Where have I been?

Absenteeism is bad. So I have been a bad blogger. But I have been "creatively" bad. I do a lot of arts and crafts - it's stress release. And I have had a crap-load of stress lately, so I joined up to swap handmade items with people I don't know from across the country. I make something for them and send it; they make something for me and send it. A surprise gift made just for me.

If any of you are interested in the best damn craft website, check them out - Craftster.org. Also send me links to your favorite craft websites, you can never have too many bookmarks.

So I also penned a poem for my swap partners and will include it in all my sends from now on. I'm also sharing it with my blog friends - you.


I’m addicted to “Crackster.org

There, I’ve said it. It’s true.
I’ve got a dependency, and I think you might too!

How else would we meet, in a covert, online fashion?
Than by swapping our “stuff”, our creations, our passion.

I sent in my info. Pursing my lips,
And keep checking back, “Am I on the swap list?”

Within a few minutes, I can hardly believe,
THAT is my name – OK. Now I can breathe!

Then come the partners, I’ll take two please.
The craft room starts buzzing like a full hive of bees.

And I spy and I stalk. I seek every detail.
Likes and dislikes – I’m hot on the trail.

As the stash comes together, I stare at the floor.
Geez, I have enough for 10 people or more.

So the packages are filled, taped, addressed and stamped
And now to go screw with that Post Office Vamp.

It’s perfect on weight! Psst - I’ve made the drop.
Sent is my message, and I give myself props.

So now I worry and fret, “Crap! Did I send enough?
Will she love it, or hate it? Will she think its good stuff?”

Is all of this worth it? Oh yeah, you bet!
I haven’t had a bad partner yet.

I did put off dinner, the laundry, the floors.
Now I’ll admit it, I’m just a craft whore.