Yep, Beginning to Look a Lot Like ...

We got Christmas started yesterday.

LIGHTS in the front of the house -- on my goals list on/off for years.

It FINALLY happened. 

Nothing amazing, but colors lining the fence.

Plus a few other areas.

Window in my office.

Unfinished back porch.

View from my office.

Little section of the fence.

I need to figure out decor on the porch table too. That might not be this year. I have an idea and the search is on -- small business or thrifted. That's going to be a challenge, but can be fun too.

Maybe when I unpack Christmas decorations I'll find something as a place holder.

The rest of the day was nice too. We walked to coffee with Duke. Then another walk after decorating ... local shopping for a dog gift hubby needs, lunch outside at a local favorite, walk to the library. I love walking. I love local.

Speaking of books ....

I started the book from my hairdresser. First bit showed her writing inexperience. Over-the-top adjectives, overtly flowery descriptions -- but the writing is settling down. 

The story line is questionable too -- it's early though. There's this tension that the protagonist (an author) has done this awful wrong to her family and herself  -- she can't face them or talk to them. It might ruin her marriage and relationship with her children. 

That was done quite well. I was hooked and interested -- until I found out the wrong.

She signed with a different publisher and her next book deals are for regular fiction, not Christian fiction. 

She's too successful and famous.

Hmmmm .... 

Again, hats off to Kathy for writing a book.

She's nailed a lot of things ... lots of successes already and I hope even more.

I'm bringing this up because I'll have to talk to her in detail about the book -- sitting in the hairdresser chair, one-on-one. I'm nervous about being genuine and complimenting enough. You can tell when compliments are politely hiding something. 

Eeeek ... I want to like it and fingers so crossed that I do.

Anyway.

Kids are coming over for football after all ... baby on the mend. Both good and less good. I'm ALWAYS so happy to spend time with our grandson, but I have a big to-do list which will get pushed onto an already full week. And, I'm still under-the-weather.

An abrupt good-bye.

This post is having issues saving, so I'm going to sign off and post it while it's working.

Have a good one. Later gators.