I've never posted here before, have just read and been inspired by all the other posts.....you are all so wonderful. But can't help but respond to this, because it resonates so much. Like Teacup I work all week (about 55 hours) and when I get home I'm exhausted. So if I'm too tired to cut or piece, I go to my sewing room and look at fabric (I have a lot). Sometimes I take it out and refold it. Sometimes I just touch it. It makes me feel good. I might touch my sewing machine just to remind it I still appreciate it. And then I read these posts and think about what it will be like when I retire. :-)