Ok, I admit it, I should have posted days ago; I'll confess, blogwise I’ve been slack. Sunny days can do that to me. Why, just
yesterday the sunshine got to me and I blanked out. My twin sister (read alter
ego) took over my body. She took off the dress and heels, hauled on a plaid
shirt and jeans, grabbed a chainsaw and ran outside to play in the sun. I
Prudence, am a priss and I admit it, but Angie is all redneck. Watch out for
her, she’s a little crazy sometimes. Here’s her picture.
Ok, so now that I’m back in the driver’s
seat, here’s the scoop on the ROW80 goals.
The
Goals
1. Blog twice each week over and above my
ROW80 check-ins
Sadly, I didn’t manage this one. Next week will be
better.
2. Continue to read and comment on the blogs
of my fellow writers
Got this one easily.
3. Write at least 2K words on a WIP each week
Nailed this one.
4. I set out to publish six novels this year.
I managed three last round, and two more between rounds, so that leaves me with
one more novel to publish. I will see if I can get it out this round.
Still got one at the editor’s desk.
I also have four strong starts which I should finish this
year if I can get my butt in gear.
5. Read and review two or more first novels by
new writers this round
Didn’t get anywhere with this one. Started a book but
gave up. Will try something different. No, I won’t tell you. I don’t do bad
reviews; neither do I denigrate another author’s work. I’ll keep looking.
6. Publish two or more short works, between
five and twenty five thousand words.
I really have to get something done on this one.
Well, that’s it for me folks; time to start a new week. So
tell me, how many of you have an alter ego who takes over once in a while? Come
on, you can tell me; you know you want to.
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That's such a great picture :) I wish I had an alter ego who could wield a chainsaw, but my lack of coordination means the branches would be safe and my limbs wouldn't.
ReplyDeleteMarcy, maybe playing with a sledge hammer would be more fun. tee hee
DeleteI love that! I need to name my alter ego too :) Great pic. I've spent most of my free time in my gardens for the last week too - so great getting back to it.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, after a long dreary winter any chance to go out and play is taken instantly. :)
DeleteThat's not an electric chain saw is it?
ReplyDeleteWhy yes, Chris, it is an electric chainsaw. I know that you, as a male of the species, have that recessive gene that causes addiction to the noise and fumes of the internal combustion engine, but seriously, for work in the backyard why would I make enough noise to raise the dead, annoy the neighbors I depend on, and pollute the atmosphere just to trim a few heavy branches. Dude, if I was still in BC where there are real trees I would have gone for the Sthil 36" bar twelve horse unit, but for a few Newfoundland willows an electric saw will do the job without all the stench and racket.
DeleteChris my buddy, consider yourself ranted at, Newfoundland style.
If you have to be ranted at, that's the best way, I suppose.
DeleteDefinitely electric, Christopher. You can see the cord on her right leg. This is why I don't use a chainsaw. The gas ones are too unwieldly and I, like Marcy would lose a limb or two. The electric ones? Plenty light and easy to control, but I would get into a zone, cut the power and electrocute myself in the process. My sister keeps telling me to be safe, sooooo I think I will leave the logging to stronger, less clumsy members of the family!
ReplyDeleteYep, electricity can bite all right. :)
Deletesame here Marcy - no arms no legs prob. no head either- so clumsy - me:( well done on your week seems you did well - how you manage so many books in a year has me beat but well done you
ReplyDeleteall the best for this week
Hi Alberta. Okay, I won't let you or Marcy play with my saw. You can sit on the deck with iced tea and supervise. :)
DeleteI love Chainsaw Angie. I've gotta admit, I love working outside and using "guy" tools, like the weedwacker and lawnmower. But, the chainsaw scares me. There I said it. I'm afraid of the chainsaw. You go girl! You're my hero!
ReplyDeletePatricia Rickrode
w/a Jansen Schmidt
Hi Patricia, chainsaws can do a lot of damage all right. The thing is, an electric saw is a lot lighter, smaller, less stinky and easier to use than the big ones. I'm not touching one of those unless there is no other choice.
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