If you are a regular reader of this blog, you'll remember I posted an entry back in April about New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen ending her fabulous blog.
Her blog, along with J.A. Konrath's and a handful of others have been my "university." Through the willingness of these authors to share their trials, tribulations and victories, I've learned everything I know about the publishing business.
After I sent her an e-mail begging her to continue, I sulked for a while then deleted the link to her blog from my Favorites. Today I decided to stop by her web site just to see if she'd added anything new and interesting. Lo and behold, my e-mail (and hundreds of others, I'm certain) must've done the trick. Tess is back! The black hole in the blogosphere is closed. Join my friends and me in the happy dance as celebrate her return.
WELCOME BACK, TESS!
Saw this fun post on Patricia Woodside’s blog. Not passing it on to anyone specific but feel free to use it.REMEMBER, ANSWERS MUST BE ONE WORD ONLY!
1. Where is your cell phone? Drawer2. Your significant other? Bill3. Your hair? Covered4. Your mother? Heaven5. Your father? Heaven6. Your favorite thing? Books7. Your dream last night? Melanie
8. Your favorite drink? Water9. Your dream/goal? Published10. The room you’re in? Office11. Your ex? Nashville12. Your fear? Dogs13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Home14. Where were you last night? Home15. What you’re not? Thin16. Muffins? Chocolate17. One of your wish list items? Car18. Where you grew up? Jersey19. The last thing you did? Read20. What are you wearing? Clothes21. Your TV? Off22. Your pets? None23. Your computer? Nice24. Your life? Blessed25. Your mood? Bored26. Missing someone? Daddy27. Your car? Old28. Something you’re not wearing? Bra29. Favorite store? Wal-Mart30. Your summer? Dull31. Like(love) someone? Grandchildren32. Your favorite color? Fuscia33. Last time you laughed? Morning34. Last time you cried? Evening35. Who will re-post this? Unknown
In past entries I've talked about what a gadget girl I am. Since I don't own a laptop, my AlphaSmart provides my technology when I work away from home. The only problem I've had with Alphie is the same I'd probably have with a laptop. In order for me to type efficiently, I need my keyboard at an angle.
Being the thrifty (cheap) sister that I am, I created a bootleg solution to the problem. I went to the Home Depot's lumber department and asked for a free scrap of triangle moulding, which I covered with non-slip shelf liner to wedge under Alphie. This allowed me to type at peak efficiency, but it looked crazy.
Yesterday my latest acquisition came in the mail. These laptop stands are being sold on TV for twenty dollars, but I ordered it on Ebay for ten!
This wonderful gadget folds flat and fits inside my laptop bag. Woo hoo!
Bed Bath & Beyond has my next work-related purchase. At night I use a bed tray when I work, but this is even better!
My Place WorkstationThere's no reason you can't be comfortable while getting work done. Whether it's polishing off paperwork from the office or knocking out that term paper, this workstation will let you work from the couch, bed or even your favorite chair. Features include an integrated LED light for personal light use, multiple pre-set angle positions for total comfort, double position adjustable fold-out legs and a built-in mousepad. This laptop workstation is stable, lightweight and folds completely flat. Measures 22" W x 13" H. Model # MYPLACE101. $29.99
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=15818735
Start your weekend out with a laugh ...
He's A Goner
A man and a woman were dating. She, being of a religious nature, had held back the worldly pleasure that he wanted from her so badly. In fact, he had never even seen her naked. One day, as they slowly drove down the freeway, she remarked about his slow-driving habits. "I can't stand it anymore," she told him. "Let's play a game. For every 5 miles per hour over the speed limit [60 MPH] you drive, I'll remove one piece of clothing. He enthusiastically agreed and sped up the car. He reached the 65 MPH mark, so she took off her blouse. At 70 off came the pants. At 75 it was her bra...and At 80 her panties.
Now seeing her naked for the first time...and traveling faster than he ever had before... he became very excited andlost control of the car. He veered off the road, went over an embankment and hit a tree!
His girlfriend was not hurt, but he was trapped. She triedto pull him free but alas he was stuck.
"Go to the roadand get help," he said.
"I don't have anything to cover myself with!" she replied. The man felt around, but could only reach one of his shoes. "You'll have to put this between your legs to cover it up," he told her. So she did as he said and went up to the road for help. Along came a truck driver. Seeing a naked, crying woman along the road, he pulled over to hear her story. "My boyfriend! My boyfriend!" she sobs, "He's stuck and I can't pull him out!" The truck driver looking down at the shoe between her legs replied, "Ma'am, if he's in that far, I'm afraid he's a goner!"
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