I had a haircut scheduled for Tueday the 31st (Downtown on Halloween? What fun!)Then work called and they need me to come in on the 30th and 31st. So I called the hairdresser and asked to reschedule. "Well," the young lady laughed, "we could get you in at 11 today." "It's 10:30 now? I'll be there!" I scuffed on my shoes, and in jeans and sweatshirt, with no makeup, I bolted out the door. I made it with enough time to stop at the Pearl Bakery for a sinfully rich almond croissant and a cup of British Breakfast tea with a shot of hazlenut syrup. Ahhh, life is GOOD! My hardresser is a genius with my wavey grey locks. There was enough hair on the floor to build a small poodle, and I now have a piquant, elfin cut that hugs my head and makes me look five years younger and ten pounds thinner.
I nobly resisted the urge to shop since I was downtown, and drove myself home for lunch. And then, fool that I am, I rewarded my self-control by pulling out Amy Lane's second book, Wounded, and settled down for lunch. I should know better. I was totally transported by the first book, so why should I think the second would be easier to slip in and out of? I dropped right into her world and continued sitting at the table on that darn hard chair for FOUR MORE HOURS. I don't usually go for paranormal, babes and vampires and modern-day elves fantasy, but this is so vivid and engaging that I really can't put it down!
All of this pretty well shot my chances at getting in a thousand word on the novel. Today, I have Chrysalis, our weekly writer's group, so again, a thousand words is out. But I did get the hat for Miz G. finished. And to go with it I started on, not a scarf, but a neck gaiter, to keep out the wicked winds. But the hat needs some embellishments. A ribbon cockade? A tassel? A decorative button? Hmmmm. Oh, for a camera!
Now, since I will be on campus for Halloween, what costume should I wear? Last year I wore a tricorne hat, black slacks and vest, and a white t-shirt with the word "Enron" on the front. I was a really scarey pirate. Half the kids didn't get it.
Just pin a "Pagans for Bush" button on your lapel. That'll scare everybody.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you sat and read for four hours! That must be some book.
ReplyDeleteSo, do we get to see a photo of the new locks? Oh, right, no camera...
Wow! I'm sooooooooooooo flattered! I can't tell you how much it pleases me that you like my writing:-) (And, considering the content of WOUNDED, that "Pagans for Bush" pin is right on the money for me too!) Just sos you knows...there is a teaser for BOUND in my blog-- I think it's under October, and the title is "A Thtuck Foose"--we're shooting the cover for the book this weekend, and I'm pretty sure we're starting the publishing process in early November...January/February, here we come:-)
ReplyDeleteHey Roxie, point me/us to instructions for a neck gaiter -- sounds like what we need! P.S. Great poem in the entry one up.
ReplyDeleteLove ya --