It’s the new year here in Texas. I will miss parts of 2008, but I’m happy to see it go. Tonight I wandered down the street a bit in a long heavy coat and fleece PJ’s and watched fireworks for the last time in this neighborhood. By the time another huge fireworks display is started around here I’ll be on my way to another chapter in my life.

Forgive me for reflecting, but I noticed a few things tonight that sent my mind wandering. My grandmother used to say “You can’t fix them who doesn’t have a mind to be fixed.” Which is to say, if someone is hell bent on doing things their way, let them. Give advice, if you have to, but leave them be. Giving advice has always been, in my experience, a double edged sword. If things go great, then wonderful, but if they go bad now there’s a target for their disappointment. But I digress…

Life is funny, and not always in a good way. Right now because of the impending move, my family goes through bouts of happiness and sorrow. Some days I feel like I’m holding everything together with scotch tape and a prayer and I’m doing it all by myself LOL. I’m thankful for my crit partners and my friends. My family keeps me going and I’m thankful for the lessons learned in life.

So this is a blog about my writing life…and I’ve shot off into a bit too much seriousness.

What’s up for me in 2009? Lots of books, several free reads, and quarterly goals. 1400 words a day is my writing goal…starting in the am when I wake up. I’ve enjoyed having you here for 2008 and hope to travel 2009 with you as well.

Happy New Year.