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Happy New Year to all my myLot friends! I hope that despite all the unpleasant things happening everywhere, you still find hope in whatever situation you are in. I was away (again) for quite some time. I just had to grieve for a while. My little brother suddenly passed away last September. He was 32 and had been living in a home care for people with special needs. I cried so much more over his passing than when my father died of a lingering illness. I guess it was the shock of losing someone so dear and so unexpectedly. I haven't cried buckets in years... I turned to crochet while mourning. I never thought I'd pick up an old hobby (I did crochet in grade school and until in my late teens) and do better than before. Thanks to YouTube and Pinterest, I learned several granny square patterns! I gave away crocheted items as holiday presents, and I'm still working on other projects. Crochet can be very relaxing and fulfilling. I'm currently on crochet break, though, because the eyes need to rest. I took out my brushes and paints a few days ago and have been making small, nature-inspired artworks that are either abstract or hyper realistic. I've also resumed working on a series of supplements for English learners in the primary grades. It's not as exciting as art or crochet but it can help pay the bills. I haven't made any spectacular new year's resolutions or anything. I just usually carry over the goals from my birthday. How are things on your end?