Whine About it Wednesday!
I have absolutely nothing to whine about so far this week. (I’m throwing that “so far” in there in case I have to come back and amend my statement.)
But so far, it’s all good.
I’m a RITA finalist–still tickled over that.Â
The Book That Nearly Killed Me–aka THE EX-GIRLFRIENDS’ CLUB, my May Blaze–got a 4.5 from Romantic Times. That’s excellent, because I wasn’t sure how it was going to do. I still don’t have any perspective about that story, so if any of you out there read it and like it, please let me know. 
 Not that I’m needy or anything. 
I went to the doctor yesterday and he’s giving me a new medicine to try for my diabetes. I’ve been taking a shot two times a day–not insulin–but this is a pill, which will be much, much better.Â
My story, which has to be finished this weekend, is moving along at a good pace and I feel *good* about it, like I haven’t completely messed it up. Will there be revision? Of course. And it will make it better. But **crossing fingers, squeezing eyes tightly shut, hoping not to jinx it** I don’t think they’ll be like the last book.  I think I’ve got a better handle on this couple.
Anyway, like I said, it’s all good. What about you, Gentle Readers? Whines? Annoyances? Mild displeasures? Whine on. I’m listening…
March 28th, 2007 at 7:54 am
POLLEN! I can’t breathe! That’s all I can complain about, though, cause I sold my house and I’m very excited. So its only a partial whine.
March 28th, 2007 at 8:48 am
I’m with the pollen - sinuses are lousy.
Congratulations on the Rita!!! I loved The Specialist!!!!! (I have Jill’s exclamation point syndrome)
March 28th, 2007 at 8:52 am
Ditto on the pollen. I’ve been trying to diet and exercise, which has been a brisk 30 minute walk. But the pollen makes it difficult to (1) keep up a brisk pace because I’m wheezing so and (2) see where I’m going because my eyes are watering so badly.
The story I’m working on isn’t cooperating. I had put it down for a while hoping that would help. Last night I read through the 5 or so pages I’d already written and when I got to the last line I had absolutely no idea what to write next.
Oh Muse! Want a cookie?
March 28th, 2007 at 9:02 am
Well, the conference I was planning fell through, so I’m now out the money I would have made…plus I turned down a job for that same time.
Ugh.
Guess I’ll have to remain a kept woman a while longer…
March 28th, 2007 at 9:59 am
Andrea, congrats on selling your house! Wow, that was quick!
Thanks, Bailey! I loved that book, too.
Marilyn, sometimes the Muse needs a little shopping therapy. Maybe she’d like a new Vera Bradley bag?
Kimberly, sorry the conference fell through.
DG keeps you well, though, so no worries. 
March 28th, 2007 at 10:40 am
wtg on the reviews
March 28th, 2007 at 11:14 am
I have bunch of whine’s today. I typed them all so I feel better. I deleted it because it was so long. So to make it short–IN-LAWS—.
March 28th, 2007 at 11:43 am
My whine for the entire WEEK so far –
Boys.
Need I say more??
March 28th, 2007 at 2:37 pm
Thanks, Kim! I was happy with that 4.5.
Susan, bless your heart. As you know, I am blessed with good in-laws. (And I don’t know if you realize it or not, but over here I’m the ONLY one. The only ONE.
Kris, is this about Mr. Tall??? I’ve been trying to follow things on your blog, but it’s all so vague. And I’m nosy, so…
Still, hugs on the stoopid boys! You’re a prize!
March 28th, 2007 at 3:17 pm
Ditto on the pollen. It’s gotten so bad that my ears are now affected and Monday I was getting dizzy and had to go back on my medicine - 3 different ones 2x a day. I’m amazed that I’m walking around with any sense*&^%$..
March 28th, 2007 at 3:20 pm
Sorry, Ginger! It’s terrible being sick!!!
March 28th, 2007 at 3:57 pm
Rhonda–It is the Father-in-law and sister-in-laws that are a problem. The mother-in-law just does what the father-in-law says to do no matter how many grandkids get disappointed. Husbands sister are ok just two many of them (6). It is the brother’s wife that is the pain.
March 28th, 2007 at 4:00 pm
Eek, Susan! That’s terrible!
March 28th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
I feel like an old woman. I can’t hardly hear, the allergies have stuffed up my ears. Everyone is muttering. Speak up! Darn kids today…
March 29th, 2007 at 8:02 am
Yeah, Rhonda, it’s about Mr. Tall. And the Blog is vague because I don’t want to post *too* many sordid details for the entire Interweeb to read, y’know?
If all goes well, things should be back on an even keel soon. I hope.
March 29th, 2007 at 8:31 am
I had a sneaking suspicion it was him. I hope things work out for you soon!!!
March 29th, 2007 at 2:22 pm
Have you tried to turn it on yet? If not, don’t!! Once,I soaked my phone in water overnight. I took the back off, gently shook out any water and let it sit open for 24 hours.
I crossed my fingers and toes and reassemble the phone and turned it on. It still works today.
Good luck.