Marilyn's Musings

This month has really been full. Nightwriters--we planned a mystery! Lots of book events, visited libraries, had a great time at the Nightwriters meeting in San Luis Obispo, and there were many fun family times. Me at Caruthers' Library The biggie of course was the family reunion. So nice to see family members I don't get to see that often. Granddaughter Genie came from Murietta with her entire family, plus great-granddaughter Emily (Patrick's eldest). The next day Patrick arrived with his other two kids. My cousin from Eagle Rock who grew up a block away from me spent the day and evening with us.  And my sister and her hubby came from Las Vegas with her daughter and two kids. Plus we had all of the family from Springville there. On my actual birthday, I had an important meeting in Visalia. A couple I've known for years bought my breakfast, the pie I wanted for my birthday celebration, and a beautiful orchid plant. (Hope I can keep it aliv...

I am at an age that birthdays aren't all that important--except for the fact that I am still here, in good health, and enjoying many, many blessings. God has been good to me. I have a huge, supportive family--and so many little ones to love. Here I am at one of my many birthdays--believe this one was the last biggie! I know the setting is my youngest daughter's home. Some interesting facts about my birthday: I share it with a good friend, Lorna Collins, who has so many personality quirks like mine that it's rather amazing. I don't really like surprises--and have disappointed those who have tried to give me surprise birthday parties. Not because I figure it out, but because I always have things planned out and I think whatever is going on is going to mess up my plans. (Terrible, I know.) As far as birthday presents go, there is nothing that I need or want--except maybe for more people to try my books. (Hint, hint.) You can find Seldom Traveled...