Back in the Land of the Blogging

Since my last Sunday Salon post, things got much, much worse.  Let me just say that I do love my children very much.  This is evident in the fact that we are all still alive.  While I’m so glad that my parents came to visit, the entire week was nothing but exhausting and oh, so stressful.  This is why I have only posted twice in the past 10 days (and only then because I’d committed to the book tours ahead of time) and have been a non-entity around the book blogosphere.

Thankfully, I’m seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.  Case in point:

  • I’ve left three comments in the past three days (as opposed to  no comments the 7 or more days before).
  • I am starting to think about the reviews for some of my finished books that aren’t on a book tour deadline.
  • I am starting to think about the post I’m going to write about my newest reading gadget.
  • I am listening to Nicole and Trish’s Blog Talk Radio show instead of sleeping.
  • I’m looking forward to my month of November, which will be (mostly) dedicated to Neil Gaiman.  I’ll be posting more about that later this week, too.
  • I’m leaving for Orlando on Sunday (4 nights at the Disney Grand Floridian!) for a conference.  Reading by the pool awaits me!

I want to thank my loyal readers and blogging friends for sticking with me this month.  I really appreciate it.

23 Comments

  • At 2009.10.27 23:04, Marg said:

    Can’t wait to hear more about Neil Gaiman November! Welcome back to the blogosphere!

    • At 2009.10.28 03:52, Meghan said:

      I was just thinking of you yesterday and hoping everything was okay! I missed reading posts from you. I’m glad things are improving and I hope that continues.

      • At 2009.10.28 06:51, Michelle said:

        Life comes first, blogging will always be here when you get back!

        The Grand Floridian is such a fabulous resort you’re going to love it. Have a safe and fabulous trip.

        Read more from Michelle

        Lisa Schroeder – The Day Before

        Title: The Day Before [indie bound] [amazon]
        Author: Lisa Schroeder [website] [twitter] [facebook]
        Genre: Contemporary
        Publisher: Simon Pulse
        Series: none
        Format: Print
        Source: library
        Reviewer: Laura[...]

        • At 2009.10.28 07:40, Kathy said:

          I’m glad you’re seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and I hope you had a great visit with your parents! Enjoy your time out by the pool!

          Read more from Kathy

          Mailbox Monday

          A

          • At 2009.10.28 08:17, Lezlie said:

            How could we possibly abandon you? :-) We’re here when you’re ready for us!

            Lezlie

            • At 2009.10.28 08:37, Chris@bookarama said:

              Sounds like quite a week!

              Read more from Chris@bookarama

              Quiet by Susan Cain: Review

              Have you ever been told you’re “quiet”? I have, lots of times. I know I’m an introvert. I don’t like loud crowds. I try to get all my Christmas shopping done early so I don’t have to deal with them. I[...]

              • At 2009.10.28 11:20, Vasilly said:

                I’m glad that things are becoming less stressful for you. I can’t wait to read more about Gaiman November. Take care.

                Read more from Vasilly

                Sunday Salon: Being grateful

                A

                • At 2009.10.28 12:13, Amy Reads Good Books said:

                  Enjoy your trip! It sounds like you definitely need some “reading by the pool” time.

                  • At 2009.10.28 14:22, Just Mom said:

                    Real life has to come first! I’m heading to Disney the first weekend of December and am already excited about it! REad Perks last night – have to go write my review and contribute to the Facebook discussion (I’ll tell you – I LOVED it!)

                    • At 2009.10.28 16:32, Ti said:

                      I am so envious of your Disney trip. The Grand Floridian is so pretty too. Reading by the pool…ahhhhh. Nice.

                      Read more from Ti

                      Whew! It’s over!

                      A

                      • At 2009.10.28 21:15, Veens said:

                        Glad u r feeling better! Enjoy reading by the pool!

                        Read more from Veens

                        A Very Happy New Year!!

                        A

                        • At 2009.10.28 22:07, nat @book, line, and sinker said:

                          sounds like quite a span of 10 days!!! glad that things are returning to normal for you. have a great time in disney–i was just there two weeks ago–weather was gorgeous. the grand florida is nice and offers easy access to the parks, if you’re going there. have fun!!!

