Thursday Stuff

Okay, I promised you random dancing, retreat shopping, and the discovery of important things. Hmm..Where to start?
Let's start with...
1. Random Dancing: The other night K2 was playing that song from the Tarzan movie - the slower one - I can't remember the name. And K1 was using the pillar in the living room and dancing against it. Scary stuff, that. But funny. Currently, they are singing a montage of Lion King, Pocahontas, and Lady GaGa. Life in my house - it is always interesting.
2. Retreat shopping: Is done. Whoot! There is one more super secret project to complete, and we're set. 2 weeks until retreat time and I cannot wait!! I have boxes of stuff around my dining room, and all that does is make me even more excited.
3. Discovery of Important Things: Some of you know, some do not. But in about 8 weeks or so, I am going to become a grandmother. Me? Yeah. Me. I'm not really ready for that, but I guess it really doesn't have anything to do with me. ha! K1 is going to be the daddy of a beautiful baby girl who will also be a K. I'll have to think of what to call her on here - K5 doesn't seem right, though maybe? Anyway. I can say she's a beautiful baby girl even though I haven't met her yet because I've seen some awesome 3D ultrasound images. And besides, she's a product of my son and his beautiful girlfriend. K1 will be moving out very soon as they prepare their home together.
So there you have it.
New Supernatural tonight. Counting down to the season finale, which of course, happens while I'm at the retreat, but we've got a plan so it's all good.
Behave!

Reminders...

I'm all good, just in case you were wondering. Yes, it was a real rough spot, and it was shorter-lived thanks to some awesome friends and a fantastic family. There is nothing like the support of people who love you to put things in a whole new perspective. People who will let you say what you need to without judging you, do what you need to do without pressuring you, and people who send you cards that show up in your mailbox at the exact time you need to hear what they have to say. It's all awesome and all I can say is that I'm very blessed. And maybe that's what I needed to discover.
Maybe the rough spot was a reminder to me.
Tomorrow we will discover important things, discuss random dancing, and retreat shopping.
Behave!

Tall Tale Tuesday - Fail

No Tall Tale Tuesday this week. Too much going on and not a clue where the camera with potential pictures has gone. It will come back, just not this week.
So, the very terrible, completely awful first draft is finished. Joy. I'm apathetic about it right now - maybe because I know how much work it needs. I'm still completely in love with the concept, so I guess that's at least something.
I gotta tell you my rough spot hasn't gotten any easier. I was just at the point where I thought I'd begun the crawl back out of the hole when something else happened - like a boot heel to my forehead that propelled me back into the abyss. Yeah, It's been like that lately. Sure I could make the choice to stop trying, but...not.
Anyway.
How about a little good?
The retreat t-shirts are as awesome as I thought they'd be. The first draft is done in a decent time frame, considering. K4's orchestra concert was fantastic. My house is in semi-decent shape. (not really, but it's my lie, let me live it! ha!) The retreat is two weeks away. And I'm taking a nap today.
So there you have it.
Behave!

Counting Down

To:
1. Retreat!!!! 17 days!!!
2. The end of Supernatural Season 5 - 3 episodes.
3. The last day of school - 43 days.
4. K2's graduation - 42 days.
5. The end of the terrible first draft - today? Maybe?
6. First campout - 32 days.
This is when the calendar goes haywire. Every weekend and nearly every evening. So much is yet unknown - K2's summer schedule and therefore, my summer schedule, college stuff, camp schedules, ect.
So, yay for that. Ha! But, for now, I'm concentrating on the retreat! Our t-shirts are done and I'll be picking those up this afternoon. And finishing the very terrible, completely awful first draft possibly today. Then I'll do an editing run to hopefully bring it up to just very terrible. I might get another pass done before the retreat and then maybe I can just call it a 'rough' draft. ha! I'll be starting something new at the retreat while the current wip rests enough so that I can look at it without puking. I need to figure out what I'm doing over the summer with the kids underfoot, but I'm getting there.
It's raining and cold here, but I have hot coffee with excellent creamer, a warm blanket, and Supernatural reruns on the television.
Time to get to work.
Behave!

Dr. Who Sunday

.... Dr. Who is huge in my house. I mean, it's on all the time. If not "on demand", it's a DVD K3 borrowed from the library. I'm not kidding. The younger K's are obsessed. I have to say I'll watch it if it's on. I have fond memories of Dr. Who marathons from when I was a kid and there's a lot of ideas to be had from watching it. I'm also fond of David Tennant as the Doctor, so I wasn't sure how much I'd embrace the new guy.
He's definitely growing on me. Now that we're two episodes into the new season, I think it's going to be okay. We're still catching up on older episodes from previous seasons, so I don't think the craze is going to end anytime soon.
That is all.
Behave!

Saturday Stuff

I have no idea where this day has gone. I did some stuff, and some other stuff, but no writing stuff. Yet. Though I have to say, I'm thinking about taking the weekend off. I have to write at least 50 words tomorrow to stay in the 50/50 challenge, and I suppose I will.
To be honest, I'm having a tough time at the moment. Let's face it - it's hard to continue to keep smiling when disappointment continues to smack you in the face. Rejections seem to get harder, despite trying my best not to get my hopes up. Some days I have no idea what I'm even doing anymore. Some days I'd like to curl up in a ball in the corner and cry.
And then...
Then, I decide to watch a movie. (Thanks to a promotional offer from our cable company, we now have free premium channels.) And then...Bam! The movie has the exact message I need to hear.
...And my hope is restored.
I'm still a little shaky, but I will survive.
Behave!

Dear Supernatural People,

Way to kill me. Again.
Loved the hotel. And the Gods. And how they argued. Nice introduction of other mythologies.
I didn't expect that.
Poor, poor Gabriel. Man, how I'm going to miss him. What a great character! He stepped up and did the right thing though, or at least tried to. And man! Lucifer! You're meat suits looking a little bad these days. Loved the look of terror on both Sam and Dean's faces when he showed up.
It was a great episode. Worth staying up way past my bedtime. Though, honestly, I'm going to have to watch it again before I can put up a proper post.
I loved it though!
Behave!

Feel Good Friday

Long and not such a great week, but let's see if I can find some good.
1. Good kid dentist appointments.
2. Supernatural last night - even though I stayed up way past my bedtime.
3. Not cooking dinner.
4. Sleeping in tomorrow.
5. Weekend!
It's short and sweet!
Happy Weekend!
Behave!

Mixed Up

I have my days all mixed up this week. Maybe because I've had multiple Mondays. I keep thinking today is Thursday, but it's not. Sigh.
Here's what I'm thinking about today:
1. Senior-itis - K2 and her classmates have it bad. She just sent me a text with a picture of all of the junior cars - saran wrapped. Very funny stuff, though I'm sure the perpetrators will be in trouble. At least she wasn't involved in the prank.
2. I must have very small ear canals because my ear buds won't stay in.
3. Gummi butterflies - if you like that kind of thing, you must find them. Don't blame me if you become addicted though.
4. I'm glad I called to double-check K3's appointment time. I would have been late.
5. 21 days until my writing retreat!!!
6. I need someone to come and clean my house so I don't have to. Like every day. Some days twice. I don't understand how it turns to filth so fast and I do not like it.
7. I'm still cold.
8. My dog snores pretty darned loud.
9. Rain - we have some.
10. Tomorrow's Supernatural is being delayed thanks to a baseball game and that makes me really sad.
There's a lot more on my mind, but I'll leave you with those.
Behave!

Tall Tale Tuesday - Fail

So, a month or so ago, Wednesday was the new Monday.
Today, Tuesday is.
A long day. Very. Meetings, errands, appointments, grocery store. Ack!
I haven't had my shoes off for very long. My feet hurt. A lot.
I need new sneakers in a big way.
I did manage to write - longhand - while doing various other things that had to be done. But I still did some significant work. Not quite done yet, but soon. Every single time I think I'm close, I go off in another direction and start adding necessary scenes. But I'll get there.
Tomorrow is very similar to today. It scares me. So, then Wednesday is Monday, too.
I don't even know.
So, that's just a long way to tell you that there's no Tall Tale Tuesday this week.
Behave!

Monday...Anyway

Well, here we are at Monday again.
I remember now why I used to post Moaning Monday, especially since K1's music has filtered through two floors and the bass is about to make me go insane. And it was one of those mornings typical of Monday - missing things, attitudes, dawdling. Joy.
Anyway.
I have to admit, I really don't think it's going to snow again. Just sayin'. Though some consistent temperatures sure would be nice. I'm cold and I hate that.
Anyway.
On the writing front...I'm very close to finishing the very awful horrible first draft of the book without a title. Then, I'll be editing, or in editing Hell. I think I've got some good bones, but those bones are sticking out all over the place. Some are probably broken beyond repair and will need to be surgically removed. The scene I just wrote belongs in the front of the book because it's a huge turning point in the trust factor between my hero and heroine. Which is good, but I've never written a book out of order like this before and it kind of scares me a little.
Anyway.
23 days until the retreat! I'm so excited! We have a record number of attendees this year and have the entire floor filled with several people doubled up. Several new faces as well, which is awesome. I've ordered the t-shirts and scheduled the shopping. And am slowly getting the home schedule ironed out for the weekend. There's a lot going on that weekend, including prom.
Anyway.
I think that's enough rambling for this freezing cold Monday morning.
Behave!!

