vacation

Last week my family vacationed in Cancun to celebrate the wedding of my little sister to her cop hubby. It was beautiful.

I will post pictures soon.

I had a really hard time getting up this morning for my 4 AM writing. Now, it's almost 5 AM and I'm still scrolling through the blogs I missed this past week. Yikes. Newbery award winner announced. Fun. Missed a query critique on Nathan Bransford's blog. Ugh. And I missed the ice, ice, ice.

I hate ice. And as I've said before, Oklahoma doesn't get real snow. But I must admit, I am a bit sad that I didn't get to enjoy the white on the ground. As un-snow-ish as it is, it's the closest thing we get, and I'm afraid the rest of winter will just be cold, bitter and gray. Here's to hoping for our annual snow in March!

We'll get caught up soon. I promise.

Changing seasons

When I lived in Michigan, it was always clear when the seasons were changing. When it was changing to spring, the snow melted. When it was changing to summer, I didn't have to wear a coat outside anymore. When it changed to fall, the colors. . .oh the colors, and the harvest of fresh veggies and fruits. Apple cider. Yummm. And when it changed to winter, snow. Most people here in the south hate and despise snow. I get that, simply because snow here is awful. But real snow, Michigan snow, ahh, it's a something to treasure and behold. My good friend called the other day and mentioned that it is snowing in Michigan right now and "it is beautiful." I am jealous. We don't get distinct season changes in Oklahoma. This week the temperatures will range from 30's to possible 70's. Which season is that?

Here is snow in Michigan--oh, how I miss thee!

And here is the only way I can tell the seasons are changing in Oklahoma. Sigh.