Marilyn's Musings

What a fun day. Daughter-in-law was the designated driver and we left at 9:15 a.m. I'd figured out the mileage and time by using my GPS which said it would take 3 1/2 hours. We drove through the first McDonald's we came to and got two cups of vanilla flavored iced coffee to fortify ourselves. Not only was the main highway crowded with cars and trucks, but there was construction--so as we drew nearer to Turlock, the time seemed to run out. We used the GPS instructions until it came time to look for the off ramp into town, then we switched to the directions the hostess had given me. Those took us right to the little cafe where she met us as we got out of the car. We were 10 minutes early. Turlock is bigger than I expected and I hadn't realized that it is also a college town. After a delightful lunch with two most gracious women from the Reading Club, we followed our hostess to the Methodist church, the site for the club's meeting and tea. The group of women was l...

Daughter-in-law and I are headed to Turlock this morning. Why? Two years ago I was invited to speak to this Reading Club and today is the day. Turlock is about a 3 hour drive and since we've also been invited to lunch we'll be heading out around 9:15. My books are packed, the ones I hope people might be interested in buying and I have 50 autographed copies of Wingbeat , an early Deputy Tempe Crabtree mystery to give to each person there. After I speak at 2 they are having a tea. So, it'll be awhile before we're back on the road. I am looking forward to this, there is nothing better than speaking to readers. More tomorrow. Marilyn