It was a week of surprises. Starting with this …
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It just showed up on my doorstep. Via UPS. No forewarning whatsoever.
You could say it caught me by surprise.
The accolades on Facebook have been overwhelming. Friends and family and former colleagues and sorority sisters and gymnastics coaches and new blogging friends have been coming out of the woodwork to offer up words of congratulations. And support.
I’m truly and deeply touched.
The book will be available next month. And when my publisher tells me exactly where it will be sold, you’ll be the first to know! In the meanwhile, it’s available for pre-order at Amazon.com and BN.com and Indiebound.org and Books a Million.
I guess I need to start practicing my autograph.
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I was also surprised by the big meltdown this week. Seriously. I never thought the mounds of snow would go. It was messy. Still is. But it gives me hope that I’ll be able to retire my giant, full length puffy coat soon. ish. Maybe by Easter … ?
But the Chicago meltdown is nothing compared to what’s going on in the Boston area. Have you seen this photo {click here} from Cape Cod? Wild!
Then there was the tax return surprise. For the first time in, like, ever I have to write a check. To the state of IL. Something tells me Illinois taxes are too high …
Governor Rauner, can you please get on that? Like pronto. And Mayor Emmanuel, feel free to chime in too.
And now for a few surprising things that caught my eye on the interwebs …
I just love it when I come across something I’ve never seen done before. Like this artist’s work {click here}. Super cool. And super original!
This {click here} is nothing short of mind blowing.
And, finally, this {click here} is truly inspirational.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Linda
P.S. In case you missed my posts this week, here’s a quick run down {with links} …
{1. Spring Flowers | 2. Chandelier Stencil | 3. WW Sesame Chicken | 4. Aging New Locker Baskets}
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congrats on new book! Can’t wait to read it.! Unfortunately, I think Emanuel is working on the tax situation, judging by today’s Trib headline,”Pension Crisis Tied To Possible Tax Hike.” Sigh.
Ugh. They’re going after our property taxes again? They’ll be driving us all out of the city soon!
YAY! I have mine pre-ordered on Amazon, and I will order another to give away! So excited for you, my friend!
Kirby – You are too sweet, my friend!!! Thank you for all your support and encouragement! You are my rock! 🙂 Linda
And GREAT choices for your clicks! DL was mesmerized!!
Sometime we need to move away from the diy and appreciate other art forms! 🙂
Very awesome, many Congrats!
Thank you so much Jenna! 🙂
Congratulations, my sweet friend! I couldn’t be happier for you. I’ll be ordering one of these for my grands.
Thank you so much Suzy! You are so sweet! 🙂 Linda
Wow Linda I am so durned proud to know you. Someday when you’re even more famous I can say I knew you when, Couldn’t happen to nicer more talented lady, How exciting for you and family. CONGRATS on your new book, Have wonderful week.
Thank you so much! You are too sweet and I truly appreciate your visits to the site and your lovely comments! 🙂 Linda
Ooh, your book looks really nice! I’m actually a new visitor and this is the first I’ve heard of your book, but I can tell I’ll already love it based on the colorful pictures you’ve shared.
So happy to met you and thanks for the lovely comment! 🙂 Linda
Hi Linda! I wanted to stop and say congrats on the book. I think it’s beautiful and I am so proud of you. Happy at the same time. Talk about an accomplishment! Enjoy what’s to come…Ann
Thank you so much for your support Ann! I truly appreciate your support and kind words! 🙂 Linda