let me repeat that, in case you missed it — when a country goes to war, it raises the taxes to pay for it. i guess they are used to us doing something a little crazy once in awhile. i have pulled out some of my counted cross stitch kits on occasion and will put a stitch or two in and then it's time to change colors and the project(s) gets put away once again. 2016 is a year full of masterpieces. more information about that and other events is here. ground cover varieties are ideal for hot, dry areas and need little maintenance. 