Five Things on a Friday

Stonington, Maine. Photo by my husband, John

1.  It's very hot.  Yesterday the birdbath was the happening place to be!  The birds were lined up on the branches above it, waiting for a turn.  Then when I watered the garden, the chickadees had a wonderful time flying through the sprinkler.  They're hot, too!

2.  I crossed the halfway point in my draft.  Yay!  I told my editor I'd send it to her by the end of the summer, and I should be able to do that.

3.  I will have to go hiking for this novel. . . but not today. 

4.  Milo went to the groomer yesterday. He always looks so small without all his fluff.  I bet he's cooler, though!

5.  A big congratulations to my friend, Mona Pease, for receiving a Letter of Merit in the Barbara Karlin Grant from SCBWI for her picture book!  Well done, Mona!!!