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So on Friday night we spent the evening at Joseph Beth Booksellers signing and selling books. At least Russ did. I just had fun talking to old friends and new ones. We had more friends come by than actual people looking to purchase books but then, we did have a great dinner in The Cafe beforehand so it was a fun time. The next day I helped Russ to cut and load a downed tree for some firewood for next winter. And promptly heard "POP" in my back. And spent the rest of the day and all day yesterda… Continue

The rain has stopped. The sun is shining. It's warm. I think it might finally be spring! And my horseshoer is coming on Monday which is good since my mare has lost a shoe. Life is definitely looking up!

This is definitely a bad hair day. First of all, it's raining and I have ton of things to do outside. Second, my equine vet came. That was a good thing. However, his bill wasn't as good as I would have liked but, then, I only see him once a year. Third, my horseshoer forgot to call me to say he had to cancel coming today because so many horses were foundering because of the rich grass around here. At least he'll show up on Monday. Fourth, my computer is slower than molasses because it's raining… Continue

My husband, Russ, and I spent almost every weekend in April at a book fair. April 12th saw us in Barbourville, KY, for the Redbud Writers' Row. We got to see Lynwood and Benita again -- other Kentucky authors that we keep seeing at book fairs. Not only did we have a good time, but I came home with 6 or 7 free redbud seedlings which we have planted along a field. Hopefully they will take and we will have some beautiful flowering trees in the next couple of years. The next weekend we were in Bowl… Continue