Exciting News Coming Soon

As many of you know who are regular readers of this blog, I have a new novel coming out in August. Yesterday I learned the actual publication date -- August 25th. And.....drumroll.....at the end of February I'll be able to share with you the name of the book, a few details about the story, and an image of the book cover. I have been chomping at the bit to share all of this with you, and have had to exercise complete patience in waiting. (Not my biggest virtue.) We're almost there, so stay tuned.  

Now back to our regular programming...........an Arctic blast is soon to be blowing through Texas. Same one that's gonna cause havoc in the northern and eastern states. The reason this is a big deal here is that WE AREN'T USED TO COLD.  We have few seasons here, it's mostly hot or warm most of the time. We don't own hard winter clothing, but we do have closets full of flip-flops, shorts, t-shirts, and tank tops. Fortunately, I own clothing that I can layer, a warm coat, a drawer full of socks, and several pairs of boots. I'll survive. 

When Snowmaggedon practically shut down Texas in February, 2021, it wasn't pretty. Lots of people lost power, frozen pipes burst, and accidents occurred everywhere as people's cars and trucks did slip-n-slide all over the roads. We fared well without incident then, and am hoping to do the same this time. If there was a bright spot during Snowmaggedon it was watching the neighborhood kids making snow angels outside in their yards, and seeing townsfolk skiing down streets, using a water ski-like handle and rope attached to the back of pickup trucks driven by friends and family. The skiers would yell out like they were riding a bronc or bull in a rodeo, something they do a lot around here. It was a boatload of fun to watch from my cozy living room, where I was warm and toasty. There was no way I was going out into 15-degree temps (or lower) to get a closer look at the skiers. I'm not that crazy.

Meanwhile, our indoor/outdoor cat is anxious to go outside and visit his peeps in the neighborhood. He doesn't understand why I am keeping him indoors. The outside temps have not yet risen out of the 30s, and until it gets near 50 I'm not letting him out. I think our other cat who is indoor only has tried to explain to Willie how things work around here when this thing called freezing temperatures arrive, but I don't think that Willie is listening. I'll just play the role of mean mom, and keep him safe. 

Wherever you are, I hope you stay warm, without any incidents from the coming storms. Say safe, stay toasty, and enjoy the snowy spectacular that Mother Nature gives us. 

Till next time...........

Jeffree Wyn