Well, folks, I have to admit that 'vacation' is nearly my favourite word.

For most of August I've been enjoying a much needed break, not only from my day job, but also from compulsive writing, editing and re-writing. Like this worker in Southern China I've been leaning on my shovel, so to speak, and allowing time to float away in that elusive way it has while I've gotten re-acquainted with family and friends. Alex and I spent several days with the kids at Great Wolf Lodge, which was a splash, and many hours chasing sunspackled waves onto the glistening sands of Georgian Bay.

However, all good things must come to an end. Once more I am feeling the irresistable pull of the printed page. There are so many changes, tugs and tweaks that need to happen before the latest mystery will be ready for publication.

Fall is such an invigorating time of year, don't you agree?

Donna Carrick August 27, 2007 (Feel free to contact me about this or any of my postings.)