Seems like the more I want to be regular in my updates the harder it is but here I go trying again. The finger is still broken, but healing. I get to take the splint off for part of every day and do finger therapy. Oh joy. But I am happy that I can almost make a fist with my left hand again and I mostly don’t feel like crying when I do it. So that’s progress and I’m grateful.
I feel horrid bouncing in here after a long absence of not commenting to everyone else but I don’t know how else to get back on track again except to start. Yes, this tremendous guilt is just one of the many reasons I never quite managed to keep a diary or anything like it for any length of time. But I keep trying and that has to count for something, right?
Expect bursts of short posts as my brain kicks back into gear and I remember what all I have to share. For now, well, I don’t think I posted that I had a rebus in the August issue of Highlights magazine. That issue just happened to be the BILLIONTH issue printed. Wow! I grew up with it. My kids grew up with it. And now my grandson is growing up with it. I love continuity. (And if I did already share this, well, chalk it up to an almost senior moment.)
The cover contest winners should be up this week.
I sold another ESL book to Unibooks in Korea.
I’ll be back as I remember more.
I’m interested in your ESL work. I’m am the Language Arts Coordinator for my school district. My work encompasses work with our ESL population. Oh..and I used to work in the telephone marketing department for Highlights when it was based here in Columbus (pre-computer days – all push button phones).
I’m proud of you for remembering to do an entry today! Don’t be so hard on yourself and keep trying to enter when you can :-).
welcome back!
guess i missed that post when u broke your finger but glad to hear it’s on the mend!
and i hear ya about tryin’ to play catch-up!
welcome back!
Welcome back! I know this is a busy time for you. Don’t get too overwhelmed by forcing yourself to post. LJ is not another must do. It should be fun!
Congratulations on the sale! Feel better soon!
I agree. Post on LJ for fun and when you have the time. Don’t worry when you can’t. Glad the finger is better. Take care. š
Glad to hear all the good news!
Take it easy on yourself; we’ll be here, with you and for you, regardless of how long it takes for you to come back to full strength.
Take care of your finger. I hope it’s back to normal soon.
Congrats on the rebus in Highlights! I’ll look for it.
Welcome back and congratulations on the rebus and the ESL book! š
Hey Susan!
I am also an irregular poster, and not able to comment (or even read!) nearly as often as I would like. So don’t apologize…I love seeing your posts and find them very inspiring. Glad to hear you are healing — hope it just keeps getting better and better.
best,
Elizabeth B.
Congrats on the new publications (acceptance and Highlights). I read the story you had in a few months ago and it was great (100th day of school, I believe).