I am dying over here. I've got a yearning to work with glass that won't leave me alone. In the past I've hesitated to get into the art of glass blowing because it seems intimidating, expensive, and extremely involved. But, I have a craving that won't go away. I want to work with recycled glass like they do at Kitengela and learn the art of glass blowing and Dalle De Ver. I want to be excellent at it. I want to create tableware of all kinds and housewares such as doorknobs, drawer pulls, light fixtures, lamps, sinks, windows, staircases, and even walls. I want to keep making beads as well to incorporate into my silversmithing work. And speaking of silversmithing and yearnings, I have GOT to get my in-home studio set up asap. I'm overflowing with ideas that are screamin' to get out!!!

Missing Kenya....a lot...it's in my heart and I feel a tugging

Joined the Park Slope Food Coop today! Very excited. Absolutely no genetically modified foods. Yippee!

Check it out. My very talented little sister, Roxy made these cake toppers. Are they to die for or what? She made a scene for my 35th birthday of a cute Swedish girl in the woods. Get to know her better at romawinkel.blogspot.com

I am becoming very inspired by our history of the Women's Land Army. I love how they saw a need, quickly rose to the occasion and took care of it. Women are brilliant!

Just saw Food, Inc. this weekend. It's about where our food comes from. Please find where it's playing and go see it. As consumers we have the power to say what we will eat and where it will come from. It simply boils down to awareness and education. Oh and by the way, you can watch the trailer on YouTube or at www.apple.com/trailers/

Yee-haw!! Putting the hammock up in the backyard this weekend. A nice little finishing touch I'd say. Looking forward to having families over for bbqs and seeing how many kids can pile on and get it swingin'!!