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Close Call

I'm sad to say we lost three of our Koi last week.On Thursday we noticed the fish started swimming to the top, but they were moving much slower than normal. Many stayed at the bottom. This is something they do when it gets hot. Our pond has a lot of sun exposure, so it's not… Continue reading Close Call

Conference Prep

Laying low and thinking

I've been around, just laying low.I didn't check email until late last night. I read a book in my to-be-read pile and admired the way the author crafted her scenes, settings and sentences.I've been thinking about better ways to organize my time. When do I need to write to be most productive? How can I… Continue reading Laying low and thinking

At Split Ends · Princess by day - Frog by night

What does Princess by day, Frog by night mean, anyway?

However early I start, from the first phone call or a trip to town, I'm "on".The word Princess is used in jest.Some days are better than others.There are days when I feel confident and one would imagine a Princess must have several degrees of confidence to greet her public and assist in maintaining her castle.Princess… Continue reading What does Princess by day, Frog by night mean, anyway?