My appointment was 4:15. It's now 5:18. I understand why, but doesn't mean I like it.

Dwarven boat captain stomped into my wip and belllowed, "I'm in this story, girl!" Not going to argue....

Trying to tell hubby that a router upgrade isn't an industry scheme to get more $ from him. It's not, right?

My column is online - how Don and I spent last weekend: http://ping.fm/OGpBh

Got you, daily wordcount! You thought you escaped my tapping fingers, but you're written and saved. So there!

Ever have one of those days you didn't feel like doing much of anything?

Hmm...I think I left my phone charger in Don's car by mistake.

Argh...must get fingers on keys and start typing writing stuff...

Local Fye store going out of business. Picked up Bones Season 4 DVDs for under $50. Sorry about closing, happy about deal.

Traffic jam at the bank's drivethru...

Lost season 5 now streaming on Netflix! *happy dance*

Slept way longer than intended - price of travel. Knocked out first words of day, now taking a break before running errands.

Hi Florida! We're back, did you miss us?

Mrs. Fields' chewy chocolate fudge cookies - effective mood elevator.

Note to self: Nashville airport does not have free. Wifi. Definitely need a mood elevator....

On way to Nashville airport after great visit with kids.

My column is online. Some thoughts on compassion:
http://ping.fm/KkBmB

Fun day. Don and I played pool with James and his friend Laura for a bit. Now Don and I headed back to John and Amanda's.

Attending the FHU Advisory Board Benefit Dinner with Don Gov. Mike Huckabee scheduled to speak later tonight.

Mystified at why email suddenly won't send. College IT guys on phone were hysterical, though.

1,449 words in 1.4 hours. Not bad.

Watching Firefly with John and Amanda. James back at dorm. I'm happy after hugging all three.

Just passed a great sign: "God sent you a text - read it."

Good news: landed safely in Nashville. Bad news: it's 38 degrees here! Hope bag with jacket got here too.....

Dear world: I am very tired and very cranky. You have been warned.

Sitting on plane in Charlotte, waiting for a gate to clear out.....

Ha! Even sleepy I operate the check-in kiosk faster than Don.

On way to Tampa airport. Good thing Don is driving because I've had almost no sleep due to getting ready for trip.

Trying to finish up stuff before leaving tomorrow to visit sons in TN. Pre-trip panic is engaged...

Anyone know why ABC doesn't have the first 9 eps of season 5 lost available on their website?

My column is online - all you wanted to know about turkey pardons but were afraid to ask: http://ping.fm/7IKT6

Virus reduced brain to iguana level...trying to get enough power to noggin to at least TRY to write...

I know Christians are called to share, but that didn't mean I wanted someone to give me a cold!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Crocheting & watching Season 4 "Lost" while waiting for turkey to cook.

*Throws out net to capture scattered thoughts*

Some days, you just don't feel like being a grownup...

Zzzzzzz....

Dear Internet: I'm not trying to ignore you. Really. I'm just terribly behind in my work.

What's worse than needing sleep meds? Needing them and not taking them. Anyone got any spare caffiene?

My column this week - a friend's email gave me some funny musings - http://ping.fm/Tn3gM

Nap calling loudly and insistently

One fun thing about busy week: while Dad-in-law is in respite care Mom-in-law says we need to check out eating places in county. Fun stuff.

Feel like taking a break and doing something fun...

Just saw the video snippets they have of the Fox TV website for Bones - can't wait for this ep!
http://ping.fm/X95hi

At eye doctor with mom-in-law - they have wireless internet access! Stuff to do while they examine Mom!

In the past couple of days writing has taken a back seat to family needs. Sometimes life is like that.

Getting ready 2 accompany father-in-law 2 nursing home where he'll b for 5 days of respite care. Why'd I think I'd get work done b4 then?

Woot! "Casablanca" is on Netflix instant viewing!

One of Don's uncles is paying a surprise visit. He'll have to take the house as it is at the moment.

My column is online - gym class memories to ponder...http://ping.fm/je1T5

Almost 2k words done today. Nano project at nearly 13k - not that I'm behind or anything like that...

Worried about the world ending in 2012? This website might make you feel better (Thanks J. Steven York for pointing me to this): http://ping.fm/7QyDf

Maybe it's the dreary weather but I want to curl up next to a fire with a good book and a mocha latte.

FINALLY got column written. Now, bed or goofing around?

