Katherine Bone's Blog - Posts Tagged "holidays"
December Musings
Aye, me hearties, it's December already! And December proves to promise countless hours of joy, family reunions and life-sharing via Christmas cards, phone calls, and gift-giving. I hope you're getting off to a great start planning your special time together with loved ones!
I'm working hard on a special Christmas gift this year, The Rogue's Prize, which is due to my editor, December 31st. For the first time EVER, I've got limited hours in my day for play and panic is starting to set in. Why? I want Captain Henry Guffald's book to be just as good, if not infinitely better, than Duke by Day, Rogue by Night and I'm currently working harder than ever to improve upon the original. That's a tall order in my mind, because I know a sophomore effort can make or break a series, and DBD,RBN has been a gift to me in so many ways. And so, dear readers, with hopes of publishing Redeeming the Rogue, Lord Garrick Seaton's story, 3rd book in the trilogy, I've got high standards for making Henry's story a gallant success.
The Rogue's Prize promises sword fights, rollicking adventure, passionate interludes, daring rescues... and more. Henry and Adele Seaton can't be any more alike or different, but throw them together and sparks fly. And we all know what sparks can do between a man and a woman, don't we?
My Christmas cards are done and we're getting started on decorating our humble abode. My two sons, one in the Air Force and one in the Army, will be coming home for the holidays and my oldest daughter will be giving birth soon. I have so many things to be thankful for this season and I hope you do too.
Well, I'm off to 1805 and more adventure along the Cornish Coast, me hearties.
Remember the rum!
Katherine
I'm working hard on a special Christmas gift this year, The Rogue's Prize, which is due to my editor, December 31st. For the first time EVER, I've got limited hours in my day for play and panic is starting to set in. Why? I want Captain Henry Guffald's book to be just as good, if not infinitely better, than Duke by Day, Rogue by Night and I'm currently working harder than ever to improve upon the original. That's a tall order in my mind, because I know a sophomore effort can make or break a series, and DBD,RBN has been a gift to me in so many ways. And so, dear readers, with hopes of publishing Redeeming the Rogue, Lord Garrick Seaton's story, 3rd book in the trilogy, I've got high standards for making Henry's story a gallant success.
The Rogue's Prize promises sword fights, rollicking adventure, passionate interludes, daring rescues... and more. Henry and Adele Seaton can't be any more alike or different, but throw them together and sparks fly. And we all know what sparks can do between a man and a woman, don't we?
My Christmas cards are done and we're getting started on decorating our humble abode. My two sons, one in the Air Force and one in the Army, will be coming home for the holidays and my oldest daughter will be giving birth soon. I have so many things to be thankful for this season and I hope you do too.
Well, I'm off to 1805 and more adventure along the Cornish Coast, me hearties.
Remember the rum!
Katherine
Four Weeks!
TGIF!!! And wishing ye all a very Happy Labor Day Weekend!!!
Today is also very special because it marks the 4th week in my recovery from neck surgery. If you'd asked me a few days ago, I would've told you that I wasn't doing very well. Pain levels have been very high this past week. But an amazing thing happened last night that has given me a very bright perspective today... my rogue took me out on a 1.5 mile walk around the neighborhood.
First, when I say he took me out, that doesn't mean I haven't been walking. But there's nothing like walking with your rogue to make the daunting task that much more endurable.
Second, I was with my darling rogue. If he hadn't been with me, I would not have forced myself to take that extra lap. And if I had been alone, I wouldn't have been able to make it around at all because, during the second lap, I had to lean on him for support. Thankfully, he was there to bolster my spirits and keep me from falling.
Which reminds me... we often need someone watching over us to keep us from falling on our faces, don't we? It doesn't matter what our obstacles may be. Just having that someone there, in case, makes all the difference. Has there been an experience when you needed a helping hand?
Recovering from this surgery has taken all the energy out of me. And there have been times when I thought this recovery has taken my zest for living as well. But as in any situation, another day dawns bringing with it the sun and hopes for a brighter, healthier, more productive day.
I've got my eyes on that horizon, me hearties. Today appears to offer everything my heart desires. All it took was stepping out of my comfort zone and taking that extra 3/4 mile. All it took was leaning on my rogue and keeping my eyes on the prize.
My prize is you, dear reader. I'm working hard on getting healthier so that I can share more stories with you. So when I go out to walk this evening, and I'm determined to walk that extra 3/4 mile, I'll be thinking of you, me hearties. Every step I take brings me one step closer to finishing another book that I can share with you.
New horizons. Hope. Believing to receive. These all make the difference between succeeding and failing. As we step into the Labor Day weekend, step toward a brighter tomorrow with me, won't you?
Blessings,
Katherine
Today is also very special because it marks the 4th week in my recovery from neck surgery. If you'd asked me a few days ago, I would've told you that I wasn't doing very well. Pain levels have been very high this past week. But an amazing thing happened last night that has given me a very bright perspective today... my rogue took me out on a 1.5 mile walk around the neighborhood.
First, when I say he took me out, that doesn't mean I haven't been walking. But there's nothing like walking with your rogue to make the daunting task that much more endurable.
Second, I was with my darling rogue. If he hadn't been with me, I would not have forced myself to take that extra lap. And if I had been alone, I wouldn't have been able to make it around at all because, during the second lap, I had to lean on him for support. Thankfully, he was there to bolster my spirits and keep me from falling.
Which reminds me... we often need someone watching over us to keep us from falling on our faces, don't we? It doesn't matter what our obstacles may be. Just having that someone there, in case, makes all the difference. Has there been an experience when you needed a helping hand?
