I actually accomplished some things today. I was beset by the usual insomnia all night and tossed and turned and worried and stressed. Sleep finally arrived around 6am. Not ideal. I finally rolled out of bed and eventually out into the world by 3pm, and all of a sudden…I started actually getting things done.… Read More

I know. Ya’ll thought I’d forgotten about you, right? Not a bit!

I’ll confess, though, that I’ve been doing pretty much everything BUT anything to do with beading. I’ve been spending time with friends, sleeping a lot, reading a lot, cross stitching, and generally goofing off.… Read More

From June: As Jill and I look back over the last year, it has been absolutely amazing. The business has grown, and we’ve had to grow and adjust with it. I know it sounds corny, but our success has been because of you, our loyal beaders, and we appreciate you so much.… Read More

An all night beading session left me sleepy at 10:30 am when I had to wake up…to go get a 90 min. massage that I’m pretty sure I snored through. Poor fellow working on me. My last minute project got shipped out and will be in the right hands by 8am on Friday.… Read More

Darn it all…I keep meaning to change the blog password! Yes, Mom did a good job of outing my pathetic cold weather aversion. I become quite useless, it’s true. Hibernation mode clicks in, and I want to spend every moment huddled under large piles of bankets and dogs.… Read More

From June: Sorry Jill has not updated for almost a week. She is incapacitated by the cold weather. It’s true that we have a horrible draft in the living room from the doggie door. How would she ever have managed if we had stayed in Wisconsin???… Read More

We’re all safe and sound, back in the paws of our fur babies, much to their relief! Kelly C. does a lovely job taking care of them while we’re away, but there’s no Mama like your real Mama(s) and the dogs and cats are equally appreciative of our return in their own ways.… Read More

Hello! Fear not – we haven’t forgotten about you! Mom and I are in Las Vegas on vacation, and having ourselves a grand old time.

We flew out here on Thursday – barely surviving the plane trip. Not because the plane was the problem.… Read More

From June: Okay, I think we’re ready for the food orgy here. Of course, since when do we need an excuse to eat? Jill and I team-tagged the shopping. I went to the grocery store around the corner from work on my lunch hour and bought everything that didn’t require refrigeration.… Read More

I knew there was a very good reason that I started flying in to show locations a day earlier than I really needed. Part of it is just being able to slow down a little bit – not trying to rush so fast that I end up frazzled and get caught not fully set up or ready when the show starts.… Read More

2am. I’m surrounded by boxes and kits and suitcases. And potato chips, or what’s left of them anyway. Winston on my lap because he’s trying to keep me from leaving again. I have some more packing to do, and I need to get some orders ready for shipping, but honestly I’m not sure I have the energy in me right now to finish up.… Read More

The only thing that’s getting me through this week is the beautiful vista I see ahead on my calendar. Pretty little blank spaces which equal catching up and peace and harmony and organization to me. I’m dreaming of making headway on The List.… Read More

I’m pedaling fast and trying to remember to stop and breathe and eat occasionally. And sleep. Can’t forget about my beloved sleep. I used to joke about wanting to grow up and be a mattress tester. I’m not joking any longer!… Read More

Mick & Adam McNulty had a healthy baby girl at 5:15 pm today. What a relief and joy! No name or details yet. I’m so happy for them, I want to cry.