What I’m reading: Inishfallen Fare Thee Well by Sean O’Casey
What’s on the iPod: Roll Away Your Stone by Mumford & Sons
How was your weekend? We managed to get nothing done on Saturday (amen) thanks to heavy rains. Our trip to Macy’s for their sale proved to be the repeated thought of thousands of other people all looking for somewhere to escape the weather.
Sunday proved nicer and thanks to high winds, I was able to mow the front lawn. The back yard is still mushy, and there are several things in the way – namely a big tree that fell during the storm and piles of hedge clippings. He managed to finish the hedge just as the torrents came on Saturday. And they’re barberry hedges. You have to wear assault gear in order to get rid of them or you’ll be sporting thorns for months.
We finished the state and local taxes. Per usual, PA state was a breeze. The feds could take lessons from them. Ten minutes to report two people’s income, including self-employment stuff. That’s how it should be.
Our municipality went with a new tax collection firm. Let me say I’m not impressed. Because I have income on both 1099-Misc and invoice, I have to combine them on the Schedule C. However, the tax firm wants a list of the 1099s separately. Fine. Except it’s not fine. They don’t ask if these 1099s are in addition to or as part of your total income as reported on Schedule C. I typed in ten of these before realizing they were counting my income twice. Simple solution – delete them. If the firm needs to see them, they can call me. I’m done guessing how to work their “simple” automated system.
So, Paula reminded me that Writers Worth Day is fast approaching (and I needed the reminder). My goal this year is to spread the word even farther across the Internet. So I’m asking for your help. Do you know of any blogs or bloggers who would allow a guest post on the topic? If so, please let me know. With the HuffPo kerfluffle and the collecting wising up of lots of content farmers, the message is even more important.
Today I’m sending off my article to the editor. I’m really happy with how it’s turned out – I hope he is, too. I’m starting another article, then I want to bang out four more queries for ideas that came to me over the weekend. Then blog posts and more marketing for the conference. Plus I picked up two more projects on Saturday (it paid to be stuck inside on a wet day), so that work will start today, as well. A lot to fit in.
How was your weekend? What’s in front of you today? And do you know of bloggers who would love to spread the word or would welcome a guest post?
13 responses to “Monday Bits”
You're always welcome on my blog, you know that.
Tough weekend; glad it's over. I'm trying to get some work done in the yard today, repot some plants, start some seeds, and get some writing done.
The tough weekend did inspire two article queries, though, so maybe some good will come out of the chaos.
My millercathy blog would be honored.
Our weekend was gorgeous, but it's raining this morning so you must have kicked it west. 🙂
I start a couple of projects this week for a new client and should release a free eBook. Hoping to drum up some more business with it. The year has been going well, so far-knock on wood.
I'd be happy to host you on my blog. I'll also ask bloggers and freelance writers I know in South Africa who could potentially host you too/blog about Writers' Worth Day.
Thanks, ladies! I appreciate the reaching out. Damaria, I'll track you down via your blog. 🙂
Devon, sounds like you had a weekend worth forgetting. Makes Monday look impressive sometimes, doesn't it? 🙂
Congrats on the ebook, Cathy! Super news. 🙂
I'm glad your weekend was productive, despite the crummy weather. I shudder to think about doing taxes next year after living in W-2 World for so long, though it's a small price to pay compared to the freedom of this lifestyle 🙂
Thanks for the reminder about Writers Worth Day; I needed that as well. I'll definitely help spread the word. It's a subject you can't talk about enough, IMHO.
Very much ooking forward to helping you spread the word about Writers Worth Day, Lori. My blog is quite modest, but you're ALWAYS welcome to post your knowledge there. 🙂
With so many guest blogs, perhaps it's time to officially expand it to Writers' Worth Week. As I probably said last year – that sounds good if only for the alliteration.
Saturday I meant to dust and vacuum, but somehow got diverted to cleaning out my office. Not that anyone would notice, but the piano is no longer piled with back issues, books, and a stack of outdated coupons and catalogs. The piles on the desk are a little neater. And the dust bunnies have vacated the premises.
Sunday I walked the dog, blocked some yarny things, had an impromptu visitor, planted some lettuce, spinach, and snow peas. (We had accumulating snow overnight, which has already melted.) Somehow I never got around to the vacuuming portion of the weekend.
Workload is slow. I have a column to write, some interviews to line up, and some queries to write.
Paula, I think the aliteration is perfect. 🙂 And yes, perhaps it's time. Second week of May every year – you heard it here first, and you heard it from Paula first. 🙂
LC, welcome to the world of Schedule C and 1099 hell. 🙂 If you start with Schedule C, it makes it all go much faster. Thanks also for the offer to assist with the word-spreading!
Kim, I'd be honored to be on your "modest" blog (which is nonsense – your blog is a wealth of into and people are crazy if they're not following you). Thank you for the offer!
Paula, just wondering – when summer comes, do you switch to cotton knitting, or do you tough it out with wool?
Check with Peter Bowerman's Well Fed Writer blog. I think he might be accepting guest posts.
I saw that, Eileen. Thanks. I have him on the list!
Fabulous weekend… my only daughter got married… what a celebration. In San Francisco for the wedding, oh, I could go on and on.
Feels like I've been gone a month?
What am I supposed to write?
Sorry about all that wind damage!
Anne, sounds like a beautiful weekend. 🙂
Write whatever you'd like to write about the now week-long event. Or I could write something for you.
I prefer working with cotton, bamboo or even soy-blend yarns when it's hot. Just making smaller items helps, too. I won't be sitting there with lap full of wool or (worse) acrylic in hot weather if I can help it. Of course, last summer I made a felted tote bag which had one massive piece of wool, but it was for the blog, so I pushed through.
Before the blog I usually set my needles and hooks aside in the summer…after all, quilting is nice when the sewing machine is set up in front of the AC.