Fear in Writing: On a Tour

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Today in Literary History...December 14, 1907: Rudyard Kipling receives the Nobel prize for literature, the first English-language writer to do so.ud

Saturday, February 27, 2010

On a Tour

Thank you for your patience with this blog. I know I just took a few days off a couple weeks ago, but I now have a family emergency that is keeping me off today and tomorrow.  I apologize to Vincent Zandri, as I had wanted to promote his interview more, but some things are unavoidable.

My grandmother is undergoing some heart procedures in Texas, so in three days I have gone from Raleigh to Chicago to St. Louis to Dallas, from Dallas to New Orleans to Tampa back to Raleigh.  (Thank you, Southwest, and your crazy flight routes!)

Just keep her in your prayers, and I'll be back when I can.

15 comments:

  1. You should never feel that you have to apologize to your blog-friends for your real life, m'dear. We all have lives too, and understand sudden blog silences.

    Hope your gran recovers well, and that things can settle down for you soon.

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  2. My goodness, Michele, don't worry about us! I agree completely with Simon. Take care of yourself and your family first and always. Good luck & I will keep you all in my thoughts. *hugs*

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  3. I agree with Simon and Jemi. Take care. Keeping positive thoughts for your and your family and your grandmother in my prayers.

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  4. That sounds like a horrendous travel schedule, Michele. So sorry you're facing an emergency. Take care of yourself.

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  5. Best wishes, Michele. I said a prayer for your grandmother.

    Corra

    from the desk of a writer (I moved my blog! I'm at Wordpress now.)

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  6. Thank you for the kind and knowledgable words about my Great Aunt Cleo's artwork, especially the "A Farewell to Arms" cover. She actually fought down Hemingway on that, so the story goes, and was the only Scribner's artist allowed to sign cover art. Hemingway didn't want "those boobs" on his book, apparently, but we Damianakes' tend to get our ways....

    Travel safely. The largest collections of Cleo's work perhaps are ours in Tampa. If we cross paths there (most of the family is there) you could gladly view "Allegretto" live, then head to St. Pete for some Dali.

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  7. Definitely don't worry about blogging. I'm sending your gram happy, healthy vibes!

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  8. I'll keep your grandmother in my prayers, Michele--and keep an eye on that weather. Tuesday is looking hairy here with possible snow...

    Elizabeth
    Mystery Writing is Murder

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  9. Best wishes, Michele. Speedy recovery for your grandmother!

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  10. Michele, no need to apologize. All this has been great and will continue to be. You and your grandmother are in my prayers for sure!
    Vin

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  11. Thank you ALL. So far so good. Another procedure scheduled for Wednesday, so please keep her in mind. But for now, she is uplifted by the surrounding family and attention--and all the prayers, near and far!

    Lex- I made that comment so long ago it took me a moment to remember your reference, but you are welcome. I wasn't aware of her specifically until that blog post, but I have since looked up more of her work. I am a big fan of the Art Deco movement on a whole--architecture, art, fashion, etc. Thank you for taking the time to stop by!

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  12. You are in our prayers. Take care of you and your family... we will all be here when you get back!

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  13. I hope your grandmother feels better soon!

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  14. Thank you, Jen and Lorel! Prayers and kind words are so appreciated.

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