                          Read more from nat @book, line, and sinker

                          Weekend Cooking: Chef Anne Burrell’s Bucatini all’Amatriciana

                          When it’s time for a family party, I’m usually assigned the role of “soda girl”, a task requiring little more than making my way through the aisles of the grocery store, loadin[...]

                          • At 2009.10.29 01:31, Zia said:

                            Can’t wait to hear what this Neil Gaiman November thing is.

                            • At 2009.10.29 01:31, Nicole said:

                              It was so much fun to chat about that book so I am so glad that you made it! And, remember I’m in for a Gaiman post.

                              Read more from Nicole

                              Honey Badger Don’t Care: Randall’s Guide to Crazy Nastyass Animals by Randall – Book Review

                              If you haven’t already, meet the Honey Badger, voiced by Randall. Dubbed the “Crazy Nastyass”, this fearless creature fights all kinds of wild life in order to eat and take whatev[...]

                              • At 2009.10.29 09:55, Angela said:

                                I just gave you the One Lovely Blog Award.

                                http://librarygirlreads.blogspot.com/2009/10/blog-award-one-lovely-blog-award.html

                                Read more from Angela

                                OTL: Mega Sw@gbucks Friday

                                Today is another Mega Swagbucks Day! Today and every Friday you can win even more Swagbucks when using the Swagbucks search engine. These Swagbucks can then be redeemed for great prizes including Amaz[...]

                                • At 2009.10.29 10:02, Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit) said:

                                  I cannot wait to hear about the Neil November! I hope you have a great time relaxing in Orlando. You should say hi to sandy of You’ve gotta read this…I think she lives down there.

                                  Read more from Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit)

                                  Mailbox Monday #163

                                  Mailbox Mondays (click the icon to check out the new blog) has gone on tour since Marcia at A Girl and Her Books, formerly The Printed Page passed the torch. This month’s host is the Metro Reader.

                                  [...]

                                  • At 2009.10.30 00:02, Amy @ My Friend Amy said:

                                    We missed you but we’ll always be here for you. Looking forward to your Neil Gaiman month!

                                    Read more from Amy @ My Friend Amy

                                    The Sunday Salon — Go Giants?

                                    Happy Super Bowl Sunday everyone! Are you planning on watching? If so who are you cheering for? I’ll be watching and cheering for the Giants, but the truth is I don’t really care who wins. And the com[...]

                                    • At 2009.10.30 11:47, Jen - Devourer of Books said:

                                      OH! Reading Gadget!?! Color me excited.

                                      I’m glad things are getting back to normal for you, hope to see you around more!

                                      Read more from Jen – Devourer of Books

                                      A Good American by Alex George – Book Review

                                      A Good American by Alex George
                                      Published by Amy Einhorn/Putnam Books, an imprint of Penguin
                                      Jette’s mother is determined that her daughter will be the family’s ticket into higher society, [...]

                                      • At 2009.10.30 14:12, Andi said:

                                        Glad things are shaping up post-stress. Can’t wait to have you fully back in the blogosphere!

                                        • At 2009.10.30 17:42, Emily said:

                                          Hooray for Neil Gaiman November!!! I can’t wait :)

                                          Relax this weekend — you deserve it!

                                          • At 2009.10.31 13:52, Lisa said:

                                            Sounds like crappy weeks are going around. Hope yours improves soon!

                                            Read more from Lisa

                                            Random Friday: Sewing organization

                                            I thought I’d share how I organize my sewing stuff. I labelled all those boxes on Flickr, if you click the picture it’ll take you over.
                                            All my quilting cottons, interfacing, decor weight, canvas, twil[...]

                                            • At 2009.10.31 14:14, lilly said:

                                              It’s good to hear everything’s getting back to normal as far as blogging goes. I know what you mean about the kids and your love for them that becomes most evident when they’re still alive lol! Anyway, I’m looking forward to your reviews.

                                              • At 2009.11.01 12:22, Care said:

                                                Have fun at Disney!!

                                                Read more from Care

                                                Mailbox Monday 2.6.12

                                                A

                                                (Required)
                                                (Required, will not be published)