Present perfect

Well, not quite perfect. A few tiny blemishes here and there--but nothing is perfect, right? I wanted to show you that there are still a few beautiful things in the garden. The roses (antiques) are mostly rebloomers, and four of the bushes are in bloom. I've had to do away with some of the climbers, sadly. But the shrubs cheer my heart. And so do the clean garden beds, soon to be leveled and sown to wildflowers. One of the beds will become a brick patio, another (next spring) will become a mulched area for plantings in large pots. My garden life has just become much simpler!

Beatrix Potter Tea Party. I've been meaning to let you know about this event, at Bookwoman, on Sunday afternoon. We're having tea and cookies, talking about Beatrix, taking a few peeks at the film "Miss Potter," and enjoying ourselves. Details here. Join us if you can, to support Bookwoman (a fabulous women's bookstore).

Books all shipped! The last batch of Hawthorn House is going out today. I'm sorry for the delay--we had more orders than books, and had to wait for a second shipment. Contest winners: yes, yours are on the way, too. Thanks to all of you who are ordering books through the website. Your purchases support Story Circle.

Pecan Springs Journal. Stay tuned for news on this blog. I'm plunging into Wormwood (China's next adventure) and about to begin regular posts to China's blog. In the meantime, zip on over to Paula's new blog, Redneck Crime. It's a hoot and a half. No, this isn't the surprise I've been promising you--the one Paula and Peggy and I have been working on. That's to come, in a few weeks. But it's worth waiting for, I promise! I'm glad I said yes when the opportunity offered itself.

It's a good week. Lots of doing (most of it fun), thinking (some deep, some shallow), dreaming, planning, playing. I hope your week is as rich.

Reading note. And yes I said yes I will Yes.--James Joyce, Ulysses

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[Paula S. Yost]

Great news about China's blog coming back. We've missed her! And by the way, Susan's right... the surprise project we've been working on is well worth the wait. You're gonna love it.