I found this poem a year or so ago, and it moved me very deeply. I came across it again while doing some online research and thought I would share it here.

Since everyone but John is done, or almost done, with their Holiday Contest submissions is it time for another Chat Room Exercise?

It would be nice to get some of the readers to participate.

What do you think?

Well, the clock has now passed midnight and the Valley of the Sun has welcomed the New Year.

It's been a quiet evening for me, watching movies with my 'boyfriend' (Skipper, the 3-year-old Saluki-Chihuahua mix I adopted from a rescue shelter in October), and finishing up proofing of another story from one of our premier authors.

Chapter One of "Genomorph 2: The More Things Change..." is up at Scott's Vault. Be warned, it has practically nothing to do with the overall plot of the story. It's like the little 'Opening Gambit' bits they used to do on MacGyver - the little mini adventure Mac would have before the credits ran.

I know what I said, but I was mistaken. I have been handed the perfect opportunity to get one more out (I hope) for the competition, which should be with you before Christmas.

I can't tell you anything about it - I want it to be a surprise. Anyway, it largely depends upon whether I can get an editor (proofreader - whatever) in time. Fingers crossed.

It seems rather strange to realise it is not 12 months since I first had a peek in the closet. Who knows, something might fit... and what do you know... some did.