When Lorene came to visit, and took this picture, it was a blessing in more ways than I realized at the time.... Oh, I was grateful, to say the least: Judi and I have known each other for years, but this was our first opportunity to meet Lorene, an internet friend who, until recently lived down south.... this year she moved to Rochester, and came, this day, to visit, to shop, to meet, talk and hug..... and what a pleasure it was to meet her in person.

She took this photo, and that brings me to another blessing. I will be downsizing the shop. The economy has downsized my wallet, and my stock, and Bob, my friend and landlord needs space to do his woodworking, and to market it (and, likely, other things.) The center aisle of my shop will be the entryway, the blue-carpeted side will become the woodworking zone, and the side that I now stand in front of will be opened through to the back (instead of remaining a small room) and will be a cozier, more useful space. I look forward to these changes, both because my friend Bob will be doing what HE wants, and because downsizing is a FAR better option than ... disappearing, a real threat in this economy.

I have resolved to post more often: Much to say, little discipline with computer interfacing (other than lexulous and words with friends.)

I look forward to a new year filled with greater self-discipline, ever-growing creativity.... and wishes of love, peace, health and fulfillment to all my friends.