Taking a Break

The minute the spring arrives, I find it impossible to focus on work. As the days get longer, my work days get shorter. I've spent the past few weeks having long lunches under Carolina blue skies, spending hours romping at the dog park and relaxing on my patio with a good book. In other words, I've been lax about posting.

Despite spending less time in my office, I'm still writing. I've been working on a number of corporate projects, writing magazine articles and sending queries. I've sent two book proposals in the last month (and I'm anxiously awaiting feedback on both) and I'm working on a website for The Green Year.

Next week, I'm off to the Grand Canyon to take part in Hike for Discovery, a program coordinated by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. You can learn more about the event here.

I'm off to Toronto at the end of the month. My niece is due on May 28 and I'm going to help with diaper changes and middle of the night feedings. Actually, I'm really going so that my brother-in-law will cook homemade meals while I snuggle with the baby. (I'm not too proud to admit that it's been a long time since I've had a delicious meal that wasn't prepared in a restaurant)!

In June, I'll be presenting at the 2008 Magazine Writer's Workshop in Boulder, Colorado. I've heard great things about the conference and I'm excited to be part of it. Drop me a note if you're going to be there.

I just got word (the phone call came in the middle of typing this post) that there could be a very exciting project on the horizon. I should know more in the next few days. It could mean no more long lunches or afternoons reading on the patio - but it would be a great career move. Stay tuned...