Just wanted to let you know about an art event that will be happening in downtown Houston on November 22 and 23. Via Colori is a street painting festival benefiting The Center for Hearing and Speech. I know you have probably seen some pictures floating around the internet on street painting - some of them are pretty amazing! If you are looking for something to do that weekend, I encourage you go down to the festival. I will be one of the artist drawing on the sidewalks. (I wasnt about to pass up a chance to be a kid again and draw on the side walk!). Also, this is something very near and dear to my heart, as I too have suffered from hearing loss and have had various surgeries due to a genetic condition, otosclerosis.