Finding Inspiration Through Client J. Herman Blake



Don Rothman (left) and J. Herman Blake (right), image found on http://news.ucsc.edu/2012/04/herman-blake-don-rothman-2012.html

At Tiger Lily our goal is to be the Best In Charleston every day.   We definitely have The Best Customer's in Charleston!  We have a parade of great folks walking into our shops.  Some are well-know celebrities, some are under the radar, all are awesome.  We often find inspiration in our customers and their stories, but were particularly moved when MUSC professor J. Herman Blake (above, right) came in for a boutonniere last year. 

It was a Tuesday morning, a strange time for a boutonniere.  "Is it for a special occasion?" I asked.  He explained that he is a professor at MUSC, and wears a boutonniere everytime he makes a presentation.  He vaguely said that he does it as a salute to someone he admires.  He pinned it on and, you know, it really did add that special zing to his whole persona.
Since then, Dr. Blake comes in often for a boutonniere.  He gets the best rose we have, often in a unique color.  We have a brief conversation, and he always give me some things to think about.  He's just a real smart person with a wealth of life experiences.  Above all, he's an optimist with a natural ability to inspire.

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