Keep those fingers crossed!

Wade, fished since I was old enough to hold a pole. I like that you've taken on some unfamiliar territory. You'll either improve or learn you don't like it at all. 🙂 Keep trying. I suspect once you get into it, you'll like it.

Paula, I hate that question, but it's part of what we do. 🙂 Fingers crossed for you!

We had the rain Saturday, so I did lots of deep cleaning. Sunday I did heavy yard work – cutting weed trees out of hedges while dodging plummeting walnuts. (Teaches me to work in the backyard on a windy day when walnuts are ripe.) Also had the extra dogs here, one wasn't feeling well so I had to take her frequently (three times in the middle of the night!). Monday I cleaned my office and "library' (the tiny former pantry off the office, which was originally the dining room), handed the guest dogs back.

Today I sat down to a potential new assignment from one of the editors who requested story ideas after I sent her an LOI. She asked the dreaded "what are your rates?" question. I just hope my rates aren't too far outside of their rates, but it seems most budget-focused magazines tell you their rates instead of negotiating. Cross your fingers – this would be a nice addition to my client roster.

I need to get back to work on my brochure and also get some mailings out for the book, now that it's in print.

I have company coming in this coming weekend, and it's the last few days of Yoga on the Beach. And, of course, the 10th anniversary of 9/11, which is big for me.

You sound very busy, Damaria! Sounds like your spring and summer are about to be fruitful for you!