Look how pretty! Thanks for sharing the link, Monique. It arrived, and is just as beautiful as the picture. I thought it was too good to be true, but succumbed when I saw this piece. It was one of those "I've just got to have that" moments, which I usually never have unless it's books or art supplies. Go check it out for yourself: SilverJewelryClub.com

Onto other important things... how the hell did I miss this??

These past few days have been good to me, especially for my mind, heart and spirit. I was delighted to attend a most wonderful musical play Thursday evening, archy & mehitabel, with my friend Man About Town (you can read his review when you follow the link). Then the highlight of my weekend- my Dad's visit- which was oh-so-wonderful, as we had much to talk about and catch up on, and I enjoyed really meaningful and deep conversations with him, particularly since we had not spoken since I went to him and Grandma (his mom) passed away (thanks to all of you who emailed me and commented about his time with me). It was certainly a time of healing for each of us, and both of us together. To top it all off, much action in front of my canvas today! I'm inspired! :o)

Today I have been incredibly happy, much so that it stuck me, and for a small while made me cry, as I realized that it's been many, many months since I've actually awoken in the morning, gone thru my day, and have actually thought to myself "I feel happy".

I've had very little time to spend online today, mostly answering a few messages. There is so much blog reading for me to catch up on, I promise, I'll be visiting you all soon. For those of you who have emailed me that I didn't get to reply to today, I'll be replying tomorrow. Right now, I must head for bed. I'm exhausted and in need of rest. Hopefully I can count tonight as good a sleep as last night. Haven't had one of those in a very long time.

Hugs to all.