1. NaNoWriMo in January = JaNoWriMo. It’s three days into my January novel, which means I’ve written Chapter One. I was a bit unhappy this morning when I realized I would need at least one, but probably two additional chapters, and then I came to my senses and realized that a rapidly expanding novel is a good thing. So it looks like I’ll be working on this one for a while.
2. First Book of the Year. I’ve also read the first book of the year, Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier. It’s a historical fantasy novel, meaning that the Transylvanian setting is quite relevant to the plot of the book, and it’s also a very good retelling of “The Twelve Dancing Princesses.” While there is a frog who does what you might expect, most of the book is a fresh look at an old story.
3. Frames. Attempt #1 (Target) has failed in my quest for a frame to fit the lovely poster that I got for Christmas. It’s the shape of Great Britain but made up of authors’ names in the places where they were born. Success: I get wall art and a reading list in one. But of course it’s peculiarly sized, so the hunt is on. If you have any 23 1/2″ X 32 3/4″ frames lying around, do let me know.
4. French Vanilla Tea. I wish that all 96 of the multi-pack combination of teas that I got for Christmas were the black tea French Vanilla flavor. It’s my new favorite, but I’ll have to ration them, because I only have seven left. But who am I fooling? They’ll be gone by the end of the week.
5. Correction. It’s actually “Whom am I fooling?” Just so you know that I know.
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