People, Let Me Tell You

 There is a cheesecake waiting to be concocted today.  It is the first sentence that I write that grabs the reader's attention. In that first sentence, I wish the reader would continue with what will come next in the paragraphs ahead. You never know what will flow from the keys that I type or all the valuable lessons that are up in my head that need to be shared. Nonetheless, today a cheesecake will be conquered!

I am off today. This is the first Saturday in well over 2 months that I have off. Next weekend, starting with Friday, I am off for 4 days! This gal needs a break from the body-aching restaurant pivot. It is too much! The game is not what it used to be, and where "mom and pop" once resided in craft curating, corporate structure is entering new territory, and anyone who knows me, I stay clear away from structure and mandates. As it's been said in the shadows by too many, "till the training wheels fall off and we are out." Corporate structure with no additional pay increases for the general worker comes at a cost more expendable than the financial cuts the company makes in general. Cutting corners without employees closes doors. But what do I know, I only business coached for ... hmmm, years. Today I am off! Today~Today~ Today~

This week alone, yard maintenance and all that applies to plants and growth. My sanctuary is looking like a swamp. The rain that has fallen over the last several months has drowned out and muddied up what once showcased vignettes of beauty and color. I will mention, too, the dogs... they have not helped. As an old person, if my neighbor does not clean off the fence line on his side, I swear, I will douse his side with weed killer. Nice guy, but please, there is a poisonous vine that needs to be removed, combined with it is strangling out my plants. 

Yesterday, before running out to my princess pony, I purchased another flat of posies and some veggie plants. I am still in need of soil, a few packets of seeds to scatter in various places for the bees and butterflies, and several bags of mulch to disguise the mud. Knowing the canine that I have, they will think it to be treats! 3 of the 4 are not smart. If it smells of a scent and they can get it in their mouth, they believe it to be for them! I bought 3 new bamboo torches. 2 of them lasted 20 minutes. I turned my back and the girls... #LolaAndHank thought oooo a new toy! Frances just follows their lead!!!  I salvaged them, but not without losing my cool first! In my spare time, I widened the front bed and dug up and split some Hostas to replant. I have come to a decision on this front porch situation. I need only $20,000 to accomplish it. #booksales #roylaties

I submitted "When He Had Her." I now wait for a release date. Edits have been made and I am in the disclaimer, table of contents, about the author, and acknowledgment stages. There is so much more to writing a book than storytelling. It is a process. There is even a format. Paperback pages are 6 x 9 and need to be submitted in PDF form to be printed. I have the front cover, and I am pondering the back cover. There is so much more than most realize. It has been the most nerve-wracking I've ever experienced. Release of the novella could be a early as mid-June or as late as the end of July. The book tease in itself has been exhilarating. An accomplishment that will never outshine my production of my 3 children, but nonetheless an accomplishment!!!! Years in the making! Stay tuned!

I rode the old girl yesterday. I am not sure who is showing more signs of slowing down. Her saddle gets heavier every time I tack her up. I apologize to her every time I sling it up on her back, making sure I don't get her withers in a pinch. God love her mostly gentle nature, she saw the bit and dropped her head. There has never been an issue with that! I do make sure I give her plenty of treats before that thing goes in her mouth. I got the poles up. She knows the drill. In and out and around... In my head, I am barrel racing. In her head, she is like... done this so many times, Here we go... very slowly. That girl has no speed unless we are out on the trail and she is racing to get back to the barn. Been thrown 2ce in the 5 years I've had her. I don't bounce, and the pain that follows, no one should experience. But here I am ... to tell and to think there are a few more ponies in my future! #againbooksales #royaltydivivends I may even look into a mule. I hear they are pretty convenient. She can hang out with the donkey! LOL In all honesty, an off-the-track Thoroughbred is more in my sights. It was the first horse I ever worked with! Talk about challenges... the rewards outweigh the work involved. 

They are calling for more rain. Honestly, I am ok with the do nothing other than mixing up that cheesecake to bake. Nothing fancy today... Basic might throw some cherries on it. The guys in the kitchen at the gig have been asking, "Miss Kit," when are you bringing something in... The cheesecake will be for me and the kid. I'll bring them a cake in a day or 2. I'm trying to do some fancy, how do I afford another air conditioner? That hasn't exactly been in the budget. So while the temps are cooler~ the oven will go on. It is all figure-outable.

It is very quiet and I love it. The neighborhood has gone silent for now. Although some clown was setting off fireworks last night. Loud enough, the kid came out of his room, addressing the issue. Several months ago, it was rounds of gunfire. We stay vigilant around here. I live too close to the city! Too close!!!! The police came after I frantically called, considering they were in the field behind my house. The dogs were going insane. Like I said, we stay vigilant. Too close to the city and its riff-raff.

Well, that cheesecake is not going to bake itself. Ive got leftover bbq that I grilled up last night with some corn on the cob, smothered in butter, mayo and Parm... YUM! Threw it on the grill after the hotdogs and chicken was done up just to perfection! Kinda believe I know what I am doing~~~~~~~ in all things!

Fate Turns On A Dime... Flip it!

Kitryn Marie








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