Not much, what's up with you?

It's been a very busy few weeks here at Casa de Palmer. Work has been consuming way too much time and we've had a run of family, school, and cub scout events that have kept us on the go. I appreciate Allison's comment checking in - it's nice to know folks are on the lookout.

I hate to resort to bullets, but in the spirit of catching up...

• I'm gettin' paid to write! Two articles, one in a local publication and one in a national diabetes magazine, have been submitted and accepted. One more is in progress. How cool is that???
• People are actually buying my book! Considering the fact that there are 35,000 copies available thanks to the Dream Fund, each little Amazon sales rank 'bump' gives me a little thrill. On a good day, my work ranks above The Crapper.
• Peter Hoogenboom finished his nearly 10,000 mile bike ride last week. I persist in being amazed at his accomplishment and in awe of his wife (who travelled with him). I would *really* like to encourage OCers to consider applying to the Dream Fund next year. You guys are just the kind of creative, motivated, and interesting people the contest is seeking!
• For my mom's birthday party last weekend, I got up early on Saturday morning and made 30 apple pie caramel apples (caramel, white chocolate, cinnamon sugar). They were GORGEOUS and yummy. I had one of those "I could do this as a business" moments after finishing the first apple. Long about apple #15, I realized just how much work was involved, and decided to stick with my current line of work. I also did a radio interview mid way through dipping the apples. I love talking about diabetes while working with caramel.
• Rush Limbaugh sucks. In case you hadn't heard.

I'll be back soon with more substantive stuff.