It’s out of the teens but still pretty cold. The upstairs furnace is dying and never kicked on last night. I can hear it trying. Ken usually rises before I do and today is no exception. Before he heads down to make coffee, he slides the curtains open making the metal ring-clips go clickety clack.
“Fire up my blanket,” I say from under the comforter.
That would be my electric blanket. The greatest new possession since the Dyson battery-operated stick vacuum arrived.
Today’s the reading at Newtonville Bookstore. I’m pretty excited. Thank you all again for your words of encouragement.
And there’s this. Boulder Bookstore. Notice anything? D. took these pix yesterday.
PS is there something wrong with me that I fully expected to see the constipated cow on All Creatures Great and Small take a massive and relieving dump and was disappointed to be denied? Yes. The answer is yes. But you know what? I was properly pleased to hear Maddow announce recently that she has an eight-year-old’s sense of humor and will forever find poop references funny. “And farts!” I might’ve said aloud to the TV.
PPS The other time I recently responded out loud to the TV was when that river cruise ad came on. “Shut her up!” You know the one that plays before PBS programming? I swear the announcer has a fake British accent. It’s a win if we get it muted before she says, “iconic landscapes.” Ugh.
PPPS. Best screen moment yesterday was reading this letter. Maybe it’s only a delay, BUT IT MATTERS.
Break a leg!! enjoy! Can’t wait to hear all details 🩷🩷💕💕💕
Thanks!!
Yay Dee!
It’s something, isn’t it?
😄
Indeed
You’re gonna do fantastic! Wishi could be there!
Wow, on the same bookshelves as the great King, Kingsolver etc)
And yes! The letter…..
(Despicable 🤮🤬)
Last night was above freezing, today it will be mild and (dare I say it?) spring-like!!
Yippeeeee
Thank you! The furnace here had the courtesy to kick on before I took my bath.
Go, Dee!!!!
Thank you Stephanie. I’m excited!
With you in spirit … have fun!!
You are one of many ballasts who’ve made a difference to me, particularly because you are such a gifted writer.
Good luck today, Dee. I’m sure the reading will be inspiring for all! Enjoy!
And, thanks for sharing this letter. I hadn’t seen it.
Betsy
Thank you Betsy! Hope your writing is going well.
I know you will have a terrific time and so will those who come to hear you. I’ll also be there in spirit as will so many others. I sent you an email of support this morning because I found a photo that I took last year of a hot air balloon that came over our home here in New Mexico. This particular balloon’s colors were all in the shades of indigo and I thought, this is for Dee. Just let any worry about the talk fly away and know that you will soar!
Oh my goodness thank you Marti. Gonna look for the balloons now.
You are going to do great today … I’m so proud of you! 😘🤗🙏
Thank you Tina.
I have no doubt Dee…really No Doubt that the reading will be an amazing experience. Enjoy!!!
Nancy
PS Congrats on the good company and on Facing Forward!! Yay you!!
Nancy