Dear Supernatural People,

Thanks for a fantastic episode! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. I cringed, I stared in horror, I cheered. The ep was packed with so much emotion. I swear you could feel it coming from the television and soaking into you.
When Castiel kicked the crap out of Dean, I was both horrified and delighted. Horrified that Dean's essentially believed everything Cas gave up to help them meant nothing. Honestly, I hadn't even thought about how Dean saying yes would affect Cas. The furious emotion from Cas was very nicely done - that's where the delight comes in. Bobby broke my heart with his single bullet and telling Dean the reason he didn't do it was because of a promise he made to Dean.
Adam being yanked from his grave was a very dirty angel trick. Adam's character was very nicely played. I had no trouble believing Adam would have been hunting demons right next to Sam and Dean had they known him sooner. His attitude was perfect. Those angel's totally yanked the poor kid around.
Dean was pretty much a jerk for most of the episode. Yeah, I get that he felt he had no choice and the events of the past few episodes had taken the life, and the faith, right out of him. He was in crisis and Jensen played that perfectly. It doesn't change the fact that I wanted to smack him upside his head many, many times. What he said to Sam was so wrong, so horrible. But then, Dean turned the corner and did the right thing. I'll admit it: I cheered when he ganked Zachariah. The character, much like Gordon for me, was very nicely played.
Sam was steadfast through the whole thing. His unfailing belief that Dean would do the right thing even if Bobby and Cas didn't agree. His lack of external response to Dean's hurtful words. His belief in his brother and the fight. Loved it.
The ending was perfect. Dean's apology, Sam's near tears. Yes! Though I have to say, I hope Sam's mistakes stop being an excuse for Dean. How much does Sam have to apologize. I know he started the apocalypse, but technically Dean did with being the righteous man and all. They both did the best they could and end of the world or not, I'm tired of hearing Dean bash Sam for his mistakes.
I'm afraid there was too much chaos in my house for me to hear much of next week's preview. All I know is that I probably won't get to watch it until at least Friday night or Saturday, depending. And that makes me very, very sad.
Anyway. Good job, Supernatural People. Nicely done.
Behave!

Feel Good Friday

Well, we made it. Friday. Finally!
Here's the list:
1. Friday! Yay!
2. Sleeping in tomorrow, though I just found out I don't get to sleep in as much as I thought.
3. Supernatural last night. (more on that later - probably tomorrow)
4. Having two adorable little visitors when I finally got home.
5. Pizza for dinner.
6. Thunderstorms!
7. Birthday balloons. Birthday cakes. Birthday presents. Good birthday!
8. Lord of the Rings - because it's always, always good.
9. Ordering T-shirts for the retreat! Whoot! Retreat!
Okay. Can't think of the 10th, though I know there is one. Ha!
Behave!

Random Thursday Stuff

Today is the 45th wedding anniversary of my creators! Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad! *Correction!! I apparently don't have my right math head on today! It's 49 years for Mom and Dad! Which I should know because their 50th is the same year as our 25th!
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So, I saw some pictures and a preview for tonight's Supernatural and now I cannot wait for 9pm to arrive! I generally try to avoid spoilers, though mostly I don't mind if I stumble across them. Mostly they just make me even more eager for whatever it is. Like Supernatural! I want to know! Now!
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During a writing blast for my group, a new language was discovered by Natalie Damschroder and Misty Simon. Typotic. That's the language of chat room. The fast typing, interchangeable letters within a word, or the missing letters as you type very fast. So, no, it's not a misspelled word. It's the typotic language. And I'm fluent in it, especially during a chat. ha!
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I almost swallowed a bee earlier, or at the very least, would have ended up with a bee in my mouth. I was talking to K2 and stepped out onto the back porch - mid-inhale. If I hadn't turned my head...*shudders*
Did I ever tell you about the time I ended up with a blow fly in my ear?
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So, my birthday was very nice! The family made me stromboli's for dinner and K4 made me a red velvet cake. She even decorated it herself. Though B put so many candles on it (wayyy more than my new age) that it hurt my eyes to look at it. We watched LoTR and my folks came over with a cake and presents, including a brand spanking new chopper, which I love with all of my culinary heart!
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B will be taking some pies to the face tonight at scouts. He challenged the scouts in the recent pie sale. For every 20 pies they sold, he takes one in the face. I think he has 4 pies aiming for his head tonight. Should be interesting, and I will try to get pictures.
Okay.
Random over.
Behave!

Answer!

So...
I know you're not going to believe me, and yes, I am saying "Hell, no!", but the truth is...
If old Lightning manages to get sweet Melody pregnant, we will be getting a puppy.
Hard to believe, right?
It is for me, too, and I was dead set against it until I spent some time with these dogs and realized what awesome offspring they'd create. It's nuts, I know. I'm nuts. But...
I am really okay with it, regardless of how much I dread the idea of puppy training again. Abbie was relatively easy to train and she's a great dog. I fear we won't be so lucky again, but then I hang out with these potential parents and realize there's a good shot we could be blessed with another awesome dog.
At this point, there's no positives. We're just waiting to see what happens.
And we'll go from there...
Behave!

Tall Tale Tuesday

A simple True or False for you today!

See those dogs? Those are my sister-in-laws dogs. Both are labs, though one is an American Lab and the other is a European Lab. The male is enormous - his head is stunningly huge. The female is feisty and sweet and somewhat smaller than his 120 or so pounds.

So...the question is:

If these two procreate, will we get a puppy?

What do you think? Will we, or am I saying "Hell, no. We already have a huge dog. And I do not have time to train a puppy."

Behave!

Work in Progress Monday

I'm hitting the keyboard hard today. Trying to recoup from the stretch of barely any words for various reasons. I have managed to stay in my chapter's 50/50 challenge, which is a bonus. My new work in progress doesn't have a title yet, which is the least of my worries since right now it's one unholy mess.
I seriously over plotted my last book, so I'm going the opposite direction with this one. Well, sort of opposite. I'm coming into the homestretch of the very rough (very) draft, and then will go back and begin layering in things I'm skipping just to get the story on the page. I'm a little beyond my estimated date of completion for it, but considering stuff that was out of my hands, I'm not doing too bad.
Anyway.
Here's a rough (very) snippet:
“Get that piece of shit off my land.” Isaac toed the filthy body in front of him. “I don’t deal in human trade. You ought to know that by now.”
“It ain’t trade, Isaac. This one has a bounty. A big one. Worth three times what I owe you. If not more. Easy money.” He spit before grabbing a handful of hair and yanking the head back.
Like I said, rough draft. I would have put a little more in, but the hero swears a lot in the next few lines. I think I mentioned before that this book is like Firefly meets Dark Angel meets Red Dawn. My original vision for it is morphing a bit, but that's par for the course.
Lunch break is over, so I'm heading back to it!
Behave!

Sunday Funny

It's Sunday around here. Of course, I guess it's Sunday where you are, too. Unless you're not reading this on Sunday, then it's not. So...
Maybe I'll just leave you with this...>Happy Sunday!

Dear Supernatural People,

Fantastic episode!
I'm in love with the idea of an entire town coming together to fight the bad things. The post-apocalyptic feel of the little community, the kids packing salt rounds, the line of guns in church, the holy water in the tanker truck - brilliant! I loved it, though it was obvious there was something wrong. I never bought that Leah was a prophet. I found her progression from whispering things to her father to taking over for him nicely done - especially when she absolved the mom of any guilt for killing someone who'd been her friend for a long time. I loved how Leah's father realized there was something wrong, and I loved the holster on his thigh.
I was worried, and I guess I had every right to be, about Sam and Dean. Sam is determined to fight this thing, to win, and Dean could not care less about anything going on anywhere. Cass's arrival and his "I found a liquor store and drank it", brilliant. His lines were hysterical, especially when he called Sam an abomination. I'd hoped Dean could be the one to kill Leah, but at the same time I didn't want him to. What I feared ended up happening and that breaks my heart. The previews for next week have me all worried, but you've never let me down, Supernatural People, so I'll anxiously wait. Dean showing up at Lisa's and telling her when he pictures himself happy it's with her...*sniffle*. But dang, Thursday is way too far away!
I can't think about this season nearly being over, and I can't think about next season being the last. I don't know if I can bear it, though I don't want Sam and Dean to go all Fonzie on us either. I will be sad though. Really sad.
That is all.
Behave!

Feel Good Friday - The Saturday Edition

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. A little chilly, but the sun is shining and our schedule for today has miraculously cleared, except for a few things. Of course, that means I have no excuse not to get my house cleaned...
Anyway.
Here's the list:
1. Good parent-teacher conferences.
2. Fantastic booksignings. Met a lot of nice people and sold some books. The folks at Aaron's books are superb and it's the cutest little book store.
3. Hanging with my writing buddies.
4. Epic!
5. Whittling down the "to do" list, though I still haven't found the correct notebook.
6. Supernatural! (more on that later)
7. No stink bug sightings in the past two days.
...and...I don't know. It was a pretty decent week. Friday went so fast. I barely had time to keep up with myself.
Enjoy the weekend!
Behave!

Booksigning!

Come out for Second Friday in Lititz!!

Author signing with:

Misty Simon, Vicky Burkholder, Sue Gourley, Victoria Smith

Aaron's Books

Lititz, Pa

Friday, April 9, 2010

(Tonight)

6-8pm

Come out and say hi!!

Behave!

