My Thankful List

Here's what I'm thankful for today, June 11, 2010:

1. That my latest story submission is being seriously considered by two respected journals.

2. That although my a/c faltered the other day during triple-digit heat, it was easily and cheaply repaired and we suffered only three sweaty hours without air.

3. That my family arrived safely in Tennessee and I get three days home alone before I join them.

4. That when I join them, I'll see my many nieces and sisters-in-law (sing: I got all my sisters with me!)

5. That I heard back from an amazing and kind writer-professor who has my manuscript.

6. That said amazing and kind writer-professor has a sense of humor and understood when I misread his name on an email and responded as if talking to an old college friend (their names are that similar).

7. That I continue to have ideas for writing projects.

8. That I will meet friends tonight at Pizzeria Bianco.

9. That today is Friday, tomorrow is Saturday and there are no major worries to report.

Giving Thanks

I am thankful that one of my stories has found a home in an online journal and a forthcoming anthology. You can read the story here.

I am thankful for the stack of New York Times Book Reviews that Aunt Gerry gave me yesterday and which she brings every time we meet.

I'm thankful for Ava's three day sleepover with cousins which will give me a little break until Tuesday.