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Belated (but HUGE) Thanks
Due to its top-secret nature, I didn't name the name of my glorious beta-reader, Melusin, when my exchange fic went up. Then, due to scatterbrainedness, after the big reveal I completely neglected to laud her publically for all her hard work and the generous time she spent helping me get "Three Moments in Time" into readable shape. Let me say it ( Read more... ) -
Ayerf Rocks!
So this is the first opportunity I've had since the SSHG reveal to publicly thank the ever-awesome Ayerf for her take on my prompt. In Loco Parentis is a gem indeed, so wry and well-written I even carved out time to re-read it post twins! Thank you, Ayerf, and thanks to all who made the Exchange so fabulous.
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Exchange Gift
Some fabulous mystery author made my Monday with his/her take on my prompt. It's witty and wry and tender and such good fun and if you haven't already, you must read it! Thanks, mystery author! I'm giddy and thrilled and grateful. -
I must have hit my head...
...because I am under the impression the US president spoke out unequivocally against torture and pro Roe vs. Wade today ( Read more... ) -
Three Thoroughly Wonderful Things
1) Thanks to all who voted for "The Properties of Silver" in the SS/HG awards; it was an honor to be included with so many excellent nominees and the long list of stories on the ballot was a delightful reminder of how much good fic there is out there. I solemnly swear "POS" will be updated shortly after my return from Hawaii.
2) I am off to Hawaii ( Read more... ) -
So my 2009 resolution is to be a bit more patient and understanding...
...but some people are doing their best to make sure I enjoy my 2008 crankiness as long as I can ( Read more... ) -
The Shining, anyone?
We've been snowed in since Monday, and grappling with intermittent power loss.
SOL and Robbie have basically moved in, as our wood stove generates an amazing amount of heat and their fireplace doesn't.
It's been very "Little House on the Prairie" without the underlying racism. Needless to say, I am glad to have our electricity back, even if we' ( Read more... ) -
Baked Our of Our Collective Minds
The snowday cookie bakestravaganza was a phenomenal success. My enduring distaste for chocolate (thanks so so so much, Adlai and McGovern!) led to some branching out and trying of new recipes. Madconsort, SOL, Robbie and I made- Chai Snickerdoodles
- Ginger mutants (they were supposed to be ginger men, but Madconsort lacks cookie cutter skills, and ( Read more... )
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Snow Day, or rather Tree Day
A snow/ice storm has blocked the entrance to our dead-end mountain (eh, large hill) road. County clearing crews say it should take between 5 and 8 hours to clear, which means no reporting for work today. Now, I could do the responsible adult thing and work from home to prepare this Friday's presentation, but...- There are cookies to be made (and ( Read more... )
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I hate shopping. Have I told you all that?
Dear Babies R Us ( Read more... )