I think I might pass on that earring tip. I'm making myself discard those lone items (that will assure that the lost one turns up, won't it?). I can't quite visualize how it would help my clothes stay on a hanger--they don't have much trouble now (partly because the closet is crowded enough, even after sorting and thinning, that clothes are crowded enough that they don't fall.

I found a very pretty specular hematite necklace, 5/16 beads, 20.5" long, for $2 at a neighbor's garage sale last weekend. It's a good length and a nice model for other beading projects that I've wanted to get to. She also had a more ornate hematite necklace, but I prefer the simple pearl-like beads. I'll leave this on my dresser as a reminder of those other projects. I also pulled out a string of faux pearls that fit just like a collar. Not bad looking, actually, but I'd prefer to be lighter before I wear such a short necklace.

My son just cleaned me out of cash in order to pick up his cap and gown tomorrow. And he has a field trip on Friday. Another $20. Bleeding cash here. I definitely need to get moving on some of these income producing projects. :-/

SRS