Thursday Things

...and yes, they are random things.
*My handy dandy 'to do' notebook was full and I spent too much time looking for a similar notebook to keep track of life. I know I have one, but it appears lost in the void. Honestly, I felt very discombobulated without it. This notebook is like my life line. I still kind of feel that way since the notebook I found isn't the one I wanted. How weird is that?
*My elbow hurts. A lot. I think it's because of the way I sit and the way I hold the mouse or hold my hand over the keyboard when I'm typing. I've been doing okay remembering to get up and stretch not only the elbow, but every other part as well, but it's still store.
*I am so sick of doing laundry that I've begun training the younger K's on proper laundry protocol. It's going well, except for their constant bickering and the fact that they have no concept of sock matching. I can live with mismatched socks, the bickering is another thing entirely. Once they are properly trained, I will move to "laundry days". Brilliant.
*K3's awful nosebleeds appear to be on their way out. This is after a cauterization and several trips to the doctor. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we'll have minimal nosebleeds from here on out.
*Stink bugs. Since the weather has warmed, they've come out of hiding. B, for some odd reason known only to him, had to tell me he'd removed three from our bedroom when he went to take a shower. Did not need to know that. I also removed two from the dining room - with the bottom of my shoe. They're everywhere. The cat is no longer interested in them, probably because he got stink on him. Special note: Do not rinse stink bugs down your drain. The smell takes forever to go away.
Gotta go. Parent-teacher conferences loom on the horizon.
Behave!

Answer!

Ready for the answer?

1. Continued texting, then went to bed. Yes. I didn't cry, didn't yell, and there was no blood. After I landed on my tush, I finished the text message and crawled into bed, not really thinking about my little spill. When I woke up, I realized how hard I'd hit my head. There was a huge goose egg there and the area's still sore. I probably did give myself a concussion and am just too stupid to notice these things. I was intent on my texting though because we'd worked our tails off in the yard all day and I felt like the walking dead. I just wanted to go to sleep.
Maybe that just proves I'm not very smart. Or maybe it's just typical for me. I don't know. Or maybe I should be too embarrassed to post these things here. Nah. ha! Or! Or maybe people shouldn't leave their shoes at the top of the stairs for me to trip over in the dead of night.
That is all.
Behave!

Tall Tale Tuesday - Fail (Sort of)

Okay, so I'm a bonehead. I was only coming up with one thing for Tall Tale Tuesday anyway, so here it is:
Saturday night I was texting K2 on my way to bed. She was working pretty late and I wanted to let her know we were retiring, plus to give us a heads up that she was home when she got in. The house was already dark since I was the last one up. I hit the top stair, tripped over a pair of shoes and went down, hitting my head pretty hard on the doorjamb after scraping my arm down the wood. What did I do next?
1. Continued texting, then went to bed.
2. Cried, because it hurt really bad.
3. Yelled in pain loud enough to wake K4 and B and send them into a tizzy because of the blood on my arm.
4. Sat there stunned for a few seconds before getting some ice for my aching head and wondering if I'd given myself a concussion.
There is only one correct answer.
Behave!

Monday Random

I'm still not a fan of Monday. Just sayin'.
Here's a brief rundown of my day:
My couch is full of laundry. Which is good, but a mess. Thankfully, the kids did laundry while I was otherwise occupied today. Especially since, this morning, after nearly getting stung by this huge (and I mean, HUGE) yellow jacket-type bee in our room (I piled clothes on him), I realized that the weekend busyness had thrown my laundry schedule off kilter and I was missing certain...ahem...clothing items to make my outfit complete. 'Nuff said about that.
Oh, and then I found a tick in my leg. Which freaks me out because I hate ticks and because I showered this morning, had on clean jeans and never wore my shoes outside this weekend. Where did it come from? (Rhetorical question. I know they are sneaky buggers.)
The chicken never got out of the freezer (stupid chicken), so I had to be innovative with dinner. That's fine, except I got sidetracked and let it burn. And then, planning to finish off the leftover salads from yesterday, I pulled the container of macaroni salad out of the fridge, opened the container to find a fork and no more than ten lonely macaroni's.
The week can only improve, right? Not that today's really been bad or anything. It's just been...Monday - an odd mix of the bizarre and interesting and somewhat frustrating.
And that's all I have to say about that.
Behave!

Happy Easter!

... Don't ask me. I don't get it either.
It's been a long day full of food, fun, and laughter and I'm so tired and full I can no longer think straight.
Hope you had a good day no matter what you celebrate!
Behave!

Feel Good Friday

Here's the list:
1. Sleeping in this morning.
2. Coffee with coconut cream creamer.
3. My meeting tomorrow.
4. Meeting my monthly goal with time to spare.
5. Friends getting positive news.
6. K4 playing her violin on the patio - close enough for me to hear, but not so loud in my ear.
7. Getting the splinter out of my toe.
8. The sun - oh what a beautiful day!!
9. Not knowing what I'm making for dinner and not caring either. ha!
10. Supernatural.
I think that's enough for now!
Behave!

Dear Supernatural People,

Once again I am filled with awe and love.
The only spoiler I'd seen was Sam getting shot and, for a minute, I thought the episode would turn out to be a huge April Fool joke. Therefore, I didn't bat an eye when Dean got his guts blown out as well. Let's face it - Sam and Dean can't die, so I knew the episode would end with them alive, even if it did turn out to be a joke.
Cut to Dean in the Impala and young Sam running by with a box of fireworks. Loved the look of pure joy on Dean's face as he relived a cherished memory with his little brother. But then, Dean remembers getting shot and while he thinks he's dreaming, he knows this is something more. Then 11-year old Sam remembering his first "real" Thanksgiving, complete with crushing-on-him girl and turkey. Nicely done. And! They're in heaven - despite the terrible things they've done!
Sam's memories vs. Dean's memories and Sam saying "I never had anyone cut the crusts off my sandwiches" *sobs* Which is worse? Having those kind of memories and knowing you'll never have that again, or never having them and knowing other people you love have? Dean very obviously did his young best to keep Sam's childhood as normal as possible considering their circumstances, and Sam did what every kid is supposed to do - pull away and seek his own future. Interesting and very good insight.
And then! Ash! Ash in his own personal heaven at the bar and no hangovers. And he's still a techno geek, checking out the angel speak and going to see Johnny Cash's heaven. Very cool. I loved when he told Sam and Dean that they died more than anyone he knew. And then! Pamela shows up. I'm not sure if Ash and Pamela ever knew each other in life, though I suppose we can assume they did because of Bobby and the bar, ect. I didn't like that she tried to hard sell Dean the idea that he should just let the apocalypse come and then sit back and enjoy his heaven. I have to wonder why Ash didn't know Ellen and Jo were dead, and why he hasn't found Mary or John. Though, would Mary be there for selling her kid's soul to Yellow Eye? I don't know.
Zachariah is a douche. No arguments there. Though I wonder how he can get away with being so evil while in heaven. He really put Dean through the ringer, and then...Joshua. I loved his character and while I believe the things he said, I also think he's only saying what God tells him. God might talk to him, but it doesn't mean he tells him everything. Dean had such high hopes that they'd finally get the help they need, or at least some good advice. What he got was a loss of faith for himself and Castiel. (Nicely done, Cass.) When Dean threw the necklace away, I almost cried. Though I know Sam had to have taken it back out of the trash.
I'm definitely buckled in for the ride, and loving every minute of it. (and not thinking too hard about missing the finale while on the retreat!)
Behave!

April Fool?

It's April first! I can't believe I forgot that in my previous post.
So far, there has been no fooling around here, but I'm ready for it.
I did hear a good potential prank though. Two women I know from B's work planned to put liquid thickener in some of the guy's coffee. They are serious coffee guys and spend much time discussing said brown liquid and grinding and brewing different pots at work. Can't wait to hear how that went.
I think I told you the last time I tried a prank, it backfired into me being pregnant with K4. Won't do that one again.
I'll let you know if any fooling goes on here today. I think the kids forgot this morning, which was fine. The morning was stressful enough without it. The day is young though.
Behave!

Things I'm Thinking About...

1. How to find the 2 hours I lost this morning with K3 and yet another nosebleed. Late to school. A late start for my day.
2. How fantastic sleeping in tomorrow will be.
3. Resisting adding yet another obligation to my list.
4. The sun. Oh, how I've missed you.
5. The wip. Need to make serious progress.
6. How my 'to do' list constantly grows instead of shrinks.
7. If moving my computer will help me focus better.
Things I am not thinking about:
1. The cleaning I have to do before Sunday.
2. The shopping I have to do before Sunday. (Guess who's hosting Easter this year?)
3. Peanut butter.
4. Street cleaning.
5. The rubber hand on my dining room table.
Okay. I need to write.
Behave.

Answer!

Well, the sad truth is, all of the text messages are true.
Let me 'splain some of them...
1. Tiny guns for wood nymphs - K1 and I being silly over the things he needed to pick up from the store last weekend.
3. Can i have a kitten? - K2 trying to convince me. As if.
6. THIS TP IS SOFT!! - Yes, the kid texted me from the bathroom to tell me that.
11. U have my pants - Came through while I was in the middle of a meeting and I couldn't stop laughing. My sister informing me I never returned her dress pants.
13. Yup it kinda tickled but hurt at the same time - K1 on his new tattoo.
15. Cow shaving? - We'd passed a bunch of cows and K2 said, "Aww, the cows are shading each other." I thought she said the cows were shaving each other, so...
17. I just got pulled over. - And I did. And I wasn't driving and texting, I was waiting at a red light.
19. What is that meat? Looks like hamburger. - Me texting my brother after he joined B for scout camp and left some mystery meat in the cooler.
So there you have it. A small glimpse into the weirdness of my life.
Behave!

