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February 3, 2017

This is NOT Friday the 13th, nope, it's only the 3rd, and isn't that a relief? Bask in these early days of the month, try to stretch them out so you can imagine you've picked up extra minutes. How do you that, you ask? Truth is, I need someone to give me ideas. Any ideas out there on stretching out time? (No, I will not accept making yourself really bored) -- no, something else, something very cool.
Here we go again, end of the week excitement, blood beginning to roar in your veins thinking about the weekend and the Super Bowl? Don't forget to post your picks. Since it's February I guess it won't be one hundred degrees, one hundred degrees humidity in Houston. I can't remember, is the stadium there covered and thus air conditioned? I can't wait to see Lady GaGa -- she is so very amazing, what a smart talented cookie she is. You guys have talked about how great the Budweiser commercial is. We'll see if anyone else can come close. Are you having a party? guacamole and chips? As in you fry up the tortillas yourself -- lots of salt and crunchy and I'm shuddering with pleasure already.

February 2, 2017

February 2nd -- Thursday -- nearly at the end of the weekly stretch yet again -- Does it bother you that February has fewer days? Do you feel cheated? When you make future March appointments, do you get all confused? (I do). Personally, I find this weird shorter month interesting, as in it's different from all the others, it's not just another "ho hum" month, not. Still, it's a shame that way back when, well before the Dark Ages, there was time confusion and the Romans had just invented ZERO and who knew where that would lead and what all the consequences would be? In any case, what those mutts did back then rolls over us today and isn't that sort of cool? (If you're wondering what the above is all about, if I've had my brain fall out of my head, just move smartly forward)
Today is going to be fun. A bunch of us are getting together to do our Christmas stockings, all loaded up from a couple of months ago and now sitting in their little Christmas sleighs, waiting for us to enjoy once again opening presents. Little funny presents, but still, along with a chocolate pecan Kringle, it can't get any better. Are you doing something equally fun and unusual today? Can you beat out mine?

February 1, 2017

February 1st -- Wednesday, middle of the week, Hump Day, Half-Way Home, what else is Wednesday called?
Thanks for checking out "Death and Taxes" -- lots of writers way back when said it, and it appears B. Franklin was the last one?
Super Bowl's on Sunday. I gotta be honest here. I really really want the Patriots to win and why? Because I want to see that arrogant, self-aggrandizing Goodell have to smile as he gives Brady the Lombardi Trophy. Can you believe that egomaniac is paid 34 million dollars a year? If you don't agree with me, well, then, you're wrong? You don't buy that? Hmm, okay, do you at least smile when you think of Goodell having to congratulation (with enthusiasm) his most hated team/coach/QB in the entire league? Yeah, I can see you smiling from here.
Is it true Border Collie's are the smartest dogs?

January 31, 2017

January 31st -- the very last day of the month so if there's something you promised you'd do this month or something that should be done or you'll feel really rotten about being a slacker, then this is your day to DO IT. You do not want to start a new month as a slacker.
Tax time -- do not be depressed, just get them done early and out of the house and go dancing. Does anyone know where this came from? Two things you can count on -- Death and taxes --
If you haven't yet pre-ordered Insidious and/or The Devil's Triangle, think of it as being like doing your taxes -- it's got to be done, whining doesn't help, and imagine how good you'll feel about yourself when it's all dialed in.. Do you buy that?

January 27, 2017

Friday, 27th of January, Another Friday, yes, no way around it, end of week but hey, you say, the week just started, what's going on? Where are Time Minions when you need them? (The Time Minions know how to time travel and that means they're usually never around)
Finishing up one plot in Enigma, about time, you say, and I agree. This novel has posed new problems/challenges/pains in the butt -- many of them the first time coming into my writing ken and isn't that weird given I've written oodles of books? Oh well, stiff upper lip and slam forward, that's the ticket.

January 26, 2017

Thursday, 26th of January -- a group of us having lunch at the HCF (that's also the CheeseCake Factory) Got gift certificates -- burning a hole in my jeans pockets.
Lots of you have ideas for helping insomnia. This study Linda spoke about, very interesting. I never heard about eating lots of green leafy veggies and taking magnesium supplements (if you're low in magnesium) and that will really help. Who else has heard of this? Green leafy veggies? Why can't it be more cheese? Crackers? Bananas? Maybe even a donut? There's no justice --
Many of you are doing great on your weight loss -- keep it up. I saw a commercial yesterday on TV, showed a woman saying she'd lost 45 pounds -- she was holding up a 45-pound bag of lemons -- can you imagine? It was BIG and this had been on her bod. So if you've lost say 10 pounds, fill a bag with ten pounds of lemons and take a photo -- post it, date it, put it on the fridge --
Always the trick is to do just a little big more every single day and voila -- you'll see really impressive results in 2 weeks -- this is the way to get in shape, slowly and consistently, add a bit more of whatever you're doing every day.

