Ok, Ravelry, where were you when I needed you? 6 K sized hooks are far too many for one person to own, no matter how many projects they've got on the fire. Seriously - if you like to knit and crochet, hop on over to Ravelry and check things out. It's a social network for the hook and needle crowd. It motivated me to clean up my yarn stash, implement collection and books so I can truly be ready for the holiday rush. And I actually think I have spare yarn with which to make a few presents! Using what one has on hand is always a good thing.... decluttering...... a novel concept!

The creativity odyssey is slowly progressing, albeit slowly. That's ok. It's about the journey anyways. Have slowly been making inroads on the health issues, too, via SparkPeople, Setting Captives Free, and - of course, the help and inspiration of family and friends.

First coaching with the new music director of Syracuse Opera - Douglas Kinney Frost. Am taking in Regnava for starters. Also have Musetta, Pamina, Marie (La fille). I'd love to understudy Norina in February, but we'll have to see what happens.