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Gonna give this another shot.  I have no excuse what-so-ever, other than just not thinking about blogging anymore.  So here’s a brief summary of what I’ve been up to.

I’m working as a stage hand of sorts with a local Burlesque troupe: The Lollie Bombs.  I’ve also been asked to help out with several other shows for other Burlesque performances not necessarily related to the Lollies.  I enjoy it.  It’s fun, I get a little attention, but don’t have responsibilities of the performers.  Low stress, maximum fun, and occasionally I get paid enough to pay for my drinks for the evening.  Plus, this weekend I got recognized while out to dinner.  My little taste of local fame - whoo!

I’m managing and playing on a co-ed recreational softball team.  We don’t win much, but we have fun.  Though it is significantly more fun when we do win.  So far in the past 2 seasons we’ve won 2 games outright.  With one forfeit.  This season we were undefeated for one week - but we made up for it this week when we lost two consecutive games to the run-rule.

I also have a few too many other crafty type projects going on.  Some started, some planned, and several mid-process and put away for entirely too long:

• Shadow box of great-grandmothers items: completed twice, but the items aren’t staying up as they should - have to give it another go soon - it’s been a year, since I tried to fix it.
• Victorian-era inspired skirt and coat: started, have all the material, and the skirt cut and pinned.  Been about six-months since I worked on it.  Have no excuse.
• 1940s/50s inspired housedress for Christmas in July/August Very Beaver Christmas themed party - have pattern - otherwise have not started
• Clown Costume: piecing together some parts of other costumes I have together, and a few items purchases (plus learned how to make puff balls out of yarn).  Mostly done have to hem the skirt and add border to it.  I hate hemming.  Bust be completed before the 27th.
• Knitting: I’m learning - I’ve spent about 2 weeks on a wrap that is only about 6 inches long.  Time consuming yet relaxing.
• Wine-cork board: Been putting of for years.  Have plenty of corks - finally got a frame to attach the corks to.  Started last night.  Bought more glue today.  Hope to finish before the end of the week.

That’s all for now.  I may or may not post again soon.