Life is still full of surprises. I wasn’t sure I would hear back from my cousin or aunt. Like it or not, people tend to think of us as we last knew them to be and not as we are now and I still had a lot of growing up to do when they last knew me. Then again, they wouldn’t know the me of today because it’s been so long since we’ve been in touch, so other than what my folks may tell them, they would be clueless.

Nonetheless, I was surprised by a quick message from Aunt Ruth. She said she was doing fine and went back to work after retirement. Because she asked where I’m living now I wonder if she’s still in touch with my parents or how often.

Andy emailed me pictures of his place. He’s still a bit of a clutter freak, but the place is nicer than I thought it would be for being where most places are so old.

Monica, my friend on the wallpaper site, says she’s loving my book so far. That’s nice to know. I’d hate to have her not be able to get into it or think it sucks but that’s going to happen sometimes as we can’t please everyone and expect to be everyone’s cup of tea.

We were going to publish A Rainbow in Munich and eventually Renting Ginny to submissions this weekend, but because our schedules are a bit off we might wait. I want us to sit down together and have him go over with me all the steps so I can eventually submit books on my own.

Decided not to worry about blocking trolls from my blog. If there was anything there I didn’t want her to see, it wouldn’t be there in the first place, though I’m a little worried my cousin and aunt may be offended by a few things should they visit my blog again. I’d also like to think they’re smart enough to realize that it’s just my own personal opinion and that we all can’t always agree on everything and that’s ok, too. I don’t mean to offend anyone with my writing. I’m just telling it like it is from my POV.