Time for ...

... Layne's Legacy - Beading For a Cure auctions to begin. March is National Colorectal Cancer Month. The first round of beaded items will be listed at eBay (user name: beadingforacure ) around 3pm ET this Sunday, March 7.

A schedule for the auctions is listed here

Nine pieces of beaded art will be listed this Sunday, including my Woodland Waterfalls set.




Thanks for supporting this effort to raise funds for the National Colorectal Cancer Research Association in the name of Layne Shilling, who lost her battle with colorectal cancer in November 2002.

They're Back ...

Predictably, as the daytime temperatures get above 50-55F, the day- and night-time noise begins.


Spring again!


Pacific Tree Frog

My New Shoe, or ...

... why I've been sitting in front of the computer for several weeks instead in my "beading chair."
... what happens when bones (2nd metatarsal) are stressed by other arthritic bones and joints, again.
... what sometimes happens as our bodies age.
... why I'm looking forward 4-8 weeks instead of concentrating on today.