Oscar, a haiku

Cat nose on my face
Ten a.m. whiskered kisses
Okay, I'm awake

edited to add my friend Chip's brilliant response:

Feline morning breath
could that be processed tuna?
Sleep beckons you back

Early Reminder

Thursday is the day of the Great American Smokeout.
Do me a favor and, if it applies to you, take advantage of it!

Make it a week of positive changes. It's still WM3 week. Do a good turn for them and for yourself.

If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention

It's Free the West Memphis Three week.
Go to the website, show some support, spread the word.

OUCH!

Okay, I know it's bad when my characters are physically assaulting me. I was awakened this morning with an idea and sat up so suddenly, I bumped my face on the bedpost. So, now, my lip's swollen and the idea didn't turn out to be a particularly good one. Just for that, I think maybe I'll make this character trip on the sidewalk or something and give him a fat lip!

In other news, I've got a short story in the works that I have hope for. One friend told me I'd be wasting my talent if I don't finish it and get it published. Another told me I wasn't allowed to not send it to Asimov's.