rewriting chapter 17

Ooh--I love writing awkward, uncomfortable conversations between people with complicated feelings towards each other.

What's your favorite kind of scene to write?

Let it be said that I love holidays, too

At least when they are still fresh and exciting. Today we a) ate leftovers, so no cooking involved, b) played games, c) read books, and d) took a (very brief) walk on campus. Now the kids are having a campout sleepover in the front room (aka ballroom, the one we don't really do anything with because of the big kitchen/family room hoedown room in the back). I can hear son #2 telling ghost stories.

Er. Daughter #1 is turning 7 tomorrow. She has discovered an unclaimed alarm clock and is trying to convince people to set it for 6:30 am. Not!

I hope your holidays are going well!