Happy 2010 and Signs

Oh dear, gang. Can you believe it's 2010? It seems like yesterday that we were hoarding bottles of water wondering if the world was coming to a sure end, doesn't it? Good times. Can you believe it was ten years ago?

I started the new decade today with a writing session I was very much looking forward to. J.P. Williams and Mark Narmore are two of my favorite human beings on top of being two of my favorite writers, so I was glad to start the year on a good note.

The past several months in my creative industry have been filled with up's and down's. I know that the music industry is certainly feeling the effects of the current economic climate, but I'm hopeful. How can I not be? Regardless, on the way to the session today, I said a prayer. It was kind of a response to the past year as well as to the new one--God, I need this to be good today.

And it was.

Yay.

Then, when I got home and looked at my brand spanking new bedspread, I noticed a small wet spot down on the corner near the floor. Just a small one. Upon further inspection, it became clear that Pete, the 11 1/2 year old min pin, had hiked his leg. A statement of his own, I suppose.

I've chosen to let him live, and I've decided not to let him steal my optimism. Clearly, animals pray, too.

-b