Strange Mood

I've been in a strange mood the last few days. Determined to be happy and into the Christmas spirit, but frustrated at so much I cannot control. Things will get better after tomorrow. Sixteen days of vacation ahead!

Oh, yes. I predict I will be feeling mighty good.

Forget Failure

I read recently that when we fail at something, our brain continues to revisit the failure in an attempt to find a way to suceed. Thus the reason we don't often remember our successes. That is so true.

Rain

Oh, so young, but gorgeous.

The Music Of The Time

I love music of all types. Some more than others like most people. Jazz, rarely. Blues, a lot. Rock, pop and alternative, like them most of the time. Classical, show tunes, helps me chill.

One thing I noticed about music used in movies set in the 60s or 70s, they usually play the tunes from the end of the decade. The movie can be set in 1964, but they'll play Steppenwolf's Magic Carpet Ride from the late 60s. Early 60s was more Beatles and Peter, Paul & Mary.

Whenever I hear people talk about the disco age being in the 70s, I point out disco didn't really show up until the later part. There was a lot of great music then from the Jackson 5, Allman Brothers, Marshall Tucker Band, and Roberta Flack.

So much great music no matter the type or decade.

Ho-Hum

I received a form rejection today from an agent who had asked for a partial last summer. It will be most interesting to see how she reacts when she receives the same book to judge in a contest this month.

Puss N' Boots

I'm so tickled. When I was a little kid, I had wanted cowgirl boots to go with my cowgirl outfit. Oh, yes, it was a skirt and top, but no boots.

Fast forward around fifteen years later. Mom buys a pair of boots she doesn't like and gives them to me. They were a little tight, but I was so thrill to have a pair. I couldn't afford to buy myself any.

Well, a local shoe store had a sale going on and I bought TWO pair. Yes. I'm greedy. But they were so pretty and reasonable. They're actually the half boot type, but a boot is a boot.

This is what they look like (right).

Ho, Ho, Ho

People who believe men and women are treated equally in the work place are delusional. Yes. Virginia. There is a Santa Claus and he pays Mrs. Santa as much as 25 to 40% less than he does the male elves.

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Inspiring

I read an article about this wonderful lady in a magazine and tried to find the article on-line to share. No such luck. But I did find an interview with her and I promise it's inspiring to say the least. Check it out here.

Purrrr!

If you're interested in dating a younger man. Check out this article. Interesting....

All Right!

My book is a finalist in the Emily! I'm on a roll and hope it continues! Then I might go to New York next summer for the award ceremony for that certain other contest. I can dream. Thus why I'm a writer.