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| I have a question, and this will show just how out of touch I am...does Writer's Digest still publish the Writer's Market books? |
| Doing a google search, they seem to be. Like "Building Good Characters" think that's one I saw. |
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| Ichabod Crane--
Mince Pie - thanks! I looked on Amazon and 2022 was the most recent. |
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| Happy Tuesday from the little library! Is it really Christmas next week? Eek! Really, I'm nearly ready. Gifts bought and mostly wrapped. All I need to do is make the treats for Gracie and my sister's little dog and finish buying my part of the food. We're having chips and dips on Christmas Eve and turkey, green bean casserole, corn, and sweet potatoes on Christmas day. I look forward to spending time with my sis. I'm not looking forward to transporting Gracie's big ol' crate. Today at the little library is quiet. Tomorrow and Friday will be busier. We have programs both days. Tomorrow, Santa and the Mrs. will be here, a story will be read, and there is an ugly Christmas sweater contest for the kids. I wanted a sweater of my own and found the perfect "me" sweater. It's a red fleece hoodie with Christmas dogs all over.   Along with the library chaos, there are a few sad notes too. A friend passed last Monday. His service is on Thursday. I'll take a few hours off for that. The mother of one of our board members passed last night.  I'll try to hold tight to the good memories. Y'all have a gorgeous day!    from me and Gracie! |
| Happy Friday Eve from the little library! So, Gracie has taken to licking my coffee cup when I'm done (and sometimes before I'm done!). This morning, she licked my coffee cup right off the table. When it hit the floor I could hear it breaking. The handle broke clean off the mug itself. A little Super Glue will fix it right up. It was a gift from friends when they went to Branson, Missouri. Was she sorry? Not even a little.    Have a gorgeous day y'all! from me and the unremorseful Gracie! |
| Happy Tuesday from the little library! It's a cold, breezy day here. I don't mind, I'm in a building full of books!  I have answers on the issue with my side. My C3 and C4 vertebrae are herniated. C5, C6, and C7 are bulging. At this time, the doctor doesn't recommend surgery. We're just treating it with a med. I see him again in 6 weeks. I'm relieved to have a diagnosis and not require surgery. I'm researching to see what steps I can take to live with it. Gracie is doing well. She's still a wound up girl but she is snuggling more. When she wants her belly rubbed, she puts her paw on me and leans back into an awkward, totally comical position. I think we'll have a girl's lunch date this coming weekend.  Are y'all ready for Christmas? I don't have all my decorations up.  I may not finish. Shopping is done for my sister. I need to get the rest of the ingredients for the dogs' treat and my share of the food for me and my sister. It's hard to believe that 2025 is staring us straight in the face! I'm hoping for a better year. The past 1 1/2 have been rough. Have a gorgeous day y'all! from me and Gracie! |
| Happy Wednesday from the little library! It's quiet now but we had a lively morning! It was preschool story time and, in spite of cold, rainy weather, we had a nice turnout. The library is getting its festive look going. I love it! I haven't put any decorations up at home yet. Now that volleyball season is done I don't go out much. Work and home. rinse, repeat. Gracie is becoming a cuddle bug and velcro dog. She still has her moments but they aren't as long as before. Y'all have a gorgeous day! from me and Gracie! |
| Happy Thanksgiving Eve from the little library! I'll be spending the day with Gracie. I've been dog sitting for a week and I want to spend time with her. So, I met with the neurologist on Monday. He thinks this whole thing with my side is either a pinched nerve in my neck or neuropathy. I have an MRI next Monday and then meet with him the Monday after that. He did put me on a low dose of a med he said would help either condition. I'll be glad to have answers. To add to my left side problem, my work chair jumped out from under me yesterday. Yep, I hit the floor. Now my right side hurts. It was just a matter of time. The library board met last week. They have no money in the budget to keep me. No plans for any fundraisers. I'm looking now for something new. Our volleyball came in 2nd in state. There was a girl on the other team that was a monster! There wasn't anything she couldn't do. We were all okay with the loss. This team had never been to the finals before. Their girls and the adults were very sportsmanlike. For those who celebrate Thanksgiving, have a good one! For everyone, be thankful anyway! from me and Gracie! |
| Happy Wednesday from the little library! Our volleyball girls are heading to STATE!!!!! We play Friday at noon. I'm taking the day off. That is all. Have a gorgeous day!!! from me and Gracie! |
| Happy Tuesday from the little library! I've been around. 1. The girl's volleyball: we're in the quarter-finals. We play that tonight. If we win, the state game will be Friday! 2. Gracie is doing well. 3. Healthwise, ish. I talked to my diabetic doc about the numbness, and now swelling and pain on my left side. He said it's neurological. So I'm now awaiting a call from the neurologist's office. I'll have the whole set of doctors soon! 4. Have a dog-sitting gig starting Thursday through Thanksgiving morning. That's my exciting world. Hope y'all are doing well. from me and Gracie |
| Happy Friday at the little library! It's a cool, rainy day. I think autumn has finally arrived! Today is community potluck so I'll eat good for lunch. We have some wonderful cooks in this little town. One gentleman brings banana pudding each month. I always look forward to it. Tomorrow I'll be up at the butt crack of dawn, I'm heading to Oklahoma for a Christian Women's retreat. It's a yearly thing and I enjoy it. Y'all have a gorgeous day and weekend! from me and Gracie! {e:paw |
