and I take with me a wealth […]

“I’ve Lost My Passion for Obligation” by Richard Carey
 
With every journey there will come time and a place where the excitement dwindles. This is what I think the psyche calls the “Peter Principle.” Our conversations change and our own words convict us with words like, “This is all I can do or this is […]

King of Starbucks by Richard Carey
I have met and networked with some really interesting people from Starbucks over the years. Anybody who knows me will attest to why they called me “King of Starbucks.” I personally think it is because I do not know when to shut up. Political correctness is not a part of […]

Jim Stillson is the diving coach at SMU, which is well known for their aquatic program, and has an unusual character in their choice of coaches. One day I finished playing tennis on campus, and noticed a diving meet in progress. Catching only the last hour I was very impressed with the finalist. At the […]

Dyslexia is something one copes with, but never really overcomes directly. That is not to say we give up, we just deploy a different skill set, recruiting the skill needed. We get by with a little help from our friends. There is no shame in asking for help, which is why people, are parts of […]

One night my friend Laurie, a local actress and the kindness of a very special spirit evident from a distance, gave me this “dumb as a rock” statement. She went on and on about how exceptional I was. But like any good Texan I took to her bragging. While I was wallowing and basking in […]

 Richard Carey and Michelle Dalton
When I met Richard 9 years ago I was managing a salon for 14 years.  I didn’t know what I wanted in terms of my career, but was hungry for an opportunity which was totally different and challenging.  Richard has always had the intuition and vision to see people for their potential worth. I […]

Founder Richard Carey found his niche in the cast stone industry. After 15 years of national success he afforded Dallas the luxury of a specialty stone showroom for Stone Legends named Galleria Pierra. “Pierra” not only is the Italian word for stone but the name of the gallery’s worldwide stone collector.

Giving back to the community in […]

I would like to encourage each person who reads this to invest in the community. I believe in the laws of reciprocity. Odd how giving is the best way to receive. Not only does it make me feel better about myself, but also in the end it makes good business sense.

The Boy Scouts of America […]

I was initially skeptical about participating in the TEXAS MEN: Big Guns, Rising Stars & Cowboys book. Martana’s coordination efforts were magical and it was an unforgettable experience for all involved. This whole experience has been a real positive in my life and I am still reaping benefits from the friendships.  The relationships forged would […]