... my next anthology ('Laneways and Back Alleys')is now complete - let me know if you're interested in reviewing :-)

Ooooh, do you really need to ask? ;-D Now isn’t a good time, as I’m over my head on several things, but if the end of the month isn’t too late I’d love to see the proofs.

I have considered the same dilemma, in wanting to get you some samples of my caramels and truffles ... I think the fates have spoken: we’ll simply have to visit each other!

Our hill is very nice. It starts out with a short but decently steep bit, to get one going; then there’s a long, mostly level stretch before another rise. The last bit is the steepest climb—it’s also where the road goes through a nice bit of woods, where we occasionally spot interesting critters (turkeys, deer, eagles, raccoons) or their tracks. It’s a very pleasant way to start the day.