I mean to blog regularly. But then life gets in the way. My 84 yo dad had quintuple heart bypass surgery (That's five, right?) and I met one deadline with another one coming up on me like an out of control semi-truck. My 85 yo mom had chest pains and we had to rush her to the hospital. My computer crashed! Totally. The list could go on. But I don't want to bore you after I've been gone so long. :)

I've missed you. Even hard at work on Death on a Deadline with my sisters, Jan and Sandy, I've missed you. (Is that an apt title or what?) There's something cathartic about writing words that don't count toward a deadline. Words that don't have to be edited. (much) To be able to tell you that my dad is doing fantastic. Just celebrated his 85th b'day this week. And my mom is doing well, too. The writing is getting easier since I've gotten on something of a schedule. My computer man saved all my documents, etc. even though we had to reload all the programs. And I ordered me a Dell laptop which should be here SOON.

There's a coffee test going around. Have you taken it? I did. Turns out ---

You Are a Plain Ole Cup of Joe

But don't think plain - instead think, uncomplicated You're a low maintenance kind of girl... who can hang with the guys Down to earth, easy going, and fun! Yup, that's you: the friend everyone invites. And you're dependable too. Both for a laugh and a sympathetic ear.

I think that probably sums me up. But you go take it and come back and tell me what kind you are, please? I want to know if I'm the only Plain Old Cup of Joe around.

Hope you're all having a fantastic day!