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The Story Behind March 2026

The Story Behind March 2026

My grandfather grew up in Ireland and started his family there before moving to the United States after my mom, Crispina, and my aunts, Sofia and Felicitas, were born. He always felt a strong conne...

Primms birthday!

Primms birthday!

March 9th marks what would have been Primm’s 97th birthday. She passed away in 2013, and even though it’s been 13 years, it still feels like it was just yesterday. My grandmother, Primm, was kind-h...

The View From My Corner

The View From My Corner

I’m blessed (and privileged) to lead The Dolphin Studio, the company that my parents founded in 1970.  My work focuses on creating a business path that supports me and my co-workers while nurturing...

Blueberry Basil Jam - The Dolphin Studio

Blueberry Basil Jam

You might say I am kinda a health nut.  Processed food is not my friend and I don't eat refined sugar.   My sweet tooth is sated by bottling up sunshine in the form of jams and frozen fruits and be...

Hosting an MS Fundraiser - The Dolphin Studio

Hosting an MS Fundraiser

This month is Multiple Sclerosis awareness month and we are hosting a fundraiser to support the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America.   See, our family has been significantly impacted by MS.  ...

Ben's FUNdraiser Wrap-Up - The Dolphin Studio

Ben's FUNdraiser Wrap-Up

Our first fundraiser for the Ben Paley Scholarship was AWESOME!  Thank you to everyone who supported the effort by purchasing our Limited Edition Golden Cover 2025 Calendar.  With your help we are ...

Building Ben's Legacy - The Dolphin Studio

Building Ben's Legacy

The Dolphin Studio is a family business - if you have been around a while, you probably already know that.  - You might even have known Ben Paley, my son (Crispna here) and John and Primm’s eldest ...

The Year of the Dragon - The Dolphin Studio

The Year of the Dragon

The Year of the Dragon  The Dolphin Studio Calendar image for July 2024 was drawn back in 1999 or maybe 2000 by Ben, my son and John and Primm’s eldest grandchild.  Ben was such a momentous fo...

Honoring our Matiarch - Primm ffrench - The Dolphin Studio

Honoring our Matiarch - Primm ffrench

Today, March 8 is International Womens’ Day.  What better way to honor the day than to celebrate our co-founder Primm ffrench, our mom and grandma.  She would have turned 95 on March 9, 2024 - Let'...