Just now finding contemporary and historical photos of actual remnants of the temple(s) that are the setting of my story... these sites are sacred to me in ways not even fiction can explain... these sites and the artifacts salvaged from them are among the items desecrated when the looting and rioting occurred in 2003 when (under the direction of ( Read more... )

Two of my dearest friends from youth have reentered my life. It is only phone and email contact, but to reconnect with each has brought such a feeling of satisfaction. One is happily married with 2 kids - that he is an 8th grade teacher of history and english is no surprise. The other is just divorced (last week) and is an environmental chemist ( Read more... )

Yesterday I went to the zoo with goldenfyre (and LPP - smooch, smooch!!), jessica_420,gonzolawyer (and his cool local sister), and reasonbaby, and my sister.

Thanks so much to the out-of-staters for spending a day of their vacation with us! Few children I've ever met are as beautiful and ENERGETIC as reasonbaby! Gorgeous child - will be a heart breaker. It was so fun to meet everyone in person ( Read more... )