There is no other word for this blog.
But for the time being I’ve introduced a new header for the blog, and I might
as well explain—and brag. I thought I had posted about this but a good friend
says it has not reached my blog, so here goes. It was all over Facebook and
garnered many complimentary comments—I am in danger of getting the big head.
Through the summer, the Lone Star
Literary Life web page is featuring me as a Texas author. The illustration you
see above is the montage created for that feature, and it is accompanied by a
most flattering write-up that you can find at http://www.lonestarliterary.com. To
say that I’m thrilled, flattered, and humbled is a huge understatement, but I
am all those things and grateful. When you retire and kind of fade away into
the sunset, it’s wonderful to have your accomplishments recognized and
celebrated. I remain proud of everything I did for TCU Press and of the books I
published during those years. So please don’t judge me harshly for bragging.
Tonight was our potluck salad dinner—delicious!
We had pea salad, pasta salad with chicken, tossed salad with strawberries and
poppy seed dressing, potato salad, and fresh fruit. Looking forward to leftover
lunches in the next few days. The pea
salad and pasta are what Jordan made last night when I unjustly worried about
the outcome because she’d had a few cocktails—Christian’s wording, not mine.
and we had a hilarious good time. Have
you ever listened to three men, each of whom does the laundry at their house,
discuss the proper way to fold towels and the pros and cons of various methods?
The evening went on in that vein, with lots of laughter, teasing about an
inability to use an iPhone, and in general affectionately picking on people.
So tonight I’m feeling appreciated
professionally and loved personally—can’t ask for much more than that. Long
weekend looms but Jordan will be around and I have things to do. All will be
well.
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