Crack the champagne, it’s time to celebrate.

Sorry to have left you high and dry. It’s been a busy week, and I actually had some time to take a little break, for a few days, so I decided to let it all go…blog and everything. I haven’t even made jewelry for four days!

I had a great show in Gibson Island, MD, as well as a great visit with family. Here’s a picture of me with all of my jewels at the show:

There are lots of you out there with sparkling new Divali Glass Jewels, and I hope you enjoy them.

There’s something so comforting and calming about being at home and being with family; and the older I get, the more I feel blessed that I have a family that gets along. Actually, saying that we “get along” is an understatement. We’re the best of friends. Across the generations, across the family lines, we’re all friends, and we all look out for each other. And that’s pretty special. I am so blessed and thankful that I have a grandmother who I can still laugh and giggle with. Here’s one of the best and most flavorful evenings of our trip:


It was so nice to have some time to relax and rejuvenate.

I’m blogging at the airport.

Sorry I left you high and dry for a few days.

Isn’t it kind-of crazy that there are still pirates?

Get out your violin, folks. I’m whining! There is a good reason, of course (isn’t there always a good reason, even though we all know damn-well whining doesn’t do a bit of good?)

I can hear you all asking, “Awww, what’s wrong?”

In a nutshell: I’m pooped. And as the old adage goes, “there’s no rest for the weary.” In fact, there’s no rest in sight for a good long while. I’ve successfully done it again. Overbooked, over committed, spread too thin. And you know what? I can hear the world responding too me, saying “tough noogies, my dear!”