Fringe on the Cranberry bag

I finally put fringe on the bottom of the cranberry bag I've been working on.
The photo fails to capture the essence of the piece...in life it dazzles. I am working on options for the necklace portion.

I was supposed to go to my old improv class last night and show my teacher my cranberry bag and also some of my beads so we could compare it to a red jacket and purple hat she likes. All day I was looking forward to this event. Though when it was time to go...I pooped out. Went to bed for 4 hours instead. Very disappointing indeed.

When I miss events and deadlines and just plain don't have the ability to drive when I need to drive is maddening. The years have not helped me get any more accustomed to this fact of sickness. It is a test of my friendships also. The only way one can be certain I will make it to a meeting is to come and pick me up. If I don't need to drive then I can go "as is" and not worry about being unsafe on the road.
Fortunate for me I have a few friends who will go far out of their way to include me in their plans and life.

Early Sunday morning a neighbor called to say they found a little yellow bird on their doorstep. I went over to find a very small parakeet...hungry and tired. He was nearly falling over with exhaustion. We nearly named him "Sleepy" but turned it to "Lucky" instead. He is so very lucky a cat didn't eat him, or that he was found before he croaked.
I have lucky here at my place and he is looking a little better each day. He is surprisingly tame. Has not bitten me even once.

I have no wish to keep Lucky since I am full-up on birds. It won't be a problem to find him a good home through my bird connections. He will be a great first bird for a child or adult. Say a prayer for Lucky to get all well and find that loving home.

Say a prayer for me also so that I can finish the cranberry bag. I want it to be spectacular! A prayer for my body and mind wouldn't hurt any either.
I am grateful for today and the hopes of things to come.

GratefulJoy