Monthly Archives: February 2009

*sigh* When the going gets tough, tough geeks buy electronics. I learned today that one of my LJ friends has been diagnosed with cancer. I’m sad about this. She lives far away and there isn’t much I can do for … Continue reading →

16:53 It’s snowing, rather prettily, too, great big flakes. We’re supposed to get 4″ or so, then rain. I’m editing mss 2, hope to finish tonight # 21:28 I got a Gurney’s seed catalog today. I haven’t had a vegetable … Continue reading →

12:12 Busy Tuesday w/ chores & stuff, probably grocery shopping. I’m making good progress with editing mss 2 & I’m going to set it up in InDesign # 12:38 Twilight on Blu-Ray 3/21: I never heard of an exclusive release … Continue reading →

13:08 *grump* I’m on dial-up–DSL is down. I hate holidays. My ISP just says they’re working on it. Laundry is done, I’m eating brunch & sulking. # 16:06 Manchester airport has free wi-fi. I’m waiting for my dad’s flight to … Continue reading →

Happy Birthday, ktpinto!

12:24 A 12-yr-old dance champion is organizing a vampire ball for charity. tinyurl.com/b7ydqz # 13:28 It’s a gorgeous day out & still feels like the February blahs. I’m editing this mss. & regarding my other 20 huge projects… # 17:57 … Continue reading →

12:45 Everything I do involves research. Review a book, I research it; compose ??s for author interview, research; edit a mss., research! # 12:47 Last night I was reading Restoration plays to check the vernacular (yes, they used contractions in … Continue reading →

12:16 Necco candy hearts will have sayings related to “Twilight” tinyurl.com/azcjyo # 13:03 I LIKE this idea–turn the whole banking network into a co-op! www.nytimes.com/2009/02/12/opinion/12kristof.html # 02:01 I’ve gotten several more chapters edited in mss. 2, and now I’m heading … Continue reading →

00:30 Layoffs at Harper-Collins now: www.nytimes.com/2009/02/11/books/11harp.html # 00:44 NPR reports on “the battle brewing over electronic books” tinyurl.com/dkq8po # 00:47 The industry is fussing about the Kindle cornering the market, but I’ve applied for the Sony Library 2 times & … Continue reading →

15:25 Busy Tues: change litter boxes & cages, put away laundry, go to transfer station, haul in firewood, & now back to editing, e-mail, & video # 21:48 All work & no play makes for dull tweets. I’m editing mss. … Continue reading →