So, we’re in the home stretch for a couple of things– *  Finishing HomeBird * First edit of Hiding the Moon *  Filling out SCADS of paperwork *  The kids’ recital is Saturday And while I’m riding the fine edge of exhaustion, none of it is particularly exciting to relate to you, but I DO have… Read More

This is the final Road Trip Ficlet, and rounds up the “post book” material that’s going into the new edition of Regret Me Not this Christmas! Coming Home  The absence of snow had made the last three days of driving much easier.  Hal had made good time after Oklahoma and through Texas, and he’d managed to… Read More

Okay, so any of us who have to squint at our computer screens are aware of the problem. Our children know more tech than we do. It is no secret amongst my family that if I was suddenly left in the house alone, I might never watch television again.  I don’t know how to work… Read More

We had so much fun! The event was lovely–but then, it was last year too, and that’s why I brought my kids this year. The parade was well attended and meaningful, and the booths were active and vibrant. My kids had a fantastic time, and we brought Chicken’s best friend (since Chicken worked) who was… Read More

So, we’re in the middle of recital  rehearsal again, and if you don’t hear from me when you usually do, you know what’s happening… I’m spending 2-3 nights a week supervising other people’s children. Which is generally exhausting. To wit, I’ve got a couple of Dear Citizen letters to start my night of writing off… Read More

Okay– so last week I had a post titled “Beginning of the Summer Crazies” but I forgot to elaborate… *  Today was Squish’s promotion ceremony and both kids’ official last day of school. *sigh* * Wednesday is dance practice * Thursday is recital rehearsal–I’m a backstage volunteer and, when he gets back from his trip,… Read More

YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!! Seriously folks, these last two months of Kermit Flail have been an embarrassment of riches–they’ve reminded me about how exciting it can be to work with other writers and how much fun it is to celebrate each other’s work in the best of ways. This month we’ve got some of my local folks on… Read More

*  We went to see a friend’s son get his award from his swim banquet today. I really do miss how proud kids are of themselves sports and other activities in high school. *sigh* * On our way down and back I had Mate listening to Hamilton. “Isn’t it great?” I enthused. “It’s won several… Read More