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Wednesday
Apr212010
Well, wow.
April 21, 2010
How cool is it that Hammy, one of Leafy's favorite characters ever, said "Hi" to Leafy in the comment box on the last post? Leafy and Kid A and YaYa were pretty stoked; they started giggling and couldn't stop. Thanks, Michael Fry. You are one talented and kind guy.
And there was Stacey, a Victoria-ite. (How do you say that, by the way? Victorian sounds, somehow, like another idea entirely.)
That brings me to a thought that I had, when I knew I was coming back with limited time and quite a travel itinerary ahead of me.
I would like to do some coffee (or tea) circles in some different cities while I'm in North America, to meet any of my readers or fellow bloggers who happen to be in those areas. The thing is, I'm not planning them right now, not right this minute, because there may be a book. And that book may be ready. And I may be able to bring some with me, or get some into some stores.
It kind of depends on whether or not I decide to self publish. At any rate, I'm making my way to the finish line.
And, book or not, I'd like to meet you. Or see you again. I'll have to swallow the huge lump in my throat and calm my shaking hands. I'm not as lucid in person. I'll probably stammer, "Uh. Hey," and then pretend I have to tie my shoe.
And there was Stacey, a Victoria-ite. (How do you say that, by the way? Victorian sounds, somehow, like another idea entirely.)
That brings me to a thought that I had, when I knew I was coming back with limited time and quite a travel itinerary ahead of me.
I would like to do some coffee (or tea) circles in some different cities while I'm in North America, to meet any of my readers or fellow bloggers who happen to be in those areas. The thing is, I'm not planning them right now, not right this minute, because there may be a book. And that book may be ready. And I may be able to bring some with me, or get some into some stores.
It kind of depends on whether or not I decide to self publish. At any rate, I'm making my way to the finish line.
And, book or not, I'd like to meet you. Or see you again. I'll have to swallow the huge lump in my throat and calm my shaking hands. I'm not as lucid in person. I'll probably stammer, "Uh. Hey," and then pretend I have to tie my shoe.
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Reader Comments (33)
I'm over here cheering in my comment box for the book. Willing it to cross that line. I have Chariots of Fire playing in my head...
.-= Christine´s last blog ..http://homemadeinchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/its-addicting-this-knitting.html" rel="nofollow">it's addicting, this knitting =-.
I often pretend to tie my shoe when I am nervous. Hard part, I wear slip ons. I so pretend to re-slip them on...
Amazing.
i hope to see you in canada.. or california..
i would love to offer you a cup of shakti chai tea .. being in nelson right now and listening to your words of victoria sounds like home that i miss
blessins to you on your journey mama!
I'm over here in my comment box cheering for that book, willing it to cross that finish line. Chariots of fire playing in my head...
.-= Christine´s last blog ..http://homemadeinchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/its-addicting-this-knitting.html" rel="nofollow">it's addicting, this knitting =-.
i'm over here on the washington/oregon border, and would gladly offer you all a cup of british tea!
I'd love to have my own chai circle with you when you come back (if it's possible to have a circle with 2 people in it). And, I find you utterly charming in person...but I understand the whole shoe thing.
Ahhh, if only you had a stop over in the north of England.....
.-= Jobee´s last blog ..http://mentaliscious.blogspot.com/2010/04/one-with-gujarati-wedding.html" rel="nofollow">The one with the Gujarati wedding.... =-.
Well, do let me know if you come to Philadelphia!
Any hope for us midwesterners?
.-= Andrea´s last blog ..http://andreainkc.blogspot.com/2010/04/beyond-excited.html" rel="nofollow">Beyond Excited =-.
I will definitely be in line to buy your book when its available! Think you would make it as far down as Richmond, VA for a signing? :) Love your writing.
Austin, TX!
Northern Cali.
Denver CO is lovely this time of year, and a new book is always exciting.
Nor Cal! Would love to see you all and looking forward to the book!
Southern Italy!
Yeah, rriiiight, I know ...
Boulder Colorado is an exceptional place to visit.
Mi casa es su casa. Plenty of room. I'm serious.
Keep my email if you find Colorado is in your plans!
.-= MsCellania´s last blog ..http://worldinmyeye.blogspot.com/2010/02/shopping-for-boys-clothing-is-no-fun.html" rel="nofollow">Shopping for boys' clothing is No Fun. =-.
I'm near Philly too. I would probably stammer too. That's why I lurk here mostly. But I love to read whatever you write, and I smile, and nod. Looking forward to reading your book.
.-= stefanie´s last blog ..http://becauseipause.blogspot.com/2010/04/trees-day-two-gratefuls-abloom.html" rel="nofollow">trees - day two (gratefuls abloom) =-.
May I please suggest you submit your book to Bridle Path Press?
.-= green girl in Wisconsin´s last blog ..http://melissawestemeier.blogspot.com/2010/04/sunny-side.html" rel="nofollow">the sunny side =-.
I'll be in New York from mid-June for a few weeks. It kills me to think that you'll probably be back in India by then. However, I feel a bit better thinking that you might get the chance to visit blackbird. Sigh.....
.-= Eleanor´s last blog ..http://eleanorfromthecommentbox.blogspot.com/2010/04/someone-in-hong-kong-bought-how-to-do.html" rel="nofollow">Someone in Hong Kong bought "How to do your homework without throwing up" =-.
Are you coming to the Southeast? Chattanooga would love to have you, but if you're looking for a bigger city, I'd travel to Atlanta to sit in a tea circle with you. But seriously, if you come to chatty you could stay with us -- I know I don't know you, but I'm a nice, fairly normal person with a bunch of crazy/fun kids an awesome husband.
.-= Amy´s last blog ..http://josephnichols.blogspot.com/2010/01/snow-day.html" rel="nofollow">Snow Day =-.
i'm with tj and april....nor cal for sure!
Well, since you're already here, I obviously highly recommend a coffee in Victoria. Mocha house on Cook st has always been a favourite of mine and I'd get a huge kick out of meeting you. If a book came along as well, all the better! Send me an email if you're interested.
I'll be in Edmonton, then Saskatoon, then Vancouver, then Campbell River.... then Saskatoon. .. Will you be in any of those places this summer? You don't know me from a hole in the ground, but I'd love to meet you. I don't care if you stammer.
.-= The Confused Foreigner´s last blog ..http://sorryicantunderstandyou.blogspot.com/2008/04/hope-for-helpless-rest-for-weary-and.html" rel="nofollow">Hope for the Helpless, Rest for the Weary, and Love for the Broken heart =-.
I'm in Central Pennsylvania.....that 3 Pa people.........just saying :)
I'm in Des Moines, Iowa. :) But I would happily travel anywhere in the Midwest.