Recent developments

 
So this is what’s been going on:

I had a nice time with the Russian lady in Tulsa. We’re only at the very beginning of getting to know each other, but there might be some possibilities awaiting development. I’m supposed to visit her again Monday the 12th.

On the 13th, my daughter arrives from California. She won’t be able to stay as long as originally thought, because for some reason the cost of airline tickets would skyrocket if she went back at the end of her allotted time, so she has to leave early. Still, nine days is better than none. I haven’t seen her since … um … I’m not sure I’ve seen her since Christmas of 2004. It can’t have been that long, can it?

I’m mostly confirmed for the single-soldier workshop in Chicago next month. (The weekend before WriterCon. Busy period for me.) It may be interesting, may be forgettable, but worth a try. At the very least, I get to see Chicago, which will be a new experience.

Yesterday I met someone at the library. I was sitting at a table, reading, and she came in and sat down and began talking with another lady who was seated at the same table. I continued reading and did my best to ignore the conversation, but when it was finished she came to me and apologized for making me an audience to her personal issues. I really had caught only the barest bits of the conversation (when I read, I’m focused), but I liked her voice and I liked the way she chose her words. I told her I’d hate myself if I didn’t ask, she had sounded interesting and I wanted to get to know her better and was there any way that could be done that wouldn’t make her uncomfortable? We exchanged numbers; I tried to call her last night but the line was always busy, again this morning and left a message on her voice mail. I’m not getting my hopes up, but at least I’m doing something about my (lack of a) personal situation.

Many things I need to do. Never seem to catch up. How can I always be running behind when all my time is free time?