The Niles Public LIbrary  tea and signing last night in a suburb of Chicago was a huge success.  It was an evening to be remembered, with good food, laughter and books!  I am reminded once again of the value of libraries and their commitment to the community.

Today is the start of Stitches Midwest in Schaumburg, IL, and I’m eager for all the activities.  I’m staying at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel, which is incredible.  It’s the first hotel I’ve encountered that features a television in the bathroom mirror!  It is sensor activated.  The first time I walked into the bathroom and the mirror spoke to me, I nearly jumped out of my skin!