Who knew that all the rock-hounding with will would lead to learning to facet gemstones and taking a metalsmithing and jewelry class? It is leading me in entirely new directions. It works with going to the Baltic last fall, and all of my other travels with cultural learning, and triggers a part of my brain that has been mostly creatively cooking! 

Will is Healthy — that changes things up, as well. We’ve spent the summer rehabilitating 2 of his Kayaks and he’s starting construction on a third. We’re talking about adding a studio shed to the property to do the rock, stone, wire, and jewelry work. 

Our dog Nikki is a complete joy and has developed quite a personality since the vet recommended thyroid supplementation for her. Wow, she talks! 

As fall begins I am beginning to develop the annual photo calendar, and still struggling to find places to put things away in the considerably small house!!