My thanks to the many kind readers who have dropped by and provided encouragement as I tackled this year's NaNoWriMo endeavor - even if I didn't respond directly, please know that you helped me keep chugging along :) You and Dr Wicked. Again -...

... I usually don't catch movies in the theatre, but there are a few things coming out next year that might just have me throwing away $10 at a time to see 'em on the big screen:6 February 2009 : CoralineIf you haven't already read the book, do so!...

my NaNo stats just before midnight

Shyly smilinghips a-wig'lingshe'd catch my eyeevery time that I was nearMy foreign wifealone at homewe'll always fightevery time that I went nearSon and daughterfruit of my loinsthey're always muteevery time that I am nearWooing the girlmy life was...

What can I say? I am overjoyed! My thanks to everyone who enjoyed Jackie's Lament. Now to produce something worth sharing (and worth submitting!!) for this week...!! In the meantime, here's the official announcement:Presenting the finest of the...