Been a while ...

It's been a while since I wrote anything here ... and even longer since I wrote anything of note.  Indeed, as I roll my eyes, I wonder if I've ever written anything of note!

Speaking of which, my book, which I had thought was out of print, did a splendid business of sales this past summer.  Much to my surprise, I received a very decent royalty cheque a few weeks ago.  So, miracles never cease.

My mother has not been at all well these last several weeks.  The doctor is, thus far, mystified.  Tests are on-going ... and it's a great worry.  I'm terrified that she is going to fall down our stairs, in the house.  She has significant pain in one leg, accompanied by weakness.  So, when I know that she's going up or down stairs, I stand at the ready, at the bottom of the steps, to catch her. 

Christmas, you say?  Christmas is on the way?  Guess what my preparations, thus far, for the glorious season comprise.  One and a half hand-knit mittens (I'm trying to get two pairs knit) have been made ... and I've purchased a small amount of good cheese to have on hand.  For anyone who remembers anything about me, you know that cheese plays an important role in my life.  Less so since I discovered that I need to eat low-fat cheese most of the time, but old habits are hard to break.

And that's the end of this installment.  I deeply miss the sense of "togetherness" that was felt on Multiply ... but I'm thankful for those who are here. ((group hugs))