My Spring/Fall Retreat is DONE!I have this HUGE deck, like 20'x40' and it's great for outside meals in the fall, but the rest of the year, I step out side, see the clutter, and go back inside. Well I was tired of that. I actually like being outside,...

My teenage self is disappointed in me.It is the height of summer and as a teen I'd be outside doing things, riding a bike, a horse, exploring the world, camping. The adult me, it is so humid outside, all I see are all the chores I need to do, and it...

I'll be selling books!The 4th of July was fun. I shot a musket and honestly it was much less of a kick than I expected. But it was SOOOO HOTTTT!! Like 95° and higher with 50%+ humidity. Ugh. However was fun to see people and veg. Still undecided abou...

I'm headed to Maryland!Yes, I am going to Doug Burbey's place, but this time for the 4th of July instead of Halloween. Though I'll probably be up there for that as well. But I am driving up, so think of me Monday as I have 13-14 hour drive ahead of m...

To Do Lists are CrazyGetting home was an adventure in packing. I kept being one pound over. Finally gave up and dumped a bunch of skin care items, because those sweaters were coming home with me. Dublin Airport was very odd to say the least. I wish I...

5 Days LeftI've explored a lot of Ireland and really loved Cork and Galway. But my soul is uneasy. For those of you who are Gen X or older, you'll remember hearing about the Troubles in Ireland and how they just quit being reported on. Well, they are...

Two weeks in and I want more.Ireland has been wonderful and it's odd to realize I've already been here for 13 days. That being said, the wedding was wonderful. Here are some pics of them.As you can see her dress was gorgeous, and my brother doesn't h...

I'm so excited.I've packed and repacked and I'm glad I did. I was packign for a Georgia May, and Ireland right now has highs in the low 60°s. Umm, that is a totally different clothing set than Georgia with highs in the mid 80°s. I took out the hiking...

Sanderson is here!I'm frazzled, not enough hours in the day and its already Friday and I need to head to Jordancon, but that means I need to get this newsletter prepped, plus get my truck packed as I spent all day yesterday with friends. Which BTW th...

Are you ready?If you're like me, the preview text was a call back to the wrestling of the 80s and 90s. And I swear it feels like its been a fight to get this trilogy out. Never again. Preorders are evil and I might just start dropping them with a "Su...