Happy Halloween from the little library!  I've had NO internet at the library since yesterday morning until roughly an hour ago. Apparently the internet company had an accounting error and suspended our service. Good grief! So, I order Gracie a new crate. One I ordered before "said" it was a large. It was too small and this was several months ago. I ordered an extra large. It fills my tiny living area!  I have to rearrange this weekend. In spite of this, Gracie loves it! It has more room for her to move around and it's open so she can see everything. I'm glad she's happy.  I did manage to fall while I was setting it up. Do not lean over when you are old and unsteady! I don't know if it was the neuropathy or if I simply lost my balance. One second I was on my feet, the next I was on the floor. I hit my neck on a box and was pretty sore but am mostly okay now... I also fell on Sunday. I was going into the house when I caught my foot between my front porch chair and the step. I busted my knee on the step. It's badly bruised and has some cuts. Good grief! No plans for tonight. A friend said if I stop by the store where he works I "might" get a Snickers bar. Then I'm heading home to hang with Gracie. We don't get trick or treaters in the park where I live. I'm good with that. Have a wonderful rest of your day! from me and Gracie! |
| Happy Friday Eve from the little library! Life has been noisy here at the library. Someone bought the property across the street and are putting in an Ace Hardware Store. Lots of loud construction equipment has been stealing my peace. Ugh! The former director ,with whom I remain friends, dropped by yesterday. The director where I applied before (and the city decided they didn't need anyone) is going to push for a few part timers so there is a possibility that may open up again. I'm still impatiently awaiting fall. Temps have been in the 90's here. No, no, no! I want boots and jackets, sweaters and jeans weather! It's supposed to start raining and get a little cooler on Halloween. I have a day trip to Oklahoma on the 2nd for a Christian women's conference. It should be nice then...I hope. Y'all have a beautimous day! from me and Gracie! |
| Happy Tuesday from the little library! Hope y'all had a good weekend! Mine was fairly quiet. I had an appointment with the endochronologist yesterday morning. He tends to have an attitude and I was prepared. I haven't seen him in a year. I had a notebook with questions in my lap. He was surprisingly pleasant. He asked what he could do for me and I laid it out for him. He listened and agreed with me. We started at Day1. I had labs done and will see him on the 4th of November for a follow-up. I have a notebook that I'm keeping track of meds, blood glucose readings, and food. It keeps me aware. I just can't eat when I 1st wake up. It's usually around 10 in the morning so I bring my brunch to work. This morning I had oatmeal with apple pie filling, walnuts, and a dash of cinnamon. The library smells like apple pie! Y'all have a gorgeous day! from me and Gracie! |
| Happy Friday from the little library! Now that the board has elected new officers, I'm not being filled in on library business. It's kind of important that I'm told that they've hired a new director. Who is she? Tell me about her. This makes me uncomfortable about whether they will keep me on or not. It's not the entire board. Apparently the new president thinks everything should be kept secret. I'm considering keeping my feelers out for any position coming up elsewhere. It seems I have neuropathy. I don't have pain, just numbness. I see the endochronologist on Monday. I hadn't seen him in over a year. He's a condescending jerk. Sadly, he's the only gig in town and I don't drive in the city. I hope I can stand up for myself and call him on his stuff. It's going to be a pretty weekend here. Gracie and I'll go to the lot and out for a girl's lunch date. I hope to have enough strength to get more stuff out of the house. Have a gorgeous day y'all! from me and Gracie! |
| Is the library public? Even if it isn't... who's running the show shouldn't be a secret. Is this a Texas thing? |
| It's Wednesday at the little library! My weekend of dog sitting went well. Then I ended up in the hospital again. My blood sugar ran way too high. I felt off before I left the dog sitting gig. It got worse when I got home. I did take an insulin shot. Made a pitcher of tea. When I stood at the counter to pour it, my left leg just flat gave out. It was weird. I knew it was there but had no control. I didn't fall but it came close. I managed to make my big glass of tea, put Gracie in her crate, and opened the front door. My left arm gave, same as the leg. Tea everywhere! I really wanted that tea! I got to my car, still determined to go to work. After sitting for a few minutes, I decided to call for an ambulance. They only kept me for a few hours. The skyrocketing blood sugar was to blame. And potassium and magnesium is low. I'm still running a bit high today but I'm keeping an eye on it. While I sat in my car waiting, a sweet little black cat with green eyes hopped in my lap like it belonged there. It was so sweet! The strange thing is, it didn't purr. No sound, no feel of a purr. Anyway, I'm at work. I've only had 1 person since I opened at 10. Y'all have a gorgeous day! from me and Gracie! |
| Sugar spikes that lead to sudden weakness of limbs are scary, I'm glad you are doing better. Too bad about the tea. |
Annette  - I got chills when I read your answer. I think you are correct! Animals are so amazing when it comes to knowing when something is wrong with a human. It was interesting that it wasn't your kitty, Nikola. I bet she was a sweet beauty, though. |
| Happy Wednesday from the little library! I hope that all who are still dealing with Helene's damage and those who are dealing with Milton are safe. I can't even wrap my mind around what those folks are dealing with. Gracie and I are doing well. We still have our moments but we have more good than bad. I look at her and can't imagine that, merely a week ago, I was trying to find her a new home. We've been enjoying the cooler mornings just being outside...she guarding us from things I can't even see or hear (  ?), me enjoying the sights and sounds and my coffee. The board meets next Tuesday. The president asked for the contact info for Sscep, the government agency that I'm employed through. I tend to jump to the worst conclusions but my hope is that they are contacting them to see what steps need to be taken so that I can stay here.  Y'all have a gorgeous day! from me and Gracie |
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