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My First Road Scholar (Prev. Elder Hostel) Trip

 "Signature City: St. Petersburg, FL March 19-24, 2023 My dear friend, Deb, had told me for years how much she loves St. Pete for its art: ceramics and glass. She spent 4 months there for several consecutive years. I was longing to go myself, but didn't plan ahead a year in advance to go this February. Then, along came the Road Scholar (formerly "Elder Hostel") catalog loaded with options. Arrival in St. Pete was uneventful and I had most of the day to walk around, explore and get lunch before we could register at 4 PM. I got a little turned around, but people I asked on the street were friendly and helpful. I started to understand the unusual grid of streets there! I opted to book a "solo" room at the Hyatt Place Downtown; our designated hotel which is included in the trip total.  Many women with us were traveling solo too; and I felt very comfortable in our friendly group. I had a flash of wisdom before leaving and pinned my "crochet" brooch on ...

Catch Up: Crochet Art on Exhibit

 Since March of 2022, I have been on a roll, having had my crochet art accepted in exhibits simultaneously in two galleries and consecutively for 3 cycles at another gallery. #crochetkween               #ignitestudio               #nickelplatearts Here's a review: Feb.25-April 28, 2023 Ignite Studio "The 700 Collection" (Signifies the stacks in the Dewey Decimal System which contain Art & Craft books) Heartrock Hotel I was really nice to have my family in attendance when I was awarded the Third Prize at the Artists' Reception! December 2022 Nickelplate Gallery "Gifted" Wire Crochet "Poppy Brooch" Brooch Brooch November 26, 2022-January 13, 2023 Ignite Studio "Interiors" "Transformation: The Intersection of Art & Grief-A Process." L-Front; R-Back October 2022 Nickelplate Gallery "Wrapped in Autumn" Autumn is Here Autumn Surrounds Me Almost Autumn Sunset Sky Untitled Two Seasons Cowl September 3-N...