Always Look on the Bright Side

I don't want to alarm anyone, but historically, the week of August 21st has been kind of a downer. Not one, but TWO volcanoes erupted: Krakatoa, in 1883, and Vesuvius in 79, which killed pretty much everybody.



Pompeii: Before





Pompeii: After



What does this have to do with anything? It only reinforces the fact that no matter how bad you've got it, things could always be worse. Too hot in south Florida to even step outside? Not as hot as being buried in lava. My son refusing to poopy on the big potty? Better than mushroom clouds and 3" pumice hailstones. So be encouraged, people. And if you happen to live near an active volcano...well, vaya con Dios.



On an up note, some super nice people have invited me to post at their blogs, so today, you can find me at...



I Am Alive, wherein I discuss my bucket list of favorite literary settings

Finding Bliss, wherein I share some useful self-publishing tips

Keyboard & Camera, wherein I wax philosophical with the 15-year-old Becca



Have a productive, uplifting, and non-apocalyptic week!