Tall Tale Tuesday

Random Tall Tale Tuesday.
In the category of text messages. Which of the following are actually on my phone in either my in or sent box?
1. Tiny guns for wood nymphs
2. What eat what
3. Can i have a kitten?
4. My baby in a boa
5. Have you met my friend pimplehead
6. THIS TP IS SOFT!!
7. Crap
8. I see you
9. Tampons
10. Okie dokie
11. U have my pants
12. Black its big tho
13. Yup it kinda tickled but hurt at the same time
14. No one ran the dishwasher over the weekend
15. Cow shaving?
16. Bagel
17. I just got pulled over.
18. Wallet? Keys?
19. What is that meat? Looks like hamburger.
20. Can you please peel potatoes and put them on to cook?
Which ones are really on my phone?
Behave!

Workshop

April 2010 — The Pirates Guide to a Successful Publishing Career
Presented by Natalie J. Damschroder

Dates: April 5-17
Deadline: April 2
Fee: $16.00
http://lowcountryrwa.com/online-workshops/#APR

Course Description:
Based on the line in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, that the pirates’ code is “more what you’d call ‘guidelines’ than actual rules.” In almost every case, the “rules” of writing and doing business in the romance industry are actually guidelines. The reality is that there is no one path to success, and even some things that seem absolute have exceptions or nuances. The key is to know enough to be prepared for any eventuality, understand the expectations of the genre and the industry, and “violate” the so-called “rules” intentionally and positively.

Natalie J. Damschroder is certainly not the only author to embrace the reality of the pirate’s code, but she was one of the first. Applying the line from the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, that the pirates’ code is “more what you’d call ‘guidelines’ than actual rules,” she asserts that in nearly every case, the “rules” of writing and doing business in the romance industry are actually guidelines.

Being successful is not about copying another author’s path or habits, or following the Laws of Writing. It’s about taking in everything, determining your personal truth, and following your own path.

In this workshop, she addresses:
• craft
• the market
• networking
• contests
• and how best to achieve your own success, however you define it.

Instructor Bio:
Natalie J. Damschroder is the published author of seven novels and nearly two dozen novellas and short stories. She currently writes urban fantasy and romantic adventure. Over the nearly 17 years she's been part of the romance writing community, she has absorbed tons of information and has found that the Internet is like one gigantic game of telephone. She can't claim to have ALL the answers or be right ALL the time, but it's definitely one of her goals. A pragmatic, eyes-open approach to this business is her underlying philosophy.

Read more about Natalie at her website: www.nataliedamschroder.com

You can register for the following on-line class through April 2. Each class is $16.
FMI: www.lowcountryrwa.com/online-workshops/

Or email Online Workshop Coordinator, Veronica Alderson, lrwaonline@yahoo.com using the Subject line: LRWA ONLINE WORKSHOP. To subscribe to LRWA Online Workshop monthly mailing list, LRWAonlinecourses@yahoogroups.com

Thank you.

Veronica Alderson,
LRWA Online Workshop Coordinator

Weekend Recap

1. Family gatherings - always fun, even if it means an hour drive home with a car load of very tired children. Food, bonfires, laughing, silly kids, s'mores, crazy dogs.
2. K2's sociology project - electronic baby. Cries all the time. Loud. She's running on very little sleep and is cranky. The thing cried from 5am until nearly 6:30 this morning. And that's just the tip of the iceberg for her. Poor kid.
3. Family leaving - B's brother hit the road yesterday afternoon. It was nice to have him here and good that he was able to spend so much time here and with their mother. He's a great house guest, plus he has the same number of heathens living with him, so he's used to the way things are. Apparently, our children all behave the same with is amazing considering they live over three-thousand miles away and the kids have only been together once. Those brother's have some strong genetics, I think. Not just the brothers, but the whole family considering their sister's children act the same way as well. Gotta love it.
4. Going to the grocery store and forgetting half of what we went for. Great.
5. Nosebleeds that have delayed the morning for K3 and I. Yay, allergy season. This time the meds aren't helping and the nosebleeds have been a constant source of stress for the poor kid. We're waiting for it to stop so I can take him to school.
There you go.
Behave!

Ha!

... Not entirely true for me, but funny all the same. My problem's been time. I have managed to stay in the 50/50 challenge, which is fantastic, but I yearn for a day where writing is my main focus. Now that our visiting family has gone and life will return to as normal as it gets around here, I'm really hoping I get one of those days this week, but with dentist appointments, possible doctor appointments, and the usual obligations...argh!
Behave!

About Last Night...

After waiting alllll day, we finally hit the road. A quick stop at the convenience store for supplies and we were off. We completed the first leg of our journey and met up with the rest of our party. Amazingly, we didn't stop for potty breaks on our way into the big city and except for some traffic, our journey was easy. (Have you met my friend Pimplehead?) Arrived at the same parking garage we used last time, paid the fee, and made our dinner reservations. Dinner was good, even if our waiter was a little grumpy and didn't appreciate us in the least. Hung out, laughing and talking until shortly before we were allowed upstairs into the venue.
Finally get upstairs at the same table we had last time (yay for early reservations) and listened to the guy who opened for Jason Manns. He was a fantastic storyteller and his lyrics were pretty cool. I boned on getting his CD, so I'm hoping to find him on iTunes.
Jason Manns was fantastic as usual. And! A new CD! (If you've never listened to him, look him up!)We hung out in the venue waiting for the line to diminish, swing dancing and laughing. Misty had her prom picture taken with Jason Manns and we spent a lot of time laughing and joking with his friend who was taking care of CD sales.
It was interesting being in the city on a spring Friday night. There were people and parties everywhere. And a guy playing the trumpet on the street corner. He was fantastic and we all dropped some change into his hat. And let's not forget the crying drunk girl who had no idea where she'd left her car and told Misty all about her terrible night. I'm glad she didn't know where her car was and I hope she didn't find it until she sobered up. There was a party going on in the parking lot, but it was one of those party's that made us hustle quickly into the car and get out of there. We did a little sightseeing on our way to our route, more like, cruising the same couple of blocks looking for our road. (Did you know the Liberty Bell is in Philadelphia?)
The drive home was long. We managed to maintain conversation for 99.99% of the time and did have to make one rest stop, but that's no wonder considering how many sodas we had. Dropped off two of our party, and the rest of the trip seemed to drag on forever. It was nearly 3:30 when I unlocked my door, forgetting my b-i-l was sleeping on the couch and making way more noise than I should have. And then, of course, I couldn't sleep. Too much caffiene. And then I woke way earlier than I thought I would.
It was worth it though. We had a blast!
Hopefully there will be pictures later.
Behave!

Feel Good Friday

What a long, long week. I think I say that every week, but let me tell you...I mean it this week!!
Here are the good highlights:
1. New Supernatural.
2. Getting the obligations finished.
3. My lack of cooking. I love to cook, but it's sometimes nice when I don't have to.
4. My house staying semi-clean despite my family. ha!
5. Coffee.
6. The days of warm sunshine. (Please come back!)
7. Lots of laughter.
8. Friday!
9. The flowers my husband brought me - even though it's too cold to plant them. They're currently residing in the bathroom with the door closed to keep the cat from eating them and barfing all over the floor.
...and...the thing I've been waiting for all week:
10. JASON MANNS tonight!
Behave!

Dear Supernatural People,

Oh, how I've missed you, Supernatural! I didn't realize just how much until the opening credits started. I haven't had much time to re-watch older episodes, except for a few here and there. That's my fault, not yours.
It had to be zombies, though, didn't it? I hate zombies. Really hate them in every way. (though I think I could write them - just not as the hero or heroine) But you got me to stay tuned in like you always do. The ick factor was pretty awesome though - the boy eating his father's guts, the yellow crap that old broad spewed all over Sam, the splatter of blood on the camera lens as Sam and the sheriff shot their way through the zombie hoard after Bobby and Dean. Loved it. A lot.
Poor Bobby though. My heart broke for him and for Jim. Jim Beaver played those emotions so well, and no wonder. Bobby knew he was wrong, but it was his wife and she was back and she cleaned and made pie and she loves him and *sobs*. I really liked her interaction with Dean and her explanation to him on why she couldn't tell him she remembered the demon and how Bobby had no choice but to kill her. The way she made Bobby kill her a second time and Dean's single tear as he entered the scene....nicely done.
It was nice to see Sam and Dean working together while working independently, too. The trust in that and the evidence their relationship is maturing. Nice. Also that Sam obviously figured out where the zombie hoard was and went to save the day.
Nicely done, Supernatural People. Nicely done.
I wait expectantly for next week.
Behave!

Screw Up...

I have my days all mixed up. I didn't realize yesterday was Tuesday until sometime this afternoon. So...obviously no Tall Tale Tuesday this week. Hopefully I'll have my brain back in place by next Tuesday. Ha!
And can I just say...Holy Cow, it's almost April!
I'm off to try to get my 50 words for the challenge.
Behave!

What Happened?

To Spring?
It's freezing out again. I want the temperatures we had over the weekend to come back now! I want to wear flip flops or no shoes at all. I want to sit in the backyard around the fire and laugh about everything. I want to keep my bedroom window open so we can catch a breeze during the night.
I'm telling you, and I hope I'm wrong, it's going to snow again before spring finally stays.
I'm just sayin'.
I'm pretty far behind on everything right now. I have, somehow, managed to stay in my writing group's 50/50 challenge, but that's by just doing the minimum or slightly over. I'm getting organized again though - ready to send the additional batch of college financials out in the mail, did the census, too. I have a long list to go though, but I'm working on it.
So that's all for now!
Behave!

