Oops, it happened again.  Another wet mess in North Carolina thanks to a Tropical Storm.  Ida hit the Gulf coast a few days ago and it has been pouring non-stop here ever since.  Everything is beyond soaked, flood warnings are in effect for certain areas, and the dogs would rather hold it until they burst than set another paw on the soupy ground outside.  Thank Goddess that the energy-saving LED icicle lights were hung before the clouds started pissing rain.  Once the sun finds its way back, it will be too chilly to stand there clipping a bunch of way-too-expensive lights  to the gutters.  Thanksgiving in less than two weeks?  Time isn’t flying, it’s on warp speed.

Something really bothering me lately is the number of innocent people killed or wounded by whacked out individuals with guns.  This crap economy has everyone on edge, creating a ripple effect of negativity that has some reaching the point where they’re coming out shooting like Yosemite Sam.  Have we really become so absorbed by our miserable lives that we want to share our pain by inflicting it on others?  Even worse are the gun-crazed fools who fight for their right to keep and bear arms, as stated in the Second Amendment.    You know, I can see the possible need for something like that - in 1791 when it was adopted.  Yes, that was SEVENTEEN NINETY-ONE.  The lack of proper gun control in America has made guns out of control, and the people fighting to keep it that way just might end up shooting themselves in the foot.

Stepping off the soapbox and into a brighter light, it’s November, and that means National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) has officially started.  Beginning on 1 November, writers of all levels, from all over the country and overseas, will complete a manuscript by the end of the month.  Target is a finished first draft (minimum of 50,000 words).  Of course, a goal like that can be set at any time, but what a rush to be doing it simultaneously with thousands of other writers.  Plus, there is plenty of support and encouragement during the month to keep writers motivated and focused on getting the job done.  Check out NaNoWriMo’s site and tell me that isn’t a fab concept.

Signing off with a ♥ because all you need is love…  (God, I miss John Lennon)

© Dolny-Bombar 2009

Photo:  Zion National Park in Utah © Barbara Dolny-Bombar 2009