Hi

Already Tuesday of my week of adventure.  

Chicago IBAM was great.  I reconnected with so many people and met so many new friends.   My presentation in the Literary Corner went very well.  I had a reasonable sized crowd, you never know.   Perhaps, blessing bundles piqued some curiosity.    People liked the IDEA of them.    I have lots of the papers for presentation cones, so am going to make them for the Samhain dinner on the  28th.  If you want to come to the dinner, let me know.   We will have a harvest potluck.   Bring a dish and your ancestors.

I also had the opportunity to read three of my poems at an Open Mike.   Mary Pat Kelly was the moderator.   It was so cool.   I read SHE WAITS,  SUMMER EVENING MUSIC and THEY SOAR.   I will be contacted to become a part of an Irish Author's group.  I am just all atwitter.

Arrived safely in Shreveport with my welcoming committee there to meet me.   Bill, Leslie and I arrived at their lovely home and sat up until MIDNIGHT catching up.     

Yesterday we went antiquing.  I found the cutest little Celtic Tea service.   The teapot is probable less than an inch tall and you won't believe the cups and saucers.   I also found a broken teeny tiny manger set.   All of the figures are intact and so cute.   I will revamp it and add it to my collection.

Today we just went to lunch a a favorite deli and grocery shopped.   I love this vacation.   It is new things with different places but still a lot of "hanging out" .    So fun

Each evening we are connected to Colorado Springs and our Marcus, Nora and Ernie.    Marcus is turning into such a little BOY.   The baby has almost disappeared.    He is so smart and so cute.

That's it.   I am not guaranteeing when I will post again.   So don't worry if you do not hear for a day or two.

I love you all

Dia Dhuit

Mary