Shrinking Mary Lincoln and Other Experiments of a Mad Scientist
:)I shrunk Mary Todd Lincoln this morning--on shrink plastic, of course. I'm working on a Lincoln series of ATCs, for my personal collection. Next comes the Lincoln dog--one of many but the only one I know about--and he had the imaginative name of Fido. (All the vogue...
Walking in My World
One of the benefits of my new walking regime--yesterday, I did TWO stints of three laps around the pasture--is the ideas it prompts. I don't take my iPod along, just a water bottle and an open mind. I want to be present, in my body, during these walks, and not off...
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
Yes, I'm still losing weight--very slowly. Perhaps a pound every few weeks. I'm actually happy with my current weight, but need to firm up (hence the laps around the pasture) and since I plan to quit smoking soon, I want a little "wiggle room" in case of added pounds....
Quite a Weekend
In fact, I'm still catching up with myself! (That's why this blog is late getting posted.)I mostly wrote this weekend, completing chapters 11 and 12 of "The Bridegroom", and I had a great time doing it, too. Sometimes, I wrote in the morning--sometimes in the...
The Friday Slows
I seem to have a case of go-slow this morning, which is why I'm so late getting to this blog. Took my time with the journaling today, and did three laps around the pasture, to get the old circulation going. And now I'm ready to write Chapter 10 of "The Bridegroom".I...
In Times Like These….
It is a good thing to be an avid student of American history. The term "Miracle at Philadelphia" is not an exaggeration. Rarely, in the entire recorded history of the world, has there ever been such a gathering of intellect and vision--Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin...
Morning Pages
Many of you, especially the aspiring writers, are probably familiar with Julia Cameron's wonderful book, "The Artist's Way". If you're not, and you are engaged in ANY kind of creative endeavor--and when you think about it, EVERY life well lived calls for...
The Canadian Wrangler is Back!
I expected to be a little relieved not to have to go out to the barn first thing this morning to greet the horses, fill their pans with their sweet-feed supplement, and make sure the shy members of the band--April and Traveler--got something to eat. Instead, I'm...
1 Horse, 1 Woman, 1 Rodeo
With the Canadian Wrangler up north on vacation (he gets back tonight), I've been feeding horses twice a day and, as I've said, it's been ever so good for me. Nothing like horse-energy, and getting hay in your hair, (and let's not even talk about what's on my shoes)...
Seattle
I returned late last night from Seattle--I had such a great time over there! The big event was dinner with a crew from my wonderful publishers, Harlequin's HQN imprint. We had a lovely time at Daniel's Broiler--I highly recommend the place if you're in the market for...
To Seattle Today, But First…
There are horses to feed! :)I've decided not to take my laptop along, but will do my best to blog on the hotel's business center computer--that worked in London.I have a business dinner tonight, and I'm REALLY looking forward to connecting with three of my Harlequin...
It’s the Small Things…
For instance: I have been sick for days, locked in low gear. I've even complained about it on this blog--like you need THAT--and here's what I discovered. I was dehydrated. I've started drinking a LOT more water, and I already feel better.As you may have guessed, I am...