This blog date is August 4, 2021. Today is also the anniversary of the founding of the United States Coast Guard, which was signed into law on August 4, 1790. Happy 231st birthday USCG--Semper Paratus!
My novel Solomon's Compass is a Coast Guard story.
And the best thing about the Coast Guard? My husband. Proud wife of a U.S. Coastie. Retired.
August 4 is also National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. Notice how the Coast Guard emblem is round... like a chocolate chip cookie. Coasties are smart like that.
In real life, last month, I had a hard time staying focused. The launch of Gracie and the Trouble with Pinatas finished up. I was behind in everything, or so it seemed. I'm still behind, but I have marked two large projects off my to-do list. Only two more to go. I'm happy to say I have also actually accomplished some writing on my new book during all this catching up.
Once I'm caught up, I hope to be able to stay that way for at least a little while. And if I get behind again, I hope it isn't as far behind as I was a couple of months ago.
My wish is a happy and productive August for all of us.
What have you been doing this summer? Or winter, if you're in the southern hemisphere?
Stay safe out there!
Carol
Comments
Thanks to your husband for his service!
I'm working on a couple of books right now and hope to stay on schedule despite a few things that will likely pop up.
You hubby had an important and dangerous job - time to enjoy retirement!
And thanks to all those who serve - including those who bake. My calendar told me that yesterday was chocolate chip cookie day - and I can think of much worse things to celebrate. The calendar was quiet about the Coast Guard though.
Alex - The Coast Guard is filled with exceptional people. Here's your cookie :)
Rachna - I am very proud of him. Thank you for the good wishes. I wish them back for you.
Jemi - Here... have another cookie :)
HR - I'm not quite there yet, but I sure do hope I can keep better caught up than I am now. I don't like playing catch up.
Natalie - Oh yeah - guilt-free cookies are the best!
EC - I wouldn't mind if Chocolate Cookie Day was celebrated every day!
Liza - Here's to all Coasties everywhere. And thanks to all of you for your thanks to my husband. He's pleased.
CLee - So far the cookies are holding out :)
Melissa - Every little word counts.
Diane - Gracie's release was awesome. She says hi.