GLORIOUS MOUNTAINS

We packed up BJ, our RV, placed the newly charged batteries into their compartments and headed off for Soap Stone Basin for the weekend.
After finding the camp spot by the stream that we love I scouted for my dandelions. I was so disappointed to only find two that had gone to seed.

But the joy of all the sunflowers at sunset whisked away my sorrow.

We ate our grilled burger and sat in the twilight beside a reverent fire. This Haiku came crawling into my mind:
Brook babbles behind
us, while quiet Douglas Fir fire
lights dark moonless night.
Batteries working, we turned out the lights for the night.
Excitement of the morning having battery to pump coffee/mocha water was drenched. No power.
Another trip with jumper cables, something is terribly amiss. My Joe has done everything possible
even bought a new charger, still . . .
I put our drinks in the brook, made our famous tuna sandwiches and silverhelmets headed for the trails.

Dandelions, finally, oh glorious day . . . All is right with the world.

Joe offered OFF spray to a young father and his twin boys who arrived at our lunch spot, Iron Mine Lake, to fish. A peaceful day in the woods.

Silver Helmets Begin 2014 in the Uinta Forest

We began our journey to the mountains by traveling over Daniel's Summit towards Coop Creek turn off toward a favorite camping spot in the Currant Creek area only to find the gate locked until June 30th. So we took the scenic route (one of seemingly favorite things we do). After a very dusty ride we arrived to find OUR camp spot taken; every corner had a tent in it (so nice to see tents instead of trailers and noisy generators). Down the road we continue and find, as usual the perfect spot for us with LOTS OF DANDELIONS.

Dandelion Girl is in her realm again. Joe unloaded Ruffus and out came the silver helmets.

Where, but our glorious mountains can you find such peaceful beauty . . .

or see such wonder . . .

We ate our traditional burgers but without fries on Friday evening after setting up camp, rode over 30 mountain miles on Saturday. It was chilly with wind all day; turned on Ruffus's hand warmers, such comfort.
Gathered wild flowers for our coke-vase inside home sweet home, BJ. Then after a steak, grilled potato and tossed salad dinner we sat by the fire and listed to the silence.

Of course I had to read some short stories from my publisher,Safkhet's latest anthology, ROMANTIC HEROS (one of which is mine, so blessed). Technology is WONDERFUL.
C/Ya, Bye for now  . . .

Family Time

There is nothing better than Joe's family from Logan, Utah down for flank steak lunch and better than sex cake on the patio. How about this 'selfie'?? !!

REUNITED

What a grand week this has turned out to be.
Joe and I attended a local author showcase at THE KINGS ENGLISH and heard new authors tell of their lives in the world of publication; one a cookbook, two novels, and a health book. Each had their own style of presentation. Some mostly read from their works, others told how their work evolved but all were so pleased to be published. I can hardly wait my turn to hold my book in my hand and share it.
It has been such joy to reunite myself with writers throughout the Salt Lake Valley by joining once again with the League of Utah Writers and the Utah State Poetry Society. The oneness of spirit among these writers just draws me in like a magnet and continues to feed my need to write.

RARE OPPORTUNITY

Today I traveled to a well known local book store, The Kings English, to hear a local author during her book signing, but alas, it is next week. The opportunity was gifted to me to present myself as a new local author with their Author Showcase coordinator. He asked who my publisher is, and I proudly told him Safkhet Publishing. He quickly looked them up on line, he was not familiar with them. He was immediately impressed. I asked him what steps I needed to take to be invited to be on one of their Local Author Showcase evenings. I needed an ISBN number and a date of release, both of which I have. He set me up for their Showcase on October 14, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. What an honor.

Steps into the publishing world

Another giant step today with SATIN MURDER; received my ISBN number and it ends with a 5, my endearment number for life. All the stars at Safkhet Suspense are lining up perfect for release September 2014. You too, can unlock your dream whatever it is.

CHANGE IS GOOD

After a week of emails floating over the Atlantic Ocean, my novel being published by Safkhet Publishing has found its true home. It is now in their mystery division with the title, SATIN MURDER. Wonderful, wonderful. Thanks Kim and staff! Onward with the next step toward publication this coming summer.