Off the grid a while, in Pittsburgh visiting the kids. Good time had all around. Weather was cool, but managed to get in some good fun at the pool one day and the zoo the next. Lots and lots and lots of great company. Best part may have been I haven’t looked at a manuscript since last Thursday. Chill time was much needed and an excellent way to clear the head.
Arrived home this morning about an hour before noon to temps of five degrees. Supposed to drop below zero tonight, so got back in time to leave the taps open. Cold all week according to the weather folks. Snow too. Already have a light dusting.
Took some rejection hits while I was away, but no acceptances. Tough start of the year so far, but I suspect I’ve had worse. A lot of stories in the works and a lot more over the transom. All you can do is keep on keeping on.
Looking forward to getting back to the gym, see if I can’t straighten this neck out. It’s not as bad as I might have expected after a couple of long flights and sleeping in a strange bed, but need to stay ahead of things.
Good to be home. Kitties were well-cared for in our absence, but seem happy to have their old routine in line again.
Taking it easy tonight. Cooked up a batch of potato leek soup to help fend off the cold.