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I LIKED the guy in the kilt!
I mean, Freak! it was a black Leather kilt!
That's just cool!

And I'm pretty sure this is my third year at LTUE.

But anyway, I'm supposed to be writing a rather pointless Geography essay right now.

Ha-Ha

CON

A CON is a science fiction and fantasy CONvention--although this one is more of a conference.

BYU every year hosts the Life, the Universe, and Everything sci-fi/fantasy conference. Cons are fun--and not just for the, hmm, shall we say attention-deprived souls who come wearing kilts and elvin capes. Although I have to admit, LTUE is probably MORE fun for writers in the genre than it is for fans of the genre--although they show up in pretty good numbers just to see their favorite writers.

This is my third year going. Hannah and Ian came for their first time last year, and came with me again this year. We stayed at Sharon's house (THANKS, Sharon!) over Friday night and attended lectures and panel discussions, mostly on writing topics, for two days. We met some REAL writers--like Jessica Day George, got our copy of Fablehaven signed by Brandon Mull, and went out to lunch with a writer friend of mine, Kathleen Dalton-Woodbury, who is always a great source of conversation and really great with the kids.

While I was there I had the idea that maybe I ought to teach a workshop or chair a discussion on writing science fiction and fantasy for the flash fiction market. I ran the idea by Kathleen and she suggested that maybe I ought to do it for the CONduit convention coming up in May in SLC. She's going to put me in touch with the gentleman who organizes it.

Now that might be pretty darn cool!

Life in Ogden

Right now it's pretty darn white in Ogden.

I just got off the phone with Grandma Woolley, who I called because I was bored. I have nothing to do today. I'm sure I could find something, but I have no pressing tasks. I'll explain why in a minute.

But back to Ogden. Grandpa W. says the snow isn't even covering his grass. Lucky DOG!!! We're swamped with about a foot of new snow. And it's HEAVY snow. Ian and I just about did our backs in shoveling the driveway this afternoon. Of course two more inches have fallen since then and it's still snowing, though lightly now. Earlier it was pretty much blizzard conditions.

We're SO ready for spring!

So back to why I'm bored.

I've finally read my way through a mountain of slush. I've even sent all the rejection letters I had piled up. The kids are done with school. The walks are shoveled.

I'm bored.

Well, not anymore. Darin just got home and it's time to fix dinner, then tonight is American Idol. We've had fun watching it, cheering for the ones we like, jeering the ones we can't stand--like that silly laughing girl--Tatiana? Is that her name? Wow. She needs to learn to keep her mouth shut once in awhile.

We're having hamburgers tonight. I had to dig the grill out, but grilling is SO worth it.

What are you having? Anything interesting? We could use some new recipes to try.

Share one with me!

I have a friend who posts recipes on her blog sometimes, and they're awesome!

Maybe I should try that!

But not right now. It'd dinner time.

I'm rambling. A sure sign I'm bored.

Bored, bored, bored.

*sigh*

Headphones are the whole glory of your kingdom?
I pity you.

Thieving Vassals!!

Ah, so now you have looked over my kingdom and my greatness and you want the whole of it?

Nay, I tell thee. Thou shalt NOT have my cool headphones!

Knave!

Just thought I'd post SOMETHING new

All is calm and peaceful in the Vincent kingdom.....for now.
But as soon as Vassal 1 gets over this sinus infection the war for freedom, justice, and chocolate bunnies will continue....maybe.



These are really nice headphones mom. Maybe they'll "accidentally" end up with my mp3 player.

;-)

I wuv you, Vassal 1!

and Vassal 1 replied,"

Oh, come on! Play fair!