Oldest Yarn Store in the U.S.!
My adventures continue in the state of Utah . Since I’m on tour for my book, TWENTY WISHES, it just made sense that I make a detour to a yarn store called THREE WISHES! It was a wonderful little store. I was also able to stop at what I’m told is the oldest yarn store in the U.S., called Heindselman’s Yarn and Needlework in Provo. Three yarn stores in a day plus Mexican food is a good day in my book!
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New England Coast
I had a wonderful signing in Madison, CT at RJ Julia Booksellers on Tuesday, which included a large group of knitters, who encouraged and inspired everyone with their knitting projects. To my surprise and delight, the local yarn store, Madison Wool, stayed open after 10 p.m. to allow me to shop after the signing. It seems my yarn buying adventures have spread far and wide, or at least along the New England coast!
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Meeting East Coast Readers
Right after Mother’s Day I hit the ground running, meeting readers in Baltimore, Maryland; Providence, Rhode Island, and Portland, Maine. Thanks so much to everyone who has come out to meet me!
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A Mother’s Day Tribute
Happy Belated Mother’s Day. I’m in my hometown of Port Orchard ever so briefly but wanted to share something special with my readers. A few months ago I received a poem from reader friend, Vickey Stamps, who sent me a copy of her tribute to her own mother, her mother, the Pointer. Below is Vickey’s tribute, shared with her permission. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
To my Mother, the Pointer . . .
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What a Week!
I am in Las Vegas, and wow what a week it has been! When I arrived in Vegas, I had to hit the tarmac running, as my flight had arrived late, and I had to get to my signing for the wonderful folks at the Paseo Library in Henderson. I did just make the Carr Chat and signing on time, and it was fabulous!
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Summer in the Plains
Last night in Kansas City I went to bed while watching TV with warnings of storms and possible tornadoes. I awoke to the sound of sirens blasting around town, so I jumped out of bed, ran around the bed twice, and grabbed my bathrobe. My thought was that if I had to evacuate my room, I’d at least have my bathrobe on and be ready. After all that I was worn out, and having received no instructions from the hotel, I decided to go back to bed and prayed.
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Earning My Road Warrior Stripes
Life on the road isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. I’m an early riser, but getting up at 4 a.m. to make a flight is early, even for me. I arrived in Kansas City at 8 a.m., only to find the hotel wasn’t able to check me in until 3 p.m.. Not my idea of fun–and there wasn’t a yarn store in sight! But, I did get to have lunch with my brother, and the day picked up after that.
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