I hate it when I sit down to write something and my brain freezes up.

Thank you to the men and women in uniform who served and/or continue to serve their country. We owe you.

If you're doing Nanowrimo this year, so am I! My handle is bookwormlady and I'm already behind in my words!

Getting hair done first time in AGES. Feels good.

Hey everyone - remember to set your clocks back 1 hour before going to bed tonight!

Just read on Twitter that "Mythbusters" is reairing their "Balloon child" myth on Wednesday at 10 pm. That didn't take long...

Playing Scrabble on Facebook with James...after outpatient procedure this morning, hoping brain still works...

Got hold of Left 4 Dead 2 demo. Going home to check it out. Why are y'all looking at me funny?

Doing a bad imitation of an awake person at the moment...

*Looks at large number of unfinished short stories on laptop with dismay* Bad writer! No cookie!

Ugh. Migraine. Column done, time for soothing bath and bed.

Working on getting manuscripts out. Also have a column to write...

Going out for a late dinner with Don.

Running errands and the like. When I get home, fiction writing & planning Ladies Bible Class lesson waiting.

My column is online! Read it here: http://ping.fm/OIStT

Arrgh...nap is calling me...must...resist...

Adventures in printers almost over. Last task: set up Don's computer.

Advantage of stupid annoying things happening in my life: sometimes, they're great column fodder!

Sigh. Apparently I DO need the sleeping meds the doc perscribed. Rats.

Tip of the day: if you skip lunch on Sunday afternoon you will get woozy during evening church and your husband will force-feed you nuts.

My column is online! Sorry if it makes you mad...http://ping.fm/ooKll

I wonder if the new printer's installation CD is TRYING to make me crazier or is that a happy accident?

testing Ping

Tired & cranky. Not sure why. Maybe reading in bed will help.

Dropped April & kids at airport. On the way home I'm introducing Bubba to Steak 'n Shake.

My column is online - one time I can't see both sides of an issue: http://ping.fm/mYyjd

Sigh. Had to take major sleeping meds per doctor's orders and now still shaking it off.

"No compulsion in the world is stronger than the urge to edit someone else's document." -H. G. Wells

Yay! We can turn water back on in 20 minutes!

Guys who came to plant stuff outside broke hot water pipe. Joy.

Okay God, trying 2 take it easy. I guess You figured You'd force me to do so with a virus...

Okay head. I thought we got along. Why are you letting a migraine in?

My column for this week - what would you do for fame? http://ping.fm/MfHwD

New blog post: Death of a streak. When taking a break may be badly needed: http://ping.fm/i1uuz

The death of a streak

Well, my streak of writing 500 words a day died after 147 days.

What happened?

Short answer is, life happened.

Longer answer is more complex.

I came off an intensely busy summer - a son who graduated from college, underwent dental surgery, and got married in a matter of weeks; three wonderful but intense back to back workshops; a vacation with Don.

I finished a 90,000 word novel at the end of August. It was intense and somewhat draining.

I've been helping to care for my inlaws and dealing with other issues on the homefront.

The upshot? I think I drained all my reserves - physically, mentally, and most importantly for this post, creatively.

So right now I'm taking some time to recharge. Don, bless his heart, sent me to a local hotel for a couple of days. From now until Monday afternoon, I'm responsible only for myself.

Hopefully, that will get the creative brain up and running again. Yeah, I fell down. But I'll get up and start another streak soon. I did it once - I can do it again.

In a local hotel for a couple days mental and physical health break. Hubby rocks for suggesting this.

Don and I are in Lakeland goofing off for the day. Tough job, but someone has to do it...

My column is online - I vent. Would've posted yesterday but life has been a stressfest: http://ping.fm/HSYSG

Stressed out dealing with health care re: my inlaws...we really want this for the whole country?

Thinking about 9/11....one of those days everyone remembers where they were & what they were doing when they 1st heard the news.

Tech who drew blood said something that cracked me up. Left outpatient lab smiling & giggling. Got strange looks from waiting room.

Just took a pulmonary function test...got to wheeze and cough a lot. Looks like I still have mild asthma. More meds in my future. Sigh.

This week's column is online - don't read if you don't like to hear about silly lawsuits: http://ping.fm/MT8NE

Finished with adventures in babysitting. Now sitting in car waiting for monsoon to let up so I can get to front door without drowning.

Finishing up at eyedoc. Eyes dialated. Dark room in my near future.