Monday

The rainy weather was appropriate on this long day. We're back home - weary and exhausted. The outpouring of love and friendship we've witnessed over the past week or so has been amazing and our gratitude is undefinable.
And because we have had an immense amount of laughter as well, I will leave you with this: ... Behave!

Ha! And Ew!

<.... Ewwwwww!!!!!
I would never go to that bathroom again. More likely, I'd move.
Behave!

Feel Good Friday

Whew. It's been a long week and despite everything, there has been good.
So...here we go.
1. Kind words and gestures from friends.
2. Family being together.
3. My "side of the road" furniture finally being in my dining room.
4. Not having to cook.
5. Finding the stuff I need. Or, you know, at least most of it.
Umm....I'm momentarily drawing a blank and my house is about to fill up with company, so maybe I'll finish this list later.
Behave!

Passings...

We lost a great man on Tuesday.
B's dad, aka Big Bill, drew his last breath while surrounded by his family. It's a sad time, but we've also been doing a lot of laughing as we remember some of the things that have happened over the years. The way my family behaves is not accidental, it's a result of a combined genetic effect from both parents. You could say we all get our weird sense of humor naturally.
Now, as we each deal with our grief in our own individual way, our home is full of family and support and the usual craziness. My b-i-l arrived in the pre-dawn hours despite me being so zonked that I didn't hear my phone (which was right above my head). Luckily, I had a back up plan in case that happened.
We're doing okay. Glad that he's at peace now and no longer suffering. I'm sure he has God and the angels in stitches with his sense of humor and storytelling. He will be missed, though.

Behave!

Tall Tale Tuesday - Not

Instead, I will leave you with this smile:

What My Kid Did....

on her day off school....


This is my life...
Behave!

Sunday Catch Up

My friend Sue passed this award onto me. It's The Sunshine Award. There have been a lot of awards passed around lately. But who can resist a little sunshine? Especially after a very rainy weekend. So, Thanks, Sue!

We haven't seen the sun around here for a long time. Maybe Thursday? I'm not sure. I can't remember. It poured all day yesterday with a side of insane wind. And, of course, B and K3 were at scout camp all weekend. I think it rains every single time they have a camp out. They had a blast despite the weather, and arrived home muddy, kinda wet and full from their annual "cooking camping".

Girl weekend was a blast. We ate out, watched movies, shopped, ate ice cream, watched more movies. There was a break in all the girl stuff when I had to wrestle with the furnace to get some heat in here. We were about to freeze to death. And, I did get some writing done as well.

I'm not sure what K4 considers her weekend highlights, but here are mine:

Forgetting we turned the clocks ahead last night and staying up until 2am (old time) to write. That made for oversleeping this morning and, of course, we were late.

Getting pulled over for going around a road closed barricade. Yeah, I know it was stupid, but I also had every intention of turning around if water was on the road. There was no water, but there was a cop sitting on the other side of the bridge. He gave me a proper dressing down, but no ticket.

Accidentally locking the cat in K3's room for a few hours. I discovered him at 1:30am and he then proceeded to punish me by yowling outside my door for nearly 45 minutes. I even got up to make sure he had food and water. He did, which convinces me he was out for revenge.

Oh, and this time change? I hate it. Just sayin'.

Behave!

Feel Good Friday

The quick list:
1. Not having to cook.
2. Sleeping in tomorrow.
3. Girl Weekend.
4. Movies.
5. Meeting the minimum requirement for my writing group 50/50 challenge today.
That's all for now. Sleep beckons.
Behave!

Random Thursday

So the tree house is nearly down. K1 and K2 started demo work on it yesterday. There's a small amount left in the tree and the rest is in piles on the patio. Joy that. The little green and blue house had to come down though, it was condemned by the Household Department of Safety for squirrel damage and weather-related issues and no one had been allowed up there for nearly 2 years, but it's still sad. My brother-in-law decided to sleep up there one hot summer night. He woke the next morning covered in black ants. I remember sitting up there and talking to K1 about various life issues when he was only 12. More passage of time, I suppose.
I spent the day with my writing buds. I'll say it again...If you don't have some, get some. You need them. I needed today. It's always too long in between.
It's Thursday with no new Supernatural. How sad is that? 2 weeks feels like way too long, though it will be here before I know it.
And...that is all.
Behave!

Answer!

1. There are no clean towels in my house. None. Not even a washcloth or a dishtowel. Nothing. I'm not sure how that happened since I did laundry all weekend and know I sent a huge stack upstairs with one of the K's - I thought that was Sunday morning, but maybe I'm wrong. The thing is, while the laundry room has a few towels waiting to be washed, all of them aren't down there and I have no idea where they could be. This is true. And I don't know why I'm always surprised! It happens all the time!!!! It was just a shock since I knew I'd just washed all of them over the weekend! I'm still missing over half.
2. Sometime during the night the milk jug burst and when I opened the fridge this morning to get my coffee creamer, I was greeted with a tsunami of 2%. What happened? Well, someone was eating cheese and left the sharp knife on the plate. The sodas in the box shifted and pushed the knife into the side of the jug. Don't shake your head. I wouldn't have believed it either, but my newly cleaned kitchen floor tells a different story. Nah! But that was a good one, right? Ha! I'm not talking too loud because it's totally something that could happen here!
3. I woke up to dog puke. No, let me rephrase that...I stepped off the stairs and into a pile of cold dog puke. Bad enough, but then realized there were at least four piles of puke from the stairs to the back door. At least my kitchen floor is clean now and the dog seems fine. Nah! It has happened, but not for a long time. Again, I'm knocking on wood!

OH! And my good friend Victoria Allen's book, Aces and Eights, released today. Go HERE to check it out!
Behave!

Guest Blogger

Tall Tale Tuesday answers after a bit.
While you wait, go HERE and check out my guest blog on Supernatural Sisters!
Behave!

Tall Tale Tuesday

The disgusting home edition.
Which of the following is true?
1. There are no clean towels in my house. None. Not even a washcloth or a dishtowel. Nothing. I'm not sure how that happened since I did laundry all weekend and know I sent a huge stack upstairs with one of the K's - I thought that was Sunday morning, but maybe I'm wrong. The thing is, while the laundry room has a few towels waiting to be washed, all of them aren't down there and I have no idea where they could be.
2. Sometime during the night the milk jug burst and when I opened the fridge this morning to get my coffee creamer, I was greeted with a tsunami of 2%. What happened? Well, someone was eating cheese and left the sharp knife on the plate. The sodas in the box shifted and pushed the knife into the side of the jug. Don't shake your head. I wouldn't have believed it either, but my newly cleaned kitchen floor tells a different story.
3. I woke up to dog puke. No, let me rephrase that...I stepped off the stairs and into a pile of cold dog puke. Bad enough, but then realized there were at least four piles of puke from the stairs to the back door. At least my kitchen floor is clean now and the dog seems fine.
So, which one is true?
Behave!

Monday

I'm not sure how it happened, but I'm back on the "Monday Sucks" train. I don't know if it's having to get up early to get the aliens that live here with me off to school, the total mush that's always my brain come Monday morning, or a combination of the above and other factors that all rush in and say..."Hey, I'm Monday. Don't ya just love me?" Well, no, Monday, I don't love you. I love you in the summer when we can sleep in and do our thing without having to be here or there or anywhere. Heck, I even love you in summer when we do have places to go and things to do. Winter is different somehow. And, as of right now, Monday is on the black list. So there, Monday, take that. You don't get love unless you give it. Ha!
So, today was a beautiful day. It hit 60* here. Nearly all of the snow is melted away. There are a few patches here and there, and of course the huge piles made by huge plows are still out there, but it's kinda looking like spring. I highly doubt we've seen the end of snow though.
I was out today and came upon a hutch and sideboard with a huge sign that said "free". I called B and sent him over with a trailer and a friend. I'm now the proud owner of someone else's trash. And I have no idea where I'm going to put it. The dining room is kinda full and needs to be completely gutted anyway and now I have more stuff to put in it? I'm surprised B actually agreed to haul it home. He just looks at me like I'm an insane person. Oh, and the stuff is like circa 1970 - not hideous, but not pretty either. I mentioned painting it and got a glare from B. Well, it doesn't match my table, so yeah, I want to either paint it or restain it. Which will take time I don't have right now. So...yeah. I have no idea.
And I think that's enough rambling for right now.
Behave!

Live Long....

...and prosper<.... Just a little something for your Saturday! The kids were discussing which fans were the biggest nerds - Star Wars fans or Star Trek fans. Since B and I are more Star Trek fans, they decided we must be the bigger nerds. That's okay by me.
Behave!

Feel Good Friday

Well, here we are at Friday again.
Here's the list:
1. My CPRW meeting tomorrow! Yay! I've missed you so much.
2. Not having to cook.
3. Being really close to meeting my goal.
4. A little sleeping in tomorrow.
Ummm....I'm brain dead, so let's move on to the lies and truths from yesterday:
1. One of my first jobs was a bingo caller at a small amusement park nearby. It is truly amazing how seriously some people take their bingo. They brought trolls dolls and all kinds of good luck stuff. True. Very true.
2. My husband proposed to me while we were installing a new wiring harness in his car. I had to be underneath because I'm smaller and when he passed me the connections to stick onto the transmission, the ring was dangling from them. Gotta love motorheads. Nope. In fact, he never proposed to me. Well, not until my 30th birthday after I'd mentioned that he hadn't. We just decided it was time to get married.
3. When I was in college, we were required to volunteer a certain amount of hours. I was late the day we had to sign up and got stuck being a clown for the children's hospital. The kids loved it, but I couldn't stand to look at myself in the mirror. Though I can make a pretty nifty balloon dog. Total lie.
4. I was born with an extra kidney. They talked about removing it, but by the time I was old enough for the surgery, the kidney had dissolved. Also a total lie.
5. When I was ten, I rewrote several Nancy Drew books because they weren't scary enough and because I didn't like how they ended. Partially true.
6. One time, I wrote "hooker" as my occupation and "pimp" under my boss's job title on a form for student aid. I thought I was being funny. I'd filled out the form the right way, too, and used this one to make people laugh. Except...I mailed the wrong form. I was mortified when I realized what I'd done, but nothing was ever said. Nope. But it could have happened. ha!
That's all.
Have a happy weekend!
Behave!

