So many great things happened in 2009.  When I think of my work, several things happened that just made things easier for me.  They are just little things but it's amazing how they help me on a daily basis.  Barbara Becker Simon wrote a great book.  It's a great resource.  She also gave me a giant plastic jelly bean that is just a fabulous form to dry clay on and it looks really cute in my studio.   Celie Fago introduced me to an angled paint brush that is now my go-to brush and the wonders of a doll needle which is now one of my most important tools!  Ann Davis talked me into starting on the Masters Registry, a masters program for metal clay where participants have to present for review 50 specific projects.  It's really forced me to experiment in my art and not just rely on things that are comfortable.  They are just little things (well, maybe writing a book is not a little thing) but it's amazing how they've had such a positive effect to my daily life.  So, thanks guys! I think I'm ready for 2010!