Little Darling friends, Tink and Xennia, were first on the scene when a package arrived from a special doll friend.

When times are tough, friends send candy and cookies.

Earlier this month my husband of thirty years passed away, after a long period of compromised health.

So, I am without a great companion by my side. Gordie, a smart guy who entered into discussions of doll collection, doll collectors, doll history, doll stories with the same attention and thought that he brought to other favorite interests- cooking, literature, sports, ethics, humor.

I miss him, and I'll miss his input....

I am very grateful to all my doll friends, my doll groups on social media, my doll contacts over the last 5 years for all the delight and warmth I have received. The doll community is a warm community and restful in its own way. The doll world is a pleasant distraction. Great focus on beauty, fun, curiosity, and creativity.

At the moment, my doll focus gives me enjoyment I need at this time. So, thank you to all my doll people. Thanks for your reach outs to me from all over. I appreciate every virtual hug and kind word.

And thank you April FDS, for keeping my love of dolls, photography, and storytelling alive when I wavered and Dolltown got quiet for a while.

For now we are good.

Especially with a package to open from Auntie April!

Tink and Xennia are all in...