December 16th, 2008 at 10:16 pm

Most people dream about having a career that allows them to follow their passion. But what if your passion seems to be a little out of the ordinary?

Well, Burnie Franke’s passion is rocks. And he’s made a pretty good life for himself following that passion. Burnie’s Rock Shop has been a Madison staple since 1963. Kim first learned of it from her kindergartners, who told tall tales of making trips to the popular destination. From shiny rocks to smooth rocks, fossilized rocks to fancy rocks, Burnie’s Rock Shop sells rocks and minerals, gems and jewelry.

We visited Burnie to explore his collection and learn more about his love for rocks. This webisode will eventually be part of a feature length project about the childlike side of Madison that we’ll be releasing in the Summer of 2009. Enjoy!

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