I’m back, as the old saying goes, like a bad penny. 

I flew over to Seattle on Monday and soon connected with my good friend Debbie Macomber at the beautiful Four Seasons hotel, where we dropped our bags, had a quick lunch, and lit out for Nordstrom.    We both came out with lovely black raincoats, very nearly a match–our tastes have always been very similar. 

We did a little more power shopping, then decided to take in a movie.  We finally chose “Like Crazy”, supposedly a romance, and settled in in the nearly empty theatre for a good time.  Lucky

Except for what is probably a touch of stomach flu, I’m much better today.  Yesterday, I wrote a scene in the new book and finally caved in and called it a day.

Thanks for lending a cyber-ear–it’s nice to know you’re out there, though I do feel bad for whining.  I guess the song is right–even cowgirls get the blues. 

Then they get back on their horses and ride.

Weather is rainy, but the temperatures are mild, so plenty to be grateful for, now and every day.  I truly love my life, my kinfolks and many friends, my critters and