I had a great day’s drive Tuesday. Lots of energy, no rest stop naps required. I listened to my book on CD most of the way, and a new music CD the rest of the time. And after today’s miles, I get to love on my very own fur babies!… Read More

The show is all over for the year now. I’m following everyone’s travels home via Facebook – although most of those folks are already in their own beds! Flying is for cheaters. Real beaders drive. LOL!

I haven’t yet talked about my booth neighbor, Dolly Ahles.… Read More

This show is such a good news/bad news kinda thing. The good news is you’ll be surrounded by happy beady people, the best of the best in beads and inspiration, and you’ll acquire amazingly cool things. The bad news is that you’ll be physically exhausted most of the time, you’ll lack sleep, your voice will go out by the end of each day, and when it’s all over, you’ll be SO SAD!… Read More

It’s like Christmas in June. It’s a time when all the best beaders in the country converge on the unlikely location of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and we reunite as the chosen family we are. People I only get to see once or twice a year, but yet are vitally important in my world.… Read More