I know. I know.  It’s been a couple of weeks since I posted anything. And while I haven’t been stagnant, I just couldn’t come up with an idea for this website. It’s as if my brain shut off – packed a bag and took off for a quieter place.

Since it’s summer, I can see that. But really, for the most part, summer is great around here. Even fall has its beauty in our magical land that we call Northern Illinois. Winter is the best time to escape around here.

I picture my brain set up with an iced tea (for the morning, wine in the afternoon), an Adirondack chair and a stack of books next to her. That’s my idea of a mental vacation.

While my writing mind took a siesta, the rest of me has been very active. I helped get presenters for a writers’ conference for a local library. I’m also tag-teaming with a fellow writer to present a workshop on characters. More details on that soon.

Time spent with family always take precedence during this time. Some travel to us, and reunions are a great reason to get together and share memories, laughter and love. As we approach Labor Day, I can say with some satisfaction, that it’s been a nice summer.

So, while I grappled over topics, my mind took a mental day that lasted two weeks. Or is it three now?

I hope she’s (my brain) ready to get back to work. Uh, oh! I hear my body wanting equal time…