Lots of stuff happening in the next few weeks.
I already voted, so now it’s just a matter of nail biting. So sick of political ads, especially the negative ones. Wouldn’t it be nice if the ads stopped once you’d cast your votes? That being said, please vote.
On the 12th of November, I’m heading to Las Vegas for a huge writing conference at Bally’s (or the Horseshoe, Bally’s is getting a name change). I’m hoping to learn how to up my marketing game, which right now consists of me saying, “I’ve written books. Several books. You should buy them,” to everyone I meet. My friends are ready to throw me off a cliff, and I wouldn’t blame them.
I’m so excited to meet other indie authors and engage in geeky author stuff. I’m old, so I won’t overindulge. Maybe…
Then there’s Thanksgiving—my favorite holiday. Just good food, football, and fellowship. There’s no rush to buy gifts or push to over decorate. And the mimosas I make to aid in the cooking process are the best. Okay, they’re just orange juice and champagne, but they do the trick.
Our daughter and her kiddos are flying into Orlando in early December. Studly Doright and I are going to meet them at the airport and spend time with them before they leave on a cruise. I still hope one of the grandkids will let me hide in their suitcase. It could happen.
The build up to Christmas is in full swing, of course. Our son and his family are coming to celebrate with us at Doright Manor. So excited! I’m already buying gifts, and that’s something I normally put off until almost the last minute.
Oh, and somewhere in the mix, my newest book, Christmas at the Happy Valley Motor Inn and Resort will publish. Hopefully around Thanksgiving. 😳 Have I mentioned yet that I’m a writer? That I’ve published several books? Wait, that’s a cliff, please, I’m begging you. I won’t mention it again….
Whew! That was close. I think I’ll have another glass of wine.
Peace, people!
Praying for Eyebrowz 
Fun stuff! Garret is doing well?
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His last checkup was good. He’ll have another in 6 months. Thank you for asking!
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Wonderful news!
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Every good report is a celebration!
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You do have a lot on your plate, but what fun! I hope you really learn a lot and connect at the conference. What could be better one might ask? Having family in, around and underfoot for the holidays, plus another book! Your life is a whirlwind.
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It feels like it! I go months with no activity. Then, bam! It all happens at once.
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You DO have a lot going on. You sound excited. Me. I’m ready for January. Hope you have an amazing experience in Vegas. Sounds so good.
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Thank you!
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I hope the conference is fun! Byrn Greenwood was a Vox/wp blogger before hitting success. And Marc Johns sold his silly art on the site till getting big contracts. I hope you manage their success!!
I was going to mail my ballot but now that I’m unemployed I’ll use voting to get myself out of the house. I fear the outcome… but thank gawd the ads will stop for a minute or two!!
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I enjoy voting in person. And like you I’m fearful of the outcomes. Half of our country has lost its mind.
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Plus all the fake democrats… Rick Caruso is a Republican running as a democrat.
I hate his attack ad of “xxx homeless plan is smaller than Rick’s. Rick’s larger.” True…but Rick’s is also blatantly impossible.
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What part of the country do you live in?
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Btw: check Goldstar dot com for discount tix on stuff to do during your free time!
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Thanks! Not sure there’ll be much free time!
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No clocks in casinos + extra oxygen = nothing but time!
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True! But I’m hoping to learn some good stuff at this conference, and at my age, it takes all my concentration to learn anything new.
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I feel ya!! One benefit of my layoff is that I’ll finally have time to do my college projects. Trying to do anything, other than sleep, after a 9hr work shift was total fail. At 59, I’m out of energy!
I hope youbenefit from the conference!
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Oh, best wishes on those projects!!
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Enjoy the conference, the publication, and the celebrations
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Thank you! I hope my old bones have the stamina to keep up.
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Wouldn’t it be nice if the ads stopped once you’d cast your votes?
Wouldn’t that be nice!
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I’d vote for the person who could name that happen.
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Me too, if I can, lol
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