If it's June 25. . .

[rolanni]

. . .it must be the Belleversary!

Yes, as unbelievable as it may seem, one year ago today, we brought Kelimcoons Belle of the Ball to the Cat Farm and Confusion Factory.  She retired graciously to the chamber prepared for her, to rest from the rigors of her journey.  She had a mouthful of food, a visit to the necessary, and a brief bath before strolling out to Greet Her People, and conduct a survey of her new kingdom.

We were, of course, planning a Festivity to commemorate the day, complete with dancing and fireworks, but Belle has asked for a more restrained and dignified celebration. Therefore, we all plan on having a nap today, in honor of herself.  Belle is, as always, leading the way.

In other news!

I wrote yesterday.  Quite a lot, actually, for values of Quite a Lot that include 2,140 new words in Book the Next. After I ripped out the scene that didn't work, we had a net gain to the manuscript of!  76 words.

It was rather an exciting day, as writers count these things.  I had a Good Idea, then!  I had a Better Idea; the story is back on track with no violence done the characters, their relationship, and! without invoking the Gods of Plot.  Which is good.  I really don't like invoking the Gods of Plot.  Which reminds me to sweep the altar, which has gotten dusty.

In addition to the celebration of Belle's arrival among us, today's schedule includes deploying the vacuum cleaner, doing the dishes, and -- getting back to work on the WiP.  No, no, the excitement never does stop; but we're used to it.

For those keeping score at home, there were no checks in the mail today, and a bill arrived by email.

No questions to answer today, though people continue to find the Roll Call and check in.  Thank you!

. . .and I think that's catches us all up.  It's an absolutely gorgeous day here in the middle of Maine, perfect for all kinds of Summery Activities.  Hope it's the same, where you are.

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Progress on Book the Next
35,765/100,000 OR 35.77% complete

Not truth. Something more primal than mere truth. Something from deep in the core of him, incontrovertible, beyond any argument or logic.

Comments

[jessie-c.livejournal.com]

76 good words are immeasurably better than 2064 words which do nothing for the story.

[aitchellsee.livejournal.com]

Belle looks as tho she'd had her coiffure tended on honor of the great occasion💈

[aitchellsee.livejournal.com]

IN honor of

[kalimeg.livejournal.com]

Gasp! Doesn't an anniversary mean that the Cat Killing Machine must stay hidden?

[thewol.livejournal.com]

Many happy returns of the Belleversary to one and all!

Down here in the rectangular bit at the top of Texas, it's been hotter than a $2 pistol firing uphill. At least our highs have only been in the low 90's (32+C) this week rather than the low 100's (37+C) like they were week before last, and the forecast for next week is for our highs to be a whole degree below 90. (Gasp!). Our lows have been hovering around 70 +/- (21+/-C). Iced tea weather for sure.

I agree with jessie-c. 76 hard working words beat the heck out of 2064 words that featherbed the payroll.

[margotinez.livejournal.com]

Day late in responding, but it hit 102 F today, more to come the rest of the week here in Northern Cali. Hope it stays glorious for you, congrats to Belle.