Finished my second set of developmental edits on my YA fantasy and sent it back to my editor for copy edits. It felt so good, I relaxed and had a great day at The Nursery Golf and Country Club. It was quiet, serene… my game- well there’s room for improvement just like my writing!

My retired hubby is off to set up the camper- yeah me! I get hours of uninterrupted editing time on my ya novel today. So why do I feel it’s too quiet here?

My doggo is having dental surgery now- it’s always nerve wracking- the wait. Ugh!

I visited He!! on a recent holiday on Grand Cayman island. It was pleasant!

My hubby bugs me when I’m writing. Found this at IKEA- maybe I can hide myself away in this…

With all that is happening in the world, gratitude helps to ground oneself. No matter how tiny, there’s something to be grateful for. My gratitude journal will get you started if you’re having trouble seeking daily gratitude. www.amazon.com/dp/097833695...

I’m new here. Compared to the ‘other one’, which felt like a cluttered closet- so far I like the neat and tidiness. So does my pup Mac.

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