I know everyone is busy and the world is falling apart, but could we get more Ilona book reviews for our self imposed isolation. I could use some escapism right now. Sean This is going to be an off-brand recommendation. Usually, we try to recommend books that will appeal to people who read us. I haven't read any of those lately. Gordon is …
Easy Dishes for Being Stuck at Home
Both UT and ACC have reported students who are infected with coronavirus. Neither cancelled classes. Kid 1 goes to UT. Kid 2 goes to ACC. I get to doomsday prep. For two years I have resisted purchasing a second freezer. For two years I have only bought enough frozen groceries for a week at a time. Well, not more. With the possible …
Bad News
Delilah has a tumor in her chest that is pushing on her heart and lungs. She will be leaving us on Wednesday. The blog is closed until Thursday of Friday. Thank you for your understanding. …
Burn Out
I am pretty sure I burned out. Every time I try to work, I fall asleep. I am not too sure on these edits I am making either. I am half convinced that they make zero sense. Partially I am fried from the novel finishing. And partially I can't get any sleep. Delilah the Doberman, who is skin, bones, and inoperable tumor now, clicks her teeth at …
Coming to America
How did you come here? Did you always want to come to America?Rhonda No. It's a long story. When I was seven, my father managed to get me into School #5, although technically I was supposed to go to School #2. But School #5 was much better, with a focus on math, and my father wanted me to be a mathematician. By the time I hit high school, it …
Internet in a Nutshell
Got the edits. It's not a lot of plot changing but a lot of trimming and some character work, which I can't figure out how to do. But we will persevere. Fighting! Meanwhile, behold the perfect illustration of the internet. Last names are smudged to protect the innocent. From DIY Home Decorating: Painted rock border that GLOWS in the …