Finding Time

The best way to get something done is to begin. ~Author Unknown

I checked out a book at the library on Saturday that sounded like something I really could use.



Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find the time to read it! LOL... It is sitting nearby, mocking me, as we speak.

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DD has been thoroughly enjoying the snow (the dog loves it, too -- so I'm in the clear minority here). Check out her entertainment yesterday afternoon in our backyard:





Normally she'd have Dakota chasing her down the sledding trail, but for these videos I was looking for something solo.

I rather miss the carefree days of youth. I watch her and think about puking and breaking bones and cold... I'm an old fuddy-duddy.

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You Are a Hawk

You have a fighting spirit, and you don't back down from any challenge. You aren't scared of getting in the mix. You aren't necessarily violent, but you understand why violence sometimes is necessary. It's a cruel world out there. You are a natural debater. People may find you belligerent, but you just like to argue. It's not personal. You rather have conflict than pretend to go along to get along. You stand up for what you believe in.

Are You a Hawk or a Dove?

Uh... yep...

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Snow Day

The advantage of being celibate is that when one sees a pretty girl one does not need to grieve over having an ugly one back home. - Paul Leautaud

That quote seriously cracked me up!

We managed to watch two movies yesterday: Enchanted and Prince Caspian -- both of which were heartily enjoyed by all. But DD and Dd did find a little time to play in the sub-zero temperatures.



Today? Well, it's snowing, so I think I'll work a puzzle. Maybe write a little, if I'm in the mood. I'm due some time off after the brutal schedule I kept rebuilding the entire LASR site in less than a month.

What about you? Any plans?
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And the Winner Is...

Isn't it funny that at Christmas something in you gets so lonely for - I don't know what exactly, but it's something that you don't mind so much not having at other times. ~Kate L. Bosher

The winner of my "Win it Before You Can Buy it" contest to receive an autographed copy of "One Love For Liv" is....

((((drum roll here)))

Sylvia Dickey-Smith!!

Congrats to Syl and thanks to everyone who entered. By the way, I'm more than happy to offer autographed books to anyone who wants them for $11 plus shipping cost, or I'll send you an autographed book plate to affix to the inside of the book -- if you've already pre-ordered your copy, if you choose. Just email me (authormariannearkins AT gmail DOT com) and I'll take care of that for you.

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Can you believe it's a week until Christmas? Oy. Where did the time go?? DD and I still need to do our baking (we'll do that on Friday while it snows like crazy again and we're housebound anyway) and I need to shop for dinner (I may do that today, just so I don't have to fight crowds at the store next week). I'm giving serious thought to boycotting Christmas next year! It's just so crazy... it doesn't seem like this much stress should be associated with such a lovely holiday.

Are you ready for Christmas? What plans do you have? How do you feel about the busy-ness of the season?

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It snowed a few inches yesterday. Both DD and Dd had a blast playing! I wish I'd taken movies of the two of them sledding. DD would go down the hill, with Dd running alongside. Once, Dd jumped on the sled by herself and went down the hill -- I'm no sure she really enjoyed that! LOL...

Thankfully, we didn't lose power. But, more snow (and a bigger storm this time) is due on Friday and then again on Sunday! Seems winter is finally here.

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Thirteen more days until JaNoWriMo begins -- anyone is welcome to join us. It should be fun... low stress, and crazy (judging from the folks involved)! If you're interested in trying to write 50,000 words in a month on anything you choose, email me (authormariannearkins AT gmail DOT com) and I'll get you all set up.

It'll be good.

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