Lying?

Natalie passed this on to me. I think she knows I'm always up for an opportunity to lie a little. Thanks, Nat!
First I’ll post the rules:
1. Thank the person who gave this to you. (Did that!)
2. Copy the logo and place it on your blog. (Did that, too!)
3. Link to the person who nominated you. (Yup)
4. Tell up to six outrageous lies about yourself, and at least one outrageous truth. (not a problem)
5. Nominate seven “Creative Writers” who might have fun coming up with outrageous lies. (Hmmm....don't know if there's anyone left to do this)
6. Post links to the seven blogs you nominate.
7. Leave a comment on each of the blogs letting them know you nominated them.

Okay, first the lies/truths. Guess which are which.

1. One of my first jobs was a bingo caller at a small amusement park nearby. It is truly amazing how seriously some people take their bingo. They brought trolls dolls and all kinds of good luck stuff.

2. My husband proposed to me while we were installing a new wiring harness in his car. I had to be underneath because I'm smaller and when he passed me the connections to stick onto the transmission, the ring was dangling from them. Gotta love motorheads.

3. When I was in college, we were required to volunteer a certain amount of hours. I was late the day we had to sign up and got stuck being a clown for the children's hospital. The kids loved it, but I couldn't stand to look at myself in the mirror. Though I can make a pretty nifty balloon dog.

4. I was born with an extra kidney. They talked about removing it, but by the time I was old enough for the surgery, the kidney had dissolved.

5. When I was ten, I rewrote several Nancy Drew books because they weren't scary enough and because I didn't like how they ended.

6. One time, I wrote "hooker" as my occupation and "pimp" under my boss's job title on a form for student aid. I thought I was being funny. I'd filled out the form the right way, too, and used this one to make people laugh. Except...I mailed the wrong form. I was mortified when I realized what I'd done, but nothing was ever said.

So, which do you think is the truth?

Now for the passing along of this lovely chance to lie.

1. Susan Kelley

2. Vicky Burkholder

...and there you have it!

Behave!

Answer!

I was sure this one was obvious, and I was right. Yep. It's sand and snow.
I seriously need to remember to take my camera along more often. My picture stash is sorely depleted.
I got nothing else, so I'll leave you with this: ... Same with squirrels. Trust me.
Behave!

Here's the Thing...

If the book you just downloaded wasn't offered for free by the author or the publishing house, you are stealing. Stealing. It's called Piracy, people, and it's wrong. And illegal.
Do not steal from me, or any author.
Every time you download something from a "sharing" site, you are taking part of an author's paycheck. You wouldn't want anyone to do that to you.
Don't do it.
If you do, you're a douche.

Behave!

Tall Tale Tuesday

Okay. Here we go.

What is this?

1. Sand and snow. A picture from the beach retreat the day after the snow came.

2. Salt. Epsom to be exact. I dropped a bag on a very humid day and it immediately swelled up and looked like this.

3. The aftermath of a marshmallow battle gone bad. Picture taken the next morning after the 'mallows were subject to rain.

So, there you have it.

Only one is correct. Which one?

Behave!

Hello March!

I'm seeing some green forcing its way through the mud where the snow has melted. Spring! I highly doubt we're out of the woods yet as far as snow is concerned, but the change of seasons is always something to look forward to.
And then there's that spring cleaning. This year, I feel a severe need for it. Really severe. Not that I like it or anything, but the walls seem to be closing in on me. There's extra stuff everywhere and it's bogging me down. Closets need cleaned out, blinds need scrubbed, junk needs hauled to the curb, clothes need gone through and donated, bedrooms need a fresh coat of paint. Couple that with the pinch on time and, well, the bogging becomes a squeezing feeling. I think I'll have to schedule a weekend or two and dedicate them to junk removal. Honestly, I'll be glad to get it over with and move on. Now that it's March, the huge events that are scheduled to happen this year are looming and I think I'll be better equipped to handle them once I shake off this feeling. Which, you know, means doing something about it.
The wrist is feeling better this morning, despite a crappy night's sleep. I'm not moving from the table today, so we'll see how it feels at the end of the day. I had a bizarre dream last night - a scary one. Zombies, or more like infected people. I was torn between writing it down at 2am to remember it, or shoving it out of my mind. I'm still torn, but it did give me a pretty cool and creepy idea for a book. So we'll see about that.
That is all.
Behave!

Sunday Already?

This weekend went far too fast. Heck, 2010 is moving in fast-forward. Tomorrow is March already. Amazing.
Anyway.
Saturday and Sunday flew by. I'm 300 words away from picking up the slack of shoving Saturday's writing goal into today, but when the writing challenge I'm participating in hoses up and my wrist is screaming at me to stop typing already, I took that as a sign to be done for today. And yeah, I'm aware I'm still typing. This won't take long.
I'm convinced the new book I'm working on is a complete mess. Not convinced enough to scrap it and start over, though. Which is good. Once I meet my monthly writing goal, I'll take a step back and assess the situation. Right now, I'm writing through. Digging into my characters to find their weaknesses and pulling those weaknesses out into the light. And loving it.
Not to change the subject, but I think I need to get one of those wrist thingys to support my achy wrist. I've been taking care of it. Okay. Not as much as I should be. I'll admit that. I think a lot of it's positioning. I need to find a different comfy spot. That's dumb. Tomorrow I will write at the table and see if it feels different.
And with that, I'm saying goodbye and finding some ice.
Behave!!

Saturday Sigh...

A collection of random thoughts.
*I want grocery service. I want to be able to order and pay for my groceries on line and have them delivered to my specifications. And I want to be able to use coupons. And not have the bloody meat bagged on top of the bread.
*I want Ti-Vo.
*I want my wrist to stop hurting when I type for long periods of time. Not that I got too far today, but I am back into the new shiny book. Whoot!
*I want my house to magically clean itself. And always look clean.
*Same with laundry.
*There are musical instruments all over my house. And music stands. There are three guitars, a violin, and a trumpet in my living room. Oh, and a piano. It's like band practice or something.
*And, two teenaged girls just entered the house. There is no more quiet. They are giggling, getting ice cream, and generally causing chaos.
*My dog stinks. Thank goodness she goes for a beauty treatment soon.
That is all.
Behave!

Feel Good Friday

Ahhh....Friday...
Here's the list:
1. Snow day! (though there's really no snow - just a lot of wind and cold)
2. Sleeping in tomorrow.
3. Dinner in the crockpot and smelling good.
4. Getting stuff done.
5. Silly kids.
6. Light weekend plans. (I think - this is never guaranteed though)
7. Naps!
That's all for now.
Behave!

Ummm....Help?

You already know I live with a bunch of insane people. Sometimes I delude myself into believing all kids act the way mine do. Most usually, I am then proven wrong. I don't know how I got kids like this, because, as you well know, I'm so serious and proper at all times.

I'm not complaining. My kids make me laugh. A lot. I love that they don't take themselves too seriously and always find something to laugh about. And they always do, in pretty much every situation.

So, last night K1 comes down with that blonde wig on. I'm not sure where the wig came from. It was funny and the dog barked at him. Then, K2 was a hairdresser, combing the wig while talking silly. One thing led to another until I had this...Prom night. K2's makeup was hysterical. The full effect is hard to see in the pic. The pillow she shoved up her shirt kept coming out. We texted a picture of her to her boyfriend and his reply was "ewwww".

This is my life.

Behave!

Ha!

... Apparently this is what we're to expect...though nothing has happened yet. Except the wind. And it's cold. We shall see.
Behave!

Weird Wednesday

So, they're calling for more snow, but can't decide how much. Yes, I braved the grocery store crowd, mainly because I have a busy day tomorrow and I was already out tonight. Plus, B's car's in the shop, so there's a chance he'll need to drive mine tomorrow. I even got gas, which required waiting in line for far too long. There was no store-brand bread. At all. But we're not going to talk about that right now.
We're also not going to talk about the immense garage bill that's accumulating as we speak. Mine needed stupid things like windshield wipers, some kind of rear seal, oh, and rear brakes. His needs some stupid wheel bearing that isn't the least bit dangerous if it disintegrates while he's driving it. Joy.
Nor are we going to talk about the icky toe, the fighting, the kid drama, or how bad my dog stinks.
So, what are we going to talk about?
Beats the heck out of me. I got nothing. It's been one of those long, long days. I've been home long enough to throw some laundry in, read my email, return a phone call, and take my shoes off... and I still have much to do before bed. Time is going too fast, but I'm still going to try to get a few more things done. We'll see. Weariness is settling over me as I type. Maybe it's better to start fresh in the morning?
That is all.
Behave!

Circle of Friends Blog Award

We're skipping Tall Tale Tuesday because my friend Sue just passed me this nifty award. Thanks, Sue!!

There aren't any rules with this one. Except I get to pass it along!

