It’s my first day on the "tour road," and I’m in Minneapolis.  Upon arrival I didn’t go to the hotel, did not pass go, went directly to the Mall of America (on the pretense of checking out the signing location, when in reality I wanted to try out my brand new credit card).  It works!

One hazard of being on tour is visiting all those wonderful book stores--in which I always buy books--and end up carrying them in my suitcase.  I love bookstores just as much as yarn stores.  This time I vow I am ...