I have reservations.

Actually, only one. Yesterday I purchased a ticket to next Wednesday's performance at the Majestic Theatre by Bela Fleck and Chick Corea. (For about half of what it would have cost me to sit on the grass and listen to Joan Baez a few weeks ago.) I've never been to this venue before, and I understand that it's a good one. Since it's not far from my office, and I have three hours between the time I get off and the concert begins, I did a quick scout of nearby restaurants and found one with food I will probably like, at a price that I probably won't flinch to pay, that's a very short walk from both the venue and the parking garage, and I made a reservation. I will take my knitting and a book and see what feels most appealing once dinner is down the hatch.

Earlier this week I had two free tickets to a performance by the Dallas Winds at the Meyerson Symphony Center, because I am a "Friend of WRR." The music was largely out of my wheelhouse, and the middle piece was something that would have inspired me to turn off the radio or switch stations, but there is something about being "forced" to sit and be polite and listen that is eye-opening. Or at least ear-opening.

I handed out three pairs of baby socks at church on Sunday. I'm working on the second sock for another pair of Frankensocks, where I cast on half of the stitches in one color and the remainder in another, and then I spiral around until it's time for the heel flap. It's a lot of fun, and it productively uses up various yarn remnants

I've also been watching one or two Zentangle videos on YouTube in the evenings. I am really drawn (yes, I went there) to the technique, and I'm making myself finish two sewing projects before I allow myself to buy supplies and books.

My turquoise maxi skirt has had the hem chewed in several places by the wheels of my chair at work. I'm going to try my hand at sashiko. Heaven knows that I have enough fabric scraps for backing from one quilt top or another.

I'm actually feeling brave enough to start the first patch. Wish me luck.