what is going on here?

hi everyone,
sorry i have been so lame with the blog. now that holiday retail is letting up some...
done some interesting things and have seen some cool stuff.
1. went to One of a Kind, huge craft show at the Merchandise Mart. saw stuff that-- for sure-- i can make or that i have made. if those people are making money, then i can, too. just need more time. but, def. did research and saw what works and what doesn't, at least in that venue!

2. grace-- see this woman's work: http://www.designspongeonline.com/; she also has a blog and an etsy site. she is trinidadian, canadian, dutch. yah, she is hot. but the point is, she makes felt stuff that you would like! (thanks for the felted pom pom! i am going to make it into a necklace tonight!) everyone, grace finished up the semester at SAIC with a couple of installations and a performance piece! she also got more money so she can stay!!!!

3. went to studio with friend, nancy. (f-ing COLD. never heard of HEAT, i guess. shit!) but worked on some jewelry. have a line in mind- why is gold so f-ing much right now? maybe i can make it plated.

4. lucy- websites and t-shirts just not happening. we're too tied-up in alessi! need a game plan. everyone, lucy has been getting her work apps and informational interviews together which is good for her and bad for me! her website is up with portfolio. it is www.lucretiabrower.com. lucy, i like the layout, the portfolio and the resume section! the "x marks the spot" is a freaky piece. you SHOULD do your blog on that site; i believe i did post a comment to you in response to your question.

5. desmond- need your help to write some apps/proposals. just don't have the time. can regroup and discuss if we want to pursue a joint venture. working on writing, but maybe hit a snag? in book-writing.

6. got into that canadian show, toronto, i think. will find out on the 5th if any of my pieces sold. potential for some bucks if they did.

7. paul has TWO big shows in NY. nuff said. but is also apartment hunting.

8. em has successfully negotiated a work/work-home schedule with her office. fingers crossed that she'll make it through another round of cuts at MIT.

9. christine has finished her first round of advanced, indep. studies with a whole group of students. is also applying for some gigs that she will be able to interview with at CAA (college art association) in chicago in feb. (SOOOOO out of my league at this point.) Chrissy, do you know that both shannon and matt left SAIC. now they are hiring full-time in ceramics again. CALL KITTY!

10. rob has been commissioned to do three paintings. cool! at least one has been completed. pretty awesome. making money on your work. congrats.

hope you all had a good holiday. happy new year to you all. you know where to find me...