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Cat days of summer.

7/2/2013

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Because it's too early and not hot enough yet for the dog days. 

July has begun.  I don't know where June went, but Camp NaNoWriMo is on again.  I am attempting to participate once again, though with a much lower goal.  This is the second of the month and I have yet to write a word towards the 10,000 I am planning.

I wish I could offer some words of wisdom, sage observations, or witty remarks, but I'm not doing all that well lately with my fibromyalgia.  My internet activities have been sharply curtailed so that there are days I don't get beyond checking email.  So my time is spent with the kids, helping them as best I can, doing a bit of reading when time and headaches permit.  Finally saw Les Miserables and I almost immediately started rewriting the lyrics to form a condensed version.  I made a dress for my daughter out of an old t-shirt, and it didn't turn out too badly.  I've rearranged a few things in the house, but haven't made any major changes.  Oh, and I've designed the dream bathroom for when I win the lottery (note to self: might want to actually buy a lottery ticket once in a while, as this would improve chances of winning).

I am very sorry to report that the local bookstore is closing.  The owners have been great friends and supporters to me in my writing.  There are many who will miss having a bookstore, myself among them.  This is the second, or perhaps third book store the area has lost.  Makes me wonder if our town just isn't big enough, or big enough on reading.  A sad happening regardless.

Switching to a more pleasant topic, for the upcoming holiday we'll be having a small cookout.  My husband will try out his new (used) grill and I will provide the potato salad and balloons stuffed with colorful confetti in lieu of fireworks.  We will also watch 1776, as has become our yearly tradition.

Here's to all my friends across the internet: writers, readers, artists of all kinds, and those who just like cruising websites.  Hope you're all having a wonderful summer.  And to those in America, have a safe and enjoyable Independence Day.

Kate
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sue link
7/2/2013 04:19:54 pm

Just thought Id check to see if you posted before I go to bed. Sorry to hear you’re not doing well. Your thoughts on the lottery reminded me of a bad joke which I won’t bore you with. The punchline is - help me out buy a ticket....
We just celebrated Canada day - ours is on the first so we get to hear the fireworks for hours upon hours before you do. That’s an interesting idea for the balloons. We’re throwing our annual BBQ Saturday - maybe it won’t rain... but confetti no thanks - what a mess to clean up!
Book stores - well I don’t think the closures say anything about your town or readership. I live in a small city and we only have the chain book stores also. We do have several used book shoppes

G’nite and hope July is better than June for y’all (said in Canadian accent)

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Kate Warren
7/3/2013 02:46:46 pm

We don't have any chain bookstores here actually. The one that's closing is the only one in town.

The confetti is really quite easy to clean up as we do this activity indoors. I just grab the vacuum.

Thanks for stopping by, Sue. :o)

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Patricia Preston link
7/9/2013 02:00:30 pm

I'm out reading blogs this evening. Never have enough time for all I'd like to do. Sorry to hear you've not felt well. I was getting some things done around my house. Doing really well until I screwed my back up. For over a month, I have been trying to get it better. Got 2 shots this past weekend. If it isn't one thing, it is another! I am on the final draft of my historical. One of these days I will be finished! The only bookstore left here is Books a Million, a chain store. Others closed. Check out my blog for a recipe for cake that I just posted. It only takes a couple of minutes to make and tastes great.Your kids would love it and they could even make it.

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Kate Warren
7/11/2013 07:16:36 am

Great to hear from you, Pat! Sorry about your back. What time period is your historical set in?

I certainly will check out that cake recipe! Thanks.

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Teresa Cypher link
8/10/2013 02:38:59 pm

Hi Kate. I was wondering how you've been. I hope the fibromyalgia is under control! Almost time for school to start. Another year, new challenges.

Take care of yourself :-)

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Kate Warren
8/22/2013 01:46:08 pm

Thanks Teresa. The fibro has been better, though the stress levels are running high.

School doesn't start here until September but it is indeed getting close.

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