That’s right. Finally spring shows it’s face here in Central Vermont and it’s about damn time. It’s sunny and 60 degrees today – beautiful. So why am I sitting here, inside, at my desk? I’m thinking about moving my laptop out on the front porch and get cozy in my rocking chair with my yellow lab at my feet and a fresh squeezed lemonade….sound good? Oh yea, cancel that. I just looked at the clock and remembered I need to pick up one of my sons in an hour for a doctor appointment and I have piles of laundry that need to be folded before that. Such is life.
So, I have lots going down. The magazine is coming along great – getting closer to sending it off to the printer (in about 2 weeks)! One would never even imagine how much work goes into putting together and launching a print magazine. I thought the online mag was a lot of work and time – it doesn’t even come close to the work and time involved in getting out a print issue. BUT, I LOVE it! The launch date is June 25th, however, my printer will have them ready one month ahead for the premier issue as I will be in NYC the end of May at the Writer’s Digest Conference with MWLM on display and complimentary copies for all guests…I know, I know, so cool! Then there is BEA the following few days – so much going on. We are also planning MWLM launch party! At this time plans are set for Boston at the end of June but I will announce more when the plans are finalized. This is a party you DON"T want to miss.
Anybody reading a GOOD book these days? I read The Mother-Daughter Project which was excellent. I highly recommend this book to mothers of daughters and to older daughters. Great info. I just started reading Writing Motherhood by Lisa Garrigues who is in the hot seat at the moment and so far so good Lisa. Then I am looking SO forward to reading Jacquelyn Mitchard’s upcoming novel STILL SUMMER. Jackie sent me the ARC (advanced reading copy) last week and along with it was this teeny tiny message in a bottle with shells and sand inside – so cool, I love it! (Oh, it kinda goes along with the fiction story) :)
Better run – the laundry and foot doctor are calling…
Ciao, Paula
Posted by: Paula on April 26th, 2007 | No Comments »
WELL, we pulled it off. The whole family met Friday for our Boston Easter weekend (and the husband’s birthday). What a fabulous time we had while there Friday through Sunday! I LOVE Boston and so do the kids. AND it was chilly as predicted, however, the snow and rain NEVER happened as predicted – thank GOD! And the food….we ate at so many wonderful restaurants that I’m sure I gained at least 2 of the 5 1/2 pounds that I recently lost!! (Although I may have walked it off). Oiy. Anyhoo, we are planning our next trip back already :)
My two younger boys have their spring break next week. Should be lively around here with the sounds of drums and guitars…Ya gotta love it! Baseball season is supposed to be right around the corner (2 weeks) for my guys but how the hell can anyone play baseball in 8 inches of snow?! I’m telling them it will be delayed this year but they are hoping mom is wrong.
All is going fantastic with my magazine MWLM and thanks to everyone who has ordered a subscription for our summer print issue! Don’t miss out on some awesome writing from our very talented mom writers and authors in our spring issue as well! And please check out my blog at Real Savvy Moms. It is a fabulous website and TV to boot :)
Check out me with the kids out front of Davio’s Restaurant for Easter Brunch, downtown Boston :)
Chow, Paula
Posted by: Paula on April 9th, 2007 | No Comments »