8.30 pm, and we've been busy all day.

As many of you know I'm involved with The Southern New Mexico Festival of Quilts. Its a quilt event supported by the 1st National Bank and I donate my time.

Its a program developed 3 years ago and we've raised over $45,000 for the children of the community here in Alamogordo.

Keith and I toured some areas where children are receiving services in the community. Food programs, counseling, drug and Alcohol awareness and day care. It was a humbling experience.

Next was lunch and a presentation for Kiwanis and then a meeting with the Mayor regarding our program in the future.

Tomorrow is the book launch, a percentage of funds from my book will also assist our event.

Who would imagine that quilting would take you down this road.