I've been a little low in energy this year, so I'm behind in publishing new books, but I'm back to finishing a few and starting some more. Copied (Book 4 of The Dimity Horse Mysteries) is almost complete - there's a lot of editing ahead to ensure all the ends are tied up and not left flapping in the breeze. I almost finished Book 6 of The Outback Riders, but it needs a complete rewrite because I let the plot meander too much ("forward is the answer" works for writing AND riding horses).
Christmas is almost here. I have the Christmas tree up, and there are presents under it. Here's a photographic reminder of the passing of time, starring my daughter's Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Pocket - as a puppy 14 years ago, a young dog, and now an old man who'd prefer to sleep under the tree than play with the decorations. Time passes - make the most of it so that you have plenty of wonderful memories to look back on when you are old. You don't have to become wealthy or wield a lot of power - just be kind, enjoy the small things, walk barefoot on the grass, admire the sunrises and sunsets, smile at people, paddle in the streams and oceans, lay your hand on the bark of ancient trees and the new ones, gaze at the stars, laugh, grow some flowers for bees then spend the time to watch them work... don't spend your life trying to become financially rich when you are already surrounded by riches.
