One last teaser … red hair
I love red hair, and I love freckles. There is no denying that 🙂
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When authors read …
Disliked a novel I had to judge. Very meh. Not bad, but not good either. My issues were all craft related: the whole story is told in conversational First Person, too many POVs and characters (I almost needed a spreadsheet to keep up), story beats were underdeveloped and came way too late, which had everything …
Unlimited package
Son: “Why don’t they use their turn signal?” Me: “They didn’t buy the unlimited package.” Son: “Huh?” Me: “When you buy a car, you’ll have to let them know how many times you want to use your turn signal. They put different bulbs in. The more you want to use them, the more expensive the …
Family, then and now …
And what does your ancestral home look like? No, I didn’t jet to Germany over the weekend; my brother and family visited the “Schloss” last week. — at Schloss MĂĽnchweiler. If you’re curious, here is an excellent link and more about the Roechling Family. Yes, I’m related to these folks, on my mother’s side: http://www.voelklinger-huette.org/en/fascination-world-cultural-heritage/the-roechlings-a-family-of-entrepreneurs/
Grief
I was thinking about grief this week and about how I am handling it. I was just letting my thoughts wander and then it occurred to me I should call my Dad to see if he had any insight. We had never really talked about him losing his parents. It was a great plan …
5 summer favorites
Walking the dog after dark in shorts and T-shirt – it’s still warm enough. Having the windows open all the time and fresh air in the house – unless the AC is on. At the most, wearing only four pieces of clothing – no socks, no shoes ever. Waking up to the sun shining in …
NO
This morning I received the call no child ever wants to receive, especially not those of us who live a world apart from our parents, siblings, and family. My Dad suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. As I type this I cry because I cannot be there to take my Mom into my arms and comfort …
#NewYearsResolutionIn5Words …
I don’t usually do resolutions, but 2016 will be a big year with important HUGE changes for us, so … “Be present in the moment.”
Great idea, but …
Genius idea: I’ll buy one Hawaiian Starbucks mug every month this coming year, leave them unopened and when we move I will have a nice commemorative assortment. Less genius reality: there are only two or three Hawaiian motifs
Thank you
My next book will include the following dedication: “Thank you, McDonald’s Corporation, for providing me, simultaneously, with an office (albeit a really noisy one) and a safe, fully enclosed playground for the kid (with food options and bathrooms!).”