Playing Bachelorette

Jim just called. He's in Richmond attending a symposium put on by the American Wood Turner's Association at the Convention Center. He's enjoying it so far. There are people in attendance from all over the world. Every year it's held in a different place. Last year it was Portland, Oregon. It's fortunate for him that this year's event is relatively close by - a 3-hour drive from our house. It's a 2 1/2 day event with demonstrations, classes, vendors, and lots of wood of different types. He's picking up lots of literature, for David and himself, to digest after he comes home. What he's seen so far has made him even more pleased with the lathe he bought. For one thing, it's a very good one, and the price he paid is cheaper than the "show special" price for the same lathe at the symposium. He thinks they jack up the price, then give a show discount, to make the customer feel like he's getting a good deal.

With Jim gone, I decided to make something from the freezer that Jim would never eat but I enjoy - Trader Joe's Tortellini with Pesto Sauce. It was delicious, and just enough for a single serving. I had a craving for pizza and thought of going to Pizza Hut, but stayed home and saved my money. I may still get that pizza tomorrow night. Haven't had one in forever.

I've been working pretty hard on my crafts that I plan to sell at a Red Hat Extravaganza on June 29th. I'm combining various crafts I do - crocheted wire jewelry, watercolor paintings, greeting cards, and bookmarks embellished with painting and stampings, beading, ribbon, and charms. There will be over 200 women at this event and 9 vendors. I believe the vendors will be selling various Red Hat clothing, hats, and accessories, so my items may be unique. I do have some bookmarks that are Red Hat themed. I asked my friends to help me in pricing the bookmarks today, and the overall consensus is that I can only ask about $4 or $5 each. They thought that even though it's original art, people just won't pay $8 or $10 for a bookmark, which is what I was hoping I could charge. Maybe I will be able to make it up selling the jewelry. My next step will be to see about selling them on Etsy.com, a website for people to buy and sell all kinds of original handmade things.

PHOTO: Yellow.