Late nights

I had another opportunity to speak before a group last night and find that I kind of miss presenting to a room full of people.  I've been discussing a park that our local Heritage Committee is working to get build in our small town.  The project is finding a groundswell of support and I like to think it has everything to do with my wonderful persuasive skills.

Actually, it has everything to do with the concept, design and relevance - all of which I can take minimal credit for.  It's a great project.  I'll keep you posted.

I got home around 10:30 to find the kids asleep and my wife falling asleep with a book.  Only the lovely Willow decided to stay up and keep me company while I worked.  Earlier in the day I had finished a rough draft of a new story - a story short enough for a specific magazine with limited space and hence a limited word count on its submissions.  When I read it with Willow at my elbow I saw all the rough spot that needed to be polished.  My wife had also marked up a copy of the story before retiring for my consideration.  Around 1:00am I had the story at a point where I could go to bed.  I'll let it rest a couple of days, then off to the magazine.

I must be getting old.   I need a nap.