So it's a bright, shiny (and right now very cold) New Year? What to do with it? Yeah, there are goals and/or resolutions but I'll be honest, I fail miserably at that stuff. Last year was rough, I made some changes that turned a lot of that around. Now to get back on track with what's important and not sweat the small stuff so much.

Because...

Because I have nothing really interesting to say I'll start with I'm in the middle of an epic pantry cleaning. Note, I don't have a pantry, but what I do have is two large utility shelves that take up a wall in my kitchen. They got out of hand, well, lets say I'm embarrassed to admit how long ago it has been. But now I'm rectifying the situation.

And because I'm being a good girl I'll treat my self to some of Hawaii's nicest scenery out there...

My boys are back on Monday night! How excited am I? Okay, I took Tuesday off. No, really. I did. :)

Arrrrg!

September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Hee! My favorite day indeed, mateys!

Cooler temps mean...

The cooler temps and the shorter days are a catch 22 for me. I love Fall- it's my favorite season but I HATE winter so you can imagine my dismay.

Still- the cooler and shorter days means I get back to doing what I love- baking, canning, knitting and writing. It means my favorite TV shows are back soon too!

Now is when I pull all my research together and my outlines and character bios and get my head back in the game. My focus will be Higher Ground (Sequel to VN2) and my WWII novel- Melody Blue.

I'm also getting back in the mood to knit. To that end I just purchased a lovely new wrap pattern:

Flames of Fall and I'm doing it in Sausalito's Firebird colorway

JD Robb

The new JD Robb book came out this week- I've been reading the "In Death Series" for years. Came across this article on Facebook today about Roarke...

Top Ten Reasons "In Death's" Roake Tops the Competition

Seriously, these books have been around since 1995 and I freely admit that I'm completely invested in all the characters.

Latest book now on my Nook and I can't wait to get into it!

Ta da!

I love to can my own jams and fruit butters. This year I wanted to try some new recipes and this is the first one- Pumpkin Butter. If you don't know what it is- well, you spread it on bread, toast, english muffins or bagels. My son loves peanut butter with apple butter sandwiches. This s a slow cooker recipe and my house smelled delightfully of pumpkin pie for the better part of the day. :)

New review for VN2

From Dark Divas' Reviews- VN2 get 5 Divas and added to reviewer's all time favorite read list. :)
Review by Dark Divas