Late Start

I admit it. I was out on the town last night--so to speak--Sylvia Brown appeared at the casino out in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Since the place is in the middle of nowhere, 'out on the town' would be stretching things.

It was a fun evening, and very entertaining. Whatever your opinion of Ms. Brown may be, she is funny, and I enjoy her.

I'm gearing up to start the new book, "Creed's Honor", which stars one of my identical twin cowboy-hunk heroes--Brody will be next, with "Creed's Legacy." I just love to write about twins, especially the identical kind. They fascinate me.

Also, I'm catching up on some ATC trades--got behind on those, as I probably mentioned.

If I have any spare time left over, I plan to spend it reading Tony Blair's book.

Tomorrow is September 11, and I will be observing that day with reverence and with an ever-growing appreciation for the spirit and courage of the American people.

Still ourselves, after 9 years. Go figure.

Pedal Blog

Believe it or not, I can now exercise while I blog! I bought a nifty little elliptical machine from QVC (you KNOW I love gadgets) and I placed it under the desk where I'm writing this entry--and I'm pedalling away even as we "speak".

Still celebrating around here--"A Creed in Stone Creek" is finished, and I'll soon be moving on to the second book, "Creed's Honor." I went to the casino yesterday and I've got to admit, my right wrist is paying the price for pushing all those buttons.

Working on ATCs--I got behind on that just as I did on virtually everything else--and looking forward to attending a special event tonight.

I hope those of you who are so inclined will join me in offering a prayer that September 11 will pass peacefully. Seems to me, this year it's particularly dangerous, with tempers running high. May God's peace prevail.

Finished!

"A Creed in Stone Creek" is finished, as of today, and I must say, as many obstacles as I had to surmount this time around, I wouldn't change a thing. (Okay, maybe I could have lightened up on the creative angst a little!) But I'm a firm believer that, most of the time, things turned out exactly as they're supposed to. As I've said before, saying good-bye to the characters in a book I've poured my heart and soul into (and that's ALL of them) is a lot like sending a child away to college. There is joy and a sense of accomplishment, but there is also a bittersweet feeling of, "Now what?"

A new book, of course. :)

But for today, I'm resting on my laurels. (If having a dental appointment can be counted as a form of celebration.)

The weather is cool and overcast--perfect, after long weeks of unrelenting heat.

There's a new episode of my favorite TV show, "That's Clever", waiting on my Tivo, to watch tonight. There used to be all kinds of arts and craft shows on HGTV and DIY, but for some reason, they've mostly gone away, replaced by bathroom crashers, yard crashers, flippers, etc. But good ole "That's Clever" still runs every Tuesday morning, and a surprising number of the artists turn out to be living right here in Spokane.

Maybe I'll be on that show someday. Or not. I'd have to clean up my studio, and that is a daunting prospect. :)

My wrist still aches, and won't turn in some of the ways it did before (I WAS double-jointed), but it works, and that's all I ask.

It's all good.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you'll come back again tomorrow.

I certainly plan on it.

My Face is Red!

I promised to blog yesterday, and then I didn't. YIKES. What was I doing???

Well, I had a doctor's visit to make, and I guess that just filled up my whole head. Nothing serious, so nobody worry. :) (Sally Jean and Mom, this means YOU.)

Of course, since I was already out and about for the doctor appointment, it only made sense to visit my new favorite store, Hobby Lobby. :) Mary Ann and I made a quick pass, and then it was on to another favorite store, Barnes and Noble, out in Spokane Valley. I wanted Tony Blair's new book, "A Journey". So far, I haven't had time to read anything but the introduction--I got right in at the doctor's office, so no time for waiting-room reading--but I must tell you, I LOVE what the former Prime Minister of England says about America and Americans--it's so eloquent, so honest and so insightful that I plan to go back and highlight the paragraphs so I can find them again. Between bouts of writing, I will be reading this book over the holiday weekend, for sure.

I do love history, and I'm fascinated by key players such as Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, FDR, and Churchill. All these people were truly great, and all of them had many human flaws.

I find that comforting.

Have a great time this weekend, and stay safe.

Watch This Space

No blog today--my wrist is acting up and I have tons of work to do.

Be back tomorrow, I promise.