Apologies for lack of posts and responses. The ever-looming deadlines were met, and just one more editing project in the pipeline. I finished my contribution for the book, was pleased. I have ten ideas simmering in the back of my brain, where all articles originate, but have no commitments from or to editors at this point for them. Some are touchy sensitive topics, and need more thought before pitching.
Did I tell you complaining got me another job? Good thing I didn’t get my business cards yet, as I get to add ‘consultant’ to the package. Very excited about these new gigs. Was invited to be a part of a think-tank-type-thing…that is very exciting for one who is hyper-emotionally intelligent. Grand philosopher/intelligentsia types who recognize the need for EI additives are truly wise. Wisdom = applied knowledge.
As always, have had my share of conflict. I hope to be able to blog about it some day. It is so weird to be in a place where one person thinks you are an extremist and another thinks you are a back-slider. I think I have discovered that some local free-speech advocates only want it for those who share their ideology. The rest need to pipe down and shut up.
After a bit of a spiritual revival resulting from our night of praise and Revelation Song, I have been more focused on embracing the disciplines of life that are God-centered. This has meant much more Face Time with friends and acquaintances, rather than just Face Book time. I am enjoying a season where I am hearing God’s voice clearly, walking on the narrow path and not losing my balance (still get a little distracted on the way, tho). An excellent place to be as we continue in Holy Week. Still singing: Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord Almighty, who was and is and is to come…
I’ve filled mornings with visits to ladies I haven’t seen in a year, people I have wanted to connect with but the urgent crowded out the op. It has been lovely. Being older, having positively navigated negative life experiences, means people invite you to mentor them.
I have enjoyed reconnecting with many old friends from high school (and some blog readers via email!). This, plus planning our US summer trip has caused me to mentally live in California and Illinois, rather than Amman. I am getting VERY EXCITED to see Aunt Jane.
Did I mentioned I hate spring cleaning? I love the effect, but this in-between stage is a mess. The kids have been so grown up in getting their own clothes out, sorting and trying on. It is torture to get boys to try on clothes, and this way they think it is fun! It is spring break, and it seems I am living in the kitchen, feeding my kids yummy stuff. Only a week until I can partake again, 
I am up to about thirty posts in the draft folder. Forget blog belching, this will be an explosion.
Being busy and being happy is a GREAT reason not to blog.