Hello! I am trying out Windows Live Writer. I never heard of it before today. I am working in Auburn, NY at FLAC from 11 – 7. It is a very long day especially when no customers walk through the door. So…I thought I would get my 5 X 5 Challenge done. I will tell you about that later. We had some lovely ladies from Rochester, NY this AM. I met two of our Coop artists for my first time today. William Sliter, who makes Deer Antler Knifes, as his sign says, ideal for the kitchen, guaranteed. Perfect for cooks with arthritis. He was eager to share his story about how the idea for these knifes came about. Its an inspiring story. The second artist is Val Barron. You may have seen her working hard in the Waterloo Wal-Mart store…her “real” job. She makes doll clothes and furniture suited to the American Dolls. Or is it American Girl dolls? She was happy to tell me, “but with a lot better prices!” Her granddaughter was her inspiration for getting started on this stress relieving “hobby”. OK! This is just a practice for my blog. Keep your fingers crossed that it works! Just for fun I am attaching one of my 6”X6” abstract paintings that is for sale at the Coop. Cost$75