VISITOR FROM PC/DC! We were treated to a charming visitor recently: Gretchen, a Peace Corps staffer from D. C. who is a Congressional liaison. Here's me on the left, then Rebecca, the youth development volunteer who lives near me; Gretchen, and Janeila, another small business development person in the same town as Rebecca. When Gretchen came to visit my village, we went to the beader’s house to take pictures so the store in Billings could show one of the artisans. I think she went home with good first hand knowledge of the work to pitch to our senators and representatives so they will continue funding us. Here is a bit more about Fatima, a Berber woman; you can see the remnants of the (henna) tattoo that many women wear…a vertical line down the middle of her face. When I took her the money for her work about a week ago, her thanks were profuse. It was by accident I found at the neddy the beaded necklace she made, and since it was green and red, (the colors of Morocco) I immediately thought “Christmas jewelry!” So ultimately we got them to the U. S. The lesson I learned from this episode is that good things could be right around the corner in places you least expect, so keep the faith and your eyes wide open. That applies where you live, as well as here, yes?!