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Monday, December 1, 2008

To the Eleventh Month I Say 'Goodbye'

November was a tough month. I don't know that I've ever had so many separate occurances and emotions join together to create such turmoil. But it's over.


Today I welcome December with flourish. And maybe fanfare. Seriously, I may break out the sparkling grape juice; I've never been so glad to see the calendar page turn.

While I know I can't see what this month may hold, I'm determined to make it as amazing as I can. I'm going to love my family and friends with my whole heart, make my home a warm and welcoming place, offer smiles to strangers, help whomever I can, and fling myself head first into writing.

A good springboard from which I'll jump into my writing was news of acceptance for one of my flash fiction pieces. Surprise at the Salon will be published at The Chicklit Review this week or next. It feels really great. I'll post more details and the link when the time is write. Erm, right.

And I've made a big decision. Life After Death, my WIP, is going to be scrapped. Put in a file, is more like it, for another time maybe. And after giving myself permission to make such an executive decision, to change my mind, I feel good. Instead, I'm going to start something totally new. A new month, a new space, a new WIP. It's an novel idea (har, har) that came to me a couple weeks ago, and I'm just gonna let it fly, see where it takes me.

I'm looking so forward to it.


What will you do this December?

Saturday, March 1, 2008

A Girl and Her AlphaSmart: An Adventure Begins

She's here!




Sally arrived and was opened this morning. I fed her the three required AA batteries, and she came right to life! I spent a little time perusing her instruction manual, but she's pretty self-explanatory. I even tested her out with a little of the WIP. And I'm proud to announce she did a fine job.

I've decided to journal about this exciting new journey Sally and I are embarking on together. Check out our new blog, Sally and Me.

...I wonder how upset Hubby would be if I gave Sally his spot in bed tonight. It is her first night in a new home, you know.