Who I am, what I do, and why. I'm a writer, I write for children, because they're the most important people on earth.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
yesterday's email
In my email yesterday I received the kind of letter every writer hopes for: a message from Chicken Soup for the Soul saying that my article, "Angels on the M4" had made it to the last step before actual acceptance. I just had to fill in a form and submit it. I did that. I also have to print the form out and sign it--so I've got that done except for sending it off. I think they want it faxed and my fax machine is dead, unfortunately (is was a dinosaur). So, here I am typing with my fingers crossed!
yesterday's facebook message
Archbishop Desmond Tutu's name came up on my facebook page for some reason, and I decided to click on it and send him a message. (Isn't the internet amazing?)
I said that when I had learned that he was a member of the Third Order of the Society of St. Francis, I was especially delighted as my husband and I had been professed as Tertiaries in 2009.
He sent me a private message, saying "How wonderful" and then asked how my family was. Of course, I had to reply to his question! Imagine, me, chatting with Desmond Tutu!
I said that when I had learned that he was a member of the Third Order of the Society of St. Francis, I was especially delighted as my husband and I had been professed as Tertiaries in 2009.
He sent me a private message, saying "How wonderful" and then asked how my family was. Of course, I had to reply to his question! Imagine, me, chatting with Desmond Tutu!
yesterday's mail
A few months ago, The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were visiting Canada, and I saw on TV a performance given for their entertainment which I found offensive. And, given the sour faces on the royal couple, I think they were offended. (A female impersonator impersonating the queen--maybe funny in some circles, but not my taste and not to be shown for the queen's son. IMHO.) Anyway, I sent the prince a letter apologizing for the inappropriate performance, stating that although it was probably not intended as an insult to the queen, nevertheless I thought it in poor taste. I also mentioned that I'd briefly met the duchess in Vancouver on a chilly November day and hoped they'd return sometime when the weather would be more welcoming.
So: yesterday, I received a very nice letter from the Prince of Wales.
So: yesterday, I received a very nice letter from the Prince of Wales.
Monday, July 14, 2014
A special day in July
Today is our 58th wedding anniversary. Not doing anything special to celebrate, I suppose. But that will be different 2 years from now, our diamond anniversary. Hoping for a letter from the queen that year. :)
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