I’ve been downloading pics today and thought I’d share. DH took these last week on his trip. (He’s the one in orange).

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From www.osubeavers.com:

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Bill Rowe scored the go-ahead run on second baseman Bryan Steed’s throwing error in the bottom of the eighth inning, and Oregon State held on to beat North Carolina 3-2 for its first College World Series title Monday night.

The Beavers (50-16) became the first team in CWS history to lose twice in Omaha and win the national title. Oregon State also is the first truly Northern-based school to win the series since Ohio State in 1966.

Way to go BEAVS!!!!!!!… Read more »

First game’s Saturday at 4pm PT. Everyone together….

GO BEAVS!!!… Read more »

It’s been a while since I posted a Bryce-ism, and this one was too funny to pass up.

As many of you know, DH and I are huge OSU Beaver fans, and the Beavs are still alive in the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. Last night they played Rice University in an elimination game (they won, by the way, and are now playing Rice again tonight in a live-or-die game for both teams. The winner goes on to the final series). So we’re in the car coming home from the club last night where I’d just taken the kids … Read more »

Yes, you know them: Military Intelligence, Government Organization, Working Vacation, Jumbo Shrimp, Peace Force, and my personal favorite…

Positive Rejection.

I’ve heard of this nebulous thing, but always thought, “Come on, a rejection is a rejection. You can spin it however you want, but it’s still a big fat R.”

And then I got one. Actually, I didn’t get one, I’ve received a couple off this last round of mail-outs. I’ve gotten used to the standard form R’s. I’ve even gotten used to the polite personalized R’s that gently say, “this isn’t right for … Read more »

A few of my favorite things.

I stayed up until 1 am last night rereading my most favorite book (yes, Piper, you know which one that is). What is it about those fav’s that just draw you back time and again? I can overlook all the “errors” because the characters and the story are so amazing. *sigh* That’s how I want to write.

I bought a new bra. Now, normally I don’t get excited about something like this, but this bra is AWESOME. It’s the new VS Secret Embrace strapless bra and it feels amazing. You don’t even know … Read more »

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking during this down-writing time while painting. About where I am and where I’m going. I recently hit my three-year writing anniversary – still without a sale. I think it’s safe to say any naive expectations I had about the publishing world being a piece of cake have all but flown out the window.

In a recent post at Romance Worth Killing For, Joan talked about writing being more than just writing. That it encompasses things like critting, research, study, classes, and a keen eye for the market. I agree. And I’ve been … Read more »

…I just feel like it.

Sick baby, the painting project from hell, and school winding down. Those are a few of the things occupying my time.

Writing? Shee-yeah, right. I wish. Plot is simmering. Characters are getting restless. The first scene is all but shooting out of my fingertips.

And yet I paint.

And chase kids.

And do laundry.

And plan.

Will get back to writing soon.

I must. Before I go insane.… Read more »

I told you I was in redecorating mode.

I was getting tired of the the gray, so I decided to revamp.

What do you think?… Read more »

My Gremlins have been on me the past few years to plant a garden. As my husband will attest though, I have a brown thumb. Every living plant I’ve come in contact with has died a terrible death. I killed two ficus trees this past winter, destroyed a Christmas cactus and recently let two big beautiful boxwood in planters on my deck turn a golden shade of brown. The plants that hang on are doomed a terrible fate. They get watered when they limp over like decrepid old men. I can admit I hate to weed. Deadheading is a chore … Read more »