Sometimes when I stop trying so hard I seem to produce more creatively unique work. This work is a dyed, painted and stamped piece of cotton with pieces of dyed silk organza laid overtop. Tonight, if time allows, the pins will be removed and hand sitching added.

Meanwhile my husband person finishes his Nuc Med classes by mid December and has begun to job hunt. When Steve left the world of high tech and semi conductors he knew he wanted to do something that would have a positive impact on people. I guess making computer chips didn't leave him with a great sense of having made a difference in the world. Be that as it may, he chose to pursue a career in the health care field. But, of course, chose one of the fields that isn't experiencing sky rocketing growth and has happy, contented already-hired employees who don't leave their jobs. Anyhow, he has two possible positions that he is waiting to hear back from. I'm asking all of you to wish him the best. This is a man who has had to endure more than his share of heart ache and stress in the past 2 years. Much like all of us 'he deserves a break today'.