Icy Inspiration

On Saturday, we went horseback riding in the mountains. It was 10 degrees, and after 30 minutes, I couldn’t feel my face, my fingers, or my toes. But it was worth it – it was such a beautiful ride. I’d share a photo of the stunning view in the woods, but it was too...

Musings from the Chair Lift

Okay, I admit it. I went back for more – and spent a second weekend in the Poconos, skiing. It was a lot less crowded this time. Less crowds means more runs and more time riding the chair lift – which is one of my favorite places to think about writing. Honestly, can...

Totally in Love with Kindle!

A few months back, I blogged about how I was thinking of getting an ebook reader, but I wasn’t sure I’d find it useful – especially considering how many manuscripts I beta-read these days. Although the idea of having books instantly at my fingertips was appealing, I...

Surviving a Holiday Weekend on the Slopes

Holiday weekends aren’t our favorite times to go skiing, but sometimes that’s just the way it works out – like last weekend. We’ve developed our own strategies for dealing with the crowds and still managing to have a good time.The first rule is to avoid the ski...

The Painful Joy of Skiing

Thanks for all the well wishes from everyone who commented on my being sick last week. I am no stranger to sinus infections, but this was a real doozy. I was mostly absent from the blogosphere – I didn’t visit anybody else’s blogs, didn’t respond to most of my...