"The cat is above all things, a dramatist." ~Margaret BensonToday, some updates:Our container vegetable garden is doing quite well, despite the hot and dry weather conditions. We have lettuce and cucumbers every day, and the beans and peppers are starting to do well too. We're still waiting on the peas, tomatoes, and broccoli, but they look promising. And the basil...well, let's just say we're goin...

Hey everyone, the folks over at The Long and the Short of It are holding a one-year anniversary party next month...and every day, you can win a prize from a different author! Not only that, but with each daily entry you'll also be entered into the drawing for the $50 Amazon Gift Certificate they'll be giving away on the actual anniversary date of August 27, 2008!You can also get an entry for the gr...

Here it is: the picture of me with my fifth grade teacher, who wrote in my yearbook "Someday I'm going to read books written by you." I never forgot it......

"I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework." ~Lily TomlinHey everyone, I'm on the road today, so no profound blog post until later this afternoon, when I'll be home and can share the details of yesterday's appearance. I did sell 32 books, so I was pleased with that. And I saw lots of familiar faces, including the 5th grade teacher who inspired me to write...

"It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them." ~Ralph Waldo EmersonI'm so excited, because today I have an author appearance at this HUGE craft fair in the town where I grew up - the event is almost 30 years old, and usually very well-attended (I'm crossing my fingers that the rain will hold off). Lots of crafts, and jewelry, and stuff to eat...but only one...