Michelle, I think you should call your doctor today, this morning. It is my understanding that pneumonia can hurt that way. You don't want to wait over the weekend with something like that. If the underlying pain is unrelated, you're lucky, but if not, you don't want to waste time looking into it.

Busy day today. Went to a breakfast at school for the Advanced Placement students, and this afternoon and evening we have special events at work. And a busy Saturday after that, plus possibly a house guest. I've been clearing up in the front room, so that we can use it for a sitting area or a guest room, because I might end up needing two guest rooms because Moonglow and her boyfriend may also spend the night. It's nice to have them all!

As to the beads and glass and gems, there are some beautiful beads from glass that should be included in jewelry making; I'd prefer glass and semi-precious over the kinds of materials that people give their lives for, or that people fight wars over. I like garnets, peridote, jade, the various colors of minerals that are plentiful, reasonably priced, and don't have blood on them. That leaves plenty to work with!

SRS