It's A Wonderful Day

Hi everyone. I had a wonderful day today. I took a PMC class that I've wanted to take for quite some time. I made three pendants and can't wait to go back tomorrow to clean them up and enjoy. I am no longer afraid to work with the clay and like everything else, once you try it, the fear is gone. Another fun avenue in the roadmap of jewelry. My husband thinks I have too many toys - I think I have too little time:>} I'm going to Santa Fe next week to attend the Santa Fe Beadfest. I AM SO EXCITED. My brother and sister-in-law live there so I will take a few classes and play the rest of the time. I'm taking a class on cold connections from Tracey Stanley. It will be a blast. I'll keep you posted and send pictures along the way.

On a sad note, for those of you who have been reading my blog, my friend Jan is in Hospice tonight and has slipped into a coma. She is the friend that I took the quilt to a few weeks ago. I am so happy that I had a chance to visit with her and give her the quilt. She was so happy with the quilt. God will take good care of her, I know, but it is so hard to let go. God Bless you Jan and thanks for the wonderful memories.

The weather here is Arizona is wonderful but I won't elaborate because I know what my friends and family on the east coast are going through right now.

REMEMBER: Running around with good friends is one of life's greatest pleasures - enjoy.

I am soooo excited

Today is a great day for me. The turquoise I had ordered a few days ago from my new supplier arrived and it is BEAUTIFUL - what do you think?? It is from a mine in Nevada and I can't wait to make rings and pendants out of them. Also, I finished the quilt I've been working on for my friend Jan and I think it is really pretty too. I plan to give it to her this weekend if she is up to a visit. I hope everyone is having a beautiful day.

The Bear Affair

Wow - This is my very first blog and I am excited....so much going on today and we are witnessing a great day in history - the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. Martin Luther King must be smiling down on him right this moment. I have been putting my Etsy site together now for over a year. Don't know why it is taking me so long except that I guess I'm scared of the new adventure in my life. I have been creating jewelry, quilts, clay and everything else I could get my hands on for most of my life but just haven't gone "public" with it to such an extent. I've spend hours reading information and taking pictures. Actually, the pictures are what is holding up progress because I haven't seemed to perfect that part of the process yet. I have my little tent and lites and will spend today on that order of business. Wish me luck.. Meanwhile - I'm going back to the television to watch history taking place. ONLY IN AMERICA..