January 25, 2017

Wednesday, 25th of January -- Question: Are all previoucs Super Bowl commercials on UTube? All right, I'll take a gander and let you know. Frederick said the commercials go for 5 million for 30 seconds. That's a hefty amount to pay, so you would think the companies willing to cough up this amount of moolah, would hire the most creative, the very very best and come up with commercials to make us shout and clap and yell Bravo! We'll see.
Going to see the Warriors play the Clippers on Saturday. First game ever in person. I can't wait -- we're middle court, 5 rows from the court. BIG YEA! And here I don't have a Warrior's shirt --
I've heard a lot from you guys about lack of sleep, mainly insomnia -- Do not continue to bemoan the fact that you can't get to sleep. BE PRO-ACTIVE. Go on-line, go to chat rooms, see what people are doing about their insomnia. Sleeping pills are great for a single night, but they simply stop working, so that's no solution. Check out to see if there are specialists who deal with insomnia, okay? I know I occasionally take 15 milligrams of Melatonin -- can't hurt you and gives you a guaranteed 4 hours. I always take Melatonin when I travel, keeps me from lying awake in London when it's three in the afternoon Cal. time, SO TAKE CHARGE of this problem, do something about it, and do let me know what you do and the result, okay?

January 24, 2017

Tuesday, January 24th -- Got lots of Falcon fans out there, got lots of Patriots fans out there -- got lots who really don't care about the game, but about the commercials. Any hints about what they'll be this year? I remember last year the commercials weren't that wonderful -- so get those creative juices flowing, guys. Who knows how much the commercials cost?
Did everyone get their newsletter? If your server chomped it down for breakfast and now you can't find it, then bellow out a couple of full-bodied curses, shake yourself, then go to CatherineCoulter.com and sign up again. I guess you could try threatening your server, but alas, I don't think it would do any good. This newsletter's funny (I hope).
Did everyone get a solid 8 hours sleep? Listen up, if you're rolling your eyes and scoffing, I'm serious here -- you must have at least 8 hours of sleep a night not for your gorgeous bod, but mostly for your brain. If's your job, your obligation, to keep both happy. After your CARDIO today, do squats and/or lunges on your driveway or across your living room (whichever has the less rain and wind and ice). If you can't bend your knees that far, do the best you can. If knees are a real problem, then hands on hips, back straight, shoulders back, core tight, and walk slowly, one foot in front of the other. Don't ever forget, you can always do something, maybe not the full monte, but movement is critical and you need to move as many parts as you can. Go for it --
Why do envelopes avoid fights?
(They hate to get licked)

January 20, 2017

January 20th -- Friday -- a really big storm last night that never even got into my dreams, much less woke me up. Usually the critters are bouncing around in a really big rain, but not last night. I guess it's because we're all virtuous and didn't do anything really awful this week.
January newsletter out today. If you don't get it by Monday, email me at ReadMoi@gmail.Com and I'll get you signed up. This one should make you laugh (The minions just told me that if you don't laugh, it's your fault.)
There's the wild Underworld adventure (can't wait to see it) and naturally there are the divisional play offs. My picks: Falcons over Packers and Patriots over Steelers. You get double points on these wins. But what do I get for double points, you ask? Hmm -- apply the points to next year. Or does that sound lame?

January 19, 2017

Thursday, the 19th of January -- I know, I know, you say, but the week's nearly over, AGAIN. Yes, you're right and isn't it amazing? Christmas decorations are slowly disappearing and isn't it off how naked the room looks and feels before you spruce it up again with your regular stuff?
You guys are my witnesses: I solemnly swear not to go nuts with Christmas presents this year. No, no way, no more two hundred presents. But you know, I found my favorite wrapping paper (really thick and gorgeous on sale? No, forget it, no more sending out scads of boxes to family members. Color me Scrooge, one gift each, that's it. Okay, you'll remind me in early September? Please?
All of us today -- work -- and that's great, keeping the brain well-oiled. I'm working on Enigma -- finishing up the first plot of the two plots in the books. So if you happen to give me a thought, think "You go, girl!"