So here goes:

Ava Quinn

Misty Simon

Natalie Damschroder

Megan Hart

Vicky Burkholder

Go visit them for a range of topics and frivolity. Tall Tale Tuesday will return next week. In the meantime, I will leave you with this: While on the way to the doctor for K3's nasty ingrown toenail, we were discussing possibilities for treatment. He commented on how much it hurts already and wondered how much more it would hurt after the visit. K4 sticks her head between the seats and says, "Don't worry. I'm sure they'll give you amnesia."

...so you won't remember that it hurts?

That is all...

Behave!

Manic Weather Monday

So, the weather doesn't know what it wants to do. Yesterday was beautiful - in the 40's. We were running around without our coats (I know, crazy, right?) and enjoying the sunshine. Then it got cold again, but not as cold as it's been. They were calling for another winter storm - ice and such - but then that changed to a forecast of all rain. Ummm....It's snowed, sleeted, rained, turned back to snow, then sleet, and now a mix of rain and sleet. I have no idea what's going on. And I heard we're do for another major winter storm, though I haven't verified that information as of yet.
Anyway.
Today was long. And busy. We cancelled our evening plans upon discovering that B and I felt the exact same way at the end of our day. Take the two weekend sick kids into consideration, and well...yeah, it's probably not a coincidence. I have too much to do to be sick, but then, doesn't everyone say that?
It's going to be one of those weeks. Both vehicles need to go into the shop - mine for inspection and his for some kind of wheel bearing issue. Great. We have the usual stuff going on all week, and then my brother graduates from his computer school Thursday, which is cool. I'm happy to go and think it's way cool that he's furthering his education. And that makes me think of K2 graduating in a few months. Well, that and the freaking fortune I just dropped on graduation announcements. Holy mother of cash!
Anyway.
That's enough random for a Monday!
Behave!

Cabin Fever

.... And I'm tired of it. We have bickering of epic proportions going on in the Smith household. It's like the kids are incapable of normal behavior. Maybe the snow has created some kind of logic barrier in them. I don't know.
I guess it's just another day in paradise.
Behave!

Sideways Saturday

Well, the expected frivolity, and the sleeping in, got seriously waylaid by a sick kid. I had to drag my butt out of bed earlier than I wanted and drive nearly two hours (round trip) to bring K3 home. Apparently there's something going around. K2 has it, too.
So...Instead of the leisurely day spent goofing off and shopping, we did a quick store run and are now back home. He's doing okay after resting a while, but is in no shape to go back to camp. K4 had a momentary breakdown over the demise of Girl Weekend, but a few new markers and some hair crap fixed her right up. Now we're watching movies and I'm going to finish my revisions.
That is all.
Behave!

Feel Good Friday

Thank goodness it's Friday!
What a long week!
Here's the list:
1. K4 performing FABULOUSLY in her talent show. I was so proud. I almost cried. She even did a goofy little dance to fill in the non-singing portion of her song.
2. The talent show being over. It was long. I have to give those kids credit though. It takes a lot of guts to get up there. They all did a fantastic job.
3. Friday...'nuff said.
4. Sleeping in tomorrow.
5. Girl's weekend. There will be ice cream eating and frivolity.
6. Being very close to finishing my revisions. Whoot!
Okay...It's been a long day.
I can't think anymore!
Behave!

Thursday Rambling

So....No new Supernatural tonight. That's very sad. It's going to be a long time until they come back, too. I don't like it. No, not at all.
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There's a lot of chaos in my house right now. B and K3 are going to scout camp this weekend. Laundry must be done. Packing, gathering up every scrap of warm clothes they can possibly wear at once. ha! It's cold. Very cold. More power to them for camping in this weather. I couldn't do it. They have a fun event going on this weekend that includes sleds, fake blood, and fire starting. They'll have a blast...it's just getting ready with everything else that's the burden. Oh, and did I mention that I'm almost out of laundry soap?
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K4 is in her school's talent show tomorrow. Last I heard there were over 35 acts of jump roping, Taylor Swift song's, and other such things. K4 is the last act as far as I know. Which is going to make for a very long evening. Today is dress rehearsal. She says she's ready. I hope so.
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I thought we had the college financial forms all taken care of. Apparently not. Yesterday I got a 10-page stack in the mail. Each page requires additional information, signatures, blood...Argh. I don't think it's ever going to end.
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We're forecast for possibly ice on Monday. We'll see how that one plays out. If it does, look for a blog on more snow preparation theories. Ha!
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That's enough!
Behave!

Answer!!

Ready for the answer? Ha. I know. Just go with me on this.

1. While on a roadtrip with the bff's I counted at least four soda bottles filled with pee alongside the highway while we were in stop-and-go traffic. How do I know it was pee? I just do. It's a complicated science. True and I have the pictures to prove it! ha!

2. B and I met up on the road home one evening before kids. We hadn't expected to be at the same place at the same time. He road my bumper and pretended to be irate and I threw an egg from the carton I'd just purchased at him. It hit at the perfect spot on his windshield. I couldn't have planned it better. I often wonder what the people around thought about some of the stuff we used to do. Also true. Just one of those freak-things, I guess.

3. Remember that scene in Footloose where the girl climbs between two vehicles, barely missing getting creamed by a tractor trailer? I did that when I was a teenager. Without the big truck though. We were goofing off on backroads and since I had aspirations of being a stuntwoman, I thought I'd give it a try. The cars weren't going very fast, but I did it. And, obviously, lived. Nope!! So, yeah, this is the correct answer! I didn't, but would have given the opportunity. Heck, I still might.

Wednesday is back to being the new Monday. We had a little break there for a while, but no more. The schedule has been as packed, or more, than before the holidays. Go figure.
That is all.
Behave!

Tall Tale Tuesday

See that? That's what my brain feels like right now. There's too much in it for anything logical to actually take root. Lots going on, most of it unpleasant...

So, let's see if I can lighten the mood a little with a fluffy and silly Tall Tale Tuesday.

Which of these did not really happen?

1. While on a roadtrip with the bff's I counted at least four soda bottles filled with pee alongside the highway while we were in stop-and-go traffic. How do I know it was pee? I just do. It's a complicated science.

2. B and I met up on the road home one evening before kids. We hadn't expected to be at the same place at the same time. He road my bumper and pretended to be irate and I threw an egg from the carton I'd just purchased at him. It hit at the perfect spot on his windshield. I couldn't have planned it better. I often wonder what the people around thought about some of the stuff we used to do.

3. Remember that scene in Footloose where the girl climbs between two vehicles, barely missing getting creamed by a tractor trailer? I did that when I was a teenager. Without the big truck though. We were goofing off on backroads and since I had aspirations of being a stuntwoman, I thought I'd give it a try. The cars weren't going very fast, but I did it. And, obviously, lived.

One is a lie. Which one?

Behave!

More Snow

...There's more snow in the forecast. 2-5".
Which means that when I finally get to the grocery store for the required items needed for dinner, it will be packed with the bread, milk, and toilet paper crowd. Again. I really wish we lived where people didn't freak out about a little snow.
And I have to wonder what these people are thinking. I used to think it was a local thing - you know, a secret only people who have lived here their whole lives know. B has lived here his whole life and he doesn't get it either. Unless there's some kind of secret "Toast and toilet paper club". I don't know. I understand the allure of not wanting to need anything when it's snowing. Not having to go out. Wanting to snuggle up and watch the flakes fall...with your 48-pack of toilet paper, 62 loaves of bread, and 70 gallons of milk?
I know some people don't like to drive in the snow and I respect that. Though I'm the opposite. I just don't get the toilet paper thing. Or the bread thing. Why should you need more during a storm? The only thing I can think of is this...Bread = toast, which many people like with hot chocolate. Many people also make their hot chocolate with milk. And that much toast and hot chocolate makes you poop more?
I don't know. Does it?
Sorry I missed the weekend! Hope you had a grand V-Day with your loved ones. We don't celebrate here and that's not because my husband isn't romantic. He is. Very. But neither of us think you need a special day for that. We're such rebels, we refuse to acknowledge it! Ha! In fact, we spent yesterday hanging with the family at my brother's and watching Nascar.
Now...I'm off to stock up on bread, milk, and toilet paper.
Behave!

Feel Good Friday

What a week!
I have my days a bit mixed up due to the snow.
But here we go...
1. The kids going back to school today. I love them, but honestly, I need a little space. I came downstairs this morning to K3 hovering over K4 with a light saber positioned centimeters away from her forehead saying "I'm not touching you". I'm tired of people reaching over me when I'm trying to write. Tired of them standing behind me. Tired of being asked what's for dinner. A little break is good.
2. The snow! It's beautiful. Shoveling is not my favorite thing to do, but it is good exercise. I hate it when my feet get cold and wet, but that's my own fault for not acquiring the proper footwear when I knew it was going to snow.
3. Not having to cook last night.
4. The extra sleeping in days.
5. Being able to go out if I want to. And I do. Though the grocery store is probably my only destination at this point. When I took the kids to school today, I realized I hadn't driven since Tuesday. And yes, I made sure to drive through every snow bank available.
6. Weekend plans - though I'm not entirely sure what they are yet.
7. Making fantastic progress on the new shiny this week. I still need a title though.
Okay, that's enough for now. Not going out means there's not a lot to report.
Behave!

