October 27, 2026 I see that I haven't added to my blog in 9 months, though much is happening or maybe because so many other things are happening! I just realized that the blog was viewed more than 200 times in the last month. And here I thought I was pretty much writing to myself! Haha, so there are some folks out there! If you read this, can you drop a comment with your location so I can see how far my reach goes? Thanks in advance! And in the next few days, hopefully, I will write in detail and photos about my latest goings on: 1) My submission for the annual art show at Verge Arts in Sacramento 2) My 10-day, 905 mile, drive through some of the New England States. I am definitely planning to return to Rhode Island, which is amazing! 3) I am heading the Neighborhood Watch group for our neighborhood. I crafted a survey to see what the neighbors' concerns are and am now publishing a newsletter to keep them informed. 4) Our annual visit to the San Francisco Decorator's Showca...