And then there were the Memorial Tapestries. I can't wait to see the finished piece. There were so many beautiful ones there. I need to look at the web page to connect names with images. The variety was amazing and the colors were so refreshing. It seems to be a critical aspect of dealing with horrific events to present the issue in a palatable way. Several were very innovative. Thanks Monique for bringing them.”

Ruth Manning -- 'This symposium was an interesting event for me also and I look forward to reflecting a bit in the quiet of my studio this weekend. Connections abounded and faces were put to email. Our own Kathe Todd-Hooker played the role of super salesman and sold many CD's and catalogues to us eager participants. It was an interesting ATB show; we were treated to a catered dinner sitting among the tapestries right in the gallery. It created a wonderful contrast in focus - the Metropolitan show had been discussed earlier in the day (those scholars are an interesting bunch!) and now we had a chance to look closely at contemporary work. The speakers were very well sequenced, created a flow of thought that seemed natural - Mary Lane did do a marvelous job. I, on the other hand, have had no offers from major networks to host a Tapestry Weaver's Talk Show, despite Jan's plug. May we all (especially me) keep weaving.....and reconnecting.”