Just a bit stressed. Tired. Overwhelmed. Every year August is a matter of survival. I know this. It started earlier this year because school started earlier, but hey. That just means I’m farther in, right? Right. So anyway. If you don’t see me around, or all you see of me is a lot of “ugh” […]
Still Here, Mostly Read More »
Turtleduck Press did a thing. Normally I would talk more about the thing, or about life in general, or something interesting at least, but today was the first day of school and I am busy going AAAAHHHH!!! and then falling over. Have a thing instead.
First Day of School and a New Book Read More »
At my high school, the library came in two sections. Because the middle school–grades 7 and 8– was on the second floor of the high school, the library had a middle school section and a high school section. High school kids could choose from either, but middle school kids had to stay out of the
YA is as Dark as it Needs to Be, and Librarians are Superheroes Read More »
We’ve hit 100° and mostly passed it for thirty-five days in a row. Pardon me while my brain melts and drips out my ears. I really need a car with AC. And having a window unit we could all huddle around in the house would be nice too. Sigh.
A few notes–Turtleduck Press is still seeking submissions. Check us out, and send us your stuff! Last week, 6/21/13, was the ten-year anniversary of my blog, and like a doofus I missed it. So watch for some retrospective-type things at some point maybe. I dunno. What do you want, it’s already 106° F. Yeah, that’s
Step One: Make a Plan Read More »
I used to go nocturnal over the summer. It worked really well. I’d get up about noon, one o’clock, and about the time I moseyed my way through breakfast and coffee and “morning” internet surfing, by the time I was feeling up to sticking my head out my door, it would be time to go
I Wanna Be Nocturnal Read More »
I have a tiny octopus protector. He sits on my mouse and keeps me from wandering off (so much). He’s why I got three thousand words yesterday. He’s why I didn’t click off to check on Twitter just now. This attention thing is hard. As I pointed out to my daughter yesterday, she comes by
Eight Arms of Protection Read More »