I had a major setback with the flu this past weekend–you might even call it a meltdown–but glad to say, I’m over that and back in action.  Phew!  Remind me never to take my usually good health for granted. 

The new contest kicked in yesterday–one winner will receive a Sherry Muchira CD, ALL THINGS NEW, along with a signed book.  The other will receive one of my dolomite/jade pendants and, of course, a signed book.  So comment on, my friends!

The flu doesn’t really leave me with much to report–nothing you’d want to hear anyway.    It’s kind of like the

The day ahead looks pretty promising, actually.    I will be missing Weight Watchers this week, though I’m sticking to the program for sure.  I’m so close to finishing the book I’ve begun to refer to as “The Never-ending Story” that I just can’t leave my office.

Yesterday, I saw my doctor–routine, there isn’t much that can be done about this bug–and Jen and I had dinner with a very good friend, Renee Kinsey–Renee is a flight attendant, and her route took her through Spokane, so we met her at her hotel and had a good visit.  She’ll be passing through