After the panic

It is my determined opinion that when freaking out before a public reading the best thing to do is clean your house.  Vacuum, clean the bathrooms, clean the kitchens, straighten, dust.  The sheer focus will be almost meditative, plus you will work off a lot of energy.  Only then should you shower.

Arrive early to your public reading destination.  Organize the books.

Then relax.  These are good people.  You love these people.

What were you so worried about?

(Wanna see a me in action?  For video of a little of my fancy footwork see this post by Pasadena Adjacent.  I'm actually a little entranced by my shoes. )

The Great Bacon Caper Heats Up

Well, it's down to the wire.  The Great Bacon Caper ends tonight, and we have more bloggers throwing their work in the ring.  Representing the year of the pig, is Pasadena Adjacent and representing the lovers of lard is Restless Chef, a newby but a goody.  My, my, my this little piggie has her work set out for her.  I'll announce the winner Monday