The ability to manipulate glass in its various forms and to create a thing of beauty has changed how I view my life and direct my energy. My area of comfort and formal training centers on structure, facts, and technical manuals. The technical aspects of architectural stained-glass and sand-carving fulfill my need for order; warm glass, however, has allowed me to go beyond the conventional and time-honored processes of the medium and into a new, uncharted and wonderfully unpredictable territory. Eighteen years ago I found myself drawn into this world of glass, fully embracing the challenges and rewards; I have not been disappointed. Linda L. Landauer