I spent the first part of this week in New York: people to see, business to do, obscure books to consult, and a visit to the Norton fall sales conference cocktail party. Which was delightful [...]
I am just erasing today. Poof! It does not exist. # Oh, look. Rain. # Impulse to sing old John Denver songs at sight of morning sunshine=sign of age. # After a day of ferrying kids to violin [...]
Confession time: I am totally addicted to Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen. And Kitchen Nightmares. And his autobiography is darned fascinating too. Got my husband hooked as well, so [...]
Aftermath of Dan's birthday: Marathon sessions of Plants Vs. Zombies. (Actually, very entertaining…) # Heading off the grid for family day. # 1. Ancient hen stops laying and meets [...]
While I’m waiting for the History of the Medieval World‘s final production step (Norton usually sends me the index to proof just before the book goes to the printed), I’m in one [...]
My good friend Justin, editor extraordinaire at Peace Hill Press, has practically photographic recollection of historical facts. He also proofs my manuscripts for me and keeps me from making [...]
If any W'burgers are headed to the Blue Talon, be sure to order amazing pastry chef Michelle's new Sweet Cheese Plate. I feel human again. # My day off. So what am I doing? Heading to the [...]
News from Seattle: my twin nephews have arrived! # must…finish…timelines…today… # Server issues at welltrainedmind.com…please be patient. # That's family [...]
I remember training young horse at age 15: Woo hoo! Now at 41: Better put cell phone in pocket so ambulance can be summoned quickly. # Today's family day project: Cleaning DD8's room from [...]
Yesterday I got a Reader Identification Card at the Library of Congress. I’ve lived near D.C. most of my life, and I’ve never been to the Library of Congress. I’ve done research [...]
And now an alternative career, for when I get tired writing my own books. From today’s Washington Post: …Bruce Weindruch, founder of a D.C. area business called the History [...]
