Brief self-promotion

The highlight of my day was arguing with a stranger over whether she was actually okay or not in the middle of a busy street because she had fallen asleep at the wheel. (There was no accident, so everyone is fine.) But we had a late dinner for various reasons and while I could take the time to write the story out, I would much rather go read the book I am in the middle of. I'll fill you in on all the details tomorrow. Sorry for the teaser; it's a really good book.

Instead of actually writing anything of substance, I wanted to let you know about two virtual discussions that are being held before the documentary airs and afterwards. The director is hosting both of them, but J. and I will be participating. The first is Monday, November 22 at 7 pm CST and the second is Monday, November 29 at 7:40 CST. The documentary will be aired on World Channel on Tuesday, November 23 at 8/7 c. The Chicago station number is 369. 

You will need to register to be part of the virtual discussion. Click on the Hayden and Her Family link that I've embedded to get to the registration page.

My book calls... more tomorrow.

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