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I was up last night, putting together a package to go to an agent. And enclosing the standard SASE. Although some aspiring writers will argue that this is unnecessary, and that enclosing return postage or a stamped envelope is only inviting rejection I will never be one of them. As far as I can tell, […]

I’m still recovering from Valentine’s Day. I netted quite a haul. The DH came through with all requested jewelry, including the previously requested Christmas earrings, and a nice necklace and earring set for our upcoming anniversary. It gave me the opportunity to so my house cleaning for the spaghetti supper, while wearing pearls. Only earrings. […]

I need to learn Spanish. Not a lot. I need just enough Spanish to say “on the rocks.” We don’t go into one of the local restaurants very often, But when we do, I seem to have a drinking problem. Every time, I order a “regular margarita, on the rocks, salt on the rim,” and […]

The local Design Toscano store is going out of business. I got a 30% off coupon, so of course, I had to go. Design Toscano is incorrectly named. The real name should be: “Why Did I Buy That?” If you’re a nouveau riche Dungeons and Dragons player, it’s the store for you. You can get […]

We survived the spaghetti supper, yesterday. Intimate dining for 25 or so, with teenagers hitting the kitchen like a locust swarm. But before the dinner, we cleaned the house. Much vacuuming, scrubbing, washing, and dusting. What could not be straightened or tossed was hidden. Until we got to the half couch in the dining room. […]