If you were in downtown Modesto last Saturday night, you already know about Hand Born–what a well-organized and fun event. Best of all, the proceeds from the raffle of vendor items benefited the Friends of the Modesto Library…people were actually happy knowing their ticket money was going to the library. It was refreshing and positive (despite the fact that I am the world’s WORST sales person).

Many thanks to Hand Born organizers Elizabeth Zapien-Plata, Julie Edwards, and Tawny Holt for their wonderfulness. Also special thanks to Gillian Wegener, who worked the table with me for many, many hours and who tolerated my delirious ramblings.