Recovering from this surgery has taken all the energy out of me. And there have been times when I thought this recovery has taken my zest for living as well. But as in any situation, another day dawns bringing with it the sun and hopes for a brighter, healthier, more productive day.
I've got my eyes on that horizon, me hearties. Today appears to offer everything my heart desires. All it took was stepping out of my comfort zone and taking that extra 3/4 mile. All it took was leaning on my rogue and keeping my eyes on the prize.
My prize is you, dear reader. I'm working hard on getting healthier so that I can share more stories with you. So when I go out to walk this evening, and I'm determined to walk that extra 3/4 mile, I'll be thinking of you, me hearties. Every step I take brings me one step closer to finishing another book that I can share with you.
New horizons. Hope. Believing to receive. These all make the difference between succeeding and failing. As we step into the Labor Day weekend, step toward a brighter tomorrow with me, won't you?
Blessings,
Katherine
Happy Holidays!
Belated Merry Christmas, Kwanza, and Happy Hanukah wishes, me hearties!!!
I'm late to the partay... again. Why? Though Christmas is one of my most favorite times of the year, it's been hectic aboard ship these days..
Years ago, my rogue knew how much I adored Christmas and proposed on Christmas Eve under the Christmas tree. I was all astonishment when I opened my giftie and saw the greatest treasure a woman desires... diamonds! (As an aside, we were opening all of our own presents in order to make the trip to family the very next day.)
Through the years, the holidays have been a whirlwind, especially when our four children came along. But for me, Christmas, twinkling lights, and beautiful soul-stirring music enhanced the mood. This year, however, things were a bit weird. For example: my Christmas tree didn't get put up until 2 days before Christmas AND I didn't finish decorating it until 1:45 a.m. on Christmas Eve. Why? Well, during Thanksgiving I re-injured my neck overdoing it. I know. I know. I should've taken it easy. But physical therapy sessions helped me believe that my neck surgery incisions were healing well. And who can resist lifting their youngest grandchild, eh? (Pirate!)
To make a long story longer... the muscle attached to the incision on the back of my neck tore away. I followed doctor's orders and took it easy, making sure not to lift things until I started feeling better again. As the Grinch would say, "Wrongo!" While I spent the day lifting and trying to organize my ship, the muscle tore away even more, this time with excrutiating pain. So, there I was, injured again with Christmas drawing nigh. Writing was put on the backburner, Christmas presents weren't wrapped until Christmas Eve, and decorations didn't get done until the same day. (smacks head) Leaving everything undone would've been the better choice, but with said youngest grandchild coming to visit again for his very 1st Christmas, these grandparents couldn't allow for this.
I'm still sluggish these days, but managed to have a very Merry Christmas after all. And here the New Year, a sparkling, brand new 2014 is drawing nigh. New years are always like stars, slightly out of reach, but a light drawing us into dreams in the making. Like everyone else, I'm ready to forge ahead and make 2014 the BEST it can possibly be. I've got a new calendar. I'm making plans. And hope to be able to share VERY good news with you all soon where my books are concerned.
Until I'm able to do so, I wish you the BEST of sparkly, bubbly, brand new years. Enjoy celebrating possibilities, me hearties! For that is the most wonderful aspect of 2014.
Blessings,
Katherine
I'm late to the partay... again. Why? Though Christmas is one of my most favorite times of the year, it's been hectic aboard ship these days..
Years ago, my rogue knew how much I adored Christmas and proposed on Christmas Eve under the Christmas tree. I was all astonishment when I opened my giftie and saw the greatest treasure a woman desires... diamonds! (As an aside, we were opening all of our own presents in order to make the trip to family the very next day.)
Through the years, the holidays have been a whirlwind, especially when our four children came along. But for me, Christmas, twinkling lights, and beautiful soul-stirring music enhanced the mood. This year, however, things were a bit weird. For example: my Christmas tree didn't get put up until 2 days before Christmas AND I didn't finish decorating it until 1:45 a.m. on Christmas Eve. Why? Well, during Thanksgiving I re-injured my neck overdoing it. I know. I know. I should've taken it easy. But physical therapy sessions helped me believe that my neck surgery incisions were healing well. And who can resist lifting their youngest grandchild, eh? (Pirate!)
To make a long story longer... the muscle attached to the incision on the back of my neck tore away. I followed doctor's orders and took it easy, making sure not to lift things until I started feeling better again. As the Grinch would say, "Wrongo!" While I spent the day lifting and trying to organize my ship, the muscle tore away even more, this time with excrutiating pain. So, there I was, injured again with Christmas drawing nigh. Writing was put on the backburner, Christmas presents weren't wrapped until Christmas Eve, and decorations didn't get done until the same day. (smacks head) Leaving everything undone would've been the better choice, but with said youngest grandchild coming to visit again for his very 1st Christmas, these grandparents couldn't allow for this.
I'm still sluggish these days, but managed to have a very Merry Christmas after all. And here the New Year, a sparkling, brand new 2014 is drawing nigh. New years are always like stars, slightly out of reach, but a light drawing us into dreams in the making. Like everyone else, I'm ready to forge ahead and make 2014 the BEST it can possibly be. I've got a new calendar. I'm making plans. And hope to be able to share VERY good news with you all soon where my books are concerned.
Until I'm able to do so, I wish you the BEST of sparkly, bubbly, brand new years. Enjoy celebrating possibilities, me hearties! For that is the most wonderful aspect of 2014.
Blessings,
Katherine
