Pitching story on Texas Health Resources' joint venture w/ Medfinders to recruit & manage contract medical professionalshttp://bit.ly/HHlvO

All the crafts I want to learn

I have a strong desire to learn how to knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt and sew. I have the equipment for most of these projects, and yet I have yet to really complete anything (aside from some scrapbooking pages.) I know how to do quilt pieces on a machine, but don't know how to bind the quilt and finish it. I can knit a scarf, but I can't knit anything that is nt a flat or straight knit. I can't crochet yet, but I have the needles. I have a set of curtains for my daughter's room cut out, but can't figure out how to put it together. I am the consummate starter of things I have not finished. But I really love learning things. But I get bored, discouraged or just annoyed. I need to learn how to learn to read a pattern, but I don't have the patience.

So, my goal this year is to master one skills besides scrapbooking. I'm thinking the knitting or quilting. I need something I can do in pieces though. There's a quilt shop that just opened down the road and if their classes are reasonable, I may consider it.

So quilting it is.

looking forward to seeing my babies tonight after a great PRSA leadership rally.

Catching up on FB, Twitter and Yammer. Wow, lot's of stuff I missed this weekend!

If you're doing the Couch to 5K program, this is a great podcast to use to help move you along the program: http://bit.ly/XACLc.

got home from a Tweet up in Arl. and son asks me "How was your bird meeting?" LOL!

got home from a Tweet up in Arl. and son asks me "How was your bird meeting?" LOL!

Thanks Jennifer Gordong: Interesting tips on twitpitching: http://ping.fm/nWL0R

RT @vedo: RT @socialmediaclub: SMC Dallas/Ft. Worth Tweetup on May 12th with special guest @bethharte - http://ping.fm/R9VXb #yam

a slew of cops along I-30 in G.P., Tx r making the highway more dangerous as they pull people over.

Happy Teachers Appreciation Week to all teachers out there-especially those who gave me an extra push to do more than I thought possible!

Great Health Leaders article: Swine flu is just "Business as Usual" for hospitals. http://ping.fm/gmJXC

"Live boldly. Take off those shackles and live life on your own terms." Varla Ventura. Love this quote!

Nora Roberts and Sherryl Woods have new books out!

I'm really looking forward to reading Nora Roberts' and Sherryl Woods' new books. I've been reading a lot of Woods' books recently, and while she does follow a pattern, I still really enjoy her stories. The current trilogy's second book "Flowers on Main" is out.

And Nora Roberts is starting another trilogy! Love them!

Just a reminder to watch what you post--if you wouldn't tell your mom or boss, don't post it: http://ping.fm/Y0Zpz

is about to listen to Pete Weissman talk about strategy in speechwriting.

Fascinated by latest ID theft scam. Know I'll never ask you for money via Facebook. http://ping.fm/6w5N5

My 4-yr-old re: new pres: Mama-that man makes history. :-)

Excited to see our company's prayer book highlighted in the Star-Telegram on Saturday. http://ping.fm/Wnup6

Getting ready for the weekend--going to finish reading Groundswell!

Review of "The Knitting Circle" by Ann Hood

Ann Hood's "The Knitting Circle" was such a heartbreaking, but hopeful book. After the death of her young daughter, Mary is having a heard time getting back to life. Her grief is so overwhelming that it's destroying her marriage and affecting her career. In the midst of her grief, her normally absent mother sets her up with a friend who proceeds to teach her how to knit.

As Big Alice embraces Mary and brings her into her knitting family, Mary soon realizes that despite her grief, she is still able to feel compassion for her fellow wounded. She starts to realize the impact her grief is having on her judgement and that looks can be very deceiving when it comes to perfection.

I love the way each character unfolds and gives you the opportunity to get to know them, their grief, and how they knit their way into a less unhappy, almost happy, place.

If you have a small child, this book will break your heart. I can't imagine the depth of grief a mother feels when she loses her child. Hood does a phenomenal job of exploring grief, friendship and relationships.