In the mountains

I am in the mountain town of Idyllwild right now with my immediate family. It was an impetuous decision. I had a lovely three day Valentine's Day extravaganza. On Friday before Valentines Steve and I made a "Bistro meal" of French onion soup, Steak au Poirve and Potatoes au Gratin. On Saturday, Valentines day, we went to a friend's house and had a delicious four course seafood meal. There was also great company, witty interesting conversation, and much warmth and love. On Sunday, we made barbecued ribs, fried potatoes and green beans. We had Steve's parents over and ate on the good china. Poppie gave me advice on how to make my book more appealing to men in his age range. I am thinking, maybe not. My mother-in-law, Nonnie is very understanding about having a writer for a daughter-in-law. She dropped in on me the other day, and I was deep in a tangle in the story. I could barely form sentences because I was so pre-occupied. She was gracious and understanding. 

We are getting tons of rain in Temecula. I am loving it. It is making me think differently and making me a homebody. It's driving the dogs crazy though. 

I am very hopeful that I will be able to go visit Prettyface in Georgia around the end of March.