This. . .
. . . is the current status of the latest oil painting. More branches, twigs, leaves, and some wildflowers remain. I might even draw a few more blades of grass. I like long grass.
That. . .
. . . book with which I have been helping a doctor-turned-author, Dr. William Winn, for almost seven years is now at the publisher! Tales of TB: White Plague of the North, should be in our hands in about 2-3 months.
and the Other Thing. . .
. . . I am now helping another author-friend, Louise Jackson, with a book, this time a novel. We worked together on The Visalia Electric Railroad and Trail of Promises, both now out of print. It is a privilege to use my editing skills to help folks, honed through about 60 years with my nose in a book.
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What? No tease as to what this new novel will speak of??
It is a story of an immigrant family in the 1930s.
Oooo, that sounds intriguing! I love historical reenactments, the same way I love old buildings restored to the time period of its heyday. I’ll watch for it!
“Just Hanging Around, Waiting for the Kids to Appear” OR “Waiting for the Kids to Swing” OR “Awaiting Those Swinging Kids” is too long a title, but that’s what that painting calls out to me. Still can’t resist swings myself, at age 78. Thrilled to learn that Bill’s book is at the publisher’s at last. Hope he’ll get his next one done, too. And sure hope that, with your help, Louise will find a publisher for her novel soon. Keep up all the good work, Jana. You’re making a positive difference in a lot of people’s lives! 🙂
Thank you, Laurie! I didn’t know that you know Bill! And like you, I certainly hope I can help Louise get her novel published. I appreciate your kind encouragement.
I finished watching the picnic in Mineral King, after multiple interruptions! I so enjoyed it. I correspond with Mike Peterson, and was happy to hear that he was in attendance. I didn’t know that Marty spent the winter in Silver City. Jock and Ora Kay were good good friends of my parents- in fact one of my favorite photos is of my parents on the Petersons cabin deck.
My Mike and Keith Pack were up at Mineral King the weekend of the earthquake. They used cross country skiis to get to Franklin Pass. (They had their downhill skiis on their back). They could share stories with your Mike. That would be fun.
I didn’t know that the Botkin family cabin had burned down. That was terrible! But I like the perspective that it was a divine intervention if you will.
And I too love the happy ending!
Anne, thank you for taking the time to listen to Michael’s story and for sharing your memories. I appreciated the photo you emailed too.
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