GOOD STUFF

Gentle Readers . . . and Maxwell,

I love it when good stuff happens -- like receiving an unexpected gift in the mail. I talk to Elisa from The Crazy Life Of A Writing Mom almost every day. We aren't just shooting the breeze, though we do that, too. We talk about her business, Wayman Publishing. Some good stuff happened to Elisa and Wayman today, so I want to remind you about the very cool Wayman giveaway:

From now until the end of May, anytime you purchase a Wayman book or e-book, you can send the verifiable receipt number to waymansweepstakes@gmail.com, and you'll automatically be entered to win an iPad Mini.

Go here for further details:

http://www.waymanpublishing.com/index.php/component/k2/item/70-ipad-mini-giveaway

Elisa works so hard for the authors who publish through Wayman. It's not easy to start a business, and she deserves our support. I applaud Elisa for giving writers a chance to get their work out into the world. Elisa has become my middle child (she fits in perfectly between Favorite Young Man and The Hurricane) even though I've never met her. 

I've said it before, and I know I'll say it again: Blogging has given me a family. I love you all so much.

Now here's something good that happened to me recently. When The Hurricane was in elementary school, she took after-school art classes with a teacher named Betsy Stempien, who had a very positive influence on The Hurricane. When my little storm was here for Christmas, she even said that the time she spent with Betsy was one of the most positive aspects of her childhood.

I have a number of The Hurricane's paintings hanging in my house. She may have become a mathematician, but she's also a great artist. Betsy really sparked a love of art in my child. The Hurricane took numerous studio art classes and art history classes in high school and college.

But Betsy did more than teach The Hurricane how to draw. She offered my child wisdom and comfort when she needed it.

I was thinking about Betsy last week, so I Googled her. I found a phone number I hoped was hers. I called and got voice mail, and said I was looking for Betsy Stempien who used to teach after-school art classes.

Well, she called me back on Saturday. I had found the right person. To my surprise, she remembered The Hurricane and she remembered me. I told her what The Hurricane does now, but mostly I tried very hard to tell her what a positive impact she had on my child. We had a lovely conversation.

It was good stuff.

Elvis Aaron Schwarz is at a family reunion, but he left a message on my voice mail this morning. He said, You are who and what I want.

More good stuff.

Hi! Remember me?
I'm Elvis Aaron Schwarz.
My baby doll calls me Honey Bunny.
Don't you even think about calling me Honey Bunny.

I miss you, EAS! 

my two girls together
really good stuff

Infinities of love,

Janie Junebug

P.S. I almost forgot to ask you to do something. Thursday, March 28th, is Rita's birthday. Even if you don't follower her, please visit her at Soul Comfort's Corner to wish her a happy birthday. 2013 has gotten off to a rough start for her. Let's give her some bloggy lovin'. She's a great lady!