Heading off to Sasquan
Yep, I’m off to Worldcon in a couple of hours. This is my schedule, should you want to find me. Please do! I’m looking forward to it, though I’ve been pretty much in panic mode for the past couple of…
The updatery
It looks like Boy of Size may be getting through this latest set back. I hope so. We’re bracing for the beginning of school. He’s looking forward to it, but even though it’s going to be good stress, it will…
Conversation with the boy of size
About to go bike riding (driving to where we’re biking): Me: kids, we’re about to go. Use the bathroom. both kids: don’t have to go Me: try anyhow. There might not be a bathroom. Boy of Size: *rolls eyes* If…
Bits and Pieces
The fam and I met up with Laura Anne Gilman today in Portland. We had a lovely brunch and I got to see some GISHWES pictures. It was terrific. I’m so annoyed with the ongoing Hugos business. I know these…
Nine days of pain
I’m out of shape. Way out of shape. I also have gained back a lot of the weight that I previously lost. I refuse to beat myself up about this. The main reason why it’s slipped so much is because…
parenting and writing
I need to write. Obviously. Book is pretty much due. I have many more words to go. Went out this a.m. with the folks and the girlie. Get home. Tell the girlie she can watch a 1/2 hour of TV.…
Mental flush
Someone I know used to tell me that I need to learn to flush the crap out of my head and let it be gone. Don’t let it keep bothering me. This is much harder to do than I like.…
Parenthood
Parenting is fucking hard.
Napping with dog(s)
I developed a headache today after doing some running around this a.m. and some chores. I have no idea why. Totally lovely day. Blessedly cool. Anyhow, late this afternoon I decided to crawl into bed for a nap. Of course…
Books I’ve been reading
I’ve read about five books in the last few weeks that I haven’t reviewed here. Mostly they didn’t thrill me and I didn’t feel like talking about them. They were okay, but not particularly good or bad. Well, one was…