By George, It’s a CORRIDOR
For those of you who missed yesterday's blog, we're exploring our inner houses. We started out in the Waiting Room. (We got damn tired of waiting and decided to break out.)And now we find ourselves in a dark corridor. A good name for it would be "The Unknown".I can...
The Waiting Room
First, an explanation. I planned to write this entry yesterday morning, but I had a nasty case of flu. Much better today.So let's go on with our exploration of our inner mansions.The Waiting Room. You know the place. The chairs are uncomfortable, and you have the...
Many Mansions
Since adolescence, I have been fascinated by the concept of houses as symbols of inner life. I remember reading about a memory device widely used in the 18th century. People trained themselves to remember long sequences of detailed information by constructing an...
My Uncles
Two of my uncles were missing this year, from the family reunion.Uncle Jack, who was known in his youth as "Jiggs" Lael, was a well-known rodeo cowboy, Elvis-handsome. He once rode broncs at Madison Square Garden, and got to kiss Miss America. I've often thought that...
The Horses Are Thriving!
They love the Northwest, and their new, temporary pasture, with cooler weather and lots of room to run. I took some pictures and will do my best to get them up on the website in the near future.The family reunion was marvelous, too. I come from a great bunch of...
Off to the Reunion of Laels
Many Laels will be gathering this weekend in Colville, Washington.I'm so looking forward to seeing my family, in one great, wonderful, funny group.I'm looking forward to cooler weather, and a visit with my horses, to the changing leaves, and that crisp fall feeling in...
PS regarding the horses
Buck, Banjo, Skye and Coco have all arrived at the Northport property, safe and sound. According to reports, they are kicking up their heels, delighted at being out of the trailer, and don't miss their Mom at all.
My Friend, Abraham
I warned you that some of the things I would tell you would rattle your cage a little.A couple of years ago, I stumbled across a new friend. His name is Abraham. I'm not going to introduce you to him, because you have to experience Abraham directly to even begin to...
Late Blog
I've got the flu, so I'm taking a semi-sick day.I plan to revise/polish the rest of "Deadly Gamble", so it can be sent to my editor tomorrow. Not too hard, because all I really have to do is sit in this chair and read through the second half of the manuscript, making...
Horses in Transit
Yesterday, my four beloved horses, Banjo, Buck, Skye and Coco, set out for the family ranch in northeastern Washington state, near Northport. They are traveling in the skilled and loving care of my "cousin", Steve, and his son, Andy, whom I usually refer to as my...
The Friday Update
First, I want to bring you up to speed on the current work-in-progress, DEADLY GAMBLE, which will be published in November of 06, in trade-size paperback, by HQN. I expect to finish the rough draft--revisions still ahead--this very day. It's been an amazing...
All Grown Up and Still Trying Out for Cheerleader
It starts early, when we're little girls. (Little boys have their own version, but that's another subject for another day. And never having been a little boy, I can't speak with any real authority on the subject anyway.)Try-outs are about being good enough.Skinny...