We’re going away for a few days for sun, sand. No, not Hawaii. We’ll be roasting in the California desert. Our annual after-school-is-out-get-out-of-town trip. It’s become a tradition, one my son won’t let us forget.

Actually, I’m glad he won’t let us forget. I love that about him. I grew up with few traditions so now I welcome them.

After getting my computer back from Apple, it seems like it’s been nothing but catch up on projects that should have been done weeks ago. And I’m still catching up. One big OY VEY on this end. So it’ll be good to get away. Get some writing done, too.

Thanks so much to those of you who are promoting my book in airports and to friends everywhere. Every little bit helps, as you know. Harcourt seems happy with me and says the book continues to sell, with very few returns. My editor told me there’s something like 40% returns!

If you want, I’m happy to send you a few postcards of the cover of the book for you to give out. Harcourt had a ton made and gave me a bunch. Email me (penonfire at earthlink.net) with your address and I’ll send them to you, with a lil surprise of thanks.