I have neglected A Writer’s Life blog too much over the past month or two since the Green Darner Press version of Sandcastle and Other Stories was published.
“Put the book down already, and grab my tennis ball—now!”
Even Kipling and Zippy are starting to wonder about my priorities.
All the pets, Ajax the Gray and Eartha Kitt’n included, are sleeping too much and drinking less espresso.
I’m trying to go to the Fidalgo Pool five mornings a week, and I often return to find Kipling and Eartha Kitt’n snoozing.
Today, the decision for what kind of tub to place in the new log cabin is in full swing . . . this is the dream tub. Eartha Kitt’n could stare at the dripping faucet all day if I let her.
It’s early spring here and the daffodil buds are sprouting.
I finally corralled Zippy and Kipling and took the Washington Park loop, something I try to do more than once a week.
I hope everyone has a terrific weekend . . . I’ll be out with the mutts instead of stressing out on any couch.
Justin
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I do like to see cats and dogs in harmony together. Our cat would run a mile if we brought home a dog or a puppy. 🙂
The puppy would love the cat until its claws batted it away though, Pete—a photo moment 😉 Eartha Kitt’n is wary of both Zippy and Kipling, as the birds are very wary of them. They may look sweet but they’ve got cruel genetics wired in for that self preservation directive.
Such great pix, Justin. Thanks for the fun!
eden
It’s springtime around here and the islands sparkled today surrounded by The Sound. Hoping the weekend filled with green beer and mischievous, drunk leprechauns goes smoothly for you and yours.
They forgive you, I’m sure. Now that they have you back, happy pack they are..I’m so glad Sand Castles And Other Stories is doing well, congratulations. A log cabin, how cool. Lots of pics please.
Very sweet of you to say, Kim. I’ve always wanted to live in a log cabin, and this is a small one with two tiny bedrooms. It was hand-crafted and we spent most of January restoring the logs, inside and outside, to their natural state before re-chinking the interior, and then picking suitable stain finishes for the logs. They blasted the logs with ground up walnuts, like fine sand, and the wood turned out beautifully. More pics definitely to come.
Welcome back Justin, we missed you as much as your amazing little friends. I love all the pics, but the one of you holding your book in your hands, is fantastic.
You look like a kid holding his “never thought would happen” dream toy!! Remember toys are not for shelves…play, enjoy and make lots of memories my friend. 🙂
Staury 🙂
I will hold onto the memory of this past year with gratitude and laughter that was mostly fueled by the antics of the pets. Thank you very much, Staury . . . I hope you got your copy of Sandcastle and Other Stories in the post. From Cypress Island area to the real Cypress Island you call home!