Heavy week

[aadler]

 
I had to make a run with Susan to center-state yesterday (and then back again to get her to work in time for a midnight shift). Her stepfather went into the hospital, and her mother is house-bound, so she wanted to be on hand while arrangements were being made. Fortunately, I had already gotten the draft of my remixredux08 story keyed in and a hard copy printed out, and I edited that and wrote some filler — and some changes — during the brief downtimes. I may do further editing in the future, but for now I believe I’m about ready to post what I have. Normally the story size grows during the editing process, but this time through it actually shrank slightly.

I did a short beta for someone else who requested it. Not much, but then it didn’t need very much, and we’re approaching the deadline.

Last of all, I got word that my story “First Do No Harm” took Best Comedy at the Shades of Grey Awards. Other winners are posted there; I’m not personally familiar with any of the other authors or their stories, but it’s there to be seen.

Comments

[texanfan.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! Both on the award and finishing the remix.

I hope all goes well with Susan's stepfather.

[aadler]

Award, feels good. Finishing the remix, also good, though I keep going back to look at the story and see if there’s any way I can improve it.

As for Susan’s stepfather, he’s back home again (they put in cardiac stents, which can apparently be done through major blood vessels using a catheter, rather than requiring any kind of direct surgery). He actually apologized to her for the way he’s behaved toward her regarding me. A relief, for now, but neither of us is taking it for granted that it will last.

[texanfan.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's truly amazing what can be done now, how uninvasive they can be. Family is always tricky. enjoy it while it lasts.