Happenings all over the place lately. April was the month of music, as I had several gigs with the band. They were really well received, too. At one job, for the first time, someone I don’t recognize told me they were a groupie, and one person had to leave, but when he heard I was singing another original, turned around and stayed for that song. The tip basket has started to fill up, I had an encore at one gig, and a shouted-out request and a standing ovation at another. Some of you may have seen the newspaper article too. So now I am working on original songs so that I can have CDs for sale at a future job. I’ve got more than half an album’s worth now.

Other than that, it’s mostly politics right now. I’m watching current developments with interest, although some detachment. If I get too caught up in the pundit barbs and “analysis” (yes, the quotation marks are used purposely), I get dejected and frustrated, so I watch from a few steps back, and just keep praying for the best outcome for all involved.

Oh, and war. Sock War III, that is (click the link for a description). This is my first time participating, and it’s been a little rough. I don’t know that I will be doing it again next year. Not just because of the glitches, but about halfway through the first sock, I start wanting to do my own projects again. I have some Noro sock yarn that is calling my name. And a Central Park Hoodie. And the Tangled Yoke Cardigan. Ahem.

Anyhow, here is a picture of pretty Sock War socks. Enjoy.