I often take for granted how lucky I am to have the Texas Soapmakers Association in my own state. Their annual convention is one of the best in the U.S. and people come from all over to attend. This year's Annual Convention will take place in Houston, Texas on July 20 - 22, 2007. Catherine Failor, owner and CEO of Milky Way Molds, Inc. and author of "Making Transparent Soap" and "Making Natural Liquid Soap," will be the key-note speaker for this fabulous event. Check out their website at www.txsoapmakers.org and the Annual Soapmakers Convention Information for more information. If you're anywhere near, it's a GREAT opportunity to learn, meet other soapmakers, and have a lot of fun.