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I'm pretty tired today. I worked all day yesterday at the Garden for The Who. The Pretenders opened for them. It was a great concert, but it was a long day...

Occasionally, the bands give the stagehands local crew t-shirts as a way of saying thanks. Most of the ones I get are too big for me to wear, so I've been auctioning them off on Ebay. I've been thinking about doing charity auctions for awhile now, and just recently, my Aunt Nancy inspired me to start doing so. She volunteers for a non-profit organization called Because You Care. This organization rescues stray and abandoned cats & dogs in the Erie area. She has gotten very involved lately, and I really admire her dedication. I thought about how I could help this cause, and today, I decided to list my Who t-shirt as a charity auction. 50% of the final sale price will support the Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh, PA. If this auction goes well, I am considering listing every t-shirt that I get in the same manner. It's a small contribution, but I figure that every little bit helps:)

Also, here's the latest progress on my piece which will feature a beaded Airedale Terrier named Tawny. I started beading the outline of the love seat. I'm using size 11 Transparent Matte Dark Topaz seed beads. And, I discovered that sewing through the glued-together felt is working well:)