I know I'll probably be sore tomorrow, but it'll be a good kinda' pain, you know?
It's an all-around beautiful day in the neighborhood... with tulips blooming,
and these tiny peony buds from two weeks ago (right)
are now HUGE (below) .... and I'm hoping they'll bloom by Sunday for Pascha. Just hoping.
Oh, and did I mention I got my mom's income tax stuff done on time for the first time in five years? Yep, it's a beautiful day. (But if you're late or last minute, there are some helpful tips here.)
Oh, I almost forgot, I'm reading The Liar's Club by Mary Karr. Somehow I missed this one, back when
it came out in 1995. It's a gritty memoir about her childhood in South Texas... similar era to my childhood in Mississippi. Read a great interview with Karr on Salon here. I've already got the sequel, Cherry, to read next. Great stuff. Got 'em both on PaperBackSwap.com. (check it out!) Watch for book reviews soon.

After watching these great interviews with Joshilyn Jackson about her new book, The Girl Who Stopped Swimming, here, I'm doubly inspired to write about real stuff without pulling punches. Without, as Josh says, "chickening out." So.... I'll be taking my laptop to Jackson this afternoon.... getting close to finishing that book proposal and getting another chapter done. But for now, a beautiful drive down south.... with a spring in my step!
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Mom, I thought about you today while I was filling out a form asking for my parents' jobs (first time in a while!) and paused...it's the first time I've been able to list your job as writer and artist! I don't tell you enough how proud I am of you! You are an awesome writer and artist. The courage and passion with which you pursue your dreams is truly inspiring. I love you!
Ok, back to work...
Beth
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