Calla: So sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. Friends are so precious and not easily replaced.
I am doing pretty well considering the sales that are advertised this time of year. No falling off the wagon in the last month and a half. Even wandered into JoAnn's the other day and left with only a large spool of silver metallic thread for a Xmas tree skirt. Managed to find all the fabric I need for the Bonnie Hunter Mystery in my stash. Won't say I'm feeling smug, since that's usually what happens just before I find a piece of fabric I can't resist, but doing okay.