Writer, Reader, Photographer, Herder of Cats, Collector of Dusty/Old Things.
A space for personal essays, travel tales, home projects, and life updates that offer a behind-the-scenes look at my everyday adventures.
This afternoon, my Gramanor passed way. We all knew her death was coming. I believe she was eighty-nine years young. She spoke with a minister last week, made her peace, and slipped quietly away in her sleep. She was loved by many, and will be missed.
Is the writing world really as scary as the articles I’ve been reading, or am I just innocent and ignorant? Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve read at least a dozen stories about authors behaving badly or their fans becoming “creepers,” and as a newbie to the writing world, it’s got me thinking. Now… Continue reading A LONG Rant. Be Warned! Everyone Needs to Play Nicely Together!
I’m on Stay-cation #3. Yup, when you sell your soul time to a decent company, stay there long enough, and work every holiday, they woo you with perks like paid vacation time and insurance. Yay!!! My step-mom is still at the hospital. She’s fighting a nasty infection. I’m worried for her. 😦 I’ve got “old… Continue reading 2011 Kerrytown Bookfest with Links and other Rambles
JULI HOFFMAN 