Just back from a chiropractic convention. We stayed at The Peabody in Little Rock. My idea of a fine hotel is a Holiday Inn with an indoor pool, so I was a little intimidated. The Peabody has just finished a huge renovation and it was very impressive. But no indoor pool. The girls were crushed. But at least there were the ducks. For those of you who don't know the tradition, at eleven a.m. every day, amid much fanfare, the master of ceremonies rolls out the red carpet and the Peabody ducks ride the glass elevator down from their duck palace, promenade down the runner, and march up the stairs and into the fountain. The pampered ducks frolic there until 5 p.m. when they have the same ceremony, only in reverse. It's exciting! And there's no charge to watch it! But for everything else. . . there is. $13.50 a day for valet parking - the only kind available. There is a fitness room in the hotel, BUT it's $5.00 to go in. No kidding. :) If money is no object, I recommend the Peabody, though. Everyone was friendly and competent.

Disappointing news today. A get-together I was really looking forward to fell through. There'll be other times, though. And they'll be sweeter because of this disappointment. :) On the other side of the balance, I got some fantastic news right before we left for the conference. An answered prayer. (I know all prayers are answered, but this one was a "Yes")

What I'm reading -
Obsessed by Ted Dekker - Another gem from this amazing man.
Chill Out, Josey! by Susan May Warren - book two in a series, not out for awhile, but you'll laugh all the way home from the store when you do get it. (If you can find someone to drive while you read, otherwise keep your hands on the wheel!)Look for book one soon from Steeple Hill Cafe` - Everything's Coming Up Josey!!
Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook by Donald Maass - FANTASTIC!! I'm barely started, but I highly recommend this workbook to any of you who want to take your writing to the elusive "next level."

What I'm eating -
I'm doing Weight Watchers online with a couple of friends. It's going pretty good, although the abovementioned trip sort of blew it. I think this is going to be a fantastic week, though. I feel strong. (Uh-oh, pride comes before a fall. I hope my husband doesn't get me chocolate for Valentine's Day. On second thought, maybe just a small box. I can count the points.)

What I'm working on -
A cozy mystery I'm writing with my sisters - I'm having so much fun with this. More details later.

Thought for the Day - Love is a choice. From that choice comes the emotion.

Give for the sake of giving, serve for the sake of serving, and love for the sake of loving.