September 24 2019:
Walk last night. The colors were amazing!
September 25 2019
After dinner walk with Lillian last night. Will soon switch to before dinner walks as it’s getting dark on us. Beautiful clouds and colors!
September 27 2019:
Lovely sunset walk last night. After a long, busy day … Sure felt great!
September 24 2019:
Submitted for the LCCN today (Library of Congress Number) and received the cute dandelion flourish that will grace the interior of the book. Thanks Kate!
September 25 2019:
Yesterday I received the lovely flourish that will be used throughout the book (Gratitude Page, Table of Contents and Chapter Title Pages).
I also received the minor edits for the non-poetry content (Forward, Closing, About the Author) from my proofreader/editor. It’s pretty cool having a proofreader living under the same roof, plus it counts towards his schooling!
September 26 2019:
I have a friend in The Netherlands that would like a signed copy of Words of Alchemy. Anyone else in that area or Europe that wants a signed book and would like to share in the shipping from here (USA) to The Netherlands? She will mail yours to you from there.
September 25 2019:
It’s time she take over some tasks, well …. mostly, anyway! So here’s a “first”!!
Lillian addressed the envelopes, rode to the post office with me last night, used the self-service kiosk to get stamps, put the stamps on, and pushed the envelopes through the slot! Wahooo!!
September 23 2019:
During the last week of August this was finally resolved. After having to reach out to the supervisor of the supervisors.
Now I’m working on the cover reveal for my book, happening this coming Saturday, finishing my research on Supported Decision Making and preparing documents for this (moving on to research ABLE Accounts – anyone have thoughts on these), working with Thomas to loosely lay out schooling for the next four years, and then back around to Lillian to help her set up her creations in an online store.
September 22 2019:
Yes … Third time has got to be the charm …. when we actually get to move!! I’ve had a couple of people ask how we are liking our new place. The move in date keeps getting bumped due to construction delays. It has been bumped about 3 or 4 times since I wrote this! We are currently looking at a “soft” date of October 15th.
September 22 2019:
My Friday night tea must have known I’d need this reminder today. But, but … how could I have made such a silly mistake!! Ugh! I’ll laugh a wee bit later!
Still thinking about my pizza last night. Dreamy ….
**THROWBACK POST**
May 21 2013:
Thomas went on a quick bike ride this morning before school … and brought home gifts for me and Lillian …. ROCKS. This kid totally Rocks! Perhaps he was inspired by the gift Lillian and I brought him from our date Sunday. We brought him a sticker from Squeeze In and a weed eater string we found at the park. He liked the weed eater string best!! Maybe y’all will be inspired to show some gratitude/kindness to someone you love today by giving them a home made or nature made gift! Have FUN!!
Picture Day at HDMS Adventures for Thomas and Lillian … April 2013.
After going outside to check the homemade weather station and the wind this morning, Lillian came to me and said she had a nature chant to share … “Go wind Go. Someday, I know, you’ll be the pro.” The wind must have really liked it. I nearly got blown over during my walk!! So inspired by that young lady!
September 21 2019:
Team TLC Movie Night – My choice: “Darkest Hour”
I say, “This has been on my list for a year or two now. I’m reading the memoir of Susan Travers, the only woman to ever serve in the French Foreign Legion, so thought it the perfect time to watch. Powerful movie.”
Thomas says, “It was good.”
Lillian sat this one out.
September 21 2019:
Aunt Dimity & the Buried Treasure by Nancy Atherton
It was in the 90’s when I became nearly obsessed with reading every Agatha Christie book ever published. I’m pretty sure I reached that goal (perhaps minus 1 or 2 hard to find books) and ended the obsession with reading her autobiography.
This book drew me in with similar feelings I remember having about Christie’s books … minus the always present mysterious deaths/murders. After I began reading the book, I realized that it was a part of the “Aunt Dimity Series”. I thought, oh no, if I like this, I will just have to read all of them!! Hahaha! Hopefully, I won’t like it.
Well, I did like the book, loved it, and deeply enjoyed it. I find I love traveling a journey of discovery, locating clues, putting them together, and ultimately finding what one set out to find.
This did not disappoint as the main character, Lori, discovers an extravagant jeweled bracelet in the attic. This is the spark that lights the way for unravelling the truth behind the bracelet. Love, love, loved it!
September 18 2019:
It’s been 3 months since I had respite. Lillian just left to spend 3 days with The Romano Duo. I’m always torn as to whether I should take a 3 day nap, madly work through the massive to do list, or do absolutely nothing (but read). Ha!!! It usually ends up being a combination of all of these. Thank you to The Romano Duo!!! …. Love you Lillian!! Enjoy your respite from Thomas and I!
