Sometimes it is a question. Other times it is an exclamation. On two occasions in preparing for Open Studio I connected with classmates of my darling daughters who remember my doll making frenzies in the young mothering years. One remembered coming to play and helping with the display and stuffing. How many years? As June 22 approaches it will be 46 years, thank you. And still fun. During Open Studio we had thirty-five engaged visitors, and I answered all the questions, telling the stories and sharing the joy. It was in my chatter at the design table with dolls in progress, sharing where the ideas and talents came from and having them touch and connect with my doll creations and my beloved m
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