Dear Supernatural People,

That was probably the grossest episode you've ever written. I loved it! Though have to admit the eating each other to death thing? *Barf* The cook grabbing fries right out of the fryer? *More Barf* You definitely had the Ick Factor going. I squirmed. Nicely done.
Lots of funny stuff to balance the gross. Many, many good lines.
I don't believe what Famine said to Dean. He feels too much to be dead inside. I think he wasn't affected by Famine because of what he said - he indulges himself when he wants and hungers for nothing. Or perhaps the things he hungers for aren't attainable? Like a normal life, someone to love him, his parents alive?
Poor Sam. His absolute horror over feeling the addiction return was awful to watch. I completely dislike him drinking the blood, but I love *Evil* Sam. That voice and that thing he does when he's ripping demons out. I hated that he had to go to detox again, especially since he'd been washed clean after releasing Lucifer.
Oh, and Dean. I could have cried with him. Beautiful ending. Fantastic acting.
I'm mad at you, Supernatural People, that we have to wait until March 25th for a new episode. I'm sure I will forgive you, though.
I always do.
Behave!

Snow! Part Two!

Here we go again with the snow! School's closed. B's home from work - not because he chooses to be though, they closed today. He has to go in later (if it ever stops) because he's on the snow removal crew.

It's blowing and drifting now, which is pretty cool to watch.

We checked a few hours ago and had a foot, but it's still coming down.

That thing on the left is our totem pole. In the foreground is a plastic chair that blew off the porch - you can barely see it now.

K2 and K4 are making cookies. K2 is talking to the eggs before she breaks them - kinda scary that, but normal. K3 has disappeared into the video game void. K1 is at his girlfriend's for the duration. I have chicken cooking for pot pie and am writing in between goofing off.

And I'm still in my jammies.

Sweet snow day!

Stay safe!

Behave!

Answer!

It's crazy snowing here! More on that later though!
First, here's the answer to Tall Tale Tuesday!!
1. Remember that movie, A Christmas Story, when the kid sticks his tongue to a pole? I did that. I was ten. It wasn't a pole, it was a railing. It hurt like heck. My brothers laughed first, then got me help. Nope! I've had my hands stuck, but never my tongue.
2. Surprisingly enough, despite how much I love the snow, I am intolerant of cold. I don't like to ski (never have) and very rarely play outside when it snows. Though being outside in the snow is much different than being outside in the bitter cold. Go figure. Yes. I love, love, love the snow, but it's very rare that I will go out and play in it. I have never skied and while I think I might like it, the fact that it's cold out changes my mind.
3. On a ski trip when I was 13, I collided with another skier and broke my leg in two places. She broke her arm and we both had concussions. They airlifted us off the slopes. I can't even remember her name now, despite being pen pals for a few years afterwards. Nope. I've never skied in my life.
So there you have it.
More on the Snowpocalypse later!
Behave!

Tall Tale Tuesday

Snow storm style!
We're supposed to get more of the white stuff. I was just on the weather website and they're saying we could potentially have white out conditions tomorrow morning. Joy. I love the snow!
Okay, so here we go. Which of the below is true?
1. Remember that movie, A Christmas Story, when the kid sticks his tongue to a pole? I did that. I was ten. It wasn't a pole, it was a railing. It hurt like heck. My brothers laughed first, then got me help.
2. Surprisingly enough, despite how much I love the snow, I am intolerant of cold. I don't like to ski (never have) and very rarely play outside when it snows. Though being outside in the snow is much different than being outside in the bitter cold. Go figure.
3. On a ski trip when I was 13, I collided with another skier and broke my leg in two places. She broke her arm and we both had concussions. They airlifted us off the slopes. I can't even remember her name now, despite being pen pals for a few years afterwards.
So which is the truth?
Behave!

Superbowl?

I have to admit I didn't really watch it.
We went to a party - lots of food, kids, babies I'd yet to meet, friends I haven't seen in ages - all of that was very good stuff. I didn't even know who was playing until right before we left to come home and I glanced at the television maybe once during the entire time we were there.
So, school is delayed tomorrow, which is good in a lot of ways and not so good in others. The sleeping in part is good.
There's a lot of snow out there. And more in the forecast. I don't know what we'll do with more snow. We're running out of places to put it.
I managed a couple of hundred words earlier, but then got waylaid by K2's taxes and college forms. And my sick mother-in-law and a run for medicine for her. I'd planned to get back to it, but it never happened. That's pretty sad. Tomorrow will be better.
And that's all I've got.
The weekend went way too fast. I got a lot done, but not enough. But isn't that the way it always goes?
Behave!

About That Snow!

... >This is what happened to me after a long day of shoveling, shoveling, oh, and did I mention shoveling?
I still love the snow, but my feet hurt and I'm pretty irritated by the puddles of cold water all over my house. I didn't even shovel as much as B and K2. I'm also not sure that my dog ever went to the bathroom. I did have a good nap though. But I've done no writing yet. Very sad that.
Behave!

Snow Day!!

18 or so inches and counting!!

See that dark blob in the snow? That's K4's head sticking out. She was trying to make a snow angel.

The dog won't pee even though we shoveled a "potty area" for her. She's afraid of it - like it's some type of labyrinth that will strip her flesh from her bones. (Obviously, I seriously need to write!)

K4's been out three times so far. I think it's because I give her hot chocolate every time she comes back in. K3 declined to go out as of yet, mainly because he can't find his boots, but he's had hot chocolate despite that.

Everything is closed today. We don't have anywhere to go. K2 is still sleeping and K1 stayed at a friend's last night. Right now we're doing laundry, having Mimosas and B is working on the carburetor for the snow blower. There will be writing, napping, and shoveling later. And burgers on the grill. Whoot!

That is all.

Behave!

Feel Good Friday

The snowstorm edition!
We're ignoring the fact that my meeting is canceled tomorrow! I am sad, but I am almost as happy for the snow!
Let's get on with it...
1. Snow! Though agreeably not as great as snow at the beach! We'll see how much we get. The weathermen don't even know.
2. Cool movies to watch.
3. Sleeping in tomorrow.
4. The prospect of staying in my jammies all day tomorrow.
5. Writing all day tomorrow (except for brief pauses to help K2 do her taxes and possibly finish the financial aid forms from hell.)
6. My puppy being able to come down the stairs without falling again. Relief.
7. The cat and his rubber lizard. It's funny to watch.
8. Book progress and being excited for the shiny!
Okay...that's enough...
Behave!

Dear Supernatural People,

I love you more and more with each episode!
I'm still trying to figure out Anna, but that has more to do with the fact that I missed the dialogue in the very beginning due to loud family members that refused to shut their pie holes. I loved Castiel's defense of Sam and his growly voice when he was looking for Anna. Loved seeing John and Mary and I loved Sam's reaction to seeing them.
John's complete willingness to do whatever he had to do to protect Mary was fantastic, and when he was Michael's meat suit? Oh goodness! I didn't realize how attractive he was until that moment. The emotional stuff was very, very nicely done. And the end? With the angel figurine. Nice touch. Lots and lots of nice touches.
This one goes close to my top of favorites and not just because we got a flash of Dean's stomach. ha!
You guys just get better and better. I am in awe!
Behave!

Random Thursday

New Supernatural tonight! Whoot!
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I had 3 18-year old girls in my house earlier. They giggled a lot. And squealed. Ate ice cream. And watched The Little Mermaid. Again. Also, they cooked the cookie dough pieces from the cookie dough ice cream. I guess it worked. I never saw a cookie and there was no evidence of mess - except for the ice cream bowls in the living room. It was loud. They are gone now.
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I started filling out the college financials today. Crazy stuff that. My head hurts. They're not done pending K2's information. I am not looking forward to dealing with it again. But they must be done.
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Today is B's birthday. Since there's no time to go out because of scouts, I made him his favorite sandwich from one of the restaurants he likes. Well, you know...my version. Instead of cake, I made brownies and then concocted a cream cheese white chocolate frosting. That's some good stuff.
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There's a ton of snow in the forecast. And, of course, this Saturday is my writing group meeting. I will be really unhappy if we have to cancel. This coming from someone who loves the snow, but right now, I need my meeting more. I went to the grocery store today hoping to avoid most of the crowd. Apparently everyone else had the same idea. It was crazy. I was lucky to get bread. And let me just say, I did need bread. I wasn't buying it for the toast and toilet paper frenzy some people must participate in during snow. (maybe we'll talk about that later...)
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Tomorrow is a crazy day. Very crazy. I have to get up too early because I need gas in my truck since I neglected to do that when I was out.
That is all.
Behave!

I Don't Care!!!!!

I want one!!!!<.... I do!! And nothing will change that!
Behave!

Tall Tale Tuesday

We're going to skip Tall Tale Tuesday this week. I got nothing at the moment. You know how much I hate to say that because it usually means total chaos to post about later in the week. But that doesn't change the fact that I still don't have anything to Tall Tale Tuesday about.
Anyway.
Apparently my house is about to fill up with teenagers. I'm not sure why or how many. I just hope they don't want snacks because my pantry is pretty bare. I heard they were going to watch The Little Mermaid which makes no sense to me, but whatever. I'm going to ignore them and try to get some pages written. In between making dinner and ferrying kids to guitar lessons.
Anyway.
I don't think I ever mentioned how much work I did this past weekend. I know I said "write, edit, write", but that was it. My new project doesn't have a title yet. And I'm not really sure where it's going because I think I over-plotted last time and broke something inside my brain. Or, you know, the manuscript. I decided I'm just going to go with the flow on this new one and see what happens. Within reason, of course. I'm very excited for this new story - think Fire Fly meets Red Dawn meets Dark Angel. Or something like that.
And I guess I should get back to it...
Behave!

What I Came Home To...

Yep. Nothing ever changes...
ha ha....
Behave!