But First, the Octopus

I want to write a post about the terrific time I had at the Rainforest Writer’s Retreat last week–and I will. I promise!

But first, the Octopus.

So, when Patrick Swenson invited me to the Rainforest Writer’s Retreat, my email was added to the group’s loop. A few people started talking about the mysterious–and endangered–Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus whose major predator is Sasquatch. At the same time, I was asked if I might want to donate a prize to the raffle.